Lafayette Square, Buffalo

Name: Lafayette Square
Address: 465 Main St, Buffalo, 14203-1716, United States
Telephone: +1 716-631-8000

#33 among attractions in Buffalo

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Facts and practical information

Lafayette Square is a park in the center of downtown Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States that hosts a Civil War monument. The block, which was once square, is lined by many of the city's tallest buildings. The square was named for General Lafayette, who visited Buffalo in 1825. ()

Coordinates: 42°53'9"N, 78°52'26"W

Address

465 Main StDowntown Buffalo (Government Sector)Buffalo 14203-1716 United States

Contact

+1 716-631-8000

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

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

0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport
KeyBank Center, Buffalo
19 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.
~1510 ftW
Art deco landmark with observation deck
Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo
8 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.
~1610 ftE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
8 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...
1 miN
Entertainment district
Allentown, Buffalo
25 min walk • The Allentown district is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood is home to the Allentown Historic District.
~580 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
3 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.
~1200 ftW
Square
Niagara Square, Buffalo
6 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.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Hotel
LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo
17 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.
~1190 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo
6 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.
~1200 ftW
Monuments and statues
McKinley Monument, Buffalo
6 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.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
11 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.
~700 ftNW
Sport, Sport venue
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo
4 min walk • The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is a convention center in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened in 1978 at 64,410 square feet, the convention center underwent an expansion in 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lafayette Square?

Nearby attractions include Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Buffalo (1 min walk), 10 Lafayette Square, Buffalo (1 min walk), Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Buffalo (3 min walk), J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District, Buffalo (3 min walk).

How to get to Lafayette Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lafayette Square:

Light rail

Lafayette Square • Lines: Metro (2 min walk)
Church • Lines: Metro (4 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (5 min walk)
Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (5 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (13 min walk)