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.
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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.
Kids Book Club
07/25
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Join us on the fourth Saturday of the month from 1:30&3:30 pm for a creative afternoon of reading, exploring, and…
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Lipsey Summer Jazz: Joe Gransden’s “The Good Life”
07/26
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us for a Lipsey Summer Jazz performance by the Janice Mitchell Quartet! Celebrate Tony Bennett’s 100th birthday with Joe…
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Fun and Games: Scavenger Hunt Drawings
07/29
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Adam Weekley’s exhibition includes a series of drawings that play like a field guide designed by a kid who refuses…
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Sites of a City: Charles E. Burchfield’s Buffalo by Bus
07/30
Burchfield Penney Art Center
This new bus tour in collaboration with the Burchfield Penney Art Center will visit the tree-lined streets where Charles E.…
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Wright Through a Woodworker’s Eyes
07/30
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Join New York State Conservators Paige Schmidt and Julienne Dawidoff along with the Martin House’s Curator, Susana Tejada and Curatorial…
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Gilded Age Walking Tour
08/01
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Former Buffalo resident, Mark Twain, coined the phrase “Gilded Age” as he referred to the late 19th Century in America,…
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Pan-American Walking Tour
08/01
Buffalo History Museum
Come enjoy a tour of the grounds where the Pan-American Exposition took place over 100 years ago. Buffalo was the 8th…
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Lipsey Summer Jazz: The Buffalo Jazz Collective
08/02
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us for a Lipsey Summer Jazz performance by The Buffalo Jazz Collective! The Buffalo Jazz Collective, under the direction…
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Book Club with Author, Catherine Gildiner
08/06
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Join us on Thursday, August 6, at 6:30 pm, with the author Catherine Gildiner, to discuss her book Too Close to…
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Cyanotype Printing
08/08
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Discover the magic of sun prints! In this workshop, kids will create cyanotype prints using images of Charles Burchfield and…
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Women of the Pan American Exposition w/ No Illusions Tours
08/08
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Join us for a special collaborative tour celebrating the women who helped shape Buffalo’s World’s Fair. We will share stories…
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Lipsey Summer Jazz: Jay Bianchi Collective with David Kane
08/09
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us for a Lipsey Summer Jazz performance by the Jay Bianchi Collective with David Kane! The Jay Bianchi Collective…
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Original 80 Acres of Forest Lawn Walking Tour
08/15
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Enjoy the beauty of the cemetery while learning why Forest Lawn is a significant historic and cultural site for Western…
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Urban Farm Day Bus Tour
08/15
Buffalo History Museum
Urban Farm Day is supported by Gardens Buffalo Niagara, highlighting local growers in a variety of spaces and inspirations. This…
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Buffalo’s Favorite Daughters w/ No Illusions Tours
09/12
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Join us for a special collaborative tour to hear the stories of some of Buffalo’s most prominent women. Learn about…
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Inside the Main St. Gate Walking Tour
09/12
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Join our expert tour guides to explore the art, architecture and history of the cemetery centered around the Main Street…
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Forest Lawn and the Pan American Exposition Walking Tour
09/19
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Enjoy the beauty of Forest Lawn’s natural landscape while learning how many of the cemetery’s permanent residents are connected to…
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Laurie Berkner Solo – The Greatest Hits Tour
10/04
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Recognized as “the queen of kids’ music” by People magazine, Laurie Berkner is a singer, songwriter, performer, author, and founder…
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Civil War Trolley Tour
10/11
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Join us aboard our trolley for an immersive exploration of Civil War history. Learn the stories and visit the final…
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Conservation Conversation: Going Ape
11/04
Buffalo Zoo
Canisius University’s Dr. Susan Margulis narrates the two decades of research she has led at the Buffalo Zoo with our Western…
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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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Conservation Conversation: Avian Adventures
12/07
Buffalo Zoo
Join us for a special lecture with Dr. Kurt Volle in the Children’s Resource Center focused on bird conservation close to home…
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