Overview
Orchard Park is a village and town in the Southtowns of Erie County, New York. Orchard Park is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County and is best known as the site of Highmark Stadium, home of the National Football League's Buffalo Bills.
4 sights · 6 things to do · 5 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Orchard Park
Chestnut Ridge Park
County park with over 1,200 acres, bicycling, accessible facilities, hiking trails, picnic areas, cross-country skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, tennis, toboggan chutes, disc golf.
Johnson-Jolls Complex
19th century Italianate Victorian Home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1870 for merchant Ambrose Johnson, from 1902-1963 it was the home and office of Dr. Willard B. Jolls, a country doctor.
Eternal Flame
Located on a shale creek bed in the southeast corner of Chestnut Ridge Park is a naturally occurring flame coming out of the rock. Underground pressure forces gas to leak from the shale.
Frank and Jane Clement Brick Museum
Historic masonry aficionados should head over to Frank and Jane Clement's place on Milestrip Road, which they've opened to folks curious to see the collection of branded bricks — that is, those with inscriptions, logos, …
Orchard Park Festival of the Arts
Long running community arts festival hosting over 200 regional artists and craftsmen. Held annually the third weekend in September. Hosted by the Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce.
Taste of Orchard Park
Annual outdoor event held in late July and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Stroll the street and sample the food fare from dozens of area restaurants. Live musical entertainment.
Plan your trip
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)
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 — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
- IAG Niagara Falls International Airport, Niagara Falls — 26 mi away. Directions
U.S. Route 219 passes through the west part of the town and forms junctions with U.S. Route 20A (Quaker Street) and NY 179 (Milestrip Road).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $14 per person at listed restaurants.
Options are grouped as Budget, Mid-range, Splurge in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Johnson-Jolls Complex, July 4th Parade & Fireworks, Taste of Orchard Park
- Lunch Mangia Ristorante & Caffe
- Afternoon Orchard Park Festival of the Arts, Frank and Jane Clement Brick Museum
- Dinner Cappelli's Pizzeria
- Evening The Byrd House
Day 2
- Morning Chestnut Ridge Park
- Lunch Danny's South
- Afternoon Eternal Flame
- Dinner Taffy's Hot Dog Stand
- Evening Big Tree Inn
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
The town was home to about 30,000 people in 2017, with another 3,000 in the village.
Get in
U.S. Route 219 passes through the west part of the town and forms junctions with U.S. Route 20A (Quaker Street) and NY 179 (Milestrip Road).
U.S. Route 20 (Southwestern Boulevard) passes through the north part of the town and forms a junction with NY 277 and NY 240 (Orchard Park Road).
See
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See Johnson-Jolls Complex (Jolls House)
19th century Italianate Victorian Home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1870 for merchant Ambrose Johnson, from 1902-1963 it was the home and office of Dr. Willard B. Jolls, a country doctor.
See Frank and Jane Clement Brick Museum
Historic masonry aficionados should head over to Frank and Jane Clement's place on Milestrip Road, which they've opened to folks curious to see the collection of branded bricks — that is, those with inscriptions, logos, symbols or other markings on them identifying their manufacturer — that they've been amassing for the past 40 years. Visits start at the driveway leading up to the garage, which is paved with 12,000 of them; then Frank will lead you inside, where you'll find his most prized specimens in racks on the wall, shellacked for extra protection. The collection encompasses the work of brickmakers both locally-based (you'll see a few from the Star Brick Company, once a popular collector's item among local kids thanks to their silvery insignia that looked uncannily like an Old West sheriff's badge) and far-flung (check out the special-edition Glen Iris brick from Australia commemorating the 1956 Melbourne Olympics), both wall bricks (they've got one from the Margaret St. John House, the only building in Buffalo that escaped destruction when the British sacked the city in 1813) and pavers.
Do
Festivals and events
Sports
Do Buffalo Bills
A member of the National Football League (NFL), the Buffalo Bills went to the Super Bowl for four straight years in the 1990s (losing them all) going on to have declining fortunes until the late 2010s. These days, they have been considered big favorites to finally bring home a Lombardi Trophy, thanks to some high-profile talent acquired in a matter of only a few years, and they have definitely benefited from the good publicity and newfound success. Since the early 1970s, they have played their games at Highmark Stadium. The residents of Buffalo and the region surrounding it have followed the Bills through all their trials and tribulations religiously during football season (August through January), and home games almost always sell out. The Bills are building a new stadium across the street that will open in 2026 and inherit the Highmark Stadium name.
Golf
Buy
Shop Four Corners
Local restaurants and retail shops including antiques, banks, custom framing, coffee house, clothing, children's books, financial services, furniture, hardware, Italian ice, and a pharmacy nearby.
Shop Cross Roads Center
20 retail establishments including Denny's Restaurant, Lowe's, Tops Supermarket & gasoline, Stein Mart, Colonial Wine & Spirits, Five Star Bank, two hair cut salons, emergency medical care, Watson's Chocolate Candy, Wendy's/Tim Horton, Arby's, Moe's, Hoopla Frozen Yogurt, Taffy's Charbroiled Hot Dogs, Zoup!, Verizon Wireless.
Eat
Eat Cappelli's Pizzeria
Popular family-owned pizzeria at this location since 1986. Dine in, take out, & delivery. Pizza, subs, wings, tacos & salads. Catering service for family parties & business meetings.
Eat Danny's South
Family and group friendly dining with sports bar. Soup & salad bar with popular Buffalo chicken wing soup. Full service menu for lunch & dinner. Burgers, wraps & hoagies. Steaks, chicken, pork, pasta & seafood dinners. Full bar service, catering & banquet facilities. Ample parking for Buffalo Bills home games with special game day tailgate menu.
Eat Mangia Ristorante & Caffe
Popular locally owned establishment. Casual lunch, pizza, subs, paninis, wraps, soup & salads. Evening dining: elaborate Italian Cuisine. Full bar & banquet room, upscale lounge on second floor, outdoor seating available.
Eat Mansard Inn
Fine dining at a moderate price since 1973. Daily and early bird specials. Steak, seafood, turkey, chicken & lamb. Full bar and banquet facilities.
Eat Taffy's Hot Dog Stand
Locally owned at this location since 1949. Charbroiled hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken breasts. Dozens of milk shake flavors made the old fashion way. Curly fries. Outdoor seating, limited indoor seating.
Drink
Drink Big Tree Inn
Sports bar near the Bills' stadium. Frequented by locals and Buffalo Bills players past and present.
Drink The Byrd House
Serving over 20 craft beers on tap. Burgers, soup, appetizers, salads & sandwiches. Daily happy hour, open mic Wednesday, live music Saturday.
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
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