Buffalo, NY (WBEN) If your holiday weekend plans include a stop at Canalside to check out the Tall Ships, organizers say beat the traffic jam by using park and ride lots.
Reynolds notes heading to Canalside the best way is to get off at the Elm Street exit of the 190 (Exit 6) or if traveling on Route 33, use Goodell St. exit to Main Street for various parking and Metro Rail options. "Find your way over to Main Street. Just avoid the Skyway, Ohio Street, the back side of Canalside," advises Reynolds.
Safety and security will be tight, since this is a federally-designated Marine Event of National Significance. A list of prohibited items is posted at https://portofcallbuffalo.org/schedule/before-you-go and at the ticketed-area screening gates near the ships; such items can be returned to the car or thrown out at the gates. Prohibited items include backpacks, umbrellas and selfie sticks, food and liquids (including full water bottles), and coolers (except for baby or medical supplies). Hand bags and camera bags will be checked. Strollers are not allowed aboard ships, but can be left at the gangways.