Buffalo’s Cultural
THERE’S A WEEKEND GETAWAY WAITING FOR YOU RIGHT IN THE HEART OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK.
The Cultural Corridor brings together some of the city’s most beloved attractions, from extraordinary art museums and world-renowned architecture to green space and local flavor, all within a few walkable blocks. This is where museums meet gardens and parklands near restaurants and amazing places to stay. Your next great find in the corridor is always just a few steps away. Use the interactive map to start exploring; you’ll find that you’ll need more than a day to make the most of every visit.
Dive Deeper into Buffalo’s
Cultural Corridor
MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS
This walkable stretch of Buffalo is packed with must-see cultural destinations. Explore the newly reimagined Buffalo AKG Art Museum, featuring iconic works from past and present. Across the way, the Burchfield Penney Art Center showcases celebrated regional artists. Dig into centuries of local history at the Buffalo History Museum, admire Frank Lloyd Wright’s magnificently restored Martin House, and experience live performances at the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Here, every block invites discovery.
The Buffalo History Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Take It Outside
Get outside and wander the paths of Delaware Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and dotted with picnic spots and playgrounds, tennis courts and tucked away trails, and beautiful gardens. Every spring, admire the bursts of color from the cherry blossoms in the Japanese Garden, then in the summer, grab a FLOATmingo and paddle around Hoyt Lake or spread out a blanket for Shakespeare in the Park. Nearby, roam through the serene beauty of Forest Lawn Cemetery or get up close with animals from around the world at the Buffalo Zoo.
The Buffalo Zoo
Forest Lawn Cemetery
The Terrace at Delaware Park
Forest Lawn
STAY, SHOP AND DINE
The Cultural Corridor has evolved into a full-fledged getaway with the beautifully restored Richardson Hotel offering a stay as memorable as the attractions around it. For dinner with a view, The Terrace at Delaware Park delivers great food and one of the city’s best sunset spots. Looking to browse? Every museum gift shop offers something unique, from art books to locally made goods. And Elmwood Village is just around the corner, packed with even more boutique shops, cafés, and restaurants.
Richardson Hotel
Richardson Hotel
The Terrace at Delaware Park
Park It. Ride It. Love It.
Follow these pro tips to get in and out of Buffalo’s Entertainment District.
Public Transportation
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) bus line 20 services the area.
Park Your Ride
Visitors will find public parking throughout the Cultural Corridor. Parking is located near major attractions, including museum lots and nearby street parking. Follow posted signage and pay any applicable fees where required to avoid any unwanted tickets.
Ride Share
Uber and Lyft provide convenient transportation options to and from the Cultural Corridor. For those who prefer to bike, Reddy Bikershare’s network of brand-new pedal-assist e-bikes is conveniently located around the Cultural Corridor.
Memory Cafe
01/14
Buffalo History Museum
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ & a free program for people with changes…
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Annual Community Celebration Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library
01/15
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with local music, poetry, and more…
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Colin Quinn
01/15
Helium Comedy Club
Comedian, Actor, and Author Colin Quinn has become one of the most beloved voices in comedy, with a focus often on the…
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Shrek The Musical
01/15
Shea’s Smith Theatre
O’Connell & Company presentsSHREK THE MUSICALBased on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Book and…
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Cenntennial Celebration
01/16
Shea’s Buffalo
Shea’s Centennial Celebration presented by Carmina Wood Design Shea’s Buffalo Theatre is turning 100, and this once-in-a century moment deserves…
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Charleston White
01/16
Helium Comedy Club
Charleston White was born on May 17, 1977, in Fort Worth, Texas. Charleston White is an African American YouTuber, Motivational Speaker,…
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Come Back To Earth w/ Discoté and Noah Fense
01/16
Buffalo Iron Works
Come Back To Earth, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band is known for their captivating live performances,…
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Ryan Millers Catwalk for Charity
01/16
Babeville
Ryan Miller is being joined by several of his teammates from the 2005-06 season for this year’s Catwalk for Charity,…
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Science After Hours: Get A Clue
01/16
Buffalo Museum of Science
Our adults-only Science After Hours: Get A Clue event returns on January 16, 2026, from 6-9 p.m.! When we were…
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The T’s Dance Party
01/16
Rec Room Buffalo
THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance PartyCome shake it off at our enchanting evening of Swifties, singing and…
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716 Days at Aquarium of Niagara
01/17
Aquarium of Niagara
Beat the winter blues and enjoy the Aquarium’s lowest admission prices of the year at 716 Days. Visit the Aquarium…
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DJ Scafetta w/ Mista J
01/17
Buffalo Iron Works
DJ SCAFETTA & Buffalo’s Breakout Bass Innovator Emerging from the heart of Buffalo, NY, DJ Scafetta is making waves as…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
01/18
Klienhans Music Hall
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration This is a FREE event, tickets are not required.
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Shapel Lacey
01/18
Helium Comedy Club
Shapel Lacey is a Los Angeles based comedian born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. A diehard punk rocker and former award-winning…
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Shea’s Free Film Series- The Parent Trap/The Goonies
01/18
Shea’s Buffalo
Tickets will be available approx. 3 weeks prior. For double-movie days, tickets will be required for each film. .…
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A GATHERING OF HOPE, JUSTICE, AND UNITY – MLK PROGRAM 2026
01/19
Asbury Hall
Join The Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum for a powerful and uplifting MLK Day Program 2026 as we…
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Kids Day at the Botanical Gardens: Free Admission for Kids!
01/19
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Visit the Botanical Gardens while the kids are off from school! Explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens to discover, learn, and…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Daughters of Creative Sound
01/19
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Enjoy Storytelling and drumming in the museum’s Wilson Town Square, Knox Building. Daughters of Creative Sound is an African American…
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Uncle Lazer
01/19
Helium Comedy Club
The Single Mother Slayer and Texas’s own prodigal son is out of the oil fields for good. Hitting the road…
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Chess @ the Silos
01/20
duende at Silo City
2nd Tuesdays Watu Cantina Free to Enter Custom Trophy Awarded All Skill Levels Welcome 06:00 PM & 09:00 PM
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Dry January – Non Alcoholic Wine & Cheese Pairing
01/20
Meet & Eat Charcuterie
4 non-alcoholic wines paired with cheese, charcuterie and accompaniments
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