Oktoberfest at Canalside

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf, Downtown Buffalo, NY

DIRECTIONS TO THE CENTRAL WHARF

 

The Central Wharf is located very close to downtown Buffalo, at the foot of Pearl and Main Streets. It is across from the First Niagara Center, and next to the Naval Museum. It is in the same location where Thursday at the Harbor, Buffalo Rocks the Harbor, and the Saturday Artisan Market are held.

 

From the I-190

FROM THE NORTH
Take the Niagara Street exit. TURN RIGHT onto Niagara Street. TURN RIGHT onto S. Elmwood. This will turn into Lower Terrace after the Church Street intersection. TURN RIGHT onto Pearl Street, continuing to the Central Wharf.

FROM THE SOUTH
Take the Church Street Exit. TURN RIGHT onto Lower Terrace (first intersection). TURN RIGHT onto Pearl Street, and follow it until the Central Wharf.

 

From the Kensington Expressway (NY 33)

Follow NY 33 to downtown. At the Oak-Goodell split, EXIT RIGHT onto Goodell Street. Continue to follow Goodell Street, BEARING LEFT onto Pearl Street. Follow Pearl Street to the Central Wharf.

 

From the Hamburg Turnpike (NY 5)

Head NORTH on NY-5, crossing over the Skyway bridge. BEAR RIGHT towards the Seneca Street exit ramp, then BEAR LEFT to exit to Seneca Street. At the end of the ramp, BEAR RIGHT to exit onto Pearl Street. Follow Pearl Street to the Central Wharf.

 

Using the NFTA Metro

NFTA Metro Bus
Routes #6,8,14,16, and 36 serve the First Niagara Center. Please check the schedule for further information and rates.
NFTA Metro Rail
Take the NFTA Metro Rail south, towards the Erie Canal Harbor station. Please check the website for rates.

**Please note, all above ground stations on the Metro Rail are fare free; underground requires a pass. Visit metro.nfta.com for further information.**