Plan Your Trip
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24-27 September 2025 • Buffalo, NY
Plan Your Trip
Come for the conference, stay for the wonder of New York State, Niagara Falls, and the numerous cities and attractions within reach of Buffalo, NY.
Maritime Heritage Conference 2025 is being hosted in Buffalo, New York, USA, the historic western terminus of the 338 mile Erie Canal. The conference itself will take place at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, along with outdoor events at Buffalo’s Canalside, a crowning achievement in canal revitalization.
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Buffalo is easily accessible to New York City via numerous transportation routes.
Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State, located in the western part of the state on the shores of Lake Erie and bordering Ontario, Canada.
The Erie Canal, which today is 338 miles long with 35 locks to account for 571 feet of elevation change, is the longest artificial waterway in North America.
Buffalo is a true four season city with beautiful, mild summers kept comfortable by its location between two Great Lakes. Recent September highs top out i the low 70s (~22-degrees C).
The Erie Canal brought vast immigrant populations to Buffalo, and that legacy lives on today in our robust Polish, Irish, Italian, and German traditions.
Known as the Niagara Frontier, the region features rich history, icons of architecture, a diverse culinary scene, natural wonders including the Niagara Falls, and an 80 mile drive to Toronto.
Buffalo is a true four season city with beautiful, mild summers kept comfortable by its location between two Great Lakes. Recent September highs top out i the low 70s (~22-degrees C).
Venue
Conference Center
The conference venue will be the Buffalo Convention Center in the heart of the city, close to the historic waterfront featuring a new Canal Museum and the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park featuring USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, USS Croaker, and PTF-17.
Buffalo Convention Center
Convention Center Plaza
153 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Where to Stay
Conference Hotels with discounted rates for attendees
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
The Hyatt Regency Buffalo is the official conference hotel, conveniently connected to the Buffalo Convention Center. The discount rate is $199 per night, plus taxes and occupancy fees.
Please make your room reservations using our booking tool, Maritime Heritage Conference, to receive our special discount rate. There are a limited number of rooms in our conference block, so do not delay registering to get this discount. The cutoff date for this room rate is August 1, 2025, or sooner if the room block is full.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Buffalo
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Buffalo is our alternate hotel that also has a designated number of rooms held for our event. Discounted room rates are $179 per night, plus taxes and occupancy fees.
Reservations can be made via booking link or calling the hotel directly (716) 854-5500. Room rate guarantee cutoff date is July 20, or sooner if the room block is full. Make sure you use the code MHC2025 to get your discount.
Excursions
Optional Outings
Maid of the Mist Cruise
Niagara Falls is beautiful during the day and at night, and you can experience both on this small-group tour. Enjoy a ride on the Maid of the Mist Boat, Cave of the Winds, Observation Tower, and so much more.
The tour ends with the spectacular and colorful illumination Lights with our professional tour guide. You will view the lights from the top of the Falls viewing area and not in the boat, as the boat attraction stops running before dark.
An additional fee will applied.
No Passports Required!
Getting Here
By Plane
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), a 18-minute drive to the WCC2025 and offering numerous international flights and 25 direct flights around the US, including New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 1hr 40min drive (includes US-Canada border crossing)
- New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), ~7hr drive or a 90min flight
By Train
- Amtrak’s Empire Service runs daily between NYC and Buffalo, with stops along the way including Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Niagara Falls. ~8hr
By Car
Buffalo is conveniently located along numerous interstate highways.
- From the East: New York State Thruway I-90 West
- From the West: New York State Thruway I-90 East
- From the North (Canada): Queen Elizabeth Way QEW
- From the South: Numerous routes, including the 219N
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