The Art
of the
Neighborhood
Attractions, Amenities,
and Amusements near
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
What’s Doing Near the AKG
The reviews are in and they couldn’t be more enthusiastic.
Artnet called the newly expanded and reimagined Buffalo AKG Art Museum, “luminous and moving.” Designboom said the museum, “seamlessly blends the tranquility of nature with the vibrant energy of urban life.” Forbes’ praise was even more effusive, saying the AKG experience was, “like visiting the mountains. Humbling. Sublime.”
Long recognized for one of the most impressive collections of modern and contemporary art in North America, the Buffalo AKG now has the exhibition space its vast and multifaceted collection has long deserved.
For cultural travelers planning on making their way to Buffalo to share in the excitement surrounding the reopening of the AKG, make a note that the AKG neighborhood is filled with treasures and delights that perfectly complement the paintings and sculpture inside the museum. Nearby, you’ll find Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House, the Burchfield Penney Art Center, the Buffalo History Museum, Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Hoyt Lake, Buffalo Arts Studio, the Buffalo Zoo and the Richardson Hotel. And plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, bars and stores can be found within walking distance of the AKG.
Come for the art. Stick around for the neighborhood.
Buffalo Akg Art Museum
Known for one of the world’s most significant collections of modern and contemporary art, Buffalo AKG Art Museum sits at the heart of a remarkable neighborhood where art and everyday life are beautifully intertwined.
Buffalo Arts Studio
Since 1991, Buffalo Arts Studio has provided affordable studio space for visual artists and remarkable exhibitions for the comumunity.
The Buffalo History Museum
The memories of a city live on in a beautiful neoclassical building — the only remaining structure from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition.
The Buffalo Zoo
The nations’s third zoo is home to over a thousand exotic animals and plays an essential role in a variety of local, and global conservation efforts.
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Dedicated to the art and vision of Charles E. Burchfield and other regional artists whose work celebrates Buffalo’s diverse creative community.
Delaware Park
The largest of the parks in the revolutionary park and parkway system designed by legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted —who considered Buffalo “the best planned city…in the United States, if not the world.
Delaware Park Rose Garden
The Rose Garden and its pergola, built in 1917, remain a focal point of Delaware Park and feature 33 beds of All-America Rose Selections.
Forest Lawn Cemetery
One of the first professionally designed and landscaped cemeteries in the United States, Forest Lawn’s 269 acres feature unmatched natural beauty, sculptural masterpieces (including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Blue Sky Mausoleum), and expansive archives and genealogical resources.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Described by Wright as his “domestic symphony,” The Darwin D. Martin House Complex is considered to be one of the most important projects from the architect’s Prairie School era.
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden in Delaware Park was established through a special sister-city initiative between Kanazawa, Japan and Buffalo, and its beauty makes it a perfect spot for quiet reflection.
The Lipsey Architecture Center Buffalo
Located in the Richardson Olmsted Campus, the LACB is intended to serve as a gathering place to explore architecture and city planning as inspired by Buffalo’s outstanding heritage
Bar Vaux
Creative and classic cocktails are served alongside small plates and other creations — all on tables made of reclaimed and repurposed materials from the Richardson Olmsted Campus.
Café Bar Moriarty
Part of Moriarty Meats (a French–style whole animal butchery), this smart café features light fare, coffee, beer, and wine — and a wonderful selection of Spanish tinned fish.
Café Calvert
Featuring the best local coffees and pastries, Café Calvert is a great place to take a break and enjoy the remarkable architecture of Henry Hobson Richardson.
Caffe Aroma
Buffalo’s longest-running locally owned coffee shop serves great coffee and espresso, as well as a full bar and light dining. Its location at the corner of Elmwood Ave and Bidwell Parkway means it’s one of those places where everyone ends up.
Cole’s
A timeless local institution, Cole’s serves an astonishing variety of beer and some of the most Buffalo Buffalo food in town — including a combo that lets you sample both an outstanding Beef on Weck and some excellent wings.
Cornelia
Sun-soaked and full of art, Cornelia is one of Buffalo’s most photogenic dining spots. A range of inventive dishes featuring local ingredients are served, along with stylishly packed alfresco dinners for patrons of Shakespeare in the Park.
Cucina
Cucina (“Kitchen” in Italian) serves a sophisticated blend of traditional and contemporary dishes inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Northern Italy.
Daniela
A broad and inventive menu offers contemporary takes on classics, with a focus on Italian food. Try the Pinsa — a traditional form of hand-pressed pizza prepared in a pan.
The Dapper Goose
A cherished local spot that features New American cuisine, unforgettable cocktails, and a beautiful urban patio. Their ever-changing collection of delicious small plates highlight local produce and ingredients.
Forty Thieves Kitchen and Bar
An elegant pub featuring craft beers, a wide variety of whiskey (and whisky), also takes traditional pub food to a whole new level.
The Globe Market
Fresh food, friendly people, and some of the most adored sandwiches in a city that really loves sandwiches make Globe Market a perennial favorite on the Elmwood Village.
Hutch’s
One of Buffalo’s most beloved fine-dining mainstays, Hutch’s had been redefining city dining for over a quarter century. An American take on the traditional French Bistro, Hutch’s is both lively and intimate.
India Gate
A long-time Buffalo favorite, India Gate serves authentic Northern Indian cuisine a short walk from the AKG.
Jack Rabbit
A full-service restaurant and music venue with a scratch kitchen and full bar, Jack Rabbit is a relative newcomer to the neighborhood, but has already developed a devoted following.
Lloyal’s Famous Lasagna with a Touch of Soul
For years, Shawntorrian Travis’ friends and family would taste his lasagna and tell him he should open a restaurant. So he did, further bolstering Buffalo’s status as the Comfort Food Capital of North America.
Nick’s Place
This iconic Buffalo diner features Greek Specialties and is a go-to breakfast spot for those in the know.
Oliver’s
For almost 90 years, Oliver’s has been synonymous with fine dining in Buffalo. Modern American fare and a vast wine list are served impeccably in a sophisticated, comfortable environment.
The Sculpture Bar
Located in the new Gundlach Building at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, The Sculpture Bar features grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and drinks to patrons of the museum’s ticked area.
The Terrace at Delaware Park
Featuring contemporary global cuisine with an emphasis on shared plates, The Terrace is located on the upper level of the historic Mary Casino, and boasts one of the best views in the city.
Tipico Coffee
Fresh-roasted coffee and specialty foods are served in a bright, open space just down the street from the AKG. A great place to stop during a day exploring the neighborhood.
Zio’s Deli & Heroes
A bit of NYC in the heart of the Elmwood Village, Zio’s Deli serves inventive original sandwiches and fresh takes on old favorites.
InnBuffalo
Known for one of the world’s most significant collections of modern and contemporary art, Buffalo AKG Art Museum sits at the heart of a remarkable neighborhood where art and everyday life are beautifully intertwined.
The Richardson Hotel
Since 1991, Buffalo Arts Studio has provided affordable studio space for visual artists and remarkable exhibitions for the comumunity.
Elmwood Village Summer Concert Series @ Bidwell Park
Known for one of the world’s most significant collections of modern a neighborhood where art and everyday life are beautifully intertwined.
Elmwood/Bidwell Farmers Market
Elmwood/Bidwell Farmers Market Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway Local farmers and craftspeople gather every Saturday morning to sell the things they’ve grown and made to an ever-growing crowd of happy Buffalonians.
Hoyt Lake Boat Rentals
Elmwood/Bidwell Farmers Market Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway Local farmers and craftspeople gather every Saturday morning to sell the things they’ve grown and made to an ever-growing crowd of happy Buffalonians.
Shakespeare In Delaware Park
Elmwood/Bidwell Farmers Market Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway Local farmers and craftspeople gather every Saturday morning to sell the things they’ve grown and made to an ever-growing crowd of happy Buffalonians.
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
Since 1974, Hallwalls has championed the work of contemporary artists of diverse backgrounds, including people working in film, video, literature, music, performance, media and the visual arts.
CEPA Gallery
Located in Buffalo’s historic Market Arcade Complex, CEPA Gallery is a contemporary photography and visual arts center with impact in both local and national communities.
Big Orbit Gallery
Through eclectic programming that ranges from painting to live sound sculpture, Big Orbit extends the legacy of artistic innovation historically associated with Buffalo, providing a basis for the creation of new boundary-pushing work.
UB Anderson Gallery
The renowned collections of David Anderson and Martha Jackson are at the foundation of this growing gallery, donated to University at Buffalo in 2000.
UB CFA Gallery
A thriving hub for the arts, this gallery on UB’s North Campus is a place where art is both made and experienced.
Castellani Art Museum
At the center of the Niagara University campus, the CAM’s permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of modern and contemporary art.
K Art
K Art Gallery is one of the only Native American-owned commercial art galleries with a primary and robust focus on the works of established and emerging Native American, First Nations and Indigenous contemporary artists.
Rivalry Projects
A commercial art gallery and arts production space located in Buffalo’s historic Allentown neighborhood, Rivalry exhibits emerging, mid-career and underrepresented artists working in all media.
Raft of Sanity
The Raft creates connections between artists, collectors, critics, and the community in a welcoming environment which supports artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation.
El Museo Francisco Oller y Diego Rivera
El Museo provides programming intended to strengthen our communities with the presentation and support of diverse artists and cultures.