Reasons to Stay in Downtown Buffalo, NY

Whether it's your first or tenth time staying in downtown Buffalo. It'll never disappoint if you like to have fun, eat and be adventurous. No matter where you stay in the downtown area, there is something for everyone withen walking distance or quick metro ride (free fare zone) away.

Here are just a few of my favorite things to do when I'm downtown:

1. Theater District - Over a dozen live theaters in and around Main Street's Theatre District with a variety of choices to chose from no matter what time of year it is. If film is more your cup of tea, check out the Market Arcade Film & Arts Center for both independent and mainstream movies.


2. Architecture and Tours - No matter where you look, you're going to come across some amazing architecture that you cannot find anywhere else in the world. From the Guaranty Building to Ellicott Square to Buffalo City Hall to Shea's Performing Arts Center, grand archiecture is everywhere to be found in Buffalo. Be sure to take advantage of a free tour of City Hall every weekday at noon that ends with a magnificent view of the city on the 28th. floor observation deck called 'Windows on Buffalo' or enjoy it anytime Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.

3. Shopping - Enjoy unique one of kind shopping in downtown's historic Allentown and Elmwood Village neighborhoods. From the very trendy and chick to the casual and not so casual shopper. Everything from name brand to local designed clothing, art work, foods, toys and more. Hungry from all the shopping? Be sure to check out any of the eateries and upscale lounges open late in the evening from Nektar, Spot Coffee, Wine Thief, Toro and more.

4. Nightlife - With last call at 4am, you can party at just about any hour in Buffalo. With the main party avenue being Chippewa Street, known as the 'Buffalo Entertainment District', you have a variety of dance, lounge, pubs, cafe's, upscale to casual, dance lessons and more. In the northern section of downtown, be sure to check out Allentown along Allen Street and it's many side streets for a more local atmosphere. From daily drink specials, to meal specials and of course, check out the famous, Anchor Bar for nightly LIVE events and of course try some 'original Buffalo Wings' where they were invented in 1964.

5. Festivals and Events - Buffalo is known as a party city and city of festivals. Many of the regions festivals take place in the downtown core all year long. From the Taste of Buffalo, Allentown Art Festival, National Wing Festival, sporting and concerts at HSBC Arena, Bisons baseball at Coca Cola Field, free concerts along the waterfron and Lafayette Square for Thursday at the Square and many more. You will always come across something fun to do while staying downtown.

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