Buffalo
Gilded age architecture, a rebuilt waterfront and the original chicken wing.
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Good to know
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. The US State Department has more information on visas…
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from the US, check the entry requirements for that country…
The US Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveller Program (TTP) Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travellers expedited clearance at some US airports. If you’re a British citizen, you can register to get a UK background check…
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Exercise increased caution in United States of America.
Exercise normal security precautions. Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on Spokane County fires.
Buffalo has a Frank Lloyd Wright house, a Louis Sullivan tower and an Olmsted park system. Book the Martin House tour ahead.
The Metro Rail is free above ground along Main Street and charged in the tunnel section.
Wings at Anchor Bar are the origin story, but locals will send you to Bar Bill or Gabriel's Gate.
Lake effect snow can drop a metre on one neighbourhood and miss the next. Check road conditions in winter before driving.
Canalside runs free concerts and paddleboarding in summer, and becomes an ice rink in winter.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
Hotels are far cheaper than Niagara and you are half an hour from the falls with a proper city to come back to.
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Frequently asked questions
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (SafeTravel) currently states: “United States of America: Exercise increased caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
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Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from U.S. Department of State, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
Advisories, entry rules and alerts apply to United States as a whole.
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