Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, Buffalo

Name: Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Address: Buffalo, United States

#60 among attractions in Buffalo

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Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, Buffalo

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The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, formerly known as The Buffalo Naval and Servicemen's Park, is a museum on the shore of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York. It is home to several decommissioned US Naval vessels, including the Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans, and the submarine USS Croaker. All three are open to the public for tours. ()

Coordinates: 42°52'39"N, 78°52'52"W

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Downtown Buffalo (Inner Harbor)Buffalo United States

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Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: KeyBank Center, Colored Musicians Club, Main Place Mall, Niagara Square.

~1490 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport
KeyBank Center, Buffalo
8 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.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
24 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...
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
15 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.
0.6 miN
Square
Niagara Square, Buffalo
16 min walk • Niagara Square is a public square located at the intersections of Delaware Avenue, Court Street, Genesee Street, and Niagara Street in Buffalo, New York.
0.4 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo
10 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.
~1200 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Hotel
LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo
6 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.
~270 ftNW
Ship
USS Croaker, Buffalo
2 min walk • USS Croaker, a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the croaker, any of various fishes which make throbbing or drumming noises.
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo
12 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.
0.6 miSE
Ship
Edward M. Cotter, Buffalo
15 min walk • Edward M. Cotter is a fireboat in use by the Buffalo Fire Department at Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally named William S. Grattan, it was built in 1900 by the Crescent Shipyard of Elizabeth Port, New Jersey. Due to age, it was rebuilt in 1953 and renamed Firefighter upon its return to service.
~30 ftE
Ship
USS Little Rock, Buffalo
1 min walk • USS Little Rock is a Cleveland-class light cruiser and one of 27 completed for the United States Navy during or shortly after World War II. She is one of six to be converted to guided missile cruisers and the first US Navy ship to be named for Little Rock, Arkansas.
0.6 miN
Monuments and statues
McKinley Monument, Buffalo
16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park?

Nearby attractions include USS Little Rock, Buffalo (1 min walk), USS The Sullivans, Buffalo (1 min walk), USS Croaker, Buffalo (2 min walk), Canalside, Buffalo (4 min walk).

How to get to Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park:

Light rail

Erie Canal Harbor • Lines: Metro (6 min walk)
Seneca • Lines: Metro (10 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (10 min walk)

Bus

Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (16 min walk)
FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (16 min walk)