Destination Planning Guide
The Buffalo Niagara region is filled with countless things to see and do for people of all ages and interests. Our hospitality industry looks forward to welcoming your groups and covering all of your customers' needs. We're here to help!
Below, you'll find the latest edition of the Visit Buffalo Niagara Destination Planning Guide. All of the details and information have been updated and easily formatted for your use in planning meetings and tours into Buffalo and the Greater Niagara Region.
The information found in the planner has been reviewed and submitted with meetings and group travel as a focus. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in the planner. All prices quoted are a range of rates and are subject to change without notice.
The information in the Destination Planning Guide is available both here on our website and as downloadable, printable PDF files (at the bottom of this page).
Macy's
- 4 Walden Galleria Drive
- Cheektowaga, NY 14225
- Phone: (716) 684-6267 Visit Website
Visit Macy's at the Walden Galleria, where you'll discover the season's hottest trends, newest styles and best prices! Macy's offers a domestic and international 15% savings pass - Please contact us…more
Made in America Store
- 900 Maple Road
- Elma, NY 14059
- Phone: (716) 652-4872 Visit Website
Each item this store sells must be 100% American-made, top quality and must feed an American family. It offers many unique products that include garden art, assorted toys, coffee, soda, shirts, jeans,…more
Maid of the Mist Boat Tour and Observation Elevator
- Niagara Reservation State Park, Prospect Point
- Niagara Falls, NY 14303
- Phone: (716)284-8897 Visit Website
The world famous Maid of the Mist cruises right to the base of the American Falls, then to the basin of the magnificent Horseshoe Falls. It's a fantastic journey through the crashing waters,…more
Martin's Fantasy Island
- 2400 Grand Island Boulevard
- Grand Island, NY 14072
- Phone: (716) 773-7591 Visit Website
For over 50 years, Martin’s Fantasy Island has been WNY’s favorite family destination for fun. With a day’s worth of rides, shows & attractions, the fun never ends at Martin’s Fantasy Island. There…more
Maxima Tours Inc.
- 336 Harris Hill Road
- Suite 33
- Buffalo, NY 14221
- Phone: (716) 929-2550 Visit Website
Receptive Tour Operator
McKinley Mall
- 3701 McKinley Parkway
- Blasdell, NY 14219
- Phone: (716) 824-0462 Visit Website
Featuring dining, movie theaters and over 125 specialty stores. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Medina Railroad Museum
- 530 West Avenue
- Medina, NY 14103
- Phone: (585) 798-6106 Visit Website
Largest railroad and toy train museum in New York. Longest HO scale model train layout in the USA. Two hours fall foliage train rides through Erie Canal Corridor available for $20/person.
Microtel Inn
- 50 Freeman Road
- Williamsville, NY 14221
- Phone: (716) 633-6200 Visit Website
Only two miles from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and an easy drive of 25 miles to Niagara Falls. Whether visiting Buffalo or Williamsville on business or pleasure, experience why Microtel…more
Microtel Inn Centerway Hotel
- 225 Crestmount Avenue
- Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Phone: (716)693-8100 Visit Website
The Microtel Inn Tonawanda is conveniently located near the Northtown Center ice and roller hockey rinks, and the University at Buffalo North Campus. Twelve miles from the Buffalo Niagara…more
Midnight Run Wine Cellars
- 3301 Braley Rd.
- Ransomville, NY 14131
- Phone: (716) 751-6200 Visit Website
Midnight Run Wine Cellars is the newest vineyard in the Niagara Wine Trail. The lake effect climate and rich soil enable them to produce unique still and sparkling wines. Their dedication to quality…more
Millard Fillmore House
- 24 Shearer Avenue
- East Aurora, NY 14052
- Phone: (716) 652-2621 Visit Website
A National Historic Landmark house, which President Millard Fillmore helped build and lived in from 1826-1830. It contains furnishings and artifacts connected with Millard Fillmore's life. Beautiful…more
Millennium Hotel Buffalo
- 2040 Walden Avenue
- Cheektowaga, NY 14225
- Phone: (716) 681-2400 Visit Website
Adjacent to the Walden Galleria Mall, this Buffalo hotel is conveniently located within three miles of Buffalo Niagara International Airport and is a short drive from downtown Buffalo, the world…more
Motel 6
- 52 Freeman Road
- Williamsville, NY 14221
- Phone: (716) 626-1500 Visit Website
This Motel 6 lies to the east of downtown and offers an outdoor pool, 24-hour front desk service, facilities for persons with disabilities and complimentary coffee. They have several room types…more
Motel 6 Buffalo Amherst
- 4400 Maple Road
- Amherst, NY 14226
- Phone: (716) 834-2231 Visit Website
This Motel 6 is just 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo and minutes from 4 shopping malls and an outlet mall. Niagara Falls is just a short drive away and the Univ. of Buffalo is only 1/4 mile away.…more
Motel 6 of Hamburg, NY
- 5245 Camp Road
- Hamburg, NY 14075
- Phone: (716) 648-2000 Visit Website
Tallyho-tel Hamburg is conveniently located on I-90 at Exit 57 and is just 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo and 30 minutes to Niagara Falls
Motherland Connextions
- 471 Hyde Park Boulevard
- Niagara Falls, NY 14303
- Phone: (716) 282-1028 Visit Website
Offering Underground Railroad tours, slideshows and mobile classrooms that make heritage tourism exciting. Understand the Underground Railroad by following the footsteps of those brave and hearty…more
Murphy Orchards
- 2402 McClew Road
- Burt, NY 14028
- Phone: (716) 778-7926 Visit Website
Privately-owned and operated fruit farm, located 25 miles east of Niagara Falls. The farm is believed to have been part of the Underground Railroad network between 1850 and 1861. The farmhouse, barn,…more
Nash House Museum
- 36 Nash Street
- Buffalo, NY 14204
- Phone: (716) 856-4490 Visit Website
The former residence of the Rev. J. Edward Nash, the pastor of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. Many of Rev. Nash's sermons and letters that are a crucial part of Buffalo's African-American…more
Niagara Adventure Theater
- Niagara Falls State Park Visitor Center
- Prospect Street
- Niagara Falls, NY 14303
- Phone: (716) 278-5040 Visit Website
The recently upgraded Adventure Theater is proud to present the 40-minute show that has been viewed by more than 14 million people worldwide. Learn about the explorers and settlers that put Niagara on…more
Niagara County Historical Society
- 215 Niagara Street
- Lockport, NY 14094
- Phone: (716) 434-7433 Visit Website
A multi-building museum housing many fascinating exhibits. Experience a pioneer's log cabin; visit an old-time doctor's office; see the first air conditioned General Motors automobile; stop by the…more
Niagara Falls State Park
- 1 Prospect Park
- Niagara Falls, NY 14303
- Phone: (716) 278-1796 Visit Website
Niagara Reservation State Park, which surrounds mighty Niagara Falls, is the oldest state park in the United States. The park is made up of numerous islands, as well as the famous Prospect Point area.…more
Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
- Niagara Reservation
- Niagara Falls, NY 14303
- Phone: (716) 278-1070 Visit Website
Learn about the natural and local history of the Niagara Gorge and Falls. Ride the virtual reality Gorge Elevator Experience, zoom in on the Falls with the Real Time Gorge Camera, control the movement…more
Niagara Gorge Trailhead Center
- Robert Moses Parkway
- Niagara Falls, NY 14301
- Phone: (716) 278-0820 Visit Website
Niagara Gorge adventure hikes led by park naturalists. See up close the mighty Niagara River, Whirlpool and rapids, and Giant Rock. Learn about the geology, natural and local history of the gorge and…more
Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart
- 3366 Union Road
- Cheektowaga, NY 14225
- Phone: (716) 681-1666 Visit Website
Celebrating family, Building Traditions… all in one place… Less than ½ mile from the Walden Galleria (exit 52E off I-90), Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart on Union Road at Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga…more
Niagara Power Project Power Vista
- 5777 Lewiston Road
- Lewiston, NY 14092
- Phone: (716) 286-6661 Visit Website
We've got fun down to a science! Our admission-free and handicapped accessible attraction features more than 50 interactive exhibits about hydroelectricity and an observation deck perched 350 feet…more
Download the following PDF files:
Group Travel
- Group Planner Guide (full guide)
- Group-friendly Attractions
- Group-friendly Events
- Itineraries
- Maps of Buffalo Niagara
- Group-friendly Restaurants
- Group-friendly Shopping Areas
- Tour Operators
