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Presented by Independent Health — Official Health and Wellness Partner of Buffalo RiverWorks
The Labatt Blue grain silos and Ferris wheel at Buffalo RiverWorks at sunset, seen from across the Buffalo River

Climb Buffalo’s Most Iconic Landmark

162+ steps up through the historic Labatt Blue grain silos, and a view of the waterfront you cannot get any other way. Guided, about an hour, and completely free.

AdmissionFree
Ages9 and up
Duration1-hour guided tour
SeasonAug – Sep 2026
The Silo Stair Climb at Buffalo RiverWorks — the steel staircase inside the grain silo, presented by Independent Health
The climb

162+ steps
to the top

You will climb more than 162 steps to the top of the Labatt Blue silos on a guided tour. It is a vigorous stair workout that pays off with panoramic views of the Buffalo waterfront and skyline — the kind of perspective on this city that almost nobody gets to see.

Bring comfortable shoes. Bring a camera.

Pick your climb day

Buffalo RiverWorks waterfront in daylight with the Labatt Blue silos, Ferris wheel and boats on the Buffalo River
The waterfront you climb above
The Labatt Blue silos and illuminated Ferris wheel at Buffalo RiverWorks after dark
The Labatt Blue silos
Aerial view of Buffalo RiverWorks and the Buffalo River at night
Above the Buffalo River
Aerial view of the Buffalo skyline at night from above the grain elevators
The Buffalo skyline
The historic GLF grain silos on the Buffalo River, the landmark the stair climb goes up
The GLF grain silos on the Buffalo River
The story

A landmark
with a story

This is not just a staircase. Along the way your guide shares the history of RiverWorks, the GLF silos, the Buffalo River and the industrial boom that built this city in the early 1900s.

You come back down knowing the waterfront a little better than when you started.

Good to know

Before you climb

How much does it cost?
Nothing — admission is completely free thanks to Independent Health. You just need to reserve a spot in a guided climb session ahead of time.
How long does the climb take?
About an hour, including the climb, the history stops along the way and time at the top for photos. Sessions start on the hour every climb day, from 12:00 PM through 6:00 PM.
Where do I check in?
Check-in is at the Red Adventure Lodge — water side, behind the Ferris wheel and next to the climbing wall. Please arrive a few minutes before your session start time.
Is there an age requirement? What should I wear?
The climb is open to ages 9 and up. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes you can climb stairs in.
How hard is it really?
It is a guided tour, not a race. Your guide stops along the way to talk through the history, so there are natural breaks — but it is still 162+ steps and a genuine stair workout. Come ready to move.
Do I need to reserve in advance?
Yes — reserve your spot so we can hold a place for you in a guided session. Pick the date and start time that work for you, and you will get a confirmation for that session.
Plan your visit

Before you go

Reserve your climb

Sessions run on the hour from 12 PM to 6 PM on all eight climb days. Free, but reservations are required.

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Coming from out of town?

Make a weekend of it. Book a discounted room at a hotel near Buffalo RiverWorks.

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Questions & comments

Happy to help with reservations, group climbs and anything else.

mchase@buffaloriverworks.com(716) 270-1637 · ext. 528

Presented by

Independent Health — Official Health and Wellness Partner of Buffalo RiverWorks

Buffalo RiverWorks · The Silo Stair Climb · Downtown Buffalo, NY