Travel

Travel Note

Stays and Transportation

The Botanical Gardens are in south towns, however, we recommend staying in either Elmwood Village or Downtown Buffalo as there are more things to do in these neighborhoods. The Botanical Gardens is about 20 mins away from Elmwood and 10 mins from Downtown. The Buffalo Marathon is happening in downtown on May 24th, so we recommend booking sooner rather than later! Elmwood Village We highly recommend finding somewhere around Elmwood Village (where we live) since it is very walkable, there are many amenities, and it is home to the weekly farmers market in the spring! Airbnbs are probably the best way to go around the area - there are many beautiful old Victorian homes you can stay in. If you would like a hotel room, one of the nicer places is The Richardson Hotel, which is a historic landmark. Downtown Buffalo Downtown Buffalo has many great hotels to stay in and is located in heart of Buffalo city. There are plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, and fun stores to explore. If staying downtown, we highly recommend doing a guided (provided by Explore Buffalo) or self-guided tour of Buffalo's architecture. Some great hotels to stay at are The Hotel Lafayette (this place is gorgeous), the Westin Buffalo, Courtyard by Marriott, and Hampton Inn & Suites in Buffalo. Transportation For those that are not driving, our airport is the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. The best way to get around would be ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. There are typically plenty of drivers around and costs aren't ridiculous like other cities. For those who are driving, Buffalo is a very drivable city and everything is 10-15 min away. The city is yours to explore!