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.
Inside the Huddle: Behind the Scenes Tour of the World’s Largest Buffalo Bills Collection
11/06 – 11/06
The Buffalo History Museum Resource Center
Go beyond the exhibits and experience Buffalo Bills history like never before. This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour offers rare access to…
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M&T FIRST FRIDAYS: Diwali-Hosted by Kala Seva
11/06
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us for a special M&T FIRST FRIDAY celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, hosted in collaboration with Kala Seva…
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M&T First Fridays at AKG
11/06 – 10/06
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
First Friday of every month! Every first Friday of the month, the community is invited to attend a special evening…
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The Worlds Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys!
11/06
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
The Worlds Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys! Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups;…
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Toddler Creative Storytime in the Galleries
11/06 – 12/04
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Join us for a playful exploration of art, with stories, songs, and fun art-making activities! We will meet to look,…
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Family Open Studio Day at the AKG!
11/07 – 11/28
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join the AKG for a fun-filled Saturday morning of creative artmaking. Family Open Studio is the perfect opportunity for all…
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Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
11/07
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Celtic Superstars and power-couple Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are back on the world stage for the first time since…
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Open Mic Hour
11/07
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Open Mic Hour is a welcoming, family-friendly space for sharing your creativity and talents. Sign up at the café when…
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Open Studio at Burchfield Penny Art Center
11/07 – 10/07
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Open Studios are on the First Saturday of the Month only! Open Studio welcomes individuals of all ages and skill…
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Return to Rainbow City Tour
11/07
The Buffalo History Museum
Join us for a tour of the Pan-American Exposition Exhibit. The Pan-American Exposition was a world’s fair held in Buffalo…
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19th Annual Japan Culture Day
11/08
The Buffalo History Museum
19TH ANNUAL JAPAN CULTURE DAY’BUNKA NO HI’ Free for all to attend. Activities include:Bonsai, Calligraphy, Folk Crafts, Origami, Ikebana,Tea Ceremony…
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Memory Cafe – November
11/10
The Buffalo History Museum
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ & a program for people with changes in…
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Educators’ Workshop-Spotlight on Natvar Bhavsar: Free Yourself
11/12
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us for a tour and artmaking that focuses on the special exhibition, Natvar Bhavsar: Free Yourself, with Manager of…
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The Writers Salon
11/12 – 10/12
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Join us on the second Thursday of the month for a morning of writing as inspired by art! We will…
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Trivia Night at the History Museum
11/12
Buffalo History Museum
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend,…
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In the Heights
11/13 – 11/15
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood & a place…
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M&T Second Fridays @ Burchfield Penney Art Center
11/13 – 12/11
Burchfield Penny Art Center
The second Friday of each month, thanks to the generous support of M&T Bank, we stay open late, and admission…
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City of Light Bus Tour
11/14
Buffalo Seminary
At the end of the nineteenth century, Buffalo was the 8th largest American city at the forefront of technological progress.…
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Dinner and a Movie Encore: The Hundred-Foot Journey
11/15
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
In this unique cinematic dining experience, guests are invited to enjoy a multi-course meal inspired by a movie, with each…
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The Home Within Multilingual Poetry Event
11/18
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Born from The New York Immigration Coalition summer language justice workshops, The Home Within has grown into a beautiful annual…
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Youth Forum: The Next 250 Years
11/18
The Buffalo History Museum
What can the past teach students about the choices facing their communities today? How can they help shape what comes…
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Community Social: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
11/20
Buffalo History Museum
Join us for a Community Social, celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Evening includes dinner, craft vendors, and social dancing. Free…
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M&T Third Friday
11/20 – 02/19
Buffalo History Museum
Join us on M&T Third Friday for free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Discover Western New York’s rich…
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Tipsy Crafts: Tipsy Takeover with Bricks 716 (Ages 21+)
11/20
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Click, snap, and sip! We’re turning the studio over to the local master builders at Bricks 716 for a nostalgic,…
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