Buffalo Tips:

Buffalo is a very proud city and they love their Bills. Everywhere you go, football season or not, Bills insignia dots the city. In all of my travels I have never seen a city so obsessed with their NFL team. If you happen to be in town during football season prepare for a bit of madness.
I found the driving in Buffalo to be alarming—folks are running red lights and driving aggressively everywhere you look. Be aware and be cautious.
The Buffalo Roam app is what the city uses for parking. You’ll need to add a $10 deposit to start an account.
On a Western New York road trip? Check out my Rochester guide and my Finger Lakes region guide here!

Froth Brewing Company: An extremely good brewery specializing in Fruited Sours. Their taproom hours are a bit more limited than other spots in town so be sure to plan ahead.
Other Half Brewing: The Buffalo outpost of the popular NYC brewery. They are located right across from the baseball stadium with a bit of an odd set-up. Inside they have a couple of arcade games with limited seating and only 8 taps. Outside there are a few tables and corn hole.
The Beer Keep: A fantastic bottle shop and beer bar in the Elmwood Village neighborhood. They have great vibes, patio seating, a small food menu, and a killer selection of beers.
Thin Man Brewery: A good brewery on Elmwood Avenue with games, a rooftop patio, a full food menu, and good vibes. Their tap list is Sour heavy but they still make a wide variety of beers.
Belt Line Brewery & Kitchen: A great brewery with a plethora of IPAs and Sours. They also have a food menu and some outdoor seating.
Big Ditch Brewing Company: A solid brewery with a full food menu in downtown Buffalo. This is a popular spot for workday lunches due to its location. Their Sours are what they do best!

Check out Niagara Falls: Touristy, yes, but still awesome to see. The Canadian side offers better views, so be sure to bring along your passport or enhanced license to get across the border. Expect it to be very busy. Niagara Falls is 30 minutes from downtown Buffalo.
- If you’re just making a quick stop to see the falls, park at Niagara Garden Place near the police station. The falls are right across the street and it is $10 for 30 minutes of parking which is the perfect amount of time. There is conveniently a public restroom nearby as well.
- If you want a more robust experience you can do a boat tour or walk behind the falls. You will get soaked as a forewarning. There are several different tour operators in the area with various options.
Explore Elmwood Village: This is definitely the nicest neighborhood in Buffalo and Elmwood Avenue is full of bars, restaurants and shops to hop around and visit.
Canalside Park: A nice park on the Buffalo River and Lake Erie. There are walking trails, boat tours and a Naval and Military Park.

Resurgence Brewing Company: A popular brewery with a spacious taproom, an outdoor patio and some food options as well. They share a courtyard with Hartman’s Distilling Co. if a cocktail is calling your name!
Hofbrauhaus: The Buffalo outpost of the German brewery. They are located downtown with a great patio space and stay true to the German roots with their beer and food menu. Hofbrauhaus also has a great happy hour, but the service I had here was truly awful.
Gene McCarthy’s Old First Ward Brewing Company: A little dive bar with a full food menu that makes their own beer. They have a nice outdoor patio.
The Intersection: A little coffee window in the Allentown neighborhood with coffee, tea, muffins and bagels.