Places To Be In Buffalo
Your one-of-a-kind experience starts at The Richardson and seldom ends (if ever) until you’ve explored the area fully. Immerse yourself in our urban culture through historical landmarks, SUNY Buffalo, parks, and tours that teach timeless stories to bring home with you and hold onto for life.
Sights To See
Tour Olmstead Campus
A deep connection to the historical is alive in Buffalo and it expresses itself in its architecture, museums, urban areas, and, naturally, at The Richardson Hotel. Tours are yours for the taking, varied, and far-reaching in lessons of the past and their path to the teachings of today.
Our onsite public tours of Olmstead Campus are in partnership with the Lipsey Architecture Center Buffalo and Explore Buffalo, can accommodate up to 20 guests.
Tour dates for 2025 will take place Saturdays and Sundays at 10.00am. Tickets will be released monthly and available on a first come, first served basis.
Places to Explore
Best Places to Visit in Buffalo
Buffalo is a city of plenty with places to go and sites to see. Downtown is brimming with impeccable examples of historical architecture as well as art galleries, urban dining spots, and shopping. Manicured landscapes, botanical gardens, and national state parks offer tranquil moments and balance your knowing of Buffalo.
There is certainly no shortage of things to experience in Buffalo, all within walking distance or a short 10 min drive:
- The Buffalo AKG Art Gallery
- The Burchfield Penney Art Center
- The Buffalo History Museum
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House
- The Buffalo Museum of Science
- Explore & More Children's Museum
Best Places to Eat
In Buffalo, NY
Must Try Restaurants:
- Cole's, Elmwood Ave, wings and upscale pub food
- Daniella, Forest Ave, Italian bistro
- Britesmith, Niagara St, brewery
- Mister Goodbar, Elmwood, wings
- Wasabi, Elmwood, Sushi
- The Place, Lexington Ave, American fare
- AKG Art Galley Cafe, Elmwood Ave, modern bistro