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Buffalo City Hall

65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202
716-851-4200; 716-851-5891 (Observation deck)
Ranked #4 of 88 attractions in Buffalo
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Observation Decks/ Towers, Government Buildings
Traveller Description: Buffalo City Hall must be seen to be believed!  Construction of Buffalo City Hall commenced in 1929 and was completed around two years later.  It... more »
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Mississauga, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I came to see Buffalo from Toronto only for this extraordinary architectural building. More

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Houston, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I had been on the viewing deck before, but had the opportunity to also visit the Common Council Chambers. Architecturally, the building is outstanding, and the price is right! More

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Lima, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Beautiful architecture and a wonderfully friendly man at the entrance, directing visitors. More

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North Port, Florida
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

nice center piece of the town of buffalo new york . nice view from the upper deck More

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Los Angeles
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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It's free, it's interesting, you get to sit in the city council chamber--what more could you ask for? Our docent was knowledgable and interesting, and the tour itself covers very interesting history about the City Hall building and Buffalo itself. A note for anyone with limited mobility: most of the climbing is done using the elevator but the last part,... More

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Little Rock, AR
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I truly enjoyed the variety, quality and the price of the lunch menu inside City Hall. More

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Buffalo, New York
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

one of the coolest things you can do in Buffalo and here's the best part...it's FREE...is to go to the top of the City Hall. The observation deck on top of this fine tribute to art deco architecture is a marvel and you will get the finest view of the buffalo harbor imaginable.. Very romantic when the moon is full... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The nice thing about City Hall is they encourage visitors to come in and visit. The interior has wonderful art deco murals, elevators and a beautiful council chambers. I believe there is also a rooftop viewing station, but I did not participate in that. More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Sadly, we visited on a Sunday and the building itself was not open. It was still amazing just to see the outside. The detail is lovely. We'll make sure to visit on an alternate day the next time. More

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Lockport, New York
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I only recently saw the inside of the building, a real "Buffalo" treasure. The view from the top viewing deck is wonderful. Can look over Buffalo or out onto Lake Erie and it's free. Check for times when it's open. More

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