Why Choose Our Destination?
Planners and attendees alike will appreciate the conveniences that come with an event in Buffalo Niagara. From dozens of restaurants within walking distance of your conference hotel to the special attention to detail you receive from the entire community. Here is what they’re saying about us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s0qibUct5s
Located along Interstate 90, within 500 miles of New York, Boston, Chicago and Toronto, Buffalo's incredibly accessible. The Buffalo Niagara International Airport, the #1 Medium Sized Airport in the USA, averages 110 daily flights with nonstop service to 29 airports. We are serviced by two Amtrak stations. Buffalo Niagara combines big-city entertainment, dining, art, and culture with small-town affordability. Plus, it’s only 20 minutes away from one of the world’s natural wonders – Niagara Falls.
Buffalo Niagara’s hotel options have only gotten stronger, with an influx of 12 new properties since 2009. From boutique luxury hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts to established brands with expansive meeting facilities, Buffalo Niagara offers a wide range of accommodations.
Buffalo is justifiably proud of its chicken wings and no trip to Buffalo is complete without a stop on the Chicken Wing Trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0l6cqT8Hls&t=35s. And there is so much more to Buffalo’s culinary scene than hot sauce and blue cheese dressing! Start with enormous ethnic diversity, over 90 languages spoken at Buffalo public schools, add in a profusion of local farms and orchards and a microclimate that’s ideal for fruit and grape growing and what do you get? You get great restaurants, delicious regional specialties, wine trails, farmer's markets, and gourmet food shops.
Buffalo abounds with entertainment. The city's Canalside waterfront district is Buffalo's front yard and hosts more than 800 events and festivals year-round. The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site lets you stand where Roosevelt took the oath of office and The Richardson Olmsted Campus is drawing global attention. With architectural masterpieces by Frank Lloyd Wright and other luminaries, world-class modern and contemporary art at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, touring Broadway productions at the magnificent Shea’s Performing Arts Center, and fascinating history, Buffalo is alive with things to do and discover. The Queen City has a wealth of sports options too, including the NFL Buffalo Bills, NHL Buffalo Sabres, AAA baseball’s Bisons, world-class fishing, great skiing, and college and amateur sports.
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Venue Details
Hotels100
Convention center110,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms10,000
Guest rooms at 1 hotel400
Special event venues56
Average room rate$119
Occupancy rate5%
Restaurants534
Daily food cost$65
Tax rate8.75%
Venue typeCVB
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Mar 01 - Apr 30Jul 01 - Aug 31Dec 01 - Dec 31
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Getting Here
Distance from airport
9 mi from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport airport 9 mi
Location
Local Attractions
The Buffalo History Museum
Museum
11 mins
This National Historic Landmark building was built in 1901 during the Pan-American Exposition, and now houses The Buffalo History Museum (renamed in 2012). Research library includes a repository of genealogical information; the museum features exhibits and an extensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, books and photographs chronicling the development of Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier.
One Museum Court
Buffalo, NY, US 14216
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Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
Historical landmark
4 mins
The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor is a nationally and internationally recognized Buffalo neighborhood that serves as the focal point of residents’ and visitors’ experience for learning about Buffalo’s rich African American history through its vibrant neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, unique structures, historical markers, people and institutions, as well as its significant impact on local, national and international history.
The Heritage Corridor’s festivals, cultural events and artistic programming draw residents, national and international tourists, scholars and artists, writers, storytellers, poets, dancers, and actors to a thriving, community of historic urban scale.
Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, NY, US 14203
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Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Museum
12 mins
An outstanding center of modern and contemporary art, the Buffalo AKG collection belongs among the world's top international surveys of 20th century painting and sculpture. Exhibitions and installations subject to change. M&T First Fridays is held on the first Friday of each month. Admission to the gallery on M&T First Friday is free, with special programs and events for the whole family, and the gallery extends its hours from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. (only on the first Friday of each month.)
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY, US 14222
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Anchor Bar
6 mins
There's only one place to get the original Buffalo wings: Frank & Teressa's Anchor Bar. Come see where it all started back in 1964.
1047 Main Street
Buffalo, NY, US 14209
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Buffalo City Hall
Historical landmark
3 mins
Built between 1929 and 1931, the 32-story Buffalo City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece and Buffalo landmark. This architectural gem features beautiful lobby murals depicting the city's history and industry; exquisite skylights and sculptures in the 13th floor's Common Council Chamber; and 100-foot-long sandstone friezes. The building's Observation Tower, open to the public, features a spectacular 360-degree view of the entire city.
The Observation Tower is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Admission to the observation deck is free.
65 Niagara Sq # 218
Buffalo, NY, US 14202
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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Historical landmark
16 mins
The Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens is the product of three extraordinary visionaries: landscaping architect Fredrick Law Olmsted, architects Lord & Burnham and botanist / plant-explorer John F. Cowell. The tri-domed glass, wood and steel building was designed by the premier conservatory designers of the time: Lord & Burnham, Co. from New York's Hudson Valley. When it was built in 1897-1899, it was one of the largest public greenhouses in the country.
2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY, US 14218
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Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Museum
5 mins
This Buffalo waterfront attraction is the largest inland park of its kind in the nation. All branches of the Armed Forces are represented in the park's exhibits. Tour the decks and hulls of a guided missile cruiser, destroyer and WWII submarine. Inspect uniforms and memorabilia in the museum and exhibits aboard the ships. See planes, a tank and more!
One Naval Park Cove
Buffalo, NY, US 14202
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Buffalo Harbor Cruises - Miss Buffalo
6 mins
Take a narrated sightseeing cruise and travel through three bodies of water, passing through the historic Black Rock Lock and Canal. Party cruises and private charters also available. Public cruises: July-Labor Day (call for reservations). Private charters: May-Sep (call for rates and dates).
79 Marine Drive
Erie Basin Marina
Buffalo, NY, US 14202
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Buffalo Museum of Science
Museum
9 mins
Dedicated to its mission of "Inspiring curiosity through exploration," the Buffalo Museum of Science offers entertainment for the whole family. From special traveling exhibits and 3D cinema, to a variety of permanent exhibits including the new interactive Explorations gallery for the youngest of scientists, BMS encourages visitors of all ages to explore and rediscover their world. Upcoming exhibits include: Grossology (May 26 - Sep 3, 2012.)
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, NY, US 14211
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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Theater
7 mins
As Buffalo's cultural ambassador, the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the leadership of music director JoAnn Falletta presents more than 120 Classics, Pops and Youth Concerts each year and reaches over 40,000 students (K-12) across all eight counties of Western New York. Since 1940, the orchestra's permanent home has been Kleinhans Music Hall, a National Historic Site with an international reputation as one of the finest concert halls in the United States.
3 Symphony Circle Kleinhans Music Hall
Buffalo, NY, US 14201
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Buffalo Zoo
Recreation
10 mins
It's the only place in town to observe a wide variety of exotic and domestic animals year-round in naturalistic habitats, including the Zoo's M&T Bank Rainforest Falls exhibit, which is especially popular during the winter months! Visitors of all ages will also enjoy the Zoo's newest exhibit, the Delta Sonic Heritage Farm, which replicates a farmstead along Erie Canal during the 1850s.
300 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY, US 14214
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Burchfield Penney Art Center
Museum
12 mins
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is a museum dedicated to the art and culture of Western New York, including the world's largest collection of works by Charles E. Burchfield. Exhibitions and programs include art and design from the Buffalo Niagara region, historic and contemporary. After almost ten years of planning, fundraising and construction, the new Burchfield Penney Art Center opened to the public on November 22, 2008.
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY, US 14222
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Delaware Park
Park
9 mins
One of the first Frederick Law Olmsted-designed parks in Buffalo, the 350 acres of meadow, forest and lake serve as Buffalo's "Central Park" featuring boating on Hoyt Lake by the Marcy Casino, Rose Garden, Japanese Gardens, and a golf course, and newly added horse-drawn carriage rides (Sunday only from 1pm - 5pm.) As the focal point of the Olmsted System, it contains many popular cultural institutions.
84 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY, US 14214
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff
Museum
27 mins
Set high on a cliff with sweeping views over Lake Erie, Graycliff stands as an architectural jewel awaiting your discovery. Built between 1926 and 1929, the Graycliff estate was designed by the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Isabelle R. Martin and her husband, Larkin Company executive Darwin D. Martin. Graycliff served as the Martin summer home from 1927 to the mid-1940s.
6472 Old Lake Shore Road
Derby, NY, US 14047
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex
Museum
10 mins
Constructed between 1903 and 1905 as the home of Darwin and Isabelle Martin, the Martin House exemplifies Frank Lloyd Wright's "Prairie House" ideal and ranks as one of his finest residential works. Tours at the Martin House underscore how Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural genius is illustrated in timeless themes evident in his remarkable design: family, friendship, the meaning of home, and the American spirit as told through the story of Darwin D. Martin's patronage of America's greatest architect.
125 Jewett Parkway
Buffalo, NY, US 14214
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Rowing Boathouse
Museum
9 mins
In 1910, at the age of 43, Frank Lloyd Wright traveled to Europe to present what would become his most beloved collection of structure illustrations: the Wasmuth Portfolio. One of these famous drawings was something Wright called "Boathouse for the University of Wisconsin Boat Club." Twenty years later, the architect included this same boathouse in an international exhibition of six of his greatest works. The boathouse idea was obviously a favorite of Wright's, featuring design elements seen in other local treasures like the Martin House and the Larkin Building - large vertical piers supporting horizontal planes. Sadly, it was never constructed. It was one of Frank Lloyd Wright's most significant projects that had never come to fruition - until now. Completed in 2007, the Rowing Boathouse is open to the public for tours and available for rent for special events and meetings.
40 Porter Avenue, Buffalo NY 14201
Buffalo, NY, US 14201
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Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
Theater
1 min
The Irish Classical Theatre Company presents outstanding productions at the Andrews Theatre, the area's only true theatre-in-the-round. At the Andrews, you're never more than twenty feet from the stage. Once the theatre lights go down you become, as one audience member described it, "totally engrossed, enthralled and enchanted."
625 Main Street Buffalo NY 14203
Buffalo, NY, US 14203
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Musicalfare Theatre
Theater
21 mins
MusicalFare Theatre is in residence at Daemen College, but independently operated, and performs year-round at its intimate 136-seat theater. This not-for-profit company is dedicated to bringing quality musical theater to Western New York, and to becoming a significant regional theater with national prominence by developing and presenting new musicals, new versions of traditional musicals, and area premieres. MusicalFare Theatre has produced 150 productions since its inception in 1990, entertaining over 350,000 people and employing over 1,000 local actors, musicians and designers.
4380 Main Street, Suite 123
Daemen College
Amherst, NY, US 14226
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Shea's Performing Arts Center
Theater
4 mins
Built in the style of a European opera house in 1926 and a National Historic Site, Shea's Performing Arts Center continues to entertain audiences today with touring Broadway musicals, concerts, dance programs, historic theatre tours, a Free Family Film Series, educational programs, and family shows.
646 Main Street
Buffalo, NY, US 14202
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Tifft Nature Preserve
Park
9 mins
A 264-acre urban nature preserve just three miles from downtown Buffalo. Five miles of hiking trails, a Visitor's Center with hands-on exhibits, 75-acre cattail marsh, man-made lakes and interesting industrial heritage.
1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo NY 14203
Buffalo, NY, US 14203
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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historical Site
Museum
5 mins
Theodore Roosevelt began his presidential journey here. All new state-of-the-art exhibits and a dramatic guided tour offer a museum experience unlike any other. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and emotions surrounding this pivotal moment in our nation's history and learn how the enduring legacy of one of America's greatest presidents affects our lives today.
641 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, US 14202
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Whirlpool Jet Boats
Recreation
32 mins
Passengers ages six and up will enjoy this 45 minute white water adventure through the Niagara Gorge. Experience history, scenery, excitement and the thrill of a lifetime. Book online for discounts. Open daily May-October. Departure times vary and are subject to change. Reservations required.
115 South Water Street
Lewiston, NY, US 14092
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Convention Centers
Buffalo Convention CenterBuffalo Convention Center is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. With over 110,000 square feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space, we can accommodate meetings, conventions, trade shows, special events and more.
Exhibit Space64,410 sq. ft.
Total meeting space38,459 sq. ft.
Additional Information
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At Visit Buffalo Niagara we strive daily to exceed all of our customers' expectations. Our commitment is to help make your job as meeting professionals easy & ensure Buffalo hosts your best meeting ever! COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES FOR MEETING PLANNERS Visit Buffalo Niagara offers the following services completely free of charge: Our Sales Team will: • Prepare a customized bid book for the local organizing committee and/or meeting planner • Assist with creation of a multimedia bid presentation • Source appropriate conference venues and hotels • Connect you with a company that will manage room reservations • Suggest unique off-site venues and social tour programs • Suggest relevant locally based suppliers • Give advice on taxes, customs, and immigration • Coordinate site inspections trips with complimentary/discounted airfare and accommodation* Our Convention Services Team will: • Assign a dedicated manager to assist in the planning of the event • Help encourage attendance by exhibiting at prior year's meeting • Prepare requests for proposals or referrals for suppliers • Provide print collateral • Engage with conference attendees via social media, by way of our Tweet Team. • Provide access to our online image gallery and b-roll footage • Encourage delegates to "Show Your Badge" to receive exclusive discounts from member businesses *Subject to certain conditions, polices and availability. Contact us to find out more at https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/about/contact/
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