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Overlooking Buffalo from the Buffalo City Hall Observation Deck

One of my favorite things to do when visiting a city is to get above it all at an observation deck. So, when I visited Buffalo for the first time, I knew I had to check out the observation deck at Buffalo City Hall.

The Buffalo City Hall Observation Deck is located at the top of this beautiful building in the heart of the city. Completed in 1931 and 378 feet in height, this Art Deco building is one of the tallest structures in western New York.

Sitting on the building’s 28th floor, the observation deck offers 360-degree views of Buffalo from approximately 300 feet above the streets below. Even cooler, on a clear day, you can see the mist from Niagara Falls and the skyline of the Canadian side of the border more than 16 miles away.

The Observation Deck at Buffalo City Hall consists of two parts.

The first is an interior space that features displays on the city’s history and signage about what you can see. If you are the type to get vertigo (or if you visit on a rainy day), you can still enjoy the view through the windows of this interior space.

For those that want to full view, however, head through the heavy doors onto the Plexiglass enclosed observation deck. This narrow space travels the entire circumference of the building, offering views in every direction.

Unfortunately, the Plexiglass makes photos a bit difficult from the observation deck. I wish they had created a few small holes for cameras or used metal bars. Nevertheless, it doesn’t impact the views, and it’s still possible to get some nice shots from here with a little work.

In my mind, the best views were looking to the east and seeing the other skyscrapers in downtown Buffalo and looking to the northwest to see Niagara Falls. That being said, definitely take your time to enjoy the views in every direction.

Once you’ve enjoyed the views, return inside and take a few minutes to look over the displays in the interior of the space. These displays offer some really interesting information about the history of the city and even include some great aerial photos from Buffalo’s past.

Before leaving the building, take a few minutes in the lobby to enjoy the incredible works of art inside Buffalo City Hall. This is definitely one of the most beautiful city halls I’ve ever visited, and it’s worth spending a bit of timing taking it in.

Without a doubt, the observation deck at Buffalo City Hall is one of the best free things to do in western New York and should be on the list of anyone visiting the city that hasn’t taken in this great view.

How to Visit the Observation Deck at Buffalo City Hall

The Observation Deck at Buffalo City Hall is located on the 28th floor of the building and is open weekdays from 8:30am until 4pm.

The entrance to the observation deck is through the main lobby of Buffalo City Hall. All guests will be required to pass through a metal detector.

Once inside the lobby, take the elevator to the 25th floor. From here, follow signs to the stairwell and climb three flights of stairs to the observation deck. Unfortunately, I don’t believe there is any way to access the deck without climbing the stairs (if you know otherwise, please let me know).

There is a free tour of the building each weekday at 12pm that includes a stop at the observation deck for those wanting to know more about the building.

There is no specific parking area for the observation deck, but there is ample street parking near City Hall.

Looking for more things to do in Buffalo, NY ? Check out the Buffalo Zoo , the birthplace of Buffalo wings , the Martin House Complex , and Explore & More Children’s Museum . There is also a fantastic free observation deck at Corning Tower in Albany .

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Buffalo City Hall Tour: Exploring Architectural Grandeur

Buffalo’s City Hall is one of the largest in the country.

Built in 1932 by the John W. Cooper Company, the landmark is constructed with an art deco style with a touch of modern flair that shows through on all 32 floors of the building.

Tours of the building are offered to the public every weekday at 12 noon and run for about an hour. It takes guests inside the building. Visitors see locations like the lobby, the Common Council Chambers, the Mayor’s office and the observation deck, which has an amazing view of Buffalo.

The lobby of City Hall can be compared to a museum. It has numerous paintings lining its walls and statues that mark the four corridors of the room. These statues, titled Virtue ,  Dilligence , Good Citizenship , Service and Fidelity, each signify a different quality of Buffalo’s community.

The paintings and murals on the walls depict Buffalo’s history. Some of the images show a commitment to production and industry with machines and airplanes and other objects. Other artwork showcases the city’s close proximity to Canada, and public works and service.

The Common Council Chambers is on the thirteenth floor of the building. The room has a large stained-glass window as the focal point, inspired by a sunburst.

The observation deck is located on the 28th floor of City Hall and provides a panoramic, 360-degree view of Buffalo. On a clear day, guests can see the mist from Niagara Falls, and even as far as Canada in the distance, which lays Northeast of the building. Individuals who want to go onto the observation deck do not need to be a part of the tour, as the observation deck is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m..

“Nice old historic building, great architecture, the best part on the very top is an observation deck that looks out over the city and lake Erie and Buffalo waterfront.” —John, TripAdvisor

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You cannot miss Buffalo’s municipal government building, which towers above the otherwise low city skyline. Buffalo City Hall is the gem of this city in upstate New York. Be sure to see the interior, which is just as beautiful as the outside.

The 32-story structure was completed in 1932. Architect John Wade designed the building in the era’s distinctive Art Deco style. At the time, it was one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States. The building soars 398 feet (121.3 meters) above the sidewalk.

Learn about the building during the free guided tour offered by Buffalo Tours. You’ll begin in the lobby, where you cannot miss the many symbolic murals that adorn its walls. On the eastern wall, Frontiers Unfettered by Any Frowning Fortress illustrates Buffalo’s strategic border with Canada. Opposite, Talents Diversified Find Vent in Myriad Form depicts Buffalo’s major industries, including agriculture and steelmaking.

Continue onto the second floor to see the public area of the mayor’s office. The walls here are decorated with portraits of past mayors.

On the 13th floor, step into the spectacular Common Council Chamber. Modeled after a Roman Senate, its columns flank the curved wall. A brilliant sunburst stained-glass skylight illuminates the entire room.

Finally, take an elevator to its last stop at the 25th floor and then walk the final three flights of steps up to the Observation Deck. From your vantage point 28 stories above street level, walk around in a complete circle either inside or outside and experience spectacular views of the city.

The city hall is located at 65 Niagara Square, the hub of downtown Buffalo. This radial square is where Buffalo’s major thoroughfares intersect.

Tours of Buffalo City Hall are offered Monday through Saturday except for government holidays. The tours leave at noon and last approximately 1 hour. You don’t need to make a reservation beforehand just meet in the lobby a few minutes before noon.

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Buffalo City Hall, built after World War I, is the epitome of art deco design with features like a gorgeous stained glass ceiling and intricate geometric details. It's also massive. Rising 32 stories into the sky, the building has 1,520 windows that peer out into downtown Buffalo and beyond. In fact, it's not the architecture but the views that lure most visitors to City Hall. Take an elevator up to the 25th floor and walk up three more floors to an observation deck, which overlooks Lake Erie, the Buffalo River and the busy city below.

One TripAdvisor user praises the sight from the observation deck: "After a trip in a rather scary lift, we got to the most amazing 360 degree view. Indeed you could see the mist at Niagara Falls."

Entrance to the observation deck is free, as is the hourlong guided tour that takes place at noon every day but Sunday. You can't miss the towering structure, situated in downtown Buffalo on Niagara Square. For more information, visit the city's tourism site .

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Preservation Buffalo Niagara’s tour program offers unique and informative ways to enjoy the historical, cultural, and architectural treasures of the Buffalo-Niagara region. Our tours support the mission of PBN, the region’s only professionally staffed preservation organization.

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Photography Tours are $125 (includes access for the photographer and one assistant). Ages 16 & up. Funds from this effort support preservation efforts for both PBN & the Richardson Olmsted Campus.

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• This tour requires the ability to walk for the full duration of the tour as well as climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Meet at the Lipsey Architecture Center, ground level of the Towers Building on the northside of the campus.

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The ultimate keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman CBE will embark on a tour of the U.S. with a series of solo piano concerts for the last time in 2024. Rick , who has become almost as well known for his intimate piano shows as his prog rock extravaganzas, has decided that after a career spanning over 50 years, he is calling a halt to lengthy American one-man show tours, in order to concentrate on composing, recording and collaborating with other musicians.

As an exclusive gift for fans, on these shows Rick will premiere a brand new piece of music, "Yessonata" , a 30-minute instrumental work featuring YES themes and melodies, woven into sonata form.

Rick first started establishing a reputation as one of rock's most original and proficient keyboard players in the late '60s, when he worked with the likes of David Bowie , Cat Stevens , Marc Bolan , Lou Reed , Al Stewart , Elton John and other artists too numerous to mention, as a much-in-demand session player. He stepped out of the recording studio and into the limelight when he first joined THE STRAWBS and then YES , helping to make the latter the most successful progressive rock band in the world by contributing to seminal albums such as "Fragile" and "Close To The Edge" .

But outside of YES , Rick was really able to unleash his creativity with a series of groundbreaking concept albums, "The Six Wives Of Henry VIII" , "Journey To The Centre Of The Earth" and "The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table" , which have been performed in large-scale shows featuring bands, orchestras and choirs.

However, he is equally at home as a solo artist in up close environment of concert halls, performing music on a piano — both his own and tunes that have a special resonance for him — and recounting wickedly funny stories taken from the length of his career. In recent years, he has added a rack of electric keyboards to ring the changes and enable him to enlarge his live solo repertoire.

Now, for the last time in 2024, Rick will be taking to the road in the U.S. with an all-new solo piano and keyboard show, featuring the premiere of a stunning new work. Don't miss this final opportunity to enjoy an evening of great music and hilarious stories, delivered by one of the truly legendary figures of rock music.

Rick says: "I always planned to stop touring by my 77th birthday — for those of you who wish to send me a card, it's May 18th! — but there is so much to fit in before then that I'm having to make plans now and so my final one-man shows will have to cease by that date.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed performing the various one-man shows, but it's time to call it a day. I intend to throw in the best of what I have done in the past, plus a few new surprises on the way, and possibly even the odd guest joining me on the odd occasion.

"The plan is not to perform at the same venue twice throughout this period, so whatever venue you are hopefully thinking of coming to, it will be the last performance there — and I am taking this opportunity of thanking everyone and anyone who has supported me over the last 53 years!"

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