The Ultimate Guide to Sponge Candy Shops in WNY
Buffalo’s love for sponge candy runs deep enough to demand an entire day dedicated to this toffee treat.
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Whether you’re new to the city or a longtime resident, it’s hard to know about everything Buffalo has to offer. That’s where our City Guide comes in. Here anyone and everyone can easily find out awesome places to go and things to do in WNY. From where to play frolf to where to shop local to where to you can find free fitness classes, we’ve got the inside scoop on everything you want to know. Sit back and let our City Guide take the wheel – here are some ideas for your next adventure!
31 Places to Eat In/Near Buffalo’s Theater District
Headed down to the Buffalo Theater District and looking for a good place to grab a bite? Sure you are.
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9 Best Quintessentially Fall Dates to Go On in WNY
Here in Buffalo, we fall hard for fall.
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15 Dreamy AF Hotels and Inns in Western New York
For a home away from home experience, why not stay local! Especially in Buffalo because the options are pretty impressive and getting better every day….
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Best Things To Do This Week
Find some of the best, most interesting and entertaining things to do this Week in Buffalo and WNY.
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Best Things to Do This Weekend
Step Out Buffalo’s guide to the best, most entertaining, interesting and fun things to do this weekend in Buffalo, Niagara Frontier and WNY.
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Best Things To Do Next Week
Find the best things to do next week in Buffalo, Western New York and the Niagara Frontier as chosen by Step Out Buffalo’s editors.
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14 Oktoberfest Events Happening This September in WNY
The end of summer sucks, but then you get 6 days into September and remember all the fun times you had with fall last year…
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Fall Road Trip Series: How to Spend a Day in Rochester, NY
Whether you’re in the neighborhood or go out of your way to get there, here’s what you should be doing when you find yourself in Rochester.
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Where to Grab Coffee in and Around Buffalo
You might be surprised to learn about a few of these and all the good stuff (and vibes) they have to offer!
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50 Interesting Events to Attend This September in WNY
So little time, soooooo much to do.
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10 Music Events We’re All About This September
You could arguably catch a must-see show every night of the week this month, but since that is exhausting, here are our top ten.
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BYOB Restaurants in Buffalo You Need to Know
Look sometimes we need to ball on a budget, and this list of BYOB restaurants in Buffalo is your key to doing just that.
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6 of Buffalo’s Most Underrated Bars According to the City’s Top Bartenders
Bar recommendations from some of your favorite bartenders when you’re looking to go somewhere under the radar.
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13 Historical Places in WNY Worthy of a Visit (That Won’t Put You to Sleep)
It may be time to head back to school, but we say forget textbooks, exams, lectures, and SUNDAY SCARIES, and choose your own explorations.
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16 of the Best Beer Bars in Western New York
From Buffalo and Niagara Falls to East Aurora and Williamsville, countless beery destinations await to serve you a frosty glass of the good stuff and even more are opening soon.
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Summer Road Trip Series: Get Away to Ellicottville
Between the beautiful scenery, rolling hills, and eclectic shops, a mini trip to Ellicottville is the perfect way to finish off your summer.
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17 Fantastic Spots to Eat Vegetarian and Vegan in Buffalo
Though going meatless can be hard, there has never been a better time to dive in.
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28 Places to Brunch on a Patio This Summer
There’s really only one thing better than brunching: brunching on a patio.
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9 End of Summer Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Summer may be winding down, but Western New York’s festival season is still in full blast.
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12 Creative Dates to Go On Before Summer Ends
Summer isn’t over yet, folks. Let’s bask in the warm summer weather we have left before Buffalo is covered in pumpkins, UGG boots and…
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Your Guide to Seeing Live Music for the Rest of the Summer
Ahh, the sweet summers of Western New York. We mope around all winter just for these few months of pure goodness. But there’s one…
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Summer Road Trip Series: How to Spend a Day in Lewiston, NY
We know there’s a lot going on in Buffalo during the summer, but if you want to get out of the city or the…
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8 Fantastic Shows to See in August
Summer’s second act has arrived but that doesn’t mean live music options are slowing down anytime soon. In case you have been out of…
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30+ Awesome Events to Attend in Buffalo This August
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but we’re half way through summer around here, so it’s time to kick it up a notch.
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3 Brand New Scratch Ice Cream Shops on Hertel You Have to Try
Forget bar crawl. We’re going on an ice cream crawl.
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The Best Hiking Gems in WNY You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
If you’re looking for something a little more ‘off the beaten path, check out these totally awesome, lesser-known nature trails.
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Everything You Need To Know About Taking a Buffalo CycleBoat Cruise
Maybe you’ve seen them in the water at Canalside, large groups of people cycling their way through the water, probably having a marvelous time?
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The 41 Best Places to Adopt a Fur Baby in WNY
Late nights snuggling on the couch, long walks on the beach, good morning kisses. No we’re not talking about ~*~DaTiNg~*~, we’re talking about fur babies! (!!!!) If you’re like us, you love fur babies more than you like most humans…and you’re not apologizing for it. “I ain’t sorry” – Beyonce.
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Best Things to Do in July in Buffalo
Get outta the office, leave the yard work for another day, and go enjoy the beauty of Western New York during the summer months.
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Your Ultimate Guide: Uber for Dummies
Ridesharing is here and we’re here to show you the in’s and out’s of the app because, TBH, they’re not that simple (especially at 2 am).
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10 Shows that Should Be All Over Your Radar in July
Here are the 10 shows that should be on your radar during the month of July.
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The Best Places in WNY to Watch Fireworks on Fourth of July Weekend
The Fourth of July is a Monday this year, which means we have a full weekend of festivities ahead!
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Your Ultimate Guide to Glamping Within a 6 Hour Drive from Buffalo
Glamping: just like camping, except way, way better.The best parts of camping are the moonlit walks, stargazing, roaring campfires with friends and cookouts. Worst…
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A Complete Guide to The New Burgers in Town #BlendedBurgerProject
Sixteen of Buffalo’s local restaurants are participating in The James Beard Foundation’s Blended Burger Project, and we are all winners.
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11 Best Spots in Buffalo to Watch an Outdoor Movie this Summer
Summertime in Buffalo just keeps getting better with all the outdoor movies this season for little to no cost at all!
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100+ WNY Patios to Chill On All Summer Long
As good ol’ Ella Fitzgerald would say, it’s summertime and the living is easy. There’s no better way to soak up that summer feeling…
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5 Legit Spots to Get Your Doughnut Fix in WNY
For those times when you just *need* a good doughnut in your life. You know, like National Doughnut Day or every Friday morning…
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45 Fantastic Events Happening in Buffalo This June
Things are getting good this month, y’all! The summer months are finally here and Western New York is coming out to play.
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10 Shows That Should Be On Your Radar in June
Hopefully, you’ve socked away some money for concert tickets and not blown it all on avocado toast.
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