One of the northernmost cities in New York State, Buffalo, is a lovely townperched on the banks of Lake Erie. Famed for its long history of Polish and German immigration, these two cultural strands intertwine and live on in modern day Buffalo. Rent a car with Hertz and explore the sights and sounds of Buffalo.
Pick up your rental car from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and head off to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Widely hailed as one of the best contemporary art galleries in the United States, this gallery is definitely worth the trip. The collections focus on showcasing major masterworks of various artists from the 20th and 21st century. From Vincent van Gogh to Gaugin, Picasso to Henri Matisse, these mind-boggling collections cover all art forms from iconic impressionism to cubism and absurdism.
Another place to visit in Buffalo is the Darwin D. Martin House. Planned and built in the first decade of the 20th century by the revered Frank Lloyd Wright of Guggenheim fame, it represents how an image of urban living was viewed by one of the world’s most revolutionary and forward-thinking architects. Visitors can enjoy daily tours of the complex, and peek into the various houses such as the Martin House, Barton House and Prairie House. With countless examples of iconic art glass produced by the architect himself placed throughout the estate, a drive here in your Buffalo, NY car rental will be worth it.
Travel from Buffalo Airport in your rental car to the Buffalo Zoological Gardens. One of the oldest zoological attractions in the country, this zoo on Parkside Avenue was first opened in 1975. The current day zoo has grown majestically to also incorporate a wild and wonderful array of fauna from across the planet. Attractions are categorised by the climate of their natural habitat such as the Arctic Edge, Highlands Zone and African enclosures, and their Siberian tigers are among the most popular at the zoo.
Encompassing three counties and countless vineyards, the Niagara Wine Trail is another Buffalo destination tourists get to by rental car. Winding through the rising hills of northern New York State, this unique location allows the nurturing of a microclimate that’s perfect for cultivating grapes. Wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling reds and whites are cultivated here; so stop over at the Midnight Run Winery and the charming Vizcarra Vineyard and consider bringing some bottles home as souvenirs.
Your trip to Buffalo will not be complete without a trip to the Niagara Falls. Famed as the region’s most iconic sight, travel in your Buffalo, NY rental car to witness this majestic natural wonder. These colossal cataracts that flow across the border between the US and Canada are among the largest in the world. You can visit the lookout points and even take a voyage on the iconic Maiden of the Mist boat that sails the waters of the Niagara River to the very base of the cliffs.
Buffalo is a charming and unique town highly deserving of a visit. Rent a car and head down to this city for your next vacation.
