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Buffalo City Hall Observation Deck

As mentioned before, Niagara Square is the center of Joseph Ellicott's original radial street plan for Buffalo, which makes the 360-degree panoramic views available from the 28th floor of — the second-tallest building in Buffalo — all the more impressive. Guests take the elevator as far as the 25th floor, then ascend a stairwell for the remaining three floors, and are then rewarded with unparalleled views over Buffalo and its surroundings, Lake Erie, and Canada. On clear days, the mist from Niagara Falls can be seen over the northern horizon.

Address
65 Niagara Squ.
Getting there
Metro Rail: Lafayette Square
Hours
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Price
Free

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.