BuffaloThings to do

Things to do in Buffalo

  1. Anchor Bar

    Buffalo is curiously blessed with an abundance of eateries serving unique, tasty and cheap dishes. For the famous deep-fried chicken wings covered in a spicy sauce, head to the landmark Anchor Bar, which claims credit for inventing the 'delicacy.

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  2. Summer Concert Series

    Neighborhoods such as Elmwood, Linwood and Allentown have more than their fair share of late-night options. From late May through July a summer concert series draws an eclectic mix of new and established artists to outdoor spaces in downtown.

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  3. Prudential Building

    Architecture buffs will have a field day here, starting at the Prudential Building. It was designed by Louis Sullivan in 1895 as the Guaranty Building, and used an innovative steel-frame construction to create the first modern skyscraper.

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    Albright-Knox Art Gallery

    North of downtown, sprawling Delaware Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Its jewel is the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, a sizable museum including some of the best French Impressionists and American masters.

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  5. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

    Guided tours of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in the Ansley-Wilcox house examine the tale of Teddy's emergency swearing-in here following the assassination of William McKinley in 1901.

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  6. Bob & John's

    Bob & John's serves beef-on-weck (sliced roast beef on a crispy German kaiser roll sprinkled with caraway seeds), buffalo wings and, according to some, the best pizza in Buffalo.

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  7. Left Bank

    Left Bank, housed in an attractive 100-year-old building, is an atmospheric restaurant serving large portions of homemade ravioli, grilled meat and good wine.

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  8. Burchfield Penney

    Burchfield Penneyis a city's art scene which has exhibiting works, mostly American, from the late 19th century to contemporary.

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  9. Betty's

    Try Betty's. In the neighborhood of Allentown, Betty's does interpretations of American comfort food.

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  10. Allen Street Hardware Cafe

    Allen Street Hardware Cafeis a place where the best local musicians play to regularly packed houses.

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  12. Chef's

    In business for 85 years, Chef's is a Buffalo landmark doling out classic red-sauce Italian dishes.

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  13. Ted's

    Ted's fast-food specialty is hot dogs, foot-longs, any way you like 'em.

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    City Hall

    Be sure to glimpse the stunning art-deco City Hall, built in 1931.

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  15. Fugazi

    Fugaziis a gay bar. It specializes in flavored martinis.

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  16. Nietzches

    Nietzches is a legendary dive-bar with live music.

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    Darwin Martin House

    Darwin Martin House are accessible by appointment.

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  18. Duff's

    Locals in the know say Duff's wings are tastier.

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  19. Barton House

    Barton House are accessible by appointment.

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