- September 10th, 2023, 3:02 pm
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I get we already have a 2023 Travel Guide, but since it appears a few of us are making the trip up north, it may be best to start its own thread.
Coffee - forget the Starbucks v. Dunkin debate. Buffalo is right across the river/lake from Canada, and Tim Horton's is everywhere. For a more local coffee shop, visit Spot.
Food - Anchor Bar claims to be the original home of buffalo wings, and this marketing drives tourists to their restaurants. The locals claim that Duffs is better for wings. For those wanting something a bit different, the Golf Dome in Tonawanda is very good, and is fairly close to the Bulls not Bills (the Bills play in Orchard Park, hosting the Las Vegas Raiders at 1 PM the Sunday after we play up there) stadium. Andersons is another option, and is essentially the Buffalo version of Dairy Queen. For quick bites, Ted's Hot Dogs and Mighty Taco are my recommendations.
Niagara Falls - Bring your passport, as Niagara Falls is an easy drive from Buffalo. There are many ways to see the falls from the US side, but the best views are in Canada. It is possible to park on the US Side and walk across to Canada, but be warned, Canada charges a toll to walk back across to the US side. Driving over the Rainbow Bridge also involves a toll, and I recommend using EZ Pass. The US side is also home to Niagara Falls State Park, where the black squirrels reside. NOTE: Crossing into Canada typically doesn't take very long, but pack some patience coming back into the US. I DO NOT recommend trying to do this before the game.
Adult Beverages - Niagara-On-The-Lake in Canada is home to several wineries. If you don't have a passport, there are wineries on the US Side, with a plethora of them if you go east towards the Finger Lakes region. There are also several craft breweries around, but some of the best are a bit to the south in Ellicottville.
Other attractions - the US Side of Niagara Falls is home to a casino, but it is a source of local contention due to some shady dealings between the State of New York and the Seneca Nation. Go hiking in the Niagara River Gorge instead. Canalside in downtown Buffalo is home to a naval park where you can tour a battleship and submarine, with several food and entertainment options. Nearly every city has a zoo, but the Buffalo Zoo is one of the better ones that I have been to, and is next door to Delaware Park. The Buffalo Museum of Science is also an option.
Shopping - Walden Galleria is the largest mall in the area. Elmwood Village and Hertel Avenue are also great spots for boutique stores.
If you're adventurous, or depending on which way your GPS takes you on the way in/out Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame is about 4 hours to the east. The Corning Museum of Glass is about 2 hours to the south. Williamsport, PA - home of the baseball Little League World Series, is about 3 hours to the south.
Coffee - forget the Starbucks v. Dunkin debate. Buffalo is right across the river/lake from Canada, and Tim Horton's is everywhere. For a more local coffee shop, visit Spot.
Food - Anchor Bar claims to be the original home of buffalo wings, and this marketing drives tourists to their restaurants. The locals claim that Duffs is better for wings. For those wanting something a bit different, the Golf Dome in Tonawanda is very good, and is fairly close to the Bulls not Bills (the Bills play in Orchard Park, hosting the Las Vegas Raiders at 1 PM the Sunday after we play up there) stadium. Andersons is another option, and is essentially the Buffalo version of Dairy Queen. For quick bites, Ted's Hot Dogs and Mighty Taco are my recommendations.
Niagara Falls - Bring your passport, as Niagara Falls is an easy drive from Buffalo. There are many ways to see the falls from the US side, but the best views are in Canada. It is possible to park on the US Side and walk across to Canada, but be warned, Canada charges a toll to walk back across to the US side. Driving over the Rainbow Bridge also involves a toll, and I recommend using EZ Pass. The US side is also home to Niagara Falls State Park, where the black squirrels reside. NOTE: Crossing into Canada typically doesn't take very long, but pack some patience coming back into the US. I DO NOT recommend trying to do this before the game.
Adult Beverages - Niagara-On-The-Lake in Canada is home to several wineries. If you don't have a passport, there are wineries on the US Side, with a plethora of them if you go east towards the Finger Lakes region. There are also several craft breweries around, but some of the best are a bit to the south in Ellicottville.
Other attractions - the US Side of Niagara Falls is home to a casino, but it is a source of local contention due to some shady dealings between the State of New York and the Seneca Nation. Go hiking in the Niagara River Gorge instead. Canalside in downtown Buffalo is home to a naval park where you can tour a battleship and submarine, with several food and entertainment options. Nearly every city has a zoo, but the Buffalo Zoo is one of the better ones that I have been to, and is next door to Delaware Park. The Buffalo Museum of Science is also an option.
Shopping - Walden Galleria is the largest mall in the area. Elmwood Village and Hertel Avenue are also great spots for boutique stores.
If you're adventurous, or depending on which way your GPS takes you on the way in/out Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame is about 4 hours to the east. The Corning Museum of Glass is about 2 hours to the south. Williamsport, PA - home of the baseball Little League World Series, is about 3 hours to the south.
4:28:2009-RIP Jeff Taylor
PAmedic wrote:you're absolutely right
season Saturday. My travel guide takes me to Lynchburg, VA
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