Buffalo’s best summer fun, food, and adventure
Sun’s out, fun’s out! Things are heating up in the Buffalo Niagara region. The longer days and warmer nights means there’s lots to see, do, taste, drink, experience and explore. From beaches to breweries, concerts to cuisine, the great outdoors to the heart of downtown, Buffalo has quite the summer on tap. Our Summer Guide is your hub for all the seasonal joy the area has to offer. So get out there and have the best Buffalo summer ever!
![](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2024/09/featured-blog.jpg)
AWE-INSPIRING HIKES
AROUND BUFFALO
ROLLING HILLS. RIVER RAPIDS. STUNNING CLIFFS. Unique geological features. And forests, streams, and meadows. Western New York offers a wide variety of hiking opportunities for those looking to get outside and enjoy some fresh air
On the water
![Riverworks-JoeCascio-preview](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2021/04/Riverworks-JoeCascio-preview.jpeg)
Road Trip: 8 Reasons to Drive to Buffalo This Summer
Load up the playlist and hit the road
Read More
![NiagaraGorge_16x9](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2017/09/NiagaraGorge_16x9.jpg)
Awe-Inspiring Hikes Around Buffalo
‘Tis the season for exploring the great outdoors
Read More
![VBN_Buffalo Heritage Carousel_5.30.21_NancyJParisi_6630-reduced](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2021/06/VBN_Buffalo-Heritage-Carousel_5.30.21_NancyJParisi_6630-reduced-scaled.jpg)
Summer Fun at the Buffalo Heritage Carousel
Round and round we go!
Read More
![Elevator Alley Kayak](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2019/06/elevator-alley-kayak-1200x675.jpg)
Soul-Restoring Places to Kayak
Where to go and how to rent
Read More
![Open Gardens Buffalo](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2019/07/OpenGardens_Ed-Healy_FB.jpg)
Buffalo’s Open Garden Party
Feast your eyes on our flowers
Read More
![Brookdog_Fishing_3](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2020/08/Brookdog_Fishing_3-scaled.jpg)
Fish Where the Fish Are
Grab your tackle box and make your way to the water
Read More
![Wilkeson-Pointe-EdHealy](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2015/02/Wilkeson-Pointe-EdHealy.jpg)
Best Bike Rides Around Buffalo
There’s a path waiting for you
Read More
![Lakeside_1_low](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2020/10/Lakeside_1_low-scaled.jpg)
Exploring Lakeside Bike Park
Waterfront fun on two wheels
Read More
![Woodlawn Beach](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2015/01/Woodlawn-Beach.jpg)
Beachy Keen: Guide to Buffalo’s Beaches
Soak up the sun and feel the sand between your toes
Read More
![Delaware Park Ring Road-3-reduced](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2021/05/Delaware-Park-Ring-Road-3-reduced-scaled.jpg)
Ways to Enjoy Delaware Park
Visit the crown jewel of Buffalo’s Olmsted park system
Read More
![Sunset at Hoyt lake](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2020/08/hoyt-lake-FB.jpg)
Special Sunset Spots
Our favorite vantage points for soaking up the last rays of the day
Read More
![](https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/content/uploads/2024/09/upload.jpg)
SHARE YOUR SUMMER PHOTOS IN BUFFALO
The season is starting to heat up. Show how you’ve been enjoying it. Photos using #InTheBUF may be featured in galleries and on Visit Buffalo Niagara social media.