About Buffalo

• Looking for updates on the current events and happenings around the city? Look no further than Step Out Buffalo! 
• It's a go-to guide for discovering local culture, sport events, living, dining, social events, and all sorts of entertainment! 
  

• For those who enjoy art and culture, Buffalo has you covered. 
• Among our riches are the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Shea’s Performing Arts Center. 
• Buffalo is also home to a number of architectural landmarks, such as the Art Deco style City Hall, the Buffalo History Museum, and more Frank Lloyd Wright buildings than any other city except Chicago.
• Buffalo is proud to host one of the country’s biggest art festivals, as well as unique theatrical, musical and dance performances year round. We even have New York state’s largest theater community outside of New York City.

• Stand where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office. Explore the Erie Canal. Wander through a fort that played a pivotal role in the French and Indian War.
• Western New York’s rich history comes alive at countless heritage sites across the region. Check out some of the iconic landmarks and museums below!
• Buffalo History Museum
• Buffalo Waterside and "Canalside"
• Forest Lawn Cemetery
• Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
• The Naval and Military Park
• Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center
• Old Fort Niagara
• Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

• Buffalo might be known for its world famous chicken wings, the National Buffalo Wing Festival, and The Taste of Buffalo, but there is so much more. 
• The city is home to over 400 independently owned restaurants, meaning you'll never run out of new places to try. 
• From late spring through fall, farmers markets crop up throughout our eight-county region. You can buy everything local there, from fresh produce to maple syrup, free-range beef and chicken, baked goods, jams, herbs, yogurt and artisanal cheese. 
• And thanks to a profusion of local farms and orchards, you won't need to travel far to pick your own produce either.
• No matter your palette or pocketbook, Buffalo has something for you!

• Much of Buffalo’s nightlife is centered in several distinct districts. Each district offers a unique combination of local shops, restaurants, clubs, and even an art house cinema! Here are some of the districts, as well as what they offer:
• University Heights is home to many popular eateries.
• Hertel Avenue features plenty of local shops and restaurants, plus an art house cinema.

• Allentown is an artsy neighborhood with a number of eclectic restaurants and other venues.
• Elmwood Village is another artsy neighborhoods brimming with hip meeting places.

• The Chippewa Strip in the heart of the city is a hub of bars, clubs, restaurants and coffee shops.
  
• Downtown Buffalo (including Canalside) and Larkinville have lots of food, live music, and other entertainment options.

The Summer offers mild weather perfect for outdoor pursuits such as:

• Boating and fishing. Located on Lake Erie at the beginning of the Niagara River, Buffalo is a mecca for anglers and boaters.
• Canoeing, kayaking and sailing.
• Golfing. Tee up at top-rated courses, here and just across the border.
• Enjoy the scenery in historic city parks, on multipurpose suburban paths and at the dazzling Niagara Gorge. 
• Camping. Pitch your tent at any number of private, public and state-run campsites.

• Many state parks are within a short drive while many additional attractions lie just across the border in Canada's Niagara Region. And there are many well maintained mountain bike trails.

Winter offers a great opportunity for cold weather activities like:

• Downhill skiing and snowboarding. Discover some of the Northeast’s best slopes, including Kissing Bridge and Holiday Valley. UB’s Schussmeisters Ski Club offers discounted skiing at area resorts.
• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A vast system of parks offers many opportunities, including Sprague Brook Country Park, with miles of woods and set trails.
  
• Tubing. Experience fast-paced fun at several dedicated tubing runs.

• Sledding and tobogganing. Great sledding is everywhere, including Chestnut Ridge, one of the only U.S. parks with toboggan chutes.
• Snowmobiling. You'll find a number of well-maintained trails around the Western New York region.

• Devotion to our hometown teams runs deep, creating a strong civic bond among Western New Yorkers across all walks of life.
• The two biggest draws are the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League and the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Both teams feature among the most passionate fans in their respective sports, making the experience of attending a game truly unique.
• Buffalo is also host to a Triple-A baseball affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons. We also have the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League, as well as the FC Buffalo of the National Premier Soccer League.
  
• Buffalo has also hosted several major tournaments, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament regionals, the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship and the NCAA Frozen Four.
• The University at Buffalo is home to the Bulls. UB has 14 different Division-I programs, all of which compete in the Mid-American Conference. A number of other local schools, such as Niagara University and St. Bonaventure University, host a variety of athletic programs as well.