When you pull into town in your rented RV, specialty shops, thrilling sports events, and educational museums await you. However, the most famous thing to do in Buffalo, NY is “going for wings.”
When you rent an RV for your trip to Buffalo, NY, you make things easy and convenient for yourself. You take your accommodation with you wherever you go, and cooking, sleeping, and spending quality time in the RV can strengthen familial bonds. You can either camp in posh surroundings at an RV resort or boondock in a primitive campground, depending on your preference. Generally, it’s best to find a spot within the city itself because it’ll make a fine hub from which to explore the Buffalo-Niagara Corridor.
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Preparing for Your Buffalo RV Trip
Within 100 miles or so from Buffalo, NY, you can find hundreds of RV rentals of all shapes and sizes. Class A motorhomes often have full living rooms and bedroom suites. Class C motorhomes sometimes have nifty sliding tables and seats or tip-outs. Class B campervans are great for solo journeys or adventuring with a partner; many also have tip-outs. Should you prefer a towed RV, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers are also available. For a convenient and user-friendly place to find an RV to rent, depend on RVshare.
Here are some tips for renting an RV:
• Renting the RV
• Picking an RV of the right size
• What to pack
• Parking tips for your RV
Whenever you want to reserve an RV campsite, you’ll have to do your homework. Not every campground has the amenities you want, such as full electric, water, and sewer hookups, a dump station for your gray and black water, or on-site laundry facilities. If you have pets, you need to find a campground that accommodates them. The Triple R Camping Resort, Niagara Falls/Grand Island Kampground of America, and Leisurewood Recreational Community are all first-rate options for RV camping in and near Buffalo, NY.
Find other campground options in our comprehensive list of top-rated campgrounds in Buffalo, NY.
Day 1: Starting Your Adventure on the Shore of Lake Erie
Morning: Experiencing Frank Lloyd Wright
Starting at 9 a.m., you can visit the 300-foot pergola and the conservatory at the Martin House. This building was designed and built under the direction of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright beginning in 1903. An hour later, the rest of the site opens for tours. To take one of the tours through all of the site’s buildings, it’s best to make reservations.
Lunch: World-Famous Wings
Back in 1964, the Anchor Bar first served hot wings to the citizens of Buffalo, NY. The recipe for their famous sauce hasn’t changed much since then, and it’s the No. 1 place to get Buffalo wings. The Anchor Bar opens at 11 a.m.
Afternoon: Catch the Game
During the NFL season, if you visit on the weekend, you can attend a Buffalo Bills game at Highmark Stadium. The early games start at 1 p.m., so after an early lunch, you can cheer the Bills on before heading back to your RV campsite to set up camp.
Setting Up Camp
Making a reservation at one of the RV campgrounds in Buffalo before you leave on your journey is a good idea. Doing so makes checking in at the campground when you arrive hassle-free. Once you reach the campsite, use the equipment in your rented RV to level it on the parking pad. Once it’s leveled, put chocks around the wheels to maintain safety. Then, you can connect the hookups if your campsite has them. It also might be a nice splurge to have the owner of the RV you rented deliver it to your campground. You can search for rentals that offer delivery and setup.
Dinner: The Delight of Fondue
For something different for dinner, try The Melting Pot. It’s a fondue restaurant with everything from a simple cheese fondue for two to an extravagant five-course meal.
Day 2: Further Adventures in Buffalo
Morning: Explore the Waterfront
Begin the second day of your Buffalo itinerary with a delightful stroll along the waterfront. Perhaps you can catch sight of a lake freighter plying its way out into Lake Erie or coming into port. The parks that line the waterfront path provide an exceptional place to relax with your companions. You can visit the Canalside Longshed for an educational Bicentennial Commemoration journey where you can learn the history of the Erie Canal.
Lunch: “A Bit of the Sod”
Gene McCarthy’s is a traditional Irish pub that serves lunch beginning at 11 a.m. The food is a blend of American and Irish fare, and the sandwiches are the pub’s most famous menu items.
Afternoon: The Wonder of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is only 23 miles north of the city, which makes it an easy trip as part of spending two days in Buffalo, NY. Remember, to experience all of Niagara Falls, you’ll need passports to travel to the Canadian side. From the Maid of the Mist to the Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls is a fun experience for the whole family.
Evening: A Barrel of Laughs
Tickle your funny bone at the Helium Comedy Club. This intimate venue features two-hour shows with both local and national comedy talent. You can get dinner and cocktails at the club as well.
Day 3 and Beyond in Buffalo
Do you have a few more days to spend in the area? The locals know that the fishing in both Lake Erie and Lake Ontario is spectacular, so be sure to drop your line after heading out. There’s also more to see in and around the city.
• Fort Niagara State Park is a great place to fish, and you can have a picnic lunch. You can even cook up what you catch in the kitchen of your RV.
• To expand your appreciation of art, check out the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. The museum features works by People of the Global Majority.
• Audiophiles can hit specialty shops like Revolver Records.
Seasonal Activities
During the fall, apple picking is an outstanding family-friendly activity. If your RV has an oven, then pick some Northern Spy apples so you can bake a pie or cobbler in your RV’s kitchen.
In the springtime, flowers bloom in Buffalo, NY. Check out the Buffalo Botanical Gardens after the snow melts. Not only can you see and experience all kinds of wondrous plants and flowers, but you can also see nature-themed art exhibitions.
Indoor Activities
The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is great to explore on a rainy day. President Roosevelt climbed the steps for an impromptu inauguration after the assassination of President McKinley in 1901.
For more educational experiences, visit the Buffalo Science Museum. You can see dinosaur exhibits, explore the stars in the planetarium, and see a Foucault Pendulum that proves the earth rotates.
That rented RV of yours will get you to Buffalo, NY and back as part of a superb 2-day vacation. So, take your family on an RV trip, and make some lasting memories.
