If you get excited for the start of garage sale season, you’re not alone! But did you know that you don’t necessarily have to wait until spring to find your hidden treasures in Buffalo? We have several flea markets with great finds just waiting for you to discover them! Here is a quick list of our top eight: 1. Buffalo Flea Fair (2495 Main Street) Buffalo Flea Fair - Facebook The verdict is still out on whether or not this flea market will be opening up this summer, but we're keeping our fingers crossed! The Buffalo Flea Fair typically sets up shop at the Tri-Main Complex, with vendors selling ..read more

While the Super Flea may be no more (RIP), Buffalo is still a gold mine full of great finds. Ready to turn one man’s trash into your personal treasure? You’ll want to get your pens and paper ready to start strategizing your game come spring, because these three must-visit flea markets in Buffalo will not disappoint. 1. The Peddler (656 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo) The Peddler - Facebook The Peddler is an outdoor flea market located on the corner of Elmwood and West Ferry. They're open Saturdays from 8:30am to 4pm, but be sure to check out their Facebook page before venturing out as weather plays a ..read more

When cabin fever sets in, it’s hard to fight the urge to get away. Lucky for us Buffalonians, there are plenty of options for great overnight getaways that are within driving distance from the 716! Here are 9 of our favorite weekend trips from Buffalo you simply must try this winter. These weekend getaways from Buffalo, New York, are spectacular and will make your winter super special. 1. Naples, NY Mountain Horse Farm - Facebook The Finger Lakes are one of the best destinations to visit near Buffalo. While they're especially popular for wineries and summer trips, Mountain Horse Farm is well w ..read more

When outsiders think of Buffalo, they often think of it as a place where the winters and wings are endless. While one of these things is certainly true (give us wings or give us death), the other, thankfully, is not. Contrary to popular opinion, our winters are not everlasting. They are, however, quite complex. Buffalo winters are rough, but they are a part of our reality and truly, they are a part of who we are. Here are 9 things no one tells you about surviving a winter in Buffalo, New York. 1. Downtown Buffalo turns into an arctic wind tunnel. Eric Pitman - Flickr If you work, live, or freq ..read more

The winter months are infamous for causing a lack of motivation. We know it can be hard to get out when Mother Nature is being unkind, but don’t let cold weather keep you from working up a sweat! Rather than packing on the pounds, try packing down some snow instead. These nine picturesque trails for winter hiking near Buffalo are perfect for the outdoorsy type! Winter in Buffalo has never been so fun… or fit! 1. Tifft Nature Preserve Tifft Nature Preserve - Facebook Tifft Nature Preserve is one of the best spots in Buffalo to unwind and recharge in nature. It's also one of the most popular spo ..read more

If there’s one thing Buffalonians excel at, it’s making the most out of the seasons. It should come as no surprise that we celebrate our snowy weather with fun outdoor activities. No hibernating here! One of the best things to do in Buffalo each winter is to visit our favorite downtown skating rink. It’s no Rockefeller Center, but we’d argue that Rotary Rink is just as fun! Rotary Rink is located at Fountain Plaza downtown, nestled near the M&T Gold Dome and the Electric Tower for beautiful backdrops. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza - Facebook The rink opens for the season on November 26, bu ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – to be in Buffalo! Here in the 716, we don’t just get through our winters. We embrace them! Come December, the city comes alive with a full schedule of festive events to enjoy. While they’re all equally entertaining, it’s not Christmas in Buffalo until you do these 9 enchanting things. 1. Go curling at Canalside. Canalside Buffalo - Facebook Buffalo is NOT Canada, but we're close enough to appreciate some of their favorite activities! Try your hand at curling at Canalside to ring in the Christmas season. 2. Ride ice bikes. 2017 Canalside Holiday Celebr ..read more

While many people choose not to drive in the winter, this holiday light road trip in Buffalo is worth warming up your vehicle for! Make some cocoa to go, head out in your holiday jammies, and enjoy the best holiday lights in Buffalo! One hour, 23 minutes, and thousands of twinkling Christmas lights to enjoy! Google Maps First things first, grab the trip itinerary. 1. StonyBrook Shines for Others (StonyBrook Drive, Lancaster) Holiday & Christmas Light Displays of Western New York - Facebook StonyBrook Shines for Others earns a spot at the top of our list for two reasons. First, because it's ..read more

Fall in Buffalo is that perfect time of year; you can wear cozy sweaters and boots, but you still don’t NEED to wear cozy sweaters and boots. You bundle up to look cute rather than out of necessity, head outdoors to relish in the chill in the air, and don’t have to worry about your snot freezing from it being TOO cold (can I get an amen?). If you’re looking for the quintessential autumn activity, look no further than the corn mazes near Buffalo. There are plenty to choose from, but we recommend getting lost in these 8 awesome corn mazes near Buffalo. 1. Stokoe Farms (Scottsville) Stokoe Farms ..read more

Everyone loves a classic ghost story – and they’re even better when they’re based on sightings close to home! One of Western New York’s most haunted roads is located just north of Buffalo in Clarence Center on Delaware Road, and many believe it to be the most haunted road in Buffalo. Read on about the legend of the road if you dare! Delaware Road is located off of Goodrich Road in the town of Clarence Center, just 30 minutes northeast of Buffalo. Google MapsEnter if you dare... Eugene Kim - Flickr To truly see all there is to see on this scary road in Buffalo, you'll need to park your car at t ..read more