| accessed via exterior corridors, the simply furnished rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges and microwaves. kids age 11 and under (up to 2 per family) stay at no charge in a parent's room. across the street from the state university of new york at buffalo's south campus, this low-key budget hotel is 7 miles from downtown and 6 miles from buffalo niagara international airport. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Buffalo Niagara International Airport 16 min
The Buffalo Zoo (12 min)
Mammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo. Albright-Knox Art Gallery (15 min)
Contemporary & modern works by such artists as Picasso & Warhol in a 1905 Greek Revival building. Canalside (19 min)
21-acre park offers concerts & kids' shows, water sports & simple lounging in Adirondack chairs. Buffalo Museum of Science (14 min)
Region's natural history in focus in 700,000-specimen collection, with touch-&-learn kids' exhibits. Forest Lawn Cemetery (14 min)
Landscaped 1840s cemetery with tours of notable graves like that of President Millard Fillmore. Old Fort Erie (27 min)
Fort museum charting the War of 1812 with costumed guides, re-enactments & interactive displays. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens (25 min)
Indoor & outdoor gardens including a 67-ft. dome housing tropical palms, plus flower & light shows. Delaware Park (13 min)
Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park features stone-arch bridges, lakes & landscaped gardens. City Hall Buffalo City (18 min)
Grand municipal building with an art deco design, offering guided tours & an observation deck. Fantasy Island (23 min)
Coasters & a carousel to water rides & pirate shows ensure fun for all ages at this family park. Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House (9 min)
Built 1903–05, this restored estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright offers guided tours. Buffalo Naval Park (18 min)
Military museum where guests can tour 3 naval vessels, see tanks & jets & view historical exhibits. Buffalo Psychiatric Center (17 min)
Sizable psychiatric complex designed in 1870 by a well-known architect & landscape architect. Peace Bridge (20 min)
Picturesque, walkable & drivable bridge connecting the United States & Canada. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (18 min)
Greek revival house & museum marking the site of Theodore Roosevelt's oath of office in 1901. | 
