Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waterfront
Popular places to visit
Canalside
Explore the great outdoors at Canalside, a lovely green space in Buffalo. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this family-friendly area.
University At Buffalo - North Campus
Walk around the campus of University At Buffalo - North Campus, a top university in Amherst. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
KeyBank Center
Catch an event at KeyBank Center during your trip to Buffalo. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Highmark Stadium
Catch an event at Highmark Stadium during your trip to Orchard Park. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Walden Galleria Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Walden Galleria Mall during your visit to Cheektowaga. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Buffalo Zoo
See more than 1,200 animals at this small zoo in Buffalo’s Delaware Park. Explore the rainforest building or see the big cats of the African plains.
Activities
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
Buffalo Sabres Ice Hockey Game at Keybank Center
Niagara Falls Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour from Toronto
Niagara Falls USA: Full-Day Scenic Tour from Buffalo!
Niagara Falls in One day Tour from New York City
Sunset Tour of Niagara Falls State Park with Falls Illumination
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals
Buffalo Airport Hotel
Nice and cozy rooms, beautiful courtyard, friendly staff and the best wings ever!!!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
The main feature of the room was a jacuzzi that did not work. No one came to look at it/fix it when we alerted them. No other similar rooms were available for a switch, and because we booked through expedia/3rd party we weren't eligible for any discounts/refunds...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Garden Place Hotel
Clean rooms friendly staff
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown - Medical CTR by IHG
Staff were helpful during a fire alarm and kept people relaxed.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Reception was wonderful! However we had no hot water in bathroom.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
The room was beautiful and very clean, checked in late but overall the stay was wonderful
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Columbus
While visiting Columbus, you might make a stop by sights like Chippewa District and FBI Buffalo Field Office.
Downtown Buffalo
Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.
Buffalo Theater District
Theatres, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Buffalo Theater District. Make a stop by Shea's Performing Arts Center or Chippewa District while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to get around town.
Allentown
Allentown is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and Theater of Youth.
Front Park
While visiting Front Park, you might make a stop by sights like Peace Bridge and Kleinhans Music Hall.
Willert Park
When in Willert Park, you can plan a visit to Shea's Performing Arts Center and Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
