It isn’t often that out-of-towners visit Buffalo without two things in mind: wings and snow. And while we can offer both (depending on the season, of course), it’s time to show outsiders a different side of the 716. The next time you are welcoming guests for a visit, take them to these 9 underrated places in Buffalo for a better perspective. And then, by all means, treat them to some wings!
- Buffalo Central Terminal
Buffalo Central Terminal - Facebook The Buffalo Central Terminal is vacant, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a lot to offer. Your out of town guests will appreciate the history behind this Buffalo landmark. Book a tour to learn all about it!
- Burchfield Penney Art Center
Burchfield Penney Art Center - Facebook The Albright-Knox is usually the go-to gallery, but the Burchfield Penney is a great spot for those with an eye for art. Browse the galleries and carve out some time to stay for a while at the cafe.
- Buffalo Museum of Science
Larry W - TripAdvisor The Buffalo Museum of Science doesn’t get nearly enough attention, in our opinion! This underrated museum is deserving of a top spot on your list of attractions for out of town guests. Be sure to look ahead at the exhibits on display and plan accordingly!
- Forest Lawn Cemetery
Forest Lawn Cemetery Buffalo NY - Facebook Think it’s weird to take your guests to a cemetery? Hear us out. Forest Lawn is one of the most beautiful places in Buffalo. This destination is perfect for a leisurely stroll or to take in some of our city’s history. Be sure to swing by the Blue Sky Mausoleum and the burial grounds for Buffaloving celebrities!
- Buffalo City Hall (Observation Deck)
Payton Chung - Flickr Give your out of town guests a different perspective of the city - literally. The Buffalo City Hall observation deck gives you a beautiful bird’s-eye-view, perfect for snapping photos of your visitors!
- Our Lady of Victory Basilica & National Shrine
Paul L. - Yelp The OLV Basilica is a functioning church and national shrine located in South Buffalo. Take your visitors on tours of this amazing destination while they’re in town. Religious or not, they’ll certainly appreciate the detail in this shrine!
- Japanese Garden
Friends of the Japanese Garden of Buffalo - Facebook Depending on the time of year, every visit to Buffalo should include a walk through the Japanese Garden. This is one of our favorite spots in the city, and we have no doubt it will become one of your out of town guests’ favorites, too!
- Shea’s 710 Theatre
Shea’s 710 Theatre - Facebook If you want to treat your guests to a night at the theatre, Buffalo has several great options. The most well known, of course, is Shea’s. But this underrated theatre is a great alternative! The 710 Theatre seats 625 people and partners with local and national theatre companies as well as college theatre departments and touring productions.
- West Side Bazaar
Jamie T. - Yelp Wings are great, but have your visitors sampled food from around the world all from one unique location? The West Side Bazaar is a great spot to take your out of town guests to give them a broader view of Buffalonians!
Do you know of any other underrated places to show off to visitors in Buffalo? Where do you like to take your guests when they come to town? Share your ideas with us in the comments!
Buffalo Central Terminal - Facebook
The Buffalo Central Terminal is vacant, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a lot to offer. Your out of town guests will appreciate the history behind this Buffalo landmark. Book a tour to learn all about it!
Burchfield Penney Art Center - Facebook
The Albright-Knox is usually the go-to gallery, but the Burchfield Penney is a great spot for those with an eye for art. Browse the galleries and carve out some time to stay for a while at the cafe.
Larry W - TripAdvisor
The Buffalo Museum of Science doesn’t get nearly enough attention, in our opinion! This underrated museum is deserving of a top spot on your list of attractions for out of town guests. Be sure to look ahead at the exhibits on display and plan accordingly!
Forest Lawn Cemetery Buffalo NY - Facebook
Think it’s weird to take your guests to a cemetery? Hear us out. Forest Lawn is one of the most beautiful places in Buffalo. This destination is perfect for a leisurely stroll or to take in some of our city’s history. Be sure to swing by the Blue Sky Mausoleum and the burial grounds for Buffaloving celebrities!
Payton Chung - Flickr
Give your out of town guests a different perspective of the city - literally. The Buffalo City Hall observation deck gives you a beautiful bird’s-eye-view, perfect for snapping photos of your visitors!
Paul L. - Yelp
The OLV Basilica is a functioning church and national shrine located in South Buffalo. Take your visitors on tours of this amazing destination while they’re in town. Religious or not, they’ll certainly appreciate the detail in this shrine!
Friends of the Japanese Garden of Buffalo - Facebook
Depending on the time of year, every visit to Buffalo should include a walk through the Japanese Garden. This is one of our favorite spots in the city, and we have no doubt it will become one of your out of town guests’ favorites, too!
Shea’s 710 Theatre - Facebook
If you want to treat your guests to a night at the theatre, Buffalo has several great options. The most well known, of course, is Shea’s. But this underrated theatre is a great alternative! The 710 Theatre seats 625 people and partners with local and national theatre companies as well as college theatre departments and touring productions.
Jamie T. - Yelp
Wings are great, but have your visitors sampled food from around the world all from one unique location? The West Side Bazaar is a great spot to take your out of town guests to give them a broader view of Buffalonians!
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