Why You Should Visit Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York is often closely associated with Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is indeed a neighbor to the north of Buffalo (about 20 miles); however, Buffalo is a unique city that warrants a trip of its own, and there are plenty of reasons why you should visit the Queen City.

Buffalo is beautiful year-round and offers unique activities and sightseeing that can be completed during any or all seasons. Of course the city is well known for its sports teams. From September until January, the NFL Buffalo Bills push for the Super Bowl at Ralph Wilson Stadium. You can catch an NHL game featuring the Buffalo Sabres from October through May at HSBC Arena, or a lacrosse match with the Buffalo Bandits on Saturdays during the winter and spring. Buffalo is also home to the Buffalo Bisons, a Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Buffalo definitely has a great deal to offer to the sports fan.

For travelers whose tastes run more towards galleries and museums, Buffalo has plenty to offer. The Albright-Knox Art Gallery has featured exhibits from Karin Davie and Robert Therrien, and currently on display are works from Frida Kahlo, Arturo Herrera, and many more.

The Buffalo Museum of Science has exhibits and activities that will engage your sense and your mind. Also be sure to stop by the Wilcox Mansion, where the inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt was held in 1901. Civil War buffs can visit the Michigan Street Baptist Church, a former stop on the Underground Railroad. These are just a sampling of the many historical sites, galleries, and museums Buffalo has to offer.