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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Lackawanna
Spend a half‑day in Lackawanna: visit Our Lady of Victory Shrine, lunch at Mulberry Italian, then head to Buffalo or Erie.
Lackawanna is a small city in Erie County, NY. Its main draw is the Our Lady of Victory National Shrine, plus a handful of local eateries. One afternoon covers the highlights; overnight stays are optional for comfort before heading to nearby Buffalo or Erie.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- check
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$70 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Pizza slice | $3–$6 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $15–$20 |
| Car rental (per day) | $45–$70 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BUF · Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- ≈30 min drive east via NY‑5
Typical fares
- Car rental (economy, 1 day)
- about $45, 30 min drive to Buffalo (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk to the shrine (0.5 km (0.3 mi) from downtown) and restaurants; rent a car or use local taxi for trips to Buffalo (≈30 min) or Erie (≈20 min).Walk to the shrine (0.3 mi (0.5 km) from downtown) and restaurants; rent a car or use local taxi for trips to Buffalo (≈30 min) or Erie (≈20 min).
See and do
Known for
- Our Lady of Victory National Shrine
- Mulberry Italian Ristorante
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | Drive east on NY‑5 or I‑90, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Erie, PA | Drive west on US‑62, about 20 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lackawanna
- Mid‑range hotel, rooms $100‑$150/night.
- Budget inns
- Under $100/night; options listed on booking sites.
- Higher‑end hotels
- Over $150/night; choices in Buffalo nearby.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?combien ça coûte |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited public transport; plan a car or rideshare.
- Check shrine tour times; guided tours only on Sun 1 PM & 2 PM.
Generally safe; stay aware of traffic when crossing busy roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lackawanna yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Our Lady of Victory National Shrine
- Mulberry Italian Ristorante
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Lackawanna, revision 5237586 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237586
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Lackawanna
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US consulates are in Buffalo and New York City; check for hours.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/lackawanna). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.