The museum shows modern art and contemporary art. It is directly opposite Buffalo State University and the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

The museum's permanent collection includes over 120,000 works spanning the first century to the present day. The museum collection includes a number works from Canadian, First Nations, Inuit, African, European, and Oceanic artists. In addition to exhibits for its collection, the museum has organized and hosted many travelling art exhibitions. Second-largest art museum in Toronto, after the Royal Ontario Museum.

**If you have to walk down Dundas, do so during the day. Otherwise avoid altogether**

Indoor & outdoor gardens including a 67-ft. dome housing tropical palms, plus flower & light shows.

60,000 sq ft waterfront complex for skating, hockey, curling, rock climbing, amusement rides, boat rides, & concerts with dining, bars & concessions and more.

Canalside, formerly known as Canal Side and also referred to as Erie Canal Harbor, is a mixed-use recreational and entertainment district in downtown Buffalo, New York. It is the recreation of the western terminus of the Erie Canal, which was destroyed in the early 20th century.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60974-d2233218-Reviews-Canalside-Buffalo_Erie_County_New_York.html

Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival castle-style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a historic house museum and landmark. It was constructed from 1911 to 1914 as a residence for financier Sir Henry Pellatt.

Energetic Chinatown hosts a variety of Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese restaurants that range from dim sum and pho to modern fusion. The animated Asian open-air markets and shops along Spadina Avenue offer fresh fruits and vegetables, along with herbal medicine and souvenirs. Chinese New Year celebrations draw tourists and locals to live stage shows, martial arts demonstrations and lion dances.

350 acres: Bordered by Delaware, Elmwood & Parkside Avenues, Amherst Street, Nottingham Terrace, Rte. 198 & Rumsey Road

Featuring:

• The Terrace and Rose Garden: Open year-round, The Terrace is a full-service restaurant, bar and catering facility overlooking Hoyt Lake.

• Japanese Gardens (off season)

• Basketball courts, tennis courts, public golf course, paths around the  two bodies of water, historical venue, etc.

https://visitbuffalo.com/businesses/delaware-park-3/

If you're into architecture...

The Darwin D. Martin House is a historic house museum in Buffalo, New York. The property's buildings were designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and built between 1903 and 1905. The house is considered to be one of the most important projects from Wright's Prairie School era. It is currently a house museum.

Hertel is also one of Buffalo’s most diverse business districts. An influx of new bars, restaurants and shops complement the neighborhood’s established eateries and long-tenured businesses such as the North Park Theatre--a nearly century-old moviehouse, newly restored and its neon glittering once again.

https://visitbuffalo.com/neighborhood/hertel-avenue/

https://stepoutbuffalo.com/ultimate-guide-to-shopping-on-hertel/

International House - Support small businesses

International House celebrates Buffalo’s immigrant-driven past, present, and future, creating a unique Buffalo establishment.

It offers the only doro wot, Ethiopian chicken-and-egg stew, thanks to Gemmeda’s Abyssinian Ethiopian Cuisine, the only Ethiopian place in Buffalo. The only lechon, Filipino roast pork, from Ligao’s Pinoy Boi. The only sukuma wiki, collards-and-beef stew, from South Sudanese Nile River Restaurant.

Plus the only public ping-pong tables, playable at $4 for 30 minutes, $7 an hour.

Restaurant Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am–8:30pm
La Divina Tacos (Tuesday-Friday): 11:00am–10:00pm
La Divina Tacos (Saturday): 1:00pm-10:00pm

Bar Hours:
4:00pm–12:00am

The heart of Toronto’s bohemian culture at Kensington Market. Restaurants and hole-in-the-wall eateries offering food from all over the world are interspersed with vintage thrift shops, coffee joints, tattoo parlors, bars, art galleries, and Victorian-style houses. The area is part gritty, part chaotic but it has tons of personality. The best time to visit is on Pedestrian Sundays (last Sunday of the month from May to October), when street parties and festivals are the highlights.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g155019-d185093-Reviews-Kensington_Market-Toronto_Ontario.html

This location is about an hour away from buffalo--but it's worth the drive.

Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks, tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, a pool for swimming and hot air ballooning.

Operating in partnership with the City of Toronto and the tourism and hospitality community, Destination Toronto promotes the city to attract visitors and major meetings and events, and supports local businesses in maximizing the opportunities of the visitor economy.

Discover New York!

Expand your horizons by exploring ours. Find what you love.

Address is Buffalo's town hall. Please refer to addresses shared by I Love NY.

Step Out Buffalo is a hyper-local media company that highlights the best of Buffalo and WNY. We’re the leading destination for finding the best things to do, places to eat and drink, shops, and more in the area. We help connect residents and visitors to local businesses, organizations, and awesome ways to experience our region.

Think of us as your favorite fun friend that you text when you need a top-notch recommendation because they know where all the best spots in town are.

The Niagara Falls State Park on the U.S. side is America's oldest state park and offers attractions like boat tours, walking trails, and vantage points like Goat Island.

Popular attractions include the Maid of the Mist boat tour and the Cave of the Winds, where visitors can get close to the Bridal Veil Falls.

https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/attractions/

A concert venue on the waterfront.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is a large public aquarium located at the base of the CN Tower in downtown Toronto. It features over 20,000 marine animals and more than 50 exhibits.

Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel was built by the Seneca Nation. They offer gaming, spas, events/concerts, and golf.

Shea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events (including cabaret, comedy, concerts, dance, drag, free film series, holiday, tributes and more) in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies.

Shea's has four venues--keep that in mind while planning.

https://www.sheas.org/theatres/

Since 1803, the St. Lawrence Market has been the community’s beating heart and culinary focal point of the city of Toronto. It’s the living symbol and anchor of the neighbourhood and for the families who live here. It’s a place to connect, to share stories and of course, to taste and to discover great food.

Before You Visit

• Advance Tickets: General Admission Guests are encouraged to reserve their tickets online to get to the fun faster! Reservations are not required. Tickets are non-refundable and are good for one year from the date of purchase. Walk-ups are accepted.

• Feeling Unwell?: If you are not feeling well we ask that you do not visit.

• Face Coverings: Face coverings are not required when visiting the Buffalo Zoo.

• Follow the Signs: Please follow any guidance of all team members, signs, and place cards.

• Bring Your Kindness: Your patience and kindness will go a long way in making sure your trip to the Buffalo Zoo is an enjoyable one.

• Social Media: By entering the Zoo, you acknowledge and agree that you may be photographed or recorded by our social media team, and that such images or videos may be used for promotional purposes on the Zoo’s official channels. We appreciate your support in helping us share the Zoo experience with our community!

The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada.

Westside Bazaar - Eat good and support small businesses!

HOURS:

Tues - Sat 11a - 8p

BAR HOURS:

Tues - Thurs 4p - 8p,

Fri 12p - 8p, Sat 4p-8p

https://www.westsidebazaar.com/