Buffalo. Be Surprised.

Stand where Teddy Roosevelt stood when he took the oath of office. See one of the world’s great collections of modern art. Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s grandest Prairie Style house. Stroll through one of America’s great neighborhoods. Explore a South American rainforest. Visit the birthplace of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Visit Buffalo. Be surprised.

Our web site is designed to give you the insider’s perspective on our surprising city -- Buffalo, New York. You’ll find complete visitor information and travel planning resources for Buffalo and Niagara Falls, as well as everything you need to plan a great getaway, including information on Buffalo attractions, Buffalo hotels, Buffalo shopping, Buffalo events, and Buffalo dining.

THE BUZZ ABOUT BUFFALO

Music is Art, founded by the Goo Goo Dolls and Buffalo native Robby Takac, is based on the basic belief that everyone should have the opportunity to find their musical voice. The 2010 MiA Festival will be held on Saturday, September 11, from 10am - 10pm, at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery! Magic Mayhem is an all-FREE festival that includes 40 bands, 50 artists, a kids village, food and drink and much more.

The best and most innovative of Western New York visual art can be found this fall at Beyond/In Western New York 2010: Alternating Currents, a region-wide exhibition, featuring pieces by contemporary artists living and working in and around Buffalo. Organized by a collaboration of arts organizations, the prestigious exhibition explores the historical impact of power and energy on the WNY region. Highlights of the month-long event include the chance to meet local artists in their studios and watch artist Didier Pasquette walk a high-wire. The exhibition will open everywhere on September 23.

Curtain Up Buffalo 2010 Curtain Up! is the Buffalo Niagara community’s celebration of the opening of the theatre season. Thousands will gather in downtown’s Theatre District to celebrate the city’s rich live theater scene. The celebration appeals to everyone. From a Creative Black-Tie Dinner to a free street party, you can have a thoroughly enjoyable time.