Buffalo
Throughout Upstate New York, there are many opportunities to take in holiday cheer, including an array of amazing holiday light displays in cities near you! Although many of the displays showcase Christmas themes, you don’t need to celebrate Christmas to enjoy driving through beautiful lights. Read more
With a total of 180 state parks in New York, there’s no shortage of outdoor recreation areas to visit this summer. AAA recommends the following state parks for you to visit this summer. Read more
Envision 115 years ago in 1908 when motor vehicles were just gaining popularity. Read more
Nothing truly spells the arrival of summer more than outdoor concerts. Warm air and good music are the perfect recipe for making great summer memories. Read more
The Harlem Globetrotters have been renowned for their dazzling, stunt-filled basketball performances for over 90 years. AAA Members can save on tickets to sports events at AAA Tickets. Read more
The history of the automobile industry runs deep in Western and Central New York. While automobile parts plants still employ many workers in the region, the area was once a hotbed for car company headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Read more
Severe weather can be frightening and dangerous for travelers. Winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are factors in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter, according to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Read more
Who shnows more about winter than the “Shnowman” himself, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins? An animated, charismatic fixture on the team, Dawkins recently spoke with AAA about his warm approach to the coldest time of the year. Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to advance funding for projects along Buffalo's waterfront earlier this week. The money will accelerate projects on the Outer Harbor and at Canalside and could pave the way for Great Lakes cruises to visit the Queen City. Read more
AAA played a key role in establishing our nation’s roads, supporting the formation of an early version of the Department of Transportation in 1903, and advocating for safe roads ever since. Read more
You could say that Niagara Falls alone is a great reason to visit the Buffalo area, but is it the only reason? While Niagara Falls is a focus for many visitors, locals know that there are plenty of things to "fall" for when you're exploring the Buffalo-Niagara region. Read more
Looking to explore and learn more about African American history in Western New York? Start your cultural tour right in downtown Buffalo where many historic sites are open to the public. Read more
Life on the road is as familiar as football practice for Jon Feliciano. The Buffalo Bills offensive lineman, 29, remembers being a passenger during long drives from South Florida to New York City, where he visited family over the holidays as a youth. Read more
Electric vehicle owners love their cars, but there’s no shaking the dread of running out of power on the road without the hope of recharging. That’s why AAA Western and Central New York (WCNY) is adding the SparkCharge Roadie to its fleet. Read more
Fall is here, and so is a beautiful skyline of amber and yellow trees. Part of the beauty of living in Upstate New York is that we are surrounded by countless places where leaf peepers (people who travel to enjoy the sight of leaves changing colors) can enjoy the picturesque fall foliage. Read more