Extraordinary American architecture surrounds you at every turn in Buffalo. It’s the backdrop of your overnight stays at National Historic Landmarks and opulently converted mansions-turned-inns. It nearly steals the show at concerts and theater held in a magnificently refurbished century old movie palace, transformed former church and reinvigorated grain silos. And it weaves its way into nearly every neighborhood you explore, from walking past downtown’s early American skyscrapers to touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s beautifully restored Martin House and Graycliff Estate.
Some of our country’s greatest architects left their mark on Buffalo. Their legacy has become the cornerstone of your visit following decades of ambitious restoration projects that have given our classic American city a new shine. Get to know America’s Best-Designed City:
“From its monumental architecture, including a recent multi-million-dollar restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Martin House, to the grand reopening of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, the (Buffalo) metro has exploded on the arts-and-culture circuit. Its transformation is truly remarkable and it’s a place I always look forward to visiting because its evolution is constant and inspiring.”
“I love it when a city surprises you. A trip to Buffalo, New York did exactly that. I was expecting to find diehard sports fans, friendly people and the birthplace of Buffalo chicken wings. Our family did find that but also so much more. We also found a city filled with amazing architecture, a vibrant waterfront and a music scene with a rich history.”
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“Although it may feel like Buffalo has been dormant for decades, this Rust Belt city is in the midst of a resurgence thanks to its beautifully restored architecture, burgeoning culinary scene, and new art compounds.”
“While Wisconsin and Arizona are the locations typically associated with Wright’s work, It’s in Buffalo, of all places, that architecture enthusiasts can find a plethora of his work.”
“Buffalo is the only city in America where the nation’s three greatest architects still have buildings standing: Sullivan’s Guaranty building (now a bank and office building), Richardson’s mental asylum (now a hotel and restaurant) and Wright’s Martin house (now a museum).”
“Buffalo is in the midst of a second act. While its place along the Erie Canal once made Buffalo an industrial powerhouse, nowadays this city in Western New York State is seeing a major revival. Buffalo’s vibrant architectural past, particularly the contributions made by Frank Lloyd Wright, can still be seen today. Add walkable neighborhoods, an engaging park system, and a switching-up dining scene and you’ve got a perfect weekend getaway from New York City.”
“An industrial powerhouse and a major port city over a century ago, today’s Buffalo is getting noticed for its architectural wonders, historic ties, an inventive food scene, and repurposed buildings.”
