| banquet rooms are also available. set in a converted redbrick factory from the early 1900s, this upscale boutique hotel is a mile from albright-knox art gallery, 4 miles from downtown buffalo and 16 miles from niagara falls. a sleek, airy bar serves small plates in the evening. all the 1- and 2-bedroom suites offer free wi-fi and stainless steel kitchens; some have 4-poster beds. . the 10 industrial-chic suites feature exposed brick walls and wood floors. there's an exercise room and a courtyard with a fountain. free perks include parking and breakfast
Buffalo Niagara International Airport 21 min
Delaware Park (8 min)
Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park features stone-arch bridges, lakes & landscaped gardens. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens (18 min)
Indoor & outdoor gardens including a 67-ft. dome housing tropical palms, plus flower & light shows. City Hall Buffalo City (11 min)
Grand municipal building with an art deco design, offering guided tours & an observation deck. Buffalo Psychiatric Center (6 min)
Sizable psychiatric complex designed in 1870 by a well-known architect & landscape architect. Peace Bridge (11 min)
Picturesque, walkable & drivable bridge connecting the United States & Canada. Buffalo Museum of Science (11 min)
Region's natural history in focus in 700,000-specimen collection, with touch-&-learn kids' exhibits. Old Fort Erie (18 min)
Fort museum charting the War of 1812 with costumed guides, re-enactments & interactive displays. Canalside (14 min)
21-acre park offers concerts & kids' shows, water sports & simple lounging in Adirondack chairs. Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House (8 min)
Built 1903–05, this restored estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright offers guided tours. Albright-Knox Art Gallery (9 min)
Contemporary & modern works by such artists as Picasso & Warhol in a 1905 Greek Revival building. Buffalo Naval Park (13 min)
Military museum where guests can tour 3 naval vessels, see tanks & jets & view historical exhibits. Forest Lawn Cemetery (10 min)
Landscaped 1840s cemetery with tours of notable graves like that of President Millard Fillmore. Fantasy Island (18 min)
Coasters & a carousel to water rides & pirate shows ensure fun for all ages at this family park. The Buffalo Zoo (9 min)
Mammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (12 min)
Greek revival house & museum marking the site of Theodore Roosevelt's oath of office in 1901. | 
