About this Location

Facility Overview

The 65 W. Tupper Lot (Pay2Park Lot #70) is an open-air surface parking facility strategically situated in Downtown Buffalo, right on the southern edge of the historic Allentown neighborhood and within the heart of the bustling Buffalo Theatre District. Because it is an outdoor, grade-level lot without an overhead deck or height-restrictive garage barriers, it provides open vertical clearance. This makes it an outstanding parking option for standard passenger sedans, full-size SUVs, extended-cab pickup trucks, and commercial vans with rooftop cargo boxes that cannot fit into standard downtown parking ramps.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking lot boasts one of the most convenient locations in downtown Buffalo for performing arts, dining, and nightlife. Notable destinations within immediate walking distance include:

Babeville / Asbury Hall & The 9th Ward: Situated directly across the Delaware Avenue intersection (less than a 2-minute walk), making this lot prime event parking for live music performances.
Shea\'s Performing Arts Center: Located just two blocks east on Main Street (approximately a 4-minute walk), perfect for Broadway tours and theatrical productions.
500 Pearl & Aloft Buffalo Downtown: Just around the corner on Pearl Street, offering rooftop dining at Patrick\'s Rooftop, bowling, and hotel accommodations (3-minute walk).
Chippewa Entertainment District: Situated three blocks south, home to Buffalo’s premier evening nightlife, craft cocktail lounges, and diverse dining establishments (5-minute walk).
Alleyway Theatre & Irish Classical Theatre: Both situated within a 4-to-6-minute walk inside the Theatre District.
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC): Accessible within a brisk 10-to-12-minute walk north along Franklin or Main Street.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via West Tupper Street, an accessible east-west thoroughfare connected directly to Delaware Avenue, Franklin Street, and Pearl Street. Drivers departing after high-attendance evening shows at Shea’s or Babeville enjoy multiple route alternatives to bypass main street congestion. Regional drivers benefit from direct connectivity to the Kensington Expressway (NY-33) via Goodell and Oak Streets, as well as fast access to Interstate 190 via Church Street or Elm Street ramps. For local public transit, the lot sits two blocks from the NFTA Metro Rail line at the Fountain Plaza and Allen/Medical Campus stations, providing complimentary rail rides through the downtown above-ground transit corridor.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-air, ground-level surface parking with unobstructed headroom.
Automated on-site Pay2Park payment kiosk accepting major credit and debit cards.
Mobile app payment capability for seamless payment and remote time extension.
Bright night-time perimeter illumination for added peace of mind.
Clearly delineated parking bays with designated ADA-accessible parking spaces.
Immediate curb access along West Tupper Street for quick arrivals and departures.

Ideal For

Theatergoers & Concertgoers: Visitors attending Broadway touring shows at Shea\'s Buffalo Theatre or live music events at Asbury Hall / Babeville.
Evening Diners & Nightlife Guests: Patrons heading to dining hotspots on Franklin Street, Delaware Avenue, or the Chippewa Entertainment Strip.
Downtown Commuters: Professionals seeking reliable surface parking near downtown legal offices, government plazas, and tech hubs.
High-Clearance Vehicles: Drivers operating oversized SUVs, lifted trucks, and roof-racked vehicles that exceed indoor parking garage clearance ceilings.

Visitor & Driver Tips

During major theatrical performance weekends at Shea\'s or sold-out shows at Babeville, spaces fill quickly; arriving 30 to 45 minutes ahead of curtain time ensures an easy spot. Keep your license plate number on hand when paying at the kiosk or entering payment into the mobile app, as Pay2Park uses plate-enforcement systems. Check the posted tariff board upon entry, as flat-rate event pricing may take effect during prominent downtown concerts and theater schedules.