Matt & Ashleigh’s guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Here's a list of some of our favorite local spots. The Buffalo Niagara region is FULL of great restaurants and we like to avoid the chains and eat local. This is a few spots but if you're looking for more advice please reach out to us, we're always available!
Griffon's newest location. Easily in our top 5 local spots, this place has views that will blow your mind. Great beers on tap, absolute top notch food, the greatest patio in town, brand new renovation, a brewery in the works, should we stop now? Add this to the list, it won't disappoint. Don't want to/can't drive to Lewiston? Visit their closer location nearby on Military Rd in Niagara Falls.
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Griffon Brewery and Gastropub | Lewiston
115 South Water StreetGriffon's newest location. Easily in our top 5 local spots, this place has views that will blow your mind. Great beers on tap, absolute top notch food, the greatest patio in town, brand new renovation, a brewery in the works, should we stop now? Add this to the list, it won't disappoint. Don't want to/can't drive to Lewiston? Visit their closer location nearby on Military Rd in Niagara Falls.
The coolest gastropub this side of the Mississippi. Great beers, wild game burgers, just make sure you get over there. It's only about 5 minutes away!
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The Griffon Gastropub
2470 Military RdThe coolest gastropub this side of the Mississippi. Great beers, wild game burgers, just make sure you get over there. It's only about 5 minutes away!
Breakfast? Lunch? Coffee? Whatever, just make sure you check it out!
19 habitants recommandent
Power City Eatery
444 3rd StBreakfast? Lunch? Coffee? Whatever, just make sure you check it out!
This is the takeout spot. Great pizza and, obviously, gotta try some chicken wings when in Buffalo. Little tip for you out of towners, order your chicken wings plain with your hot/medium/mild sauce on the side and toss them at the house if you order takeout. It helps them stay crispy!
Leon's Italian Bistro & Pizza
8890 Porter RdThis is the takeout spot. Great pizza and, obviously, gotta try some chicken wings when in Buffalo. Little tip for you out of towners, order your chicken wings plain with your hot/medium/mild sauce on the side and toss them at the house if you order takeout. It helps them stay crispy!
This is where we go for Taco Tuesday. EVERY. TIME. It's a great spot for Mexican food and only about 5 minutes away.
El Cubilete
2050 Cayuga Drive ExtensionThis is where we go for Taco Tuesday. EVERY. TIME. It's a great spot for Mexican food and only about 5 minutes away.
Do yourself a favor and head over here and grab a loaf of sliced bread. Then put anything on it. Anything. Butter, sandwich, grilled cheese, it doesn't matter. Just go buy the bread. Ashleigh's family in Michigan won't let us come visit unless we bring a minimum of 2 loaves....
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Di Camillo Bakery
7927 Niagara Falls BlvdDo yourself a favor and head over here and grab a loaf of sliced bread. Then put anything on it. Anything. Butter, sandwich, grilled cheese, it doesn't matter. Just go buy the bread. Ashleigh's family in Michigan won't let us come visit unless we bring a minimum of 2 loaves....
Bring the flyer on the table under the TV, it's exclusive to our AirBnB and gets you a free flight with the purchase of an entree. Must see new brewery too!
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Brickyard Brewing Company
436 Center StBring the flyer on the table under the TV, it's exclusive to our AirBnB and gets you a free flight with the purchase of an entree. Must see new brewery too!
Ok, seriously, this is the best frozen custard in America. Think we're bluffing? Call our bluff.
20 habitants recommandent
Hibbard's Custard
105 Portage RdOk, seriously, this is the best frozen custard in America. Think we're bluffing? Call our bluff.
Looking for something a little different? This place is a tourist and local favorite. If you can dream it, its on a burger. Check out the menu and you'll see what we're talking about.
Rock Burger
Looking for something a little different? This place is a tourist and local favorite. If you can dream it, its on a burger. Check out the menu and you'll see what we're talking about.
Attractions
This is a run down of the MUST SEE attractions in our beautiful region.
Whether you're a thrill seeker, avid outdoorsman, or you're just anyone, make your way to historic Youngstown and take a ride on this boat. 1800 horsepower, the option to get wet or stay dry, great music and fun and knowledgeable guides that educate you on our history while getting you're heart racing as you tour some of the fastest rapids in the entire WORLD.
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Niagara Jet Adventures
555 Water StWhether you're a thrill seeker, avid outdoorsman, or you're just anyone, make your way to historic Youngstown and take a ride on this boat. 1800 horsepower, the option to get wet or stay dry, great music and fun and knowledgeable guides that educate you on our history while getting you're heart racing as you tour some of the fastest rapids in the entire WORLD.
This beautiful newer outlet mall is definitely worth the trip! Some great deals and great shopping!
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Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA
1900 Military RdThis beautiful newer outlet mall is definitely worth the trip! Some great deals and great shopping!
This is the ultimate experience if you want to get up close and personal with the power of Niagara. This boat tour takes you right up to the edge of Niagara Falls and is an absolutely awe-inspiring experience.
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Maid of the Mist
1 Prospect StThis is the ultimate experience if you want to get up close and personal with the power of Niagara. This boat tour takes you right up to the edge of Niagara Falls and is an absolutely awe-inspiring experience.
Maid of the Mist didn't get you close enough? How about a staircase that essentially goes RIGHT up to the falls. It's absolutely amazing!
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Cave of the Winds
Goat Island RoadMaid of the Mist didn't get you close enough? How about a staircase that essentially goes RIGHT up to the falls. It's absolutely amazing!
Never been skydiving? How about skydiving over Niagara Falls? A great way to take in the scenery from a bird's eye view.
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Skydive the Falls
1698 Braley RdNever been skydiving? How about skydiving over Niagara Falls? A great way to take in the scenery from a bird's eye view.
You can actually charter your own helicopter tour and fly OVER the falls. Yes. Do it all.
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Rainbow Air Incorporated Heliport
464 Main StYou can actually charter your own helicopter tour and fly OVER the falls. Yes. Do it all.
A great location with a top notch golf simulator in the downtown area. Good food too!
The Links Golf & Tap
360 Rainbow BoulevardA great location with a top notch golf simulator in the downtown area. Good food too!
Whether you're a thrill seeker, avid outdoorsman, or you're just anyone, make your way to historic Youngstown and take a ride on this boat. 1800 horsepower, the option to get wet or stay dry, great music and fun and knowledgeable guides that educate you on our history while getting you're heart racing as you tour some of the fastest rapids in the entire WORLD.
16 habitants recommandent
Niagara Jet Adventures
555 Water StWhether you're a thrill seeker, avid outdoorsman, or you're just anyone, make your way to historic Youngstown and take a ride on this boat. 1800 horsepower, the option to get wet or stay dry, great music and fun and knowledgeable guides that educate you on our history while getting you're heart racing as you tour some of the fastest rapids in the entire WORLD.
It's Worth The Drive
If you want to take in all that Western New York has to offer, you'll want to check these places out. All within a half hour or so, there are some really great things by the Little Niagara Bungalow.
There's too much good food in the city of Buffalo to list so you'll have to shoot us a message for more on that!
The history buff probably already knows this is year but if you appreciate old architecture, old military, really anything having to do with history at all, head down to the fort and take a tour. We live in Youngstown and went there for the first time in years and it just gets more interesting. We're so lucky to have this gem right in our backyard!
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Old Fort Niagara Visitor Center
The history buff probably already knows this is year but if you appreciate old architecture, old military, really anything having to do with history at all, head down to the fort and take a tour. We live in Youngstown and went there for the first time in years and it just gets more interesting. We're so lucky to have this gem right in our backyard!
Want to head out on a fishing charter? Head out with Drab6 on Lake Ontario on a private fishing charter. We promise you'll have a blast!
Drab6 Fishing Charter
4419 Creek RdWant to head out on a fishing charter? Head out with Drab6 on Lake Ontario on a private fishing charter. We promise you'll have a blast!
The most beautiful park in the area. Open gorge hiking trails that allow you to trek down next to the river.
Oh, and the most incredible outdoor live music venue you have EVER seen. Do yourself a favor and Google "Artpark" and check out their "Tuesday in the Park" and "Wednesdays at the Gorge" lineups along with special events. Get an uber to Lewiston, grab dinner on restaurant row and catch some live music!
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Artpark
450 S 4th StThe most beautiful park in the area. Open gorge hiking trails that allow you to trek down next to the river.
Oh, and the most incredible outdoor live music venue you have EVER seen. Do yourself a favor and Google "Artpark" and check out their "Tuesday in the Park" and "Wednesdays at the Gorge" lineups along with special events. Get an uber to Lewiston, grab dinner on restaurant row and catch some live music!
This local chain has the greatest char broiled hot dogs you've ever had. They grill only Sahlen's hot dogs. Never heard of them? Well, better try them!
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Ted's Hot Dogs
124 W Chippewa StThis local chain has the greatest char broiled hot dogs you've ever had. They grill only Sahlen's hot dogs. Never heard of them? Well, better try them!
Buffalo's official Italian restaurant. Don't be surprised if you catch someone famous or a professional athlete in there.. it's a must do in the city of Buffalo.
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Chef's
291 Seneca StBuffalo's official Italian restaurant. Don't be surprised if you catch someone famous or a professional athlete in there.. it's a must do in the city of Buffalo.
Squeeze Juicery
770 Elmwood AveA great little healthy cafe and smoothie spot. We love it!
Consistently honored and reviewed as a top coffee spot in the country. They have EVERYTHING.
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Orange Cat Coffee Co
703 Center StConsistently honored and reviewed as a top coffee spot in the country. They have EVERYTHING.
Probably the top burger spot in the City of Buffalo. It's soooo good.
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Allen Burger Venture
175 Allen StProbably the top burger spot in the City of Buffalo. It's soooo good.
This is a little more upscale. They serve higher end food until 4AM on the weekends..yes you read that right. The perfect date spot too!
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Mothers Restaurant
33 Virginia PlThis is a little more upscale. They serve higher end food until 4AM on the weekends..yes you read that right. The perfect date spot too!
This place is hard to describe..just great food, great beer, great atmosphere, incredible building....just go there!!
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New York Beer Project
6933 S Transit RdThis place is hard to describe..just great food, great beer, great atmosphere, incredible building....just go there!!
Sightseeing
This is the park you'll want to head to when you're heading to view the Falls. The park is gorgeous and offers views and experiences you will never forget. Guaranteed.
Prospect Point
This is the park you'll want to head to when you're heading to view the Falls. The park is gorgeous and offers views and experiences you will never forget. Guaranteed.
Looking for a good hiking spot? Look no further. Once in a lifetime breathtaking views!
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Parc d'État de Devil's Hole
Niagara Scenic ParkwayLooking for a good hiking spot? Look no further. Once in a lifetime breathtaking views!