10 Quick Road Trips From Buffalo You Can Take This Weekend
By Samantha Gill|Published April 04, 2018
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Samantha Jo is a freelance copywriter, proofreader, and social media manager. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys drinking coffee, crafting, camping, blogging at kinandkindling.com, and sipping only the finest of boxed wines – not necessarily in that order.
If cabin fever hasn’t set in yet, please let us know your secrets! This time of year in Buffalo always leaves us itching to get away, and while our schedules (or bank accounts) might not always allow for a tropical trip, there are plenty of great destinations worth discovering right in our own neck of the woods. Fill up your tank, make a great playlist, and get ready to explore these 10 quick road trips from Buffalo you can take this weekend.
*Listed in order from the quickest trip to the longest. We don’t choose favorites around here!
Our neighbor to the north is first up on this list of road trips to take from Buffalo, and it's well worth the quick drive to staycation for the weekend! Go to the falls, the casino, or just enjoy the views from a hotel room. Whatever you decide, Niagara Falls does not disappoint.
Medina is one of our favorite small towns to visit near the Queen City, so pack up the car and head out on this hour-long excursion from Buffalo! Indulge in great food and drink, stay in a historic hotel, and start the next morning with a hot cup of coffee from The Shirt Factory Cafe. It's all good!
Ellicottville is one of the most popular road trips to take from Buffalo during the winter, but this town is worthy of a visit any time of year! Stroll through town for window shopping, belly up to the bar at the brewery, or hit the slopes during ski season. With so many activities to enjoy, you'll definitely want to stay the weekend!
If you have little ones to keep occupied, Rochester is the place to be! The Strong Museum is an excellent family destination. Even if you don't have children, Rochester is one of the best road trips to take from Buffalo – a quick drive for a nice change of scenery!
You don't have to rough it to enjoy the beauty of Letchworth State Park. Although the camping here IS great, too! Buckle up for a short drive then lace up your hiking shoes to take in the sights at this beautiful state park.
If you love exploring local lakes, you'll definitely want to keep reading for the next two items on our road trips list! First up: Chautauqua. This town features a lovely institution, gorgeous waterfront, and plenty to enjoy in terms of restaurants and entertainment.
The Finger Lakes is another one of the more popular road trip destinations near Buffalo. Pick a lake - any lake - from the five Finger Lakes and you'll be in for a weekend of fun! We can't promise sunny weather, but we can promise you'll have access to plenty of wine.
Fans of the Big Orange would argue that this is the best of the best trips to take from Buffalo. We can neither confirm nor deny, but we do know that Syracuse is a great place to visit, and at just over a two-hour drive, why not discover it so you can decide for yourself?
Last but certainly not least, Corning, NY features an amazing glass museum and scenery that certainly competes for the spotlight! Learn a new skill then sit back and take it all in!
Have you visited these awesome spots that are just a quick drive from Buffalo? Do you have other excellent day trip destinations to recommend? Share your suggestions in the comments below and don’t forget to share photos of your adventures on Instagram using #onlyinbflo for a chance to see your photos featured!
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