Ah, springtime. The birds are chirping, the weather is finally warming, and the sky is in celebration mode with stunning sunrises and sunsets over Buffalo. If you don’t have a view of the sun setting from your own back yard, here are a few of our favorite spots to watch that fiery ball in the sky fall to the horizon.
- Chestnut Ridge State Park (6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127)
wilB - Flickr On a clear night in Orchard Park, you can see the city of Buffalo from the top of the hill at Chestnut Ridge Park. Take a seat on one of the park’s benches and enjoy the views!
- Sunset Bay (1028 S Shore Dr, Irving, NY 14081)
Melissa S. - Yelp It’s only fitting that this spot south of Buffalo is named Sunset Bay. Catching the sun setting over Lake Erie is a sight unlike any other.
- Outer Harbor (225 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203)
Christina O. - Yelp Watch the the sunset at Outer Harbor and stick around to see the lights bouncing off the grain elevators at dark. Grab a drink from the Beer Garden while you sit back and relax!
- Hamburg Beach (4420 Lakeshore Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075)
Joe H. - Yelp Like we said before, some of the most stunning sunsets happen over Lake Erie, and Hamburg Beach is a great spot to watch them. Walk or drive to the edge of the pier and be sure to bring your camera to capture the moments!
- Niagara Falls
Mike Mekinda - Flickr If you’re looking for a more impressive spot to watch the sunset, Niagara Falls is the place to be. Whether you want to cross the border or stay in the good ol’ U. S. of A, the views from the falls are stunning.
- From the ferris wheel at the Erie County Fair (5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075)
Kristen B. - Yelp Time out your visit to the fair to catch the sunset from atop the ferris wheel this summer. You’ll feel on top of the world, with views that are out of this world!
- The patio at Pearl Street (76 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202)
Mel B. - Yelp Grab a drink and some friends and enjoy a meal while you enjoy the views of the sun setting from the patio at Pearl Street Pub. In the spring and summer months, the patio is open and decorated with beautiful hanging plants, creating the perfect ambiance for dining al fresco.
- Canalside (44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202)
Sarah K. - Yelp With so much to do at Canalside, chances are you’ll stick around long enough to see the sunset. Grab a seat on one of Canalside’s colorful Adirondack chairs and take it all in!
- Delaware Park (Meadow Dr, Buffalo, NY 14214)
Marykatherine C. - Yelp The sunsets at over Hoyt Lake at Delaware Park rival the beauty of the artwork inside the nearby Albright-Knox. Heading to the park to catch a glimpse of the sun setting is like having a moment in your own little sanctuary in the city.
- Golden Hill State Park (9691 Lower Lake Rd, Barker, NY 14012)
Samantha Gill North of Buffalo in the town of Barker, there is a beautiful lighthouse located on the shores of Lake Ontario. Take in the views on a clear night as the sun sets over a glassy calm lake, and enjoy the peace and quiet of neighboring campers and flickering bonfires.
I don’t know about you, but just looking at these photos makes me feel peaceful! Where is your favorite place to watch the sunset (or sunrise) in Buffalo? Share your picks and photos in the comments!
wilB - Flickr
On a clear night in Orchard Park, you can see the city of Buffalo from the top of the hill at Chestnut Ridge Park. Take a seat on one of the park’s benches and enjoy the views!
Melissa S. - Yelp
It’s only fitting that this spot south of Buffalo is named Sunset Bay. Catching the sun setting over Lake Erie is a sight unlike any other.
Christina O. - Yelp
Watch the the sunset at Outer Harbor and stick around to see the lights bouncing off the grain elevators at dark. Grab a drink from the Beer Garden while you sit back and relax!
Joe H. - Yelp
Like we said before, some of the most stunning sunsets happen over Lake Erie, and Hamburg Beach is a great spot to watch them. Walk or drive to the edge of the pier and be sure to bring your camera to capture the moments!
Mike Mekinda - Flickr
If you’re looking for a more impressive spot to watch the sunset, Niagara Falls is the place to be. Whether you want to cross the border or stay in the good ol’ U. S. of A, the views from the falls are stunning.
Kristen B. - Yelp
Time out your visit to the fair to catch the sunset from atop the ferris wheel this summer. You’ll feel on top of the world, with views that are out of this world!
Mel B. - Yelp
Grab a drink and some friends and enjoy a meal while you enjoy the views of the sun setting from the patio at Pearl Street Pub. In the spring and summer months, the patio is open and decorated with beautiful hanging plants, creating the perfect ambiance for dining al fresco.
Sarah K. - Yelp
With so much to do at Canalside, chances are you’ll stick around long enough to see the sunset. Grab a seat on one of Canalside’s colorful Adirondack chairs and take it all in!
Marykatherine C. - Yelp
The sunsets at over Hoyt Lake at Delaware Park rival the beauty of the artwork inside the nearby Albright-Knox. Heading to the park to catch a glimpse of the sun setting is like having a moment in your own little sanctuary in the city.
Samantha Gill
North of Buffalo in the town of Barker, there is a beautiful lighthouse located on the shores of Lake Ontario. Take in the views on a clear night as the sun sets over a glassy calm lake, and enjoy the peace and quiet of neighboring campers and flickering bonfires.
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Address: 225 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203Address: 1028 S Shore Dr, Irving, NY 14081Address: 76 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202Address: 9691 Lower Lake Rd, Barker, NY 14012Address: 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202Address: 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075Address: 6121 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127Address: 4420 Lakeshore Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075
