/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/61489201/856325462.jpg.0.jpg)
In case you haven’t heard, former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews thinks that Buffalo is a pretty boring place:
Jordan Matthews said he’s a father now because of his year in Buffalo. “There wasn’t anything to do there but each other.”
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) September 19, 2018
Of course, we have to disagree with him. Buffalo, NY and its surrounding areas have plenty of things to do, both indoors and outdoors, whether you’re adventurous or looking for a place to relax and have some drinks. But, don’t take our word for it. Bills fans and proud Buffalonians took to Twitter to show us just how special “The City of Good Neighbors” truly is.
Buffalo is known for having amazing food and great places to have some drinks with friends:
Lunch at Anchor Bar with my daughter pic.twitter.com/xFllPkyUiD
— Tim Hassett (@tbh999) September 20, 2018
— Bills_Fan_X (@jtbarabasz) September 20, 2018
Grab a pizza at @SportsCityBflo ... just to name a few off the top of my head. pic.twitter.com/dIwl5YcNaq
— shawn (@lissmoe) September 20, 2018
Margarita Flight... @ Dos Amigos... pic.twitter.com/NHwBAYjY9r
— Joe Miller (@joemillerwired) September 20, 2018
@flyingbison beer tasting pic.twitter.com/mbtTHGsdqA
— Foley (@Foley286Bufalo) September 20, 2018
Beer flight at Pearl Street Grill And Brewery pic.twitter.com/EotNqMkIs0
— Stephie Tweets Sports (@stephietweets) September 20, 2018
Beer and wine tasting pic.twitter.com/UI7xKABXPw
— Eric (@BillsMafiaEP) September 20, 2018
If you’re into music, there’s always a concert (or sometimes even an orchestra) to be found at one of the many venues in the area:
— Adams Marquardt (@MrMarquardt) September 20, 2018
Attending a concert (@JRoddyBusiness) at Babeville in Buffalo pic.twitter.com/5rwzE6jHfn
— Leslie (@leslieanne94) September 20, 2018
Live music! Plenty of places have free concerts on the weekends pic.twitter.com/G4r6y9TmsZ
— Ron Flesher (@rjflesher) September 20, 2018
Or a @riseagainst show at @RapidsMusic pic.twitter.com/iXrAwHlowm
— shawn (@lissmoe) September 20, 2018
Seems like 20,000 people found something to do when the @BPOrchestra played at @HotelHenryBFLO for Enlighten. Probably the wrong kind of culture for an NFL'er though. pic.twitter.com/gmDtvfpp8Z
— Kyle Kwiatkowski (@jtb544) September 20, 2018
Catching a play or comedy act at Shea’s Performing Arts Center is fun for all ages:
Shea’s!!! Always tons of great plays and activities going on there including comedians! pic.twitter.com/eKdhyw3eNS
— Nicole Becker (@Crazy4OReilly90) September 20, 2018
For some family-friendly spots, try the Buffalo Museum of Science:
Checking out the interactive exhibits at the Buffalo museum of science pic.twitter.com/fSKEvL17Jp
— Leslie (@leslieanne94) September 20, 2018
Of course if your kids are outdoorsy and love animals, The Buffalo Zoo and Hawk Creek Wildlife Center would be big hits:
Having fun at the @buffalozoo pic.twitter.com/AW8qOqJg99
— Leslie (@leslieanne94) September 20, 2018
@buffalozoo pic.twitter.com/pTnbi15pRj
— kdog (@kennethsprecher) September 20, 2018
Buffalo Zoo pic.twitter.com/ef8jZawbxF
— Shannon Fisher (@ShanV11) September 20, 2018
Getting up close and personal with the animals at @hawkcreekwc pic.twitter.com/8bOsQDmSmS
— Leslie (@leslieanne94) September 20, 2018
If classic activities such as golf or even apple picking are your thing, Buffalo will keep you busy:
Plenty of golf courses in the area. Here is my dad ruining someone’s lunch pic.twitter.com/8wR2idF7RV
— hollywood jeff (@tinygoodboy) September 20, 2018
Apple picking pic.twitter.com/46iOQH7aMN
— David Marciano (@rockydm92) September 20, 2018
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is the largest inland naval park in the U.S.:
#Buffalove family friendly pic.twitter.com/YzHXWtdnxm
— geoff greap(entrog) (@ggreap) September 20, 2018
Try your luck at one of the area’s casinos:
— Adams Marquardt (@MrMarquardt) September 20, 2018
Or get dressed up for The Witch’s Ball at Statler City:
Witches Ball October 2017 pic.twitter.com/cgZSUhLlar
— Krystle Noel (@KrystleNoel1128) September 20, 2018
If you have “Scandinavian blood” like Bills QB Josh Allen, you may want to test your axe and hatchet throwing skills:
Hatchet & Hops outing...nobody even got hurt... pic.twitter.com/7AAvRKjqMj
— Jeffrey Barnett (@JBarnett78) September 20, 2018
Axe throwing and hiking at Panama Rocks pic.twitter.com/kWs8cN2Lku
— Dougie 113 (@DougW113) September 20, 2018
For some fun in the sun, check out one of the many parks or bodies of water in the area:
Lime Lake, one of the beautiful water spots in WNY... 45 mins from Buffalo. pic.twitter.com/hC916QyfZK
— Joe Miller (@joemillerwired) September 20, 2018
Hiking at Letchworth State Park (not too far from Buffalo)...plenty to do in and around Buffalo (other than doing people). pic.twitter.com/7XT3Si7XSy
— Jeffrey Barnett (@JBarnett78) September 20, 2018
18 Mile Creek pic.twitter.com/6QTWonLPIT
— Patrick Helper (@PatrickHelper81) September 20, 2018
I took my friends from PA to Buffalo last year and this is us at Woodlawn beach pic.twitter.com/AIFolRpE0H
— Ryan (@RealR_Caughill) September 20, 2018
Sculpture park pic.twitter.com/BdFONAHyN6
— dave (@touque42) September 20, 2018
While you’re by the water, make sure to take some time to fish, sail, kayak or simply take in the beautiful views:
Fish! pic.twitter.com/hlDpgC85fC
— daniel booski (@716Wolfpack) September 20, 2018
Moondance Cat! pic.twitter.com/7W2NPmdWl2
— Matthew (@Uncle_Rico_88) September 20, 2018
Sailing pic.twitter.com/kNVLOmRK9r
— UptownWildcat (@Uptownwildcat) September 20, 2018
Love Kayaking the Buffalo River! And the many waterways in the area pic.twitter.com/cSvKnlMEJk
— Tee Jay (@swissweege9) September 20, 2018
Hanging out drinking brews pic.twitter.com/HcZx64VMpE
— Joseph Paler (@JosephPaler21) September 20, 2018
Admiring the view from a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright! pic.twitter.com/5uB7UssHsH
— Christine Szudzik (@supergirlsudz) September 20, 2018
Niagara Falls, whether in Buffalo or Canada, is a wildly popular tourist attraction:
My girlfriend and me, Niagara Falls pic.twitter.com/fPc6IXYSbr
— Buffalobred (@Merckbillsmafia) September 20, 2018
Zip lining along Niagara Falls. Granted, it was on the Canada side, but we were in Orchard Park for my son's first @buffalobills game and this was an awesome ride. pic.twitter.com/zR3FdFL8wW
— Marc LaVecchia (@MarcLaVecchia) September 20, 2018
Poutine & cream. Color run. Niawanda Park. Silos!! ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/V6j24d5ssf
— tricia grieco (@triciagrieco) September 20, 2018
Niagara Falls pic.twitter.com/ZF59f9L4TQ
— Dougie 113 (@DougW113) September 20, 2018
Explore Canalside within the inner harbor of Buffalo:
Canalside July 2018. One of my best friends and I with Shark girl. #buffalove ❤ ❤ https://t.co/zoMyMZ9Vwr pic.twitter.com/j09fBf0vTv
— Krystle Noel (@KrystleNoel1128) September 20, 2018
Touring WWII battleships at canalside! pic.twitter.com/zHJMSMLfHH
— nic (@nicolena13) September 20, 2018
Exploring Canalside pic.twitter.com/T1RzAPJgDH
— Leslie (@leslieanne94) September 20, 2018
The old Aud seats at Canalside pic.twitter.com/GK8JdKRlRI
— OneBuffaloNetminder (@Netminder97) September 20, 2018
Canal side pic.twitter.com/xSxYEwabDV
— Chris (@cjmehl0810) September 20, 2018
Buffalo RiverWorks is a huge waterfront complex that has everything from skating and hockey to concerts and bars:
@RiverWorksBFLO pic.twitter.com/EPcmsv6kn2
— Cliff Tremblay (@CliffTremblay) September 20, 2018
Hanging out with zombies at @RiverWorksBFLO for #MIA2018 pic.twitter.com/0O4qTcOPtc
— shawn (@lissmoe) September 20, 2018
— j (@jpquackenbush) September 20, 2018
For the sports-minded, check out a Buffalo Sabres or Buffalo Bisons game:
At the Sabres game pic.twitter.com/T42T1iPGqQ
— Chris (@cjmehl0810) September 20, 2018
Enjoying our other professional sports team, at a Sabres game! pic.twitter.com/75aA25AYGG
— Leslie (@leslieanne94) September 20, 2018
Grabbing a beer from #conehead at a @BuffaloBisons game.. pic.twitter.com/Kw1QPOdEjl
— shawn (@lissmoe) September 20, 2018
Bisons game pic.twitter.com/1Y4qedNEVv
— Foley (@Foley286Bufalo) September 20, 2018
@BuffaloBisons game. pic.twitter.com/q3n7I9YK1P
— Cliff Tremblay (@CliffTremblay) September 20, 2018
Finally, what Buffalo experience would be complete without tailgating and attending a Buffalo Bills home game?
Niagara Falls gorge and, a #Bills game of course! pic.twitter.com/fYEP7AdZom
— Ashley Petty (@AshleyPetty_) September 20, 2018
Its gota count since ESPN mentioned it, Red Pinto Tailgate. pic.twitter.com/7g3AZxiFIs
— Pancho Billa (@PanchoBilla1) September 20, 2018
— Daniel (@Buffaloco_Dan) September 20, 2018
— CursedAsABillsFan (@BradGill8) September 20, 2018
— Julie Irwin (@julieravs) September 20, 2018
Same bills game pic.twitter.com/m27r5S9gHB
— . (@Xantorian) September 20, 2018
Buffalo has so much more to offer that one article simply cannot do it justice. However, the next time someone tries to claim that there’s “nothing to do” there, let this serve as proof that their statement couldn’t be further from the truth.