Visitor Information

Parking and Directions

Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the Taste of Buffalo SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app.

 

Directions

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From points East, West, North, and South of Buffalo

Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) to Exit 51W (Route 33 West, also called the Kensington Expressway). Exit from Route 33W as it ends at Oak Street. Follow Oak south and turn right on Broadway. This will bring you within a few blocks of the center of the event at Niagara Square. A number of surface lots and ramps are available on Pearl, Franklin and other adjoining streets running parallel to Delaware.

From Canada and Niagara Falls

Take the Peace Bridge to I-190 South to the Niagara Street exit. Turn right on Niagara Street and follow it south to Elmwood Avenue, just before City Hall. Turn right on Elmwood and park in any of the ramps and surface lots.

 

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The Official Alternate Transportation Sponsor of the Taste of Buffalo Presented by Tops

Take the Metro to the Taste!

The NFTA can help you with transportation to the event.

Use their trip planner! Metro covers Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls, and all points in between utilizing buses, trains, vans and trolley-buses.

 

While attending the Taste of Buffalo presented by TOPS, here are some local hotels to stay at:

Adam's Mark Hotel Downtown 716-845-5100 or 1-800-444-ADAM
Best Western Inn on the Avenue 716-886-8333 or 1-888-868-3033
Holiday Inn Express 716-854-5500
Doubletree Club Hotel 716-845-0112 or 1-877-633-4667
Hampton Inn & Suites 716-855-2223 or 1-800 HAMPTON
Hyatt Regency Buffalo 716-856-1234 or 1-800-233-1234
Embassy Suites 716-842-1000
The Mansion of Delaware 716-886-3300
Buffalo Marriott Harborcenter 716-852-0049
Courtyard by Marriott 716-840-9566

Hilton Garden

 716-848-1000

Hotel @ Lafayette

 716-853-1505

Lenox hotel

 716-884-1700

 

For lodging outside of the immediate downtown area please search via the Visit Buffalo Niagara web site:

Buffalo City Hall Tours Buffalo City Hall Tours

Guided walking tour, free (donations accepted), no reservations. About 1 hour. Please inquire about mobility needs.
 
One of the largest city halls in America, see this Art Deco masterpiece inside and out.  Tour usually includes the Council Chambers, Mayor's Office, and the best view in Buffalo at the Observation Deck. Meet in City Hall lobby, 65 Niagara Square. FREE (donations accepted).  One-hour guided walking tour Monday-Friday at noon, no reservations.