Lackawanna

City / town · New York

Lackawanna

Best timeMay–Sep
From you
Nearest airportBUF · 10 mi
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Overview

Lackawanna is a city in the Southtowns of Erie County, New York.

1 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Lackawanna

Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica

Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Oct. (climate data from nearby Buffalo)

Jan: 3.4 in rain3.4"Jan: high 32°F, low 19°F32°19°JanFeb: 2.5 in rain2.5"Feb: high 33°F, low 20°F33°20°FebMar: 2.9 in rain2.9"Mar: high 42°F, low 26°F42°26°MarApr: 3.4 in rain3.4"Apr: high 55°F, low 36°F55°36°AprMay: 3.4 in rain3.4"May: high 67°F, low 48°F67°48°MayJun: 3.4 in rain3.4"Jun: high 76°F, low 58°F76°58°JunJul: 3.2 in rain3.2"Jul: high 80°F, low 63°F80°63°JulAug: 3.2 in rain3.2"Aug: high 79°F, low 62°F79°62°AugSep: 4.1 in rain4.1"Sep: high 72°F, low 54°F72°54°SepOct: 4.0 in rain4"Oct: high 60°F, low 44°F60°44°OctNov: 3.5 in rain3.5"Nov: high 48°F, low 34°F48°34°NovDec: 3.8 in rain3.8"Dec: high 37°F, low 26°F37°26°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo — 10 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • IAG Niagara Falls International Airport, Niagara Falls — 21 mi away. Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Food for you

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    Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica

    See Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica

    📍 767 Ridge Rd🕒 Daily, 6AM-9PM. Guided tours Sun 1PM & 2PM💲 Free☎ +1 716 828-9444⚠ Last checked Feb 2020 — confirm before you go
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    Eat

    Eat Mulberry Italian Ristorante

    Italian

    Popular restaurant in a residential neighborhood. Lasagna, manicotti, gnocchi, hand cut pasta, and meatballs the size of baseballs are just a few popular items on the complete Italian menu.

    📍 64 Jackson Ave.NY Rt-5, Hamburg Turnpike to Madison Ave., left on Jackson🕒 Mon-Sat 11:30AM - 9:30PM, Sun 3-8PM☎ +1 716 822-4292
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    Eat Apollo Family Restaurant

    Mediterranean / GreekAmericanBreakfast / Brunch$

    At this classic greasy spoon, all the expected specialties such as souvlaki, gyro and Greek salad are dished out, as well as a selection of simple American favorites and a breakfast that can't be beat. Service is friendly and folksy, and the prices are remarkably low.

    📍 3387 South Park Ave, Blasdell🕒 Daily 6AM-11PM💲 $10-25☎ +1 716-825-9087
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Sleep

    Budget

    Mid-range

    Splurge

    Stay La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lackawanna

    📍 2500 Hamburg TurnpikeCheck-in 3PM · out noon☎ +1 716-821-0030Checked Dec 2021
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