Things To Do
Restaurants
CASUAL: Fat Bob's Smokehouse Southern Junction Llyod Taco Tappo Augie's FINE DINING: Oliver's Restaurant Hutch's The Left Bank FAST FOOD: Jim's Steakout Mighty Taco BREAKFAST: Butter Block Paula's Donuts BreadHive Bakery & Cafe Swan Street Diner
Chicken Wings
Bar Bill Adolf’s Old First Ward Tavern Nine-Eleven Tavern I- cash only Elmo’s Gabriel’s Gate Doc Sullivan’s Duff’s - Go to the one on Sheridan. Gene McCarthys Kelly’s Korner **The 2026 NATIONAL BUFFALO WING FESTIVAL will be held at Sahlen Field on Saturday and Sunday. See https://buffalowing.com/ for more details.**
Canalside
The Buffalo Waterfront includes both canalside and the outer harbor. Ride your bike, grab a hot dog or ice cream, have a cocktail at Liberty Hound or serve up a volley. Bike and water sport rentals are available. Canalside is also home to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, which is the largest inland Naval Park in the US & features four decommissioned Naval vessels.
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
A vibrant museum in the heart of Buffalo's cultural district actively collecting and exhibiting art since 1862 that is adjacent to Delaware Park. Stop by Hoyt Lake to rent a paddle boat or see the full-scale bronze replica of Michelangelo’s "David."
Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls is widely considered an "unofficial" 8th Wonder of the World and the American side offers a beautiful state park. For adventure seekers, don’t miss the Cave of the Winds, where you can stand on the Hurricane Deck and feel the power of the falls right at your feet or the exhilarating Maid of the Mist boat tour, taking you right into the heart of the falls for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
Guided 45-minute boat rides featuring views of Niagara Falls, the Niagara Gorge, and whitewater rapids.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
This must visit village is bordered on both sides by waterfront with arbour-framed streets among lush boulevard gardens. Wander through the Heritage District as you discover whimsical boutiques, enthralling antique shops and delightful bistros - maybe even a horse drawn carriage or two. Beyond the quaint old town, explore the area's several wineries, breweries and distilleries, world class theatre at the Shaw Festival, important historical landmarks and stunning waterfront views.