Oddities and Curiosities 2026

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Location

153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York

Getting there / Parking / Directions / Transportation

By Car (from the North – Tonawanda and Niagara Falls): Take the 290 (Youngman) to the 190; take Niagara Street Exit #8, turn right (south) onto Niagara Street. Continue on Niagara Street, go around the traffic circle in front of City Hall and turn right onto Court Street (approximately the fourth street). Go down one block to Franklin Street and turn left. The Buffalo Convention Center will be on the right-hand side in the middle of the block.

By Car (from the South – Erie): Take the 90 East to Exit #53 (190 North); continue on the 190 to the Niagara Street Exit #N8. Turn right (south) onto Niagara Street. Continue on Niagara Street, go around the traffic circle in front of City Hall and turn right onto Court Street. Go down one block to Franklin Street and turn left. The Buffalo Convention Center will be on the right-hand side in the middle of the block.

By Car (from the East – Buffalo Airport and Rochester): Take the 90 West to Exit #51 West (Route 33 West toward downtown Buffalo). Exit at Goodell Street; go straight on Goodell until the sign directs you to Pearl Street (Pearl Street will veer to the left). The Buffalo Convention Center loading dock entrance will be on your right three blocks past West Huron Street.

By Car (from the Peace Bridge): After getting off of the bridge, continue straight to Porter Avenue; make a left onto Porter. Stay on Porter to Niagara Street; turn right onto Niagara. Continue on Niagara Street, go around the traffic circle in front of City Hall and turn right onto Court Street. Go down one block to Franklin Street and turn left. The Convention Center will be on the right-hand side, in the middle of the block.

Parking: Book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero. A map of parking locations can be found here.

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