Black Rock, Buffalo

Name: Black Rock
Address: 1902 Niagara St, Buffalo, United States

#110 among attractions in Buffalo

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Black Rock, once an independent municipality, is now a neighborhood of the northwest section of the city of Buffalo, New York. In the 1820s, Black Rock was the rival of Buffalo for the terminus of the Erie Canal, but Buffalo, with its larger harbor capacity and greater distance from the shores of Canada, a recent antagonist during the War of 1812, won the competition. Black Rock took its name from a large outcropping of black limestone along the Niagara River, which was blasted away in the early 1820s to make way for the canal. ()

Coordinates: 42°56'6"N, 78°54'0"W

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1902 Niagara StBlack Rock - Riverside (Black Rock)Buffalo United States

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Black Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo State Sports Arena, Buffalo History Museum, Burchfield Penney Art Center.

1.3 miE
Works by renowned and cutting-edge artists
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo
32 min walk • The Albright-Knox Art Gallery stands as a beacon of fine art in Buffalo, New York, offering a rich tapestry of visual experiences to its visitors. Established over a century ago, this prestigious art museum is renowned for its impressive collection of modern...
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Buffalo State Sports Arena, Buffalo
18 min walk • The Buffalo State Sports Arena is a dynamic hub for athletic events and recreational activities in the vibrant city of Buffalo, New York. This sports complex serves as a focal point for both competitive sports and community engagement, offering locals and visitors...
1.2 miE
Museum, History museum
Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo
31 min walk • The Buffalo History Museum is located at 1 Museum Court in Buffalo, New York, just east of Elmwood Avenue and off of Nottingham Terrace, north of the Scajaquada Expressway, in the northwest corner of Delaware Park.
1.1 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo
30 min walk • The Burchfield Penney Art Center, or just the Burchfield Penney, is an arts and educational institution part of Buffalo State College, located adjacent to the main campus in Buffalo, New York, United States.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
International Railway Bridge, Buffalo
17 min walk • The International Railway Bridge is a two-span swing bridge carrying the Stamford Subdivision of the Canadian National Railway across the Niagara River between Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, and Buffalo, New York, United States.
~150 ftW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Market Square Historic District, Buffalo
1 min walk • Market Square Historic District is a national historic district located in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo in Erie County, New York.
1.5 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, Buffalo
39 min walk • Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church complex located at 875 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo in Erie County, New York.
1.5 miSE
42°55'21"N • 78°52'37"W
Renew Bath & Body, Buffalo
38 min walk • Baths, Shopping
0.5 miNE
42°56'16"N • 78°53'30"W
Sportsmen's Tavern, Buffalo
12 min walk • Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
0.8 miE
Hockey, Universities and schools
Buffalo State College, Buffalo
21 min walk • The State University of New York College at Buffalo is a public college in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York system. Buffalo State College was founded in 1871 as the Buffalo Normal School to train teachers.
0.6 miS
Island
Unity Island, Buffalo
17 min walk • Unity Island is an approximately 160-acre island separating the Niagara River and the Black Rock Canal, located within the city limits of Buffalo, New York. The historic island is home to two public parks and a water treatment facility. It is connected to the mainland by a two-span swing bridge.

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Which popular attractions are close to Black Rock?

Nearby attractions include Market Square Historic District, Buffalo (1 min walk), St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Parish Complex, Buffalo (2 min walk), Dayton House, Buffalo (3 min walk), Buffalo Smelting Works, Buffalo (6 min walk).