11 Unique Things To Do in Buffalo with Out-of-Town Guests
It's fun getting visitors in Buffalo. We are always pretty dang pumped to show people around and give them ideas for things to do, places to eat, and where to stay so they will have the ultimate WNY experience.
Besides the usual suspect stops in and around town, here is a list of our fav 11 unique things to do when you have fam and friends in town:
Shark Girl Selfie / Canalside
You'll learn fast that Buffalo is getting bigger and bigger on public art (thanks to many initiatives of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery). One such famous public resident is Shark Girl, located at Canalside near the upcoming Explore & More Children's Museum. Getting a selfie with this girl is a must! Who is Shark Girl??
Forest Lawn Trolley
We have famous dead people. Presidents, musicians, artists, pioneers...look up the tour schedule and book one through the cemetery. It's manicured landscape adds to the awe of who you see in there and you'll be surprised by the history you'll learn. Book a Forest Lawn Tour
Hatchets + Hops
photo: Megan Ann PhotographyAxes and beer. Guaranteed your friends and family haven't done anything like this before! Throw some axes and see if you can bullseye it. Hang out at Misuta Chows after (nearby). Yep, sign me up!
McKinley Assassination Site
A small piece of history is over on Fordham Dr. where McKinley was shot in 1901 at the PanAm Expo. An underdog spot to visit where you feel like you're back in time. Take me there!
Mural tour (on your own)
Us, Niagara Falls, NYMurals pop up all over the city every couple of months. We're are becoming a destination to see these, so why not map out some sites you want to see and get some great pics? Use Nickel City Pretty as a good reference point on where to find some.
The real wings at Nine-Eleven Tavern and Bar Bill
wings at Bar Bill Take it from a local: we know where the best wings are. Take the off-beaten path and take a ride to East Aurora for Bar Bill wings (and beef on weck!) and the South Buffalo underdog Nine-Eleven Tavern.
Explore Buffalo Tours
Historic Shea's in downtown BuffaloNothing better than hearing the history from the best. Check out their site to see what kind of tours they have going on. Architecture...food...crime history...something for everyone. Explore Buffalo
West Side Bazaar
An expo of some of our best international dishes in Buffalo. Get a little bit of everything including Thai, Indian, and Ethiopian. It doesn't get more authentic than here. You'll find beautiful artisan work here, too. Take me to the West side
Pedal Tours
pic from Buffalo Pedal Tours InstagramA couple years ago, Buffalo got a few pedal tours under its belt for bar crawls, food tours, and city views. From Buffalo Pedal Tours to the Consumer Craft, the Tiki Tour to CycleBoats...ya gotta really work it to get there!
Niagara Wine Trail
Rent a small bus and take the wine trail experience. Great way to see Niagara County, taste some wine, eat some chocolate, and hang out in the vineyards. A fun event for guests to take home some wine! Follow the trail...
Riverworks: Zipline/Rock Climb/Kayak/Roller Girls
Riverworks has something for everyone. Adventure, food and drink, views, and if you check the schedule...some badass chicks on wheels. You can definitely make a solid day of hanging out there. Everything at Riverworks