Buffalo Travel and Things to Do Guide

Welcome to Cvent’s Meeting and Event Planning Guide to Buffalo, a city guide for meeting professionals. This Northeast city is within a 500-mile radius of 39 percent of the U.S. population, not to mention such big Canadian destinations as Toronto. Guests can easily reach the city by air, as the Buffalo Niagara International Airport sees about 110 nonstop flights each day with service to 22 cities. Upon arrival, downtown Buffalo and its attractions await just a 10-minute bus or taxi ride away. In the heart of downtown, the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center welcomes attendees of meetings large and small. Offering more than 110,000 square feet of flexible meeting and events space, the two-level center features a 64,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, 21 meeting rooms and a 12,367-square-foot ballroom. With audio-visual capabilities and full-service catering, the convention center can accommodate meetings of up to 7,000 people, giving it tremendous versatility for Buffalo event planning. Surrounding the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center are a wealth of performing arts locations, restaurants, other Buffalo event venues and attractions that both delight meeting attendees during their free time and double as unique locations for events. The over 5,000 modern and contemporary art pieces at the world-renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery are a stunning background for black-tie galas. Or, host a cocktail reception of up to 200 guests at the sweeping balcony and atrium of the Buffalo Museum of Science. For a truly unforgettable experience, organize a group boat tour of Niagara Falls on the popular Maid of the Mist. Buffalo’s waterfront, known as Canalside, is undergoing a $1.4-billion restoration and development. The first phase has already been completed and is situated on the historic Erie Canal terminus. The project will include a new entertainment, dining and museums as well as beautiful public spaces to be enjoyed year-round. Buffalo's major industries include food manufacturing, technology and light manufacturing. The city serves as headquarters for such corporations as M&T Bank Corporation, Gibraltar Industries, Labatt USA and Sorrento. Higher learning also holds a strong presence in the city, as Buffalo is home to three State University of New York institutions, including Buffalo State College, the University of Buffalo and Erie Community College.