Welcome to Buffalo, Home of the Pod
Visitors exploring Buffalo’s waterfront might just notice a curious electronic sign off Main Street: an illuminated arrow pointing into the One Canalside building, instructing its readers to “EAT…
Dive Into The Unexpected Buffalo
Discover Buffalo’s best-kept secrets, hidden gems, and local favorites with inspiring stories that are sure to have you ready for some fun in the BUF! Begin planning your adventure today with a little help from seasoned Buffalo experts and their treasure trove of can’t-miss attractions, eateries, breweries, and so much more.
A Curator Shares Her Ideal Buffalo Weekend
By Tiffany Gaines As a New York City native, I love when friends and family visit Buffalo. I take them to familiar favorites, the places that showcase Buffalo’s vibrant…
Kids Eat Free Deals in Buffalo, NY
Traveling with kids? Then you know mealtime can add up fast—and fast food isn’t always the answer. Luckily, Buffalo’s got your back (and your budget) with a variety…
Where to Find the African American Heritage Guide to Buffalo
Looking to explore Buffalo through a vibrant, soulful, and history-rich lens? Grab your copy of the African American Guide to Buffalo; your passport to the people, places, and…
Following in Their Footsteps: Exploring Where Black History Happened in Buffalo, NY
If anyone knows where to experience Western New York’s extraordinary Black history, it’s Dr. Eva M. Doyle. Doyle, a retired Buffalo Public school teacher, is the author of…
Michigan Street Baptist Church: A stop on the Underground Railroad resurrected
Photo: Stephen Gabris via Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Buffalo’s 1849 Michigan Street Baptist Church, with windows that stretch up to nearly touch the ceiling edged in a…
Your Guide to Porchfests in Buffalo, NY
Musicians and bands play free concerts on porches in seven Western New York communities and neighborhoods. As early spring warms up to the easy days of summer, the season…
Finding Your Roots
The roots of our Black community run deep, with some of our earliest ancestors arriving long before Buffalo became a city in 1832. Each generation left behind stories…
Buffalo Hip-Hop: Expect the Unexpected
Buffalo hip-hop has hit a stride. Since the commercial success of three-piece rap crew Griselda (Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, and Westside Gunn) in 2019, the city’s…
Vote Buffalo in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Buffalo, NY is fun, historical, delicious, outdoorsy, sports-loving, diverse, and creative. It’s home to remarkable art, music, architecture and hotels. And did we mention it’s an easy, welcoming,…
