Things Around Buffalo
Whether you are new to Buffalo or a long time Buffalo native, there are many things to do in the Queen City that will keep any student busy! Between the sports teams, art galleries, theaters, restaurants, bars, ways to keep warm in the winter and ways to keep cool in the summer, Buffalo has more than just chicken wings and Niagara Falls. Collegiate Village is only a hop, skip and a jump from everything Buffalo, allowing you to really get involved in this fantastic region.
In Buffalo it is easy to become a well-rounded student. Living at Collegiate Village allows you the proximity to not only your school, but to a city and region rich with history and an infinite number of places to go and sites to see. The architecture is beyond incredible with several Frank Lloyd Wright structures and a magnificent Richardson building as an example. It is hard to be bored in Buffalo…
Shopping:
For shopping, restaurants, bars, clubs, farmers markets and everything else you could desire, there are several suburban locations and some spots in Buffalo that have it all. The Galleria Mall and Niagara Falls Blvd. have all the stores and restaurants you could want. Some more eclectic shops and nightlife can be found a hop, skip and a jump to city districts such as Chippewa, Allentown, and Elmwood Village.
Great Skiing
Collegiate Village is located within 50-minutes to Holiday Valley Ski Resort, ranked among the Top 10 Ski Resorts in Eastern North America by SKI Magazine. Strap on your ski's or board and get ready to explore their more than 56-slopes, on 282 skiable acres from November to Mid-April.
Going Out, Music and Theater
There are several music venues popular with students, such as the Town Ball Room, that stage a variety of styles and sound. The place to be during the week in the nicer weather is "Thursday in the Square", which hosts free, outdoor concerts. Very easy to get to by Metro Rail.
Buffalo is known for having an active night life on Chippewa, and bars stay open until 4 a.m.! This is when Mighty Taco and Jim's Steak Out sounds really good.
Shea's Performing Arts Center, a National Historic Site, presents top notch programming. Broadway hits, children's programming and everything in between, gives Buffalo something to talk about! The theater district has a variety of venues, large and small, to choose from. Since you can live at Collegiate Village year round, you can attend Shakespeare in the Park on the lawn of the Albright Knox Art Gallery in the summer.
Home of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhans Music Hall offers special concerts year round. Not only do they offer Classics, Family and Pops shows, but their music education programs are a fantastic way to get more involved in the musical community.
Professional Sporting Events:
Buffalo Bills - The Buffalo Bills offer a one-of-a-kind experience at Ralph Wilson Stadium where students can cook out and tailgate in the parking lot before the game and then immerse themselves in Professional Football! Not a die-hard football fan? Get there while the weather is still warm and enjoy the food, cheers and crazy crowd.
Buffalo Sabres - As the football season winds down, the Sabres take the ice at HSBC Arena. Our professional hockey team, the Buffalo Sabres has given Buffalo something to be proud of the past few years! With over 40 home games and our proximity to Canada, catch a Sabres game and be sure to have an incredible experience!
The Buffalo Bandits - The Buffalo Bandits offer the broke college student a less expensive, but action packed sporting event at HSBC Arena. Between the loud music, catchy chants, hard hitting checks, and high scoring games, indoor lacrosse is a winter-time activity that you shouldn't pass up!
Buffalo Bisons - As the snow starts to melt, the Triple A Buffalo Bisons take the field at Dunn Tire Park! Not much is better in Buffalo than a sunny day, hot dogs, peanuts and a little of America's favorite pastime…baseball! Plus with the newly announced affiliation with the New York Mets, we have much to be excited about this season!
Art Galleries and Museums:
If you are in the mood for something a little different in Buffalo, a little more cultured, then the Albright Knox Art Gallery might be right for you! Gusto at the Gallery is a Friday night program that always has something interesting to offer. Whether it is the exhibitions that intrigue you, or one of the educational programs, the Albright Knox is the perfect place to relax and unwind! The Burchfield Penny Art Center is a museum located at Buffalo State College that rivals some of the best! Committed to Western New York Art, the Burchfield Penny is a great place to go and be inspired by local artists!
The Buffalo Historical Society and the Science museums are two of the most beautiful buildings in Buffalo with lots to do and see.
