Niagara Square, Buffalo

Name: Niagara Square
Address: Buffalo, United States

#13 among attractions in Buffalo

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Niagara Square is a public square located at the intersections of Delaware Avenue, Court Street, Genesee Street, and Niagara Street in Buffalo, New York. It is the central hub of Joseph Ellicott's original radial street pattern that he designed in 1804 for the then village of New Amsterdam. It continues to be the nexus of downtown Buffalo. ()

Opened: 1805 (219 years ago)Coordinates: 42°53'11"N, 78°52'42"W

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Downtown Buffalo (Government Sector)Buffalo United States

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Niagara Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: KeyBank Center, Buffalo City Hall, Colored Musicians Club, Allentown.

0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport
KeyBank Center, Buffalo
20 min walk • KeyBank Center, formerly known as Marine Midland Arena, HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center, is a multipurpose indoor arena located in downtown Buffalo, New York.
~310 ftW
Art deco landmark with observation deck
Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo
2 min walk • Buffalo City Hall stands as an architectural masterpiece and a prominent landmark in the city of Buffalo, New York. This Art Deco gem, completed in 1931, towers at an impressive 32 stories, making it one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States.
0.5 miE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
14 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Buffalo, the Colored Musicians Club stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of African American musicians. This historic jazz club, located at 145 Broadway, has been a cornerstone of the Buffalo music scene since its inception...
0.9 miN
Entertainment district
Allentown, Buffalo
23 min walk • The Allentown district is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood is home to the Allentown Historic District.
~990 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
5 min walk • The Main Place Tower is located at 350 Main Street, in Buffalo, NY. The skyscraper is the fourth-tallest building in the city, and home to many technology and communication firms. The tower, built in 1969, rises 350 feet.
~1310 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo
7 min walk • Saint Joseph Cathedral, is located at 50 Franklin Street, in downtown Buffalo, New York and is currently the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Hotel
LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo
18 min walk • LECOM Harborcenter is an American mixed-use development in Buffalo, New York developed by Pegula Sports and Entertainment. The building occupies a full 1.7 acre city block formerly known as the Webster Block, directly across from and connected to the KeyBank Center and Canalside.
~1390 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo
7 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York and a landmark of downtown Buffalo, New York. The church sits on a triangular lot bounded by Church St. Pearl St. Erie St. and Main St. It was built in 1849-51 to a design by Richard Upjohn, and was believed by him to be his finest work.
~0 ftN
Monuments and statues
McKinley Monument, Buffalo
1 min walk • The McKinley Monument is a 96-foot tall obelisk in Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York. Its location in front of Buffalo City Hall defines the center of Buffalo that all of the main roads converge on.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
12 min walk • Shea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre.
1.1 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo
28 min walk • Kleinhans Music Hall is a concert venue located on Symphony Circle in Buffalo, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Niagara Square?

Nearby attractions include McKinley Monument, Buffalo (1 min walk), Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo (2 min walk), Michael J. Dillon Memorial United States Courthouse, Buffalo (2 min walk), St. Anthony of Padua RC Church, Buffalo (3 min walk).

How to get to Niagara Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Niagara Square:

Light rail

Lafayette Square • Lines: Metro (6 min walk)
Church • Lines: Metro (7 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (10 min walk)
Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (10 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (15 min walk)