2019 BUFFALO NIAGARA PRODUCT GUIDE CHRISTOPHER BEHREND CHRISTOPHER TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tour Operator Information ...... 3-4 USA/Canada Border Information ...... 5 11 Things You Might Not Know About Buffalo ...... 7 Sample Itineraries ...... 8-18 Student Music Performance Venues ...... 19 Attractions ...... 20-46 Hotels ...... 47-71 Restaurants ...... 72-75 Shopping ...... 76-82 Annual Events ...... 83-90 Maps ...... 91-93
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2 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com LOCAL TOUR OPERATOR INFORMATION B: Bus Service & Repairs R:Receptive Tour Operator M:Motorcoach Operator S:Sightseeing/Guide Service B R M S B R M S AYR Coach Lines • Grand Tours • • • • 1868 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Suite 201 / Tonawanda, NY 14150 5355 Junction Road / Lockport, NY 14094 / (716) 625-9211 or (800) 847-4887 (716) 696-3209 / www.ayrcoach.com Fax (716) 433-0965 / www.grsbuses.com / E-mail: [email protected] Bedore Tours Inc. • • • • Gray Line Niagara Falls/ Buffalo • • • 2968 Niagara Falls Boulevard / North Tonawanda, NY 14120 1625 Buffalo Avenue Suite 1A / Niagara Falls, NY 14094 / (716) 285-2113 (800) 538-8433 / Fax (716) 696-3178 Fax (716) 284-7759 / www.graylineniagarafalls.com www.bedoretours.com / E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Languages spoken: Spanish, German, Italian Languages spoken: Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese Buffalo Tours • Horizon Club Tours • • • 617 Main Street / Buffalo, NY 14203 100 International Drive / Buffalo, NY 14221 / (716) 242-4244 (716) 852-3300 / Fax (716) 852-5340 Fax (716) 634-2571 / www.horizonclubtours.com www.buffalotours.org / E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Cataract Tours & Sightseeing • • • Jim’s Truck Plaza • 360 Rainbow Boulevard / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 2115 Walden Avenue / Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (866) 716-3255 / Fax (716) 283-3574 Restaurant phone: (716) 683-9908 / Truck Store phone: (716) 683-9931 www.cataracttours.com / E-mail: [email protected] Languages spoken: Spanish, French, Italian Maxima Tours Inc. • 336 Harris Hill Road, Suite 33 / Williamsville, NY 14221 / (716) 929-2551 Covered Wagon Tours • • • • 2826 King Street East / Hamilton, ON L8G 1J5 / (905) 561-5444 158 Thacher Street / Hornell, NY 14843 Fax: (905) 561-7036 / www.maxima.net / E-mail: [email protected] Charter Office: (607) 324-3900 / Fax: (607) 281-1321 Travel Office: (607) 324-4200 / Fax: (607) 324-9792 Motherland Connextions Underground Railroad Tours • • 528 North Barry Street / Olean, NY 14760 PO Box 176 Bridge Street Station / Niagara Falls, NY 14305 / (716) 282-1028 or (716) 372-1230 / Fax: (716) 372-1232 (866) 726-0864 / Fax (716) 304-6813 / www.motherlandconnextions.com Toll Free: 1-800-481-4211 E-mail: [email protected] www.coveredwagontours.net / E-mail: [email protected] Niagara Scenic Tours/Know How Tours • • • • D&F Travel • • • 5175 Southwestern Boulevard / Hamburg, NY 14075 388 Central Avenue, Suite 320 / Dunkirk, NY 14048 / (716) 366-5767 (716) 648-7766 or (877) 648-7766 / Fax: (716) 648-5213 21-41 Main Street, Suite 1-5 / Lockport, NY 14094 / (716) 433-7084 E-mail: [email protected] / www.niagarascenictours.net Fax: (716) 366-5890 / www.dfbuses.com Over the Falls Tours & Transportation • • Destinations Plus • • 1246 Pine Avenue / Niagara Falls, NY 14301 29 Oak Street / Silver Creek, NY 14136-1238 / (716) 934-9522 or (716) 283-8900 or 877-783-8900 / Fax (716) 282-3656 (800) 364-6165 / Fax (716) 934-4236 / www.destinationsplus.biz www.overthefallstours.com E-mail: [email protected] Languages spoken: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian Explore Buffalo • Upstate New York Travel, Inc. • • One Symphony Circle / Buffalo, NY 14201 / (716) 245-3032 5 Deerpath Drive / Lancaster, NY 14086 / (716) 683-2399 Email: [email protected] / www.explorebuffalo.org Fax (716) 684-7517 / E-mail: [email protected] / www.wnyfun.com Languages spoken: Japanese Gorman Bus Sales • 691 Bullis Road / Elma, NY 14059 / (716) 675-3859 or (800) 652-8577 Fax: (716) 675-1861 / www.thegotoguys.com
3 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com RECEPTIVE TOUR OPERATOR INFORMATION B: Bus Service & Repairs R:Receptive Tour Operator M:Motorcoach Operator S:Sightseeing B R M S B R M S Allied T Pro • Meeting Point North America • 500 7th Avenue, 9th Floor Wing B, New York, NY 10018 5911 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 302, Orlando, FL 32819 (212) 596-1000 / www.alliedtpro.com (212) 695-9672 / meetingpointnorthamerica.com American Tours International, LLC • North America Travel Service • 481 Eighth Avenue, Suite 531, New York, NY 10001 Kennedy Building/48 Victoria Road, Leeds, LS11 5AF, United Kingdom (212) 586-4100 / www.americantours.com 01 10 398 3002 / www.northamericantravelservice.co.uk Bonotel Exclusive Travel • TeamAmerica Inc. • 3930 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89169 33 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 (702) 796-5454 / www.bonotel.com (212) 697-7165 / www.teamamericany.com Canadvac Travel Services • TourMappers • 5 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS B0J 1J0 Canada 132 Boylston St., 4th floor, Boston, MA 02116 (902) 273-4040 / www.canadvac.com (617) 236-1236 / www.tourmappers.com GTA-USA Inbound Division • Tourico Holiday Inc. • 5 Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001 220 E Central Parkway, Suite 4010, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (212) 843-9775 / www.gta-travel.com (407) 667-8700 / www.touricoholidays.com Travalco • 601 Silks Run Suite 2470, Hallandale beach, FL 33009 (305) 866-5555 / www.travalco.com
4 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com CROSSING THE BORDER One of Buffalo Niagara’s greatest assets is its proximity Peace Bridge Authority SUGGESTIONS FOR to Canada. Travel between the U.S. and Canada is quick (716) 884-6744 / www.peacebridge.com CROSSING THE BORDER and convenient via the Peace Bridge, the Rainbow Bridge > Have proof of citizenship readily available. or Queenston-Lewiston Bridge. A nominal fee is charged Niagara Falls Bridge Commission > per motorcoach. Both the U.S. and Canada have specific Rainbow/Queenston-Lewiston/ Have birth certificates for each child on guidelines on the type and amount of goods that can be Whirlpool Bridges motorcoach. brought back into the country of origin. 1-800-715-6722 or (716) 285-6322 > If traveling with children who are not a part of www.niagarafallsbridges.com your family, have a note or proof that the child The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, or WHTI, Current bridge crossing conditions provided has permission to cross the border with you. requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a > passport or other document that denotes identity and Turn off radios and cellular phones when talking U.S. Customs at Peace Bridge to border agents. citizenship when entering the U.S. For additional infor- (716) 881-5225 / www.customs.gov mation, including document options and requirements > Declare all fruits, vegetables, plants, plant for special audiences, please visit GetYouHome.gov. Canadian Customs at Peace Bridge products, animals, birds, eggs, meat, and meat (905) 994-6330 / www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca products. U.S. citizens returning home from Canada will be required > to present one of the travel documents listed here: Declare all items acquired for personal use. CURRENCY EXCHANGE/MONEY SERVICES > • U.S. Passport Duty Free Americas Resident aliens must carry residency cards at • U.S. Passport Card 1 Peace Bridge Plaza all times. • Enhanced Driver’s License Buffalo, NY 14213 > Dogs and cats must be free of evidence of diseases • Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, (716) 886-5000 communicable to humans. Dogs older than three SENTRIU or FAST enrollment cards months must have proof of a rabies vaccination. • Special Audiences (Special documents for U.S. Envoy Lawful Permanent Residents, U.S. Military, Native > Don’t fool around. Customs and Immigration Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls Americans, and Boaters; birth certificates for agents on both sides of the border are law enforce- children under the age of 16). 1900 Military Road ment officials who take their duties very seriously. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 297-4654 > Be patient. Additional security has been instituted Canadian citizens entering the U.S. will be required to for safety on both sides of the border. present one of the travel documents listed here: • Canadian Passport EFX Currency Exchange > For import dollar limits, contact U.S. Customs. One Walden Galleria • Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS or > Buffalo, NY 14214 For border wait times, go to www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/ FAST/Express enrollment cards general/times/menu-e.html • Enhanced Driver’s License (716) 681-8820 • Special Audiences (Special documents for Native Americans and Boaters; birth certificates for children under the age of 16).
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6 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Things You Might CITY OF Not Know About LIGHT 11 BUFFALO Buffalo was the first city in the U.S. to light streets is considered one of the most with electricity. KLEINHANS acoustically perfect buildings MUSIC HALL in the world.
THEODORE CHICKEN ROOSEVELT WINGS was one of the only presidents were first served at to take the oath of office ICE BIKES OF BUFFALO the Anchor Bar on outside the nation’s capital. are the first of their kind available for Main Street in 1964. He did so in Buffalo in 1901; public rental in North retrace his steps at the America. Ride one at Theodore Roosevelt Canalside on a Inaugural National frozen replica of Mark Twain’s original Historic Site. the Erie Canal, manuscript of which once THE ADVENTURES OF THE NEW ended in Buffalo. HOCKEYTOWN HUCKLEBERRY HarborCenter and FINN is on display in KeyBank Center Buffalo’s downtown library. comprise the first Twain was a newspaper three rink complex editor here. in the NHL.
Buffalo has one of the largest collection of Buffalo is one of only a handful of cities in the United FREDERICK LAW States to boast five homes designed by OLMSTED, GRAIN ELEVATORS the world renowned in the world; they’re being FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT landscape architect who reinvented designed Central Park in New York City, as art displays, designed Buffalo’s parks system — performance the oldest coordinated system spaces and a of parks and parkways. craft brewery.
7 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com MAKIN’ MEMORIES: FAMILY FUN TOUR
For kids and the kids at heart, fun awaits in Buffalo Niagara. From the tigers, or a live reimagining of fairy tale favorites, we’ve got a treasure fireworks blasting high above the baseball diamond, the roar of lions and chest full of enjoyment for every member of the family.
PROGRAM INCLUDES Go back in time at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village On the two hour narrated Lockport Locks & Erie Canal with indoor and outdoor tours of local historic buildings and Cruise, learn about the historic waterway and sail through hands-on exhibits about life in previous centuries. the only set of double locks through the canal system. Meal Cheer on the home team at a Buffalo Bisons game. packages are also available. Pick your own berries or just enjoy the taste of fresh hand- Learn how to use a musket and be recruited to King George III’s picked fruit at Becker Farms/Brown’s Berry Patch. army at Old Fort Niagara. Indulge your youngster’s curiosity with the hands-on exhibits Get a birds-eye-view of the Niagara River Gorge from the at Explore & More Children’s Museum. Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista observation deck and learn about hydroelectricity with a variety of In the 1900s, the Herschell Carrousel Factory interactive exhibits. Museum was a working factory of children’s rides. Now, visi- tors can learn about the history of carrousels, see the way they The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park are made, and ride an original antique Herschell carrousel! features three WWII ships and a variety of military equipment KC KRATT and exhibits. See a play that’s fun for all ages at Theater of Youth. Canalside, America’s Gateway to the West for much of the For amusement park fun visit either Martin’s Fantasy 19th century, is a newly restored heritage site that features an Island or Darien Lake Amusement Park. expansive boardwalk along the water’s edge. Try a pirate cruise on the Spirit of Buffalo. Watch a child’s eyes light up discovering the world of science at the Buffalo Museum of Science. Spend a few hours with the wild animals at the Buffalo Zoo.
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Whether you’re seeking inspiration or jaw-dropping sights, Buffalo wonders. Be prepared to be amazed by the world-class level of Niagara is home to an impressive array of cultural and architectural craftsmanship and artful masterworks that reside in our region.
PROGRAM INCLUDES Tour three of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural Take a Buffalo City Tour which can include a visit to the masterpieces—the Darwin Martin House Complex, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Graycliff Estate and Fontana Boathouse. Site and an array of architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright, Enjoy a picturesque meal at the Roycroft Inn Louis Sullivan, E.B. Green, and H.H. Richardson. in East Aurora and enjoy a tour of the historic campus. For the true lover of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, the Blue After you dine, spend some time shopping along Main Street Sky Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery is an impressive in the village of East Aurora and stop at Vidler’s 5 & 10, example of funerary art. a shopping staple of the early 1900s. The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum, Learn all about the rich history of the “Queen City” at the featuring Buffalo-made automobiles, bicycles, and other Buffalo History Museum. memorabilia in the new Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station. Spend an evening with the Buffalo Philharmonic PATRICK MAHONEY Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall or see a world-class View the impressive 20th century and modern-day performance at Shea’s Performing Arts Center. painting and sculpture collection at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. A stroll down “Millionaires’ Row,” on Delaware Avenue, offers a splendid look at the intricate architectural detail of Tour the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, homes built during Buffalo’s Gilded Age. the most intact Frederick Law Olmsted Landscape and arboretum in the country. See if you can spot all of the more than 2,000 angels at the European style Italian Renaissance cathedral of Our Lady See the work of Western New York’s own art and artists at the of Victory Basilica & National Shrine. Burchfield Penney Art Center, located in the heart of the Museum District. Enjoy a relaxing day of shopping in the Elmwood Village, located in the heart of the city. If you get hungry, it’s a great Check out Buffalo River History Tours and Inside “lunch on your own” stop. Silo City for a look inside our standing grain elevators.
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9 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com “TOSS THE TEXTBOOKS” INTERACTIVE STUDENT TOUR Close up the books and get hands-on with interactive education active experience for young minds. Because the best way to learn experiences. Home to pioneers of science and trailblazers of innovation, is to have some fun! and rich with American history, Buffalo Niagara makes learning an PROGRAM INCLUDES ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park or Get Air for some fun and lessons on market- Instead of just learning about art in a textbook, tour the Albright-Knox Art ing and branding Gallery where students will gain a new dimension of art appreciation. See science come alive at the Buffalo Museum of Science with a variety of Experience life as it was in centuries past as you try out the tools in the “Pioneer interactive exhibits and workshops. Kitchen” exhibit at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village. Tour Old Fort Niagara, where students can experience military living, exciting Witness a majestic performance by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and battle re-enactments and take part in musket demonstrations. integrate the music into any curriculum with lesson plans available through the BPO. Travel back in time with interactive exhibits at the Erie Canal Discovery Get up close and personal with the wild animals at the Buffalo Zoo with interactive Center and experience a two hour ride along the historic canal in the classroom activities and guided tours. Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise. Dine, and dash…to the arcade games at Dave & Busters Grand Sports Café. No visit to the Buffalo Niagara region is complete without a trip to our very own See a student matinee show at the Lancaster Opera House. wonder of the world! Immerse yourself in the experience with the Maid of the Learn about lasers, infrared and radio communications, and computers at Mist boat tour. LaserTron Interactive Entertainment Center. After the educational pro- Take part in more than 50 interactive hydroelectricity exhibits and view the gram, see your newfound knowledge come to life with a game of laser tag. Niagara River Gorge from an observation deck 350 feet in the air at Niagara Take an Underground Railroad tour and see history come alive with cos- Power Project’s Power Vista. tumed reenactors. Witness naval ships and military equipment from WWII up close at the Buffalo & View the breathtaking 40 minute IMAX experience about the history of Niagara Erie County Naval & Military Park. Falls in the Niagara Adventure Theater. Take a ride on the Spirit of Buffalo schooner. Theater of Youth combines convenience, culture, and curriculum enhance- Take a break at Walden Galleria. Over 200 retail stores and home to Pole ment. On-school time shows are offered and corresponding lesson plans are Position Raceway and Fun Center. available. Be a part of the crowd at Sahlen Field, one of the largest parks in all of Minor Be a part of a force of nature on the Whirlpool Jet Boat or Niagara Jet League Baseball, as you cheer on the Buffalo Bisons. Adventures, riding the rapids of the Niagara Gorge. Then, choose from two After you tour the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site interactive, in-depth educational programs: “Business Education” or “Niagara’s take part in the “History Mystery” program, where objects used in the past are the clues. Raging Rapids.” Set aside time to enjoy the classic amusement park atmosphere at Darien Lake Theme Park & Resort or Martin’s Fantasy Island. Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3 to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
10 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com NATURE’S SPLENDOR TOUR From professional greenthumbs to leisurely ornithologists, Buffalo Niagara State Park. Rolling hills, cavernous gorges, splendid waterfront vistas, is a natural dream come true. The area is home to a legendary Frederick and a rich natural ecology combine to create the beautiful landscape of the Law Olmsted park system in both downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls Buffalo Niagara region. PROGRAM INCLUDES Start off your day with a stop at the Buffalo & Erie County See nature in a whole different light on a “night walk” Botanical Gardens, featuring a tri-domed “Crystal Palace” at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. conservatory set in a Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park. Visit the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Visit the Buffalo Zoo to see the M&T Bank Rainforest Education Center and choose from a variety of fossil Falls exhibit. The exhibit replicates the habitat of Venezuela’s collecting, geology, birding, and astronomy programs. Canaima National Park and includes a wide variety of free flight birds as well as other rainforest animals. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Dine in style at Templeton Landing as you overlook The Bard comes to Buffalo! Visit during the summer to enjoy the picturesque Buffalo Waterfront. a performance of Shakespeare in Delaware Park. In the mood for more waterfront scenery? Choose from one Visit during July and participate in Garden Walk Buffalo, of four cruises at Canalside: Buffalo Harbor Sightseeing featuring garden walks, open gardens, lectures and workshops. Cruises, Spirit of Buffalo, Buffalo River History Tours Hike, swim, attend a nature program, or just pause to take in the and Moondance Catamaran. scenery as you make your way through Letchworth State Park. Tour the Burchfield Penney Art Center, one of only four Ride the Virtual Gorge Elevator at the Niagara Gorge LEED certified buildings in Buffalo. Discovery Center to see the rock layers formed millions of Pause to admire the peaceful atmosphere complete with years ago and learn how Niagara Falls was formed. the stone bridges, a creek, and gentle hills at Forest Lawn Explore Niagara Falls State Park, experience the Falls Cemetery in downtown Buffalo. Include time for a tour from an arm’s length away at the Cave of the Winds, and when costumed characters from the past come to life. take a scenic ride on the Maid of the Mist Boat Tours. Take a break from walking to enjoy a 1900s style train ride Then get ready for the thrilling ride down the rapids of the gorge through countryside and farmlands aboard the Arcade & on Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours or Niagara Jet Adventures. Attica Railroad. Feed a seal and tour the Aquarium of Niagara. Visit Spring Lake Winery, Freedom Run Winery, or Take in a breathtaking aerial view of Niagara Falls, one of another of Niagara County’s wineries for a tour and tasting. the seven natural wonders of the world, while you dine at the See the Holland Land Office Museum, where 3.3 million Top of the Falls Restaurant. acres of Western New York were surveyed and sold. Learn about wildlife and geology as you investigate the ecosystems of Lake Erie and the Niagara River on an Ecological Discovery Tour Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3 from Grand Lady Cruises. to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
11 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com HISTORICAL TREASURES TOUR Buffalo Niagara is the backdrop and birthplace to several significant historical tutions, ranging from the Revolutionary War era to our involvement in the events and figures. Relive the fabled tale of Buffalo Niagara’s origins and Civil Rights Movement. History buffs will be elated to travel through time place in American history by discovering any of our amazing historical insti- and examine how the Buffalo region has become what it is today.
PROGRAM INCLUDES Tour the home of a former president when you visit the Millard Fillmore The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village features indoor Museum. Then travel to another domestic site, the Elbert and outdoor tours of local historic buildings and hands-on Hubbard-Roycroft Museum, a Craftsman-style home built exhibits about life in previous centuries. in 1910. For an institution devoted to preserving the history of the ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Queen City, visit the Buffalo History Museum. Even the Celebrate the rich history of African Americans at the African building is an artifact—it’s the only remaining perma- American Cultural Center. Stop by in the evening to see a nent structure from the Pan American Exposition in 1901. production at the Paul Robeson or Ujima theatres. Permanent exhibit of Tim Russert’s office on display. Learn about Buffalo’s past as the western terminus of the Erie Any WWII buffs on board? Don’t miss the Buffalo and Erie Canal at Canalside and take the Buffalo River History County Naval & Military Park, the largest inland park of Tour for more in-depth information. its kind in the nation. The Buffalo Niagara region played a vital role in the escape Few inventions have impacted our lives as much as the of former slaves. Learn all about it with the Freedom automobile. The Buffalo Transportation/Pierce Arrow Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater Museum features a number of automobiles manufactured Niagara exhibit at the Castellani Art Museum. right here in Buffalo. Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum was once a Filling Station while there. working factory and leading producer of carrousels and chil- The automobile wasn’t the only form of transportation that dren’s rides. Now, it is a tribute to the industry, with an origi- changed lives. Take a two hour boat ride along the Erie Canal with nal, antique Herschell Carrousel visitors can ride on-site. Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises. Then visit the The Rev. J. Edward Nash helped to organize the Niagara Movement, a forerunner to interactive exhibits at the Erie Canal Discovery Center. the NAACP. See his home and a collection of artifacts and papers at the Nash House History comes alive at Old Fort Niagara, featuring a real Museum. 18th century fortress with original stone buildings and fortifications. While you’re there, Tour the one hundred year old Original American Kazoo Company and participate in a musket demonstration, or be recruited to King George III’s royal army. make your very own kazoo! More than one hundred years ago, history was made on Delaware Avenue. The recently renovated Riviera Theater and Performing Arts Center is listed The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is a must-see on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t miss the 1926 Mighty Wurlitzer organ. site in Buffalo. Plan to stop at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum to see a number of Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3 historic documents from the world’s largest private collection. to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
12 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com SPIRIT OF THE CITY TOUR Whether traversing on foot, by bike, or by sea, the soul of Buffalo is a out the best of what each neighborhood has to offer – from the heart living breathing thing. By getting a feel for all of what the city has to of downtown to the shores of Lake Erie. offer, you can truly feel connected. Do your best to see it all and seek
PROGRAM INCLUDES Start off the day with a trip to the Erie Basin Marina and Visit Buffalo City Hall and go to the observation deck for a Canalside. Pay close attention—the marina was built in beautiful view of both Lake Erie and Buffalo. the shape of a Buffalo! Check out the view of Buffalo’s oldest architectural landmark - the 1833 lighthouse. If you’re in the mood for some shopping, browse the shops in downtown Buffalo’s fun and trendy Elmwood Village, Next, take some time to check out the WWII military relics at Hertel Avenue and Allentown. the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. Spend the afternoon on a relaxing sightseeing tour aboard Take a stroll down the architectural majesty of the Buffalo Harbor Cruises or try the Spirit of Buffalo “Millionaires’ Row” on Delaware Avenue. schooner. Tour the recently renovated Theodore Roosevelt For a look at Buffalo’s creative side, visit the Burchfield Inaugural National Historic Site. Penney Art Center. Located in the heart of the museum district, the center features the art and artists of Western Add some culture to your day when you visit the Albright- TERRY CERVI Knox Art Gallery and view their broad collection of modern New York. and contemporary art. Attend a dinner theater production at O’Connell & Co. In the evening, catch a show at the Irish Classical Theatre Productions. Company. Because the seating is in the round, your group Later, try your luck at the Seneca Niagara Casino, will never be more than 20 feet from the stage! Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino or Fairgrounds Gaming If you’re looking for an elegant night out, Shea’s and Raceway. Performing Arts Center features Broadway shows in a venue that has been called “the most beautiful theater in North America.” Enjoy Larkin Square for entertainment and special events. Food Truck Tuesdays shouldn’t be missed!
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13 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com SPIRIT OF THE SEASON TOUR Behold winter’s majesty in true Buffalo Niagara fashion by experiencing in the decorations presented by several of our cultural institutions. the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. Take a stroll on the And ring in holiday cheer with the soundtrack of the holidays presented Main Streets of surrounding villages to find gifts for your loved ones. Take by our talented musicians.
PROGRAM INCLUDES Looking for the perfect gift? Stroll down Main Street in Poke around the independently-owned shops on Elmwood Williamsville to shop and enjoy quaint storefronts decorated Village, Hertel Avenue and Allentown in the city of for the holidays. Buffalo to find one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. Marvel at the ornate Christmas decorations with a five-star Sing along to your favorite carols at the Buffalo dinner at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens. Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert. Need a gift for the fashionista on your list? Find designer Main Street in East Aurora is another great place to find brands for less at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. unique gifts. Be sure to stop at Vidler’s 5 & 10, a shopping Don’t forget a trip to the Walden Galleria! With over experience reminiscent of the early 1900s. Shop at the 200 stores, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone Made in America Store where all items are 100% on your list. American made. Take a moment to remember the reason for the season at the Have lunch at the lovely Roycroft Inn before touring the European style Italian Renaissance cathedral, Our Lady of Roycroft Campus to learn about Elbert Hubbard and the Victory Basilica & National Shrine. Arts and Crafts Movement. Then stop by the Roycroft Copper Shop Gallery, which features handcrafted artisan items or There’s something magical about holiday lights. Spend an take in a class at the new Power House. evening taking in the splendor of the Festival of Lights at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine or the Fairgrounds Festival If you’re in town in early November, head over to the of Lights. Christmas in the Country Craft Show. It’s consistently judged one of the top craft shows in the nation! Christmas is always in season at the Woyshner’s Christmas Shoppe, a 15,000 square foot store filled with santas, snow- Plan a stop at Designing Dish where you can paint your men, and stockings. own pottery to create a one-of-a-kind present, made with care. They’ll even ship your project home for you after you leave. See the biggest exhibition of poinsettias in Western New York and enjoy the beauty of nature at the Buffalo & Erie County Attend a holiday-themed play at the Lancaster Opera Botanical Gardens holiday display. House and see the village of Lancaster transformed into “Christmasville.”
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14 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com GARDENING TOUR Did you know Buffalo hosts the largest garden events of its kind in the in the area? Prepare to be taken aback by the amazing flora and fauna country? Did you know that our Botanical Gardens reside in a Frederick that the Buffalo Niagara region has to offer! Law Olmsted designed park – just one of several parks designed by him
PROGRAM INCLUDES Visit during Gardens Buffalo Niagara, a 6-week botanical Tour the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, an outstanding festival from mid-June to July. The culmination in America’s center of modern and contemporary art. The gallery’s collec- largest garden tour, Garden Walk Buffalo, which features over tion belongs among the world’s top international surveys of 400 private and public gardens full of beautiful, brightly- 20th century painting and sculpture. Add time for a visit at colored flora. the Delaware Park Rose Garden following a stop at the Tour local yards during Open Gardens on Thursdays and Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Fridays in July to see some of the best kept secrets! From asters Visit the Elmwood Village within Buffalo for some urban to zinnias and everything in between. There is a flower and chic shopping and a meal on your own. shrub to please all! ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Visit the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens to Take a Spirit of Buffalo or Miss Buffalo sightseeing cruise see a world famous architectural design in the conservatory on Lake Erie. Dinner cruises are also available aboard the itself and the lovely flowers and plants too. The Gardens feature Grand Lady. a great collection of exotic plants from around the world. KC KRATT Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Darwin Martin See the Erie Basin Marina Gardens, located at the foot of House Complex. Erie Street on downtown Buffalo’s waterfront. The Gardens are home to a Garden of Specialty Annuals, as well as the Victor Visit the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National and Joan Fuzak Memorial Test Rose Gardens. Historic Site to see where TR was sworn in as 26th President This site is one of 25 All-American Rose Selection test gardens in of the United States. the United States. Visit one of many U-pick farms located along the Lake Visit a fresh farmers market, learn about locally grown produce Ontario and Lake Erie shores. and tour an urban garden featuring an urban working farm, Learn more about Buffalo’s history by taking a tour at the green roof garden, a straw house, and even a fish farm with The Buffalo History Museum. Save some time to view the Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo. Japanese Garden located behind the museum. Visit Forest Lawn to see one of the finest arboretums in the United States and view Frank Lloyd Wright’s Blue Sky Mausoleum. TERRY CERVI Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3 to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
15 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com EARN YOUR BADGES: SCOUT TOUR The Buffalo Niagara region is a badge-seekers paradise – scouts preserves. Discover the history of the Buffalo Niagara region by honor! Your group can explore the wonders of nature in our zoos partaking in a tour of one of our several historical educational centers. and aquariums or seek out their own adventure at our local parks and By the time your scouts leave, their sashes will be full of badges!
Frolic in the flowers at the Buffalo & Erie County Explore a tropical rainforest, watch the playing polar bears at Botanical Gardens, where Brownies can earn their Plant the new Arctic Edge exhibit, learn the workings of an 1850s Try-its Badge and Juniors can earn an Outdoor Creativity Badge heritage farm and dig for fossils at the Buffalo Zoo! Scouts or the “Your Outdoor Surroundings” Badge. can get in touch with nature while earning badges through Spark your scouts’ creativity, curiosity, and imagination at specialized programs. the Explore & More Children’s Museum. Customized GREAT OUTDOORS: programs for badges and try-its are available. NATURE AND SCIENCE Take a walk on the wild side at the Buffalo Zoo! Scouts can Get some fresh air at the Penn Dixie Paleontological and see their favorite wild animals up close and even earn badges Outdoor Education Center in Hamburg! Scouts can learn through specialized programs. about geology, astronomy, ornithology, and paleontology while fulfilling requirements for various badges. ALL AGES BOY SCOUT ITINERARY Learn the mysteries of extinction, our place in space, verte- Get back to nature at Tifft Nature Preserve, where Boy NANCY J. PARISI brate evolution, and the ecology of the Niagara Frontier at the Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Webelos can earn badges through the Buffalo Museum of Science. Badge programs for scouts are Buffalo Museum of Science. A different scout program is available both at the museum and at Tifft Nature Preserve. held most Saturdays, generally from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk in presidential footsteps at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Special educational programs and tours are available for different age groups. Experience 18th century life at historic Old Fort Niagara. Scout groups can schedule a guided tour and participate in fun, educational programs such as “Join the King’s Army” and “Work and Play in 1779.” Bring out your inner soldier at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. Boy Scouts will love scampering
across the decks of a guided missile cruiser and discovering the KC KRATT secrets of a WWII submarine. Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3 to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
16 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com BUFFALO TECHNICAL TOUR As a home of inventors and innovation, Buffalo Niagara is happy to our skills to every interest. Get your gears moving and generate spread that knowledge to visitors of all ages. Pioneers of all things some brain power by seeing how things are made right here in from auto parts to beer, medicine to kazoos, we’re here to showcase Buffalo Niagara!
PROGRAM INCLUDES Visit and tour Buffalo Niagara’s Medical Campus. Tour a local factory where bubble gum and gum balls Learn about the upcoming multi-million dollar additions to are made the campus, including the UB Medical School, and John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital. This includes interior visits at the Learn about olive oil and experience first-hand the satisfaction Hauptman-Woodward Institute, UB’s Center of Excellence in of sampling many styles of olive oils and vinegars The Bioinformatics and other buildings along Buffalo’s “medical tools of our trade are our human senses and our experience. corridor.” Learn about the history of olive oil and recipes handed down through generations that call for only the finest ingredients. The Original American Kazoo Factory is the only place Hear how olive oil can positively affect a healthy diet. in the US that still makes metal kazoos. See the museum, learn the history, watch them being made and even make one See one of the world’s largest manufacturing auto engine yourself! plants and an assembly line in action. The Buffalo History Museum features a Buffalo Made Tour the region’s main postal office and see the machines NANCY J. PARISI exhibit. Here you can see many items that were invented in and how mail is cased, sorted and processed for delivery. Buffalo and some that are still manufactured here. Visit a brewery, learn about the brewing process, the difference Visit the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and have a between craft brews and commercially produced ales. And at the STEM experience developed for your group. end, try a sample or two.
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17 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com HOUSES OF WORSHIP TOUR
Western New York is rich in art, but not all of it is found in museums or ornamentation, handmade bricks, terra cotta and tile work – and it’s galleries. For generations, believers and non-believers alike have been all there for you to enjoy. Four Buffalo churches invite you to be inspired by the art enshrined in Buffalo’s houses of worship. Radiant amazed by the faith of our immigrant ancestors and awestruck by stained-glass, paintings that have no equal, magnificent sculpture and the art they created.
On the National Register of Historic Corpus Christi is a landmark, Places, Blessed Trinity R. C. Romanesque-styled church saved Church is recognized as the from closing in 2004 and currently purest replication of Lombard undergoing a multi-million dollar Romanesque architecture in the historic restoration. The church United States. The church’s exterior is especially noted for its exquisite features irregular “Harvard” brick stained-glass windows and iconic walls laid using a medieval technique mural above the church altar, and terra-cotta ornamentation. considered to be one of the most The interior is noted for its extensive significant examples of ecclesiasti- use of ceramics, including artisan cal artwork in the United States. floor tiles, pillars, altar baldachino and more than 2,000 decorative symbols. CHUCK LACHIUSA CORPUS CHRISTI
The Buffalo Religious Art Center, a unique example of adaptive reuse. First Presbyterian Church is the oldest faith community in Buffalo, estab- A superb Romanesque Basilica Style church becomes a museum dedicated to lished in 1812. The church’s architecturally significant building on Symphony the display of religious art. Circle features Tiffany-designed stained glass windows, two impressive pipe organs, and a 168-foot tall tower visible throughout the west side of the city.
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18 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com STUDENT MUSIC PERFORMANCE VENUES
VENUE CONTACT NAME CONTACT INFO ADDRESS DAYS & TIMES CAPACITY Academy of Performing Arts Chris George 716-816-4220 450 Masten Ave, Buffalo, NY Various 600 Buffalo Suzuki Strings 716-743-8728 4 Webster St, North Tonawanda, NY Varies 300 Canalside Maria Rainsdon [email protected] 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202 Seasonal Varies - unlimited Miranda Morales [email protected] Marching concert, chorus Chautauqua Institution Laurie Stanton 716-357-6262 1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua, NY May 1 - June 20; Sept 1 - Oct 31 Varies Darien Lake Theme Group sales 585-599-4641 9993 Allegany Rd, Darien Center, NY Seasonal, May - Oct Park & Resort Music festivals May and June Eastern Hills Mall Russ Fulton 716-633-1600 4545 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY Varies with mall hours; Varies; unlimited call for information capacity. Additional security required Elmwood Village Association Carly Battin 716-881-0707 1068 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY Varies - call Varies, depending on multiple outdoor venues location - 10 to 10,000 Erie County Fair Lou Ann Delaney 716-649-3900 x260 The Fairgrounds in Hamburg Mid-August annually Unlimited. Marching Hamburg, NY bands, concert bands Fashion Outlets of Niagara Meghan Ayers 716-297-0933 x206 1900 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY Year-round (blackout dates may apply) Varies Great Pumpkin Farm at Katy Toth 716-759-8483 11199 Main St, Clarence, NY October weekends Unlimited capacity Kelly Schultz Antique World for marching bands Hard Rock Cafe Claire Seveno 716-282-0007 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY Year-round - varies 40+ Kleinhans Music Hall Mike Giambra 716-885-0331 499 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY Call for information 3,000 Home of the Buffalo Philharmonic [email protected] x415 and x417 Larkin Square Seamus Gallivan 716-362-2665 745 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY Year round, outdoor (varies) Varies but flexible Lockport Locks & Mike Murphy 716-433-6155 210 Market St, Lockport, NY Seasonal; call for information 75-100 Erie Canal Cruises Martin’s Fantasy Island Len Synor 716-773-7591 2400 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY Seasonal; Orchestra, Band & Any size Choral Festival, May weekends Music is Art Buffalo Jazz Festival Phil Aguglia 716-200-6518 Various locations, Buffalo, NY October annually Jazz bands Niagara Falls State Park Mary Kay Dugan 716-278-1763 Niagara Falls, NY Seasonal; call for information Varies Niagara Falls Music & Art Festival 716-534-9960 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY June annually Smaller bands/ensembles Old Fort Niagara Bob Emerson 716-745-7611 Robert Moses Pkwy, Youngstown, NY Year-round; call for details Outdoor - unlimited Indoor - 60 Roswell Park Debbie Miga 716-845-5708 Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY Mon - Fri 10am-2pm 75 standing Walden Galleria Marissa Romano 716-681-7600 Cheektowaga, NY Mon - Sat 10am-9:30pm Chorus: 40 Sun 10am-7pm Band: 10-15
19 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com SACRED GROUND PRODUCTIONS African American Albright-Knox Art Gallery Cultural Center, Inc. 1285 Elmwood Avenue 350 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 882-8700 (716) 884-2013 www.albrightknox.org www.aaccbuffalo.org TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour TOUR LENGTH: Call for details Since 1958, the Center has developed programs and GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 services to celebrate and support African Americans. HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes An outstanding center of modern and contemporary Popular programs include the Jumpin’ Jambalaya art, the Albright-Knox collection belongs among HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes A1:M104 program, the soulful AACC Dance and the world’s top international surveys of 20th MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Drum Performance Company, the inspirational century painting and sculpture. Exhibitions and Paul Robeson Theatre and entertaining Pine Grill installations are updated routinely. Jazz Reunion.
Aléthea’s Chocolates Aquarium of Niagara 8301 Main Street 701 Whirlpool Street Williamsville, NY 14221 Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 633-8620 (716) 285-3575 www.altheas.com www.aquariumofniagara.org
TOUR LENGTH: N/A TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours Step back in time, to when life was simpler, the GROUP LIMIT: 50 GROUP LIMIT: N/A pace was slower, & the local Chocolate Shoppe and Dive into an ocean of discovery at Niagara’s other HANDICAP ACCESS: No HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Ice Cream Parlour was your favorite place to visit. water wonder! Highlights include California sea MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Sample fresh handmade confections, in our vintage lion demonstrations, harbor seals, and a colony style Shoppe. Relax with an ice cream soda on our of Peruvian penguins. There are over 40 aquatic Veranda, or in the Ice Cream Parlour. exhibits to explore!
20 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Arcade & Attica Railroad Artpark 278 Main Street 450 South 4th Street Arcade, NY 14009 Lewiston, NY 14092 (585) 492-3100 Fax: (585) 492-0100 Box office: (716) 754-4375 www.arcadeandatticarr.com Fax: (716) 754-2741 www.artpark.net TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more GROUP LIMIT: N/A TOUR LENGTH: N/A HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes All aboard! Experience scenic, historic train GROUP LIMIT: None Summertime performing & visual arts venue, excursions at the home of the last operating steam located in Historic Lewiston. Artpark presents a MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes train in New York State. The Railroad hosts many Broadway musical, family events, and weekly SEASONAL: Yes special events, and private charters are available. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes concerts in the Outdoor Amphitheater. Scenic Open Memorial Day Weekend through December. SEASONAL: Yes hiking trails, fishing docks & picnic areas are open year round.
Becker Farms & Buffalo & Erie County Vizcarra Vineyards Botanical Gardens 3760 Quaker Road 2655 South Park Avenue Gasport, NY 14067 Buffalo, NY 14218 (716) 772-2211 Fax: (716) 772-7429 (716) 827-1584 www.beckerfarms.com www.buffalogardens.com For the past 100 years Becker Farms and TOUR LENGTH: Call for details Vizcarra Vineyards has harvested its own fruits TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is GROUP LIMIT: N/A and vegetables to provide fresh produce and a wide GROUP LIMIT: N/A full of exotic horticulture treasures. Although there are some plants native to our temperate region, HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes variety of value added products such as hand made HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes pies, jams, cookies, cider, fudge and wines. The most are native to tropical and sub-tropical regions MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes 340 acre farm has been passed down through of the world. Made up of three glass domes and five generations. nine greenhouses.
21 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Buffalo & Erie County The largest inland Buffalo Arts Studio Naval & Military Park park of its kind in the nation. All 2495 Main Street One Naval Park Cove branches of the Buffalo, NY 14214 Buffalo, NY 14202 Armed Forces are (716) 833-4450 (716) 847-1773 Fax: (716) 847-6405 represented in the www.buffaloartsstudio.org www.buffalonavalpark.org park’s exhibits. Tour the decks and TOUR LENGTH: 1 hour hulls of a guided TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more GROUP LIMIT: N/A missile cruiser, GROUP LIMIT: 101 - 200 BAS is a not-for-profit arts organization whose destroyer and WWII HANDICAP ACCESS: No mission is to provide affordable studio space and HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes submarine. Inspect MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes regular public exposure for regional, national, uniforms and MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes and international artists through exhibitions, and memorabilia in the SEASONAL: Yes to enrich the community with art classes, mural museum and exhibits aboard the ships. programs, and public art.
Buffalo Bills Football/ Buffalo Bisons Baseball Ralph Wilson Stadium Sahlen Field Ralph Wilson Stadium - One Bills Drive One James D. Griffin Plaza Orchard Park, NY 14127 Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 648-1800 (716) 846-2000 Fax: (716) 649-6446 Fax: (716) 852-6530 Toll free: (877) 228-4257 Toll free: (888) 223-6000 www.buffalobills.com www.bisons.com Ralph Wilson Stadium has been home to the Bills The Buffalo Bisons, Triple A affiliate of the Toronto TOUR LENGTH: N/A since 1973, with a seating capacity of 73,000 and TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more Blue Jays, play at the finest ballpark in the minor some of the best sight-lines in the entire NFL. leagues - Sahlen Field. GROUP LIMIT: None GROUP LIMIT: None The Bills offer GROUP discounts to groups of 15 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes or more. For more info, call the GROUP Ticket HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Information number, 1-877-BB-TICKS (228-4257). MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes SEASONAL: Yes SEASONAL: Yes
22 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Buffalo Central Terminal Buffalo Harbor Cruises - 495 Paderewski Drive Miss Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14212 (716) 810-3210 79 Marine Drive www.buffalocentralterminal.org Buffalo, NY 14202-4225 Dock location: Erie Basin Marina TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours (716) 856-6696 Fax: (716) 856-8901 GROUP LIMIT: 101 - 200 Toll free: (800) 244-8684 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes www.buffaloharborcruises.com MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes The Central Terminal opened in 1929. The Central Take a narrated sightseeing cruise and travel Terminal Restoration Corp. was founded in 1997 TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more through three bodies of water, passing through the to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the GROUP LIMIT: 51 - 100 historic Black Rock Lock and Canal. Party cruises building, and while undertaking renovations they and private charters also available. Public cruises: will continue with events and tours with a “Hard HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes July-Labor Day (call for reservations).Private Hat” view of the renovations. MOTORCOACH PARKING: No charters: May-Sept. (call for rates and dates). SEASONAL: Yes
The Buffalo History Museum Buffalo Museum of Science 1 Museum Court 1020 Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, NY 14216 Buffalo, NY 14211 (716) 873-9644 (716) 896-5200 Fax: (716) 897-6723 www.buffalohistory.org Toll free: (866) 291-6660 www.sciencebuff.org TOUR LENGTH: Call for details TOUR LENGTH: Call for details BMS offers interactive science studios, a National GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 GROUP LIMIT: 201+ Geographic 3D Cinema, special traveling exhibits, and HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes A National Historic Landmark built in 1901 during galleries showcasing items from its collections of over HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes the Pan-American Exposition. The museum 700,000 specimens and artifacts. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes features interactive exhibits, an extensive collection MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes of artifacts, manuscripts, books and photographs chronicling the development of Buffalo and the Niagara Frontier. New permanent exhibit of Tim Russert’s Meet the Press office.
23 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Buffalo Niagara Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Heritage Village 3 Symphony Circle 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road Buffalo, NY 14201 Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 833-6642 (716) 689-1440 Fax: (716) 689-1409 www.bpchorus.org www.bnhv.org TOUR LENGTH: Call for details TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: N/A The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus (BPChorus) Tour 10 historic homes on a beautiful 35 acre consists of one hundred and twenty auditioned GROUP LIMIT: 51 - 100 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes campus including churches, a blacksmith shop voices made up of skilled and committed singers MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes and schoolhouses that have been part of our region who continually develop and pursue its tradition MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes for over 150 years. Enjoy daily activities and learn of excellence. firsthand what life was like in the 19th century! Festivals and special events held all year long!
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Buffalo River History Tours Kleinhans Music Hall One Naval Park Cove 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY 14202 Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 796-4556 (716) 885-5000 Fax: (716) 885-5064 www.buffaloriverhistorytours.com Toll free: (800) 699-3168 www.bpo.org TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours As Buffalo’s cultural ambassador, the Grammy GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra HANDICAP ACCESS: No MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes presents more than 120 Classics, Pops and Youth MOTORCOACH PARKING: Nearby Take a cruise through history and join us for a Concerts each year. Since 1940, the orchestra’s SEASONAL: Yes 90-minute narrated Buffalo River History Tour! permanent home has been Kleinhans Music Hall, a Hear the story of the Erie Canal, Buffalo’s history as National Historic Site. the largest grain port in the world and experience the nation’s largest collection of standing grain elevators from just a few feet away.
24 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Buffalo Sabres Hockey- NHL Buffalo Tours KeyBank Center 617 Main Street One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza Buffalo, NY 14203 Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 852-3300 Fax: (716) 852-5340 (716) 855-4100 Fax: (716) 855-4110 www.buffalotours.org Toll free: (800) 467-2273 www.sabres.com TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: None From majestic grain elevators to historic neighbor- TOUR LENGTH: N/A The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the National HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes hoods, we take you there! Experience Buffalo- Hockey League’s premier franchises since their Niagara’s heritage and architecture with residents GROUP LIMIT: N/A MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes inception in 1970. Perennial playoff contenders, who know it best. Public tours are held year ‘round. HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes the Sabres play their home games at KeyBank We also arrange private tours, step-on guides, and MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Center to routinely sold out crowds. In town school trips on request. SEASONAL: Yes between October and April. Don’t miss the action!
Buffalo Transportation/ Buffalo Zoo Pierce-Arrow Museum 300 Parkside Ave 263 Michigan Avenue at Buffalo, NY 14214 201 Seneca Street (716) 837-3900 Fax: (716) 837-0738 Buffalo, NY 14203 www.buffalozoo.org (716) 853-0084 www.pierce-arrow.com TOUR LENGTH: Call for details GROUP LIMIT: None TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour Featuring automobiles made in Western New York HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes It’s the only place in town to observe a wide variety GROUP LIMIT: N/A including Pierce-Arrow and Thomas Flyer. Cars of exotic and domestic animals year-round in from 1903 to 1960s, muscle cars, etc. The museum MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes naturalistic habitats, including the Zoo’s M&T Bank offers a unique venue for parties, business meetings Rainforest Falls exhibit, which is especially popular MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes and social events. during the winter months!
25 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Burchfield Penney Art Center Canalside 1300 Elmwood Avenue 44 Prime Street Buffalo, NY 14222 Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 878-6011 Fax (716) 878-6003 (716) 574-1537 www.burchfieldpenney.org www.canalsidebuffalo.com
TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours TOUR LENGTH: N/A GROUP LIMIT: N/A GROUP LIMIT: N/A Buffalo became a 19th century boomtown and HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is a museum HANDICAP ACCESS: No a place where great fortunes were made because dedicated to the art and culture of Western New of its advantageous site at the confluence of the MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Nearby York, including the world’s largest collection Buffalo River, Lake Erie and the Erie Canal. Today, of works by Charles E. Burchfield. Exhibitions a once industrial waterfront has become the city’s and programs include art and design from the playground, hosting more than 1,000 annual events Buffalo Niagara region, as well as historic and including artisan markets, yoga classes, concerts, contemporary pieces. curling leagues and festivals of every stripe. Stay for the lightshow that illuminates the Connecting Terminal grain elevator every evening from dusk to 11 p.m.
Castellani Art Museum of Cave of the Winds Soak up the Cave Niagara University of the Winds, where Niagara Fall State Park you’ll experience the Lewiston Road and College Avenue Goat Island power of Niagara Falls PO Box 1938 Niagara Falls, NY 14303 from less than 20 feet Niagara University, NY 14109-1938 (716) 278-1730 away! Prepare to be (716) 286-8200 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/ soaked. A special Cave www.castellaniartmuseum.org cave-of-the-winds.aspx of the Winds viewing area has also been set The Museum hosts artist talks and exhibitions of up for handicapped TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour nationally known and emerging contemporary TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour individuals and adults artists and traditional folk arts each year. It also has GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 GROUP LIMIT: None with children in arms. a permanent collection of over 5,700 works of art, HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes including well known artists such as Picasso, Miro, MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Dali, Calder, Nevelson, Warhol and many others. SEASONAL: Yes
26 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Center for the Arts Colored Musicians Club & Museum 103 Center for the Arts University at Buffalo 145 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14260 Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 645-2787 (716) 842-0969 www.ubcfa.org TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 The Colored Musicians Club is the only remaining GROUP LIMIT: None The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes continues to present the Western New York African American club of its kind in the United HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes, on street community with the widest variety of quality live States. In 1999, it was designated a historical MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes entertainment. The upcoming season features preservation site. Currently, the Club is promoting music, dance, comedy, speakers, Broadway, historical research and the preservation of jazz international preformances and more. in Buffalo. The Museum is a multimedia archive where the visitors can view and interact with artifacts that represent the long history of the club.
Darien Lake Theme Park Designing Dish and Resort 138 Grey Street 9993 Allegheny Road PO Box 91 East Aurora, NY 14052 Darien Center, NY 14040 (716) 655-4456 (585) 599-4641 www.designingdish.com www.godarienlake.com TOUR LENGTH: N/A TOUR LENGTH: N/A Darien Lake Resort is New York’s largest GROUP LIMIT: N/A A paint your own pottery studio, Designing Dish combination Theme Park and Water Park Resort. GROUP LIMIT: N/A HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes specializes in the painting of bisque ware, glass Cool off in the new Swirl City Water Slides, 16-foot HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes fusing and silver clay. Flotation Station Lazy River, and Lazy Days Lagoon. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes, free After a day in the sun, let the whipping winds on *Part of the Western New York Southtowns Scenic SEASONAL: Yes one of our six world-class coasters dry you off! Byway (www.wnyssb.org)
27 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Elbert Hubbard/ Erie Canal Discovery Center Roycroft Museum 24 Church Street 363 Oakwood Avenue Lockport, NY 14094 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 439-0431 (716) 652-4735 www.niagarahistory.org www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes 1910 craftsmen bungalow containing a collection A multidimensional orientation film transports GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes of books, letters, furniture, metal ware, leather crafts the visitor back in time onboard a recreation of HANDICAP ACCESS: No and art glass pertaining to Elbert Hubbard and the the packet boat Western Comet. Additional MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Roycroft Arts and Crafts Movement. The museum is audiovisual stations allow guests the hands-on open from June through the end of October. Special opportunity to view the dolomite rock wall and to tours can be arranged by calling the museum. navigate a model ship through an actual working series of locks. *Part of the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway (www.wnyssb.org)
Erie Canal Museum at Explore & More Children’s Locks 34 & 35 Museum 80 Canal Street 300 Gleed Avenue Lockport, NY 14094 East Aurora, NY 14052 www.canals.state.ny.us (716) 655-5131 Fax: (716) 655-5466 www.exploreandmore.org TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours HANDICAP ACCESS: No Nostalgic black & white photos of the early canal GROUP LIMIT: N/A Spark your kids creativity, curiosity & imagination days housed in 20’ x 26’ former barge canal MOTORCOACH PARKING: No HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes at a fun museum designed for the many ways kids powerhouse. learn. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes *Part of the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway (www.wnyssb.org)
28 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com The Fairgrounds in Hamburg Flying Bison Brewery 5600 McKinley Parkway 840 Seneca Street Hamburg, NY 14075 Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 649-3900 (716) 873-1557 www.thefair-grounds.com www.flyingbisonbrewing.com
TOUR LENGTH: Call for details TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 With over 266 acres, the facility is home to a variety GROUP LIMIT: 50-100 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes of the top events and attractions in the area. The HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Located at Larkin Square, and the first stand alone brewery to operate in the city proper since Iroquois MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Fairgrounds includes an Event Center, Buffalo MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Raceway, Hamburg Casino, and a holiday favorite Brewing closed its doors in 1972. An award-winning event - Festival of Lights, but the most well-known brewer with over 20 years experience, owner Tim annual event is the Erie County Fair. Herzog made a strong commitment from the inception of this company as merely an idea to establish Flying Bison Brewing Company in the City of Buffalo and foster the return of what was once a flourishing industry. MICHAEL MANDOLFO Forest Lawn BIFF HENRICH Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1411 Delaware Avenue Darwin Martin House Complex Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 885-1600 Fax: (716) 881-6482 125 Jewett Parkway www.forest-lawn.com Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 856-3858 GROUP LIMIT: Call for details Toll free: (877) 377-3858 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes www.darwinmartinhouse.org MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Breathtaking historic 269-acre cemetery in the TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours heart of Buffalo, NY. Founded in 1849, Forest The Martin House Complex is one of Wright’s Lawn contains outstanding examples of funerary GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 finest achievements. Five interconnected buildings, art, including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed HANDICAP ACCESS: No surrounding landscape, and an extensive collection Blue Sky Mausoleum. Prominent graves: MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes of art glass/furnishings designed by Wright stand as President Millard Fillmore, Seneca Chief Red an integrated architectural masterwork. Experience Jacket, Blocher Memorial. a tour of this National Historic Landmark.
29 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Frank Lloyd Wright’s Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse Graycliff Estate One Rotary Row 6472 Old Lakeshore Road Buffalo, NY 14201 Derby, NY 14047 (716) 362-3140 (716) 947-9217 wrightsboathouse.org www.graycliffestate.org
TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours The genius of architecture & the beauty of nature, a 20 minute drive from downtown Buffalo. GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 GROUP LIMIT: 100-200 Summer estate of the Martin family. Magnificent HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes architecture, sweeping lake views, 8 acres of MOTORCOACH PARKING: No One of Frank Lloyd Wright's most beloved designs MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes grounds & gardens. National Register of Historic comes to life on the shores of the Black Rock Canal Places. Ample free bus parking; gift shop. more than 100 years after Wright designed it. His See website for info. only rowing boathouse, originally designed in 1905 for Wisconsin, was built in 2007 here in Western New York.
Freedom Crossing: Freedom Run Winery The Underground Railroad 5138 Lower Mountain Road in Greater Niagara Lockport, NY 14094 5795 Lewiston Road (716) 433-4136 Fax: (716) 433-4174 Castellani Art Museum www.freedomrunwinery.com Niagara University, NY 14109 TOUR LENGTH: Call for details (716) 286-8200 The dramatic and heart-rending stories of the GROUP LIMIT: N/A www.freedomcrossingniagara.org people who risked their lives for freedom, as well as HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes the lasting heritage of their ancestors, can now be A family owned winery featuring estate grown, TOUR LENGTH: Call for details experienced at Freedom Crossing, the new Regional MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes artisan wines from the Niagara Escarpment. GROUP LIMIT: N/A Underground Railroad Interpretive Center, on the HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes campus of Niagara University in nearby Lewiston. Freedom crossing tells the story of the Underground MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Railroad in Buffalo Niagara through historic pho- tographs, artifacts, stories, audio stations, and art. Brochures and maps are available to Underground Railroad historic sites.
30 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Get Air Trampoline Park Gold Summit Martial Arts and Tea Room 3637 Union Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225 255 Great Arrow Avenue (716) 205-3794 Buffalo, NY 14207 www.getairbuffalo.com (716) 874-3939 www.buffalokungfu.com HANDICAP ACCESS: No MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours Operating some of the largest trampoline parks in GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 Home to Ba Zheng Dao Kung Fu and classes in the world! Groups welcome! Slacklines, slam ball, HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Chinese Kung Fu Fundamentals, and TaiJi trampolines, kiddie court, foam pit, dodgeball and (Tai Chi), Qigong and Chinese Dance. The Tea fidget ladder are some of the activities available. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Shop has organic oolong and red teas from the Come check it out and have some fun. Ming Jue plantation. They carry rare green and white teas from Buffalo's Sister City in Changzhou, China!
Grand Lady Cruises, Inc. Hamburg Gaming 5 Austin Street 5820 South Park Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 873-4630 (716) 646-6109 www.grandlady.com Toll free: (800) 237-1205 www.hamburggaming.com TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 TOUR LENGTH: N/A HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Buffalo Niagara’s only dinner cruise specializes in GROUP LIMIT: N/A Excellent gaming, exciting promotions and unique scenic and relaxing lunch and dinner cruises for dining and entertainment are just a few of the MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes groups and individuals. Plying the always calm reasons why Hamburg Gaming is the place “Where SEASONAL: Yes upper Niagara River, cruise in style while enjoying a MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Friends and Fun Meet!” With nearly 940 gaming delicious three course plated meal. machines in every denomination, video poker, and big payout progressives, there’s a game for everyone!
31 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Herschell Carrousel Hidden Valley Factory Museum Animal Adventure 180 Thompson Street 2887 Royce Road North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Varysburg, NY 14167 (716) 693-1885 Fax: (716) 743-9018 (585) 535-4100 www.carrouselmuseum.org TOUR LENGTH: N/A TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: N/A GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum welcomes HANDICAP ACCESS: No One of the most unique attractions in the Northeast the young at heart! Housed in the National Register awaits you at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure!You HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes listed Allan Herschell Carrousel Factory building, will be treated to a breathtaking natural setting, MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes this attraction has exhibits, demonstrations, two SEASONAL: Yes unique dining experience, and guided trolley rides antique carousels, a children’s gallery, gift shop through our 60+ acre animal park. and more.
Holland Land Office Museum Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex 131 West Main Street 11586 Holland Glenwood Road Batavia, NY 14020 Holland, NY 14080 (585) 343-4727 (716) 418-7223 Fax: (716) 537-7949 www.hollandlandoffice.com www.hollandspeedway.com TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours TOUR LENGTH: Call for details GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 GROUP LIMIT: N/A Since opening in 1960 The Holland NASCAR HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Located in the 1815 office of the Holland Land Company, the museum focuses on the country’s HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Motorsports Complex has become Western New MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes York’s premier track for NASCAR racing every rich and diverse history and the Holland Land MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Company. Group tours welcome. Saturday. It’s a great place for family fun or corporate outings! Check out our website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets. Don’t miss the excitement!
32 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Irish Classical Theatre Jell-O Gallery and Leroy House Company at Andrews Theatre 23 East Main Street 625 Main Street LeRoy, NY 14482 Buffalo, NY 14203 (585) 768-7433 (716) 853-4282 www.jellomuseum.com Fax: (716) 853-0592 www.irishclassicaltheatre.com TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: None TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours The Irish Classical Theatre Company presents HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes An exhibit of America’s Most Famous Dessert that GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 outstanding productions at the Andrews Theatre, was introduced in LeRoy in 1897, and a 19th the area’s only true theatre-in-the-round. At the MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes century home built by the LeRoy family in 1822. Andrews, you’re never more than twenty feet from Open year-round. Closed holidays. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes the stage. Once the theatre lights go down you SEASONAL: Yes become, as one audience member described it, “totally engrossed, enthralled and enchanted.”
Karpeles Manuscript Kenan Center Library Museum 433 Locust Street Porter Hall - 453 Porter Avenue Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 885-4139 Fax: (716) 885-4139 (716) 433-2617 North Hall - 220 North Street www.kenancenter.org (716) 885-1986 Buffalo, NY 14201 TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour www.rain.org /~karpeles/ GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 Campus includes the 1850s Kenan House, a historic The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes residence that serves as a regional community TOUR LENGTH: 1/2-2 hours largest private collection of original manuscripts center providing arts, education and recreation and documents. The library was founded in 1983 by MOTORCOACH PARKING: No GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 programs. Facilities and amenities include a year- California real estate magnates, David and Marsha round gallery and landscaped gardens, the Taylor HANDICAP ACCESS: No Karpeles, with the goal of stimulating interest in Theater, an education building, and sports arena. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes learning.
33 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Lancaster Opera House Lancaster Raceway Park 21 Central Avenue 57 Gunnville Road Lancaster, NY 14086 Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 683-1776 Fax: (716) 683-8220 (716) 759-6818 Fax: (716) 759-6008 www.lancopera.org www.lancasterracing.com
TOUR LENGTH: N/A TOUR LENGTH: Call for details GROUP LIMIT: 250+ GROUP LIMIT: N/A HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Professional stock car racing on Saturdays, IHRA drag racing on Fridays, amateur drags on Tuesday. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes The Lancaster Opera House stages comedies, Special events include nostalgia car shows and the dramas, musical, concerts and classic films. As they SEASONAL: Yes “US Open” Championships. enter their 30th season, the 350 seat Victorian style theater features a variety of entertainment that the entire family will enjoy.
Larkin Square Lasertron Interactive Entertainment Center 745 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210 5101 N. Bailey (716) 362-2665 Amherst, NY 14226 www.larkinsquare.com (716) 833-8766 www.lasertron.us TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 TOUR LENGTH: N/A HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes One of the most compelling neighborhood revivals GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 LASERTRON is a Western New York-based laser tag in Buffalo in recent years. Once the industrial manufacturer and family entertainment center. The MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes center of town, this southeast Buffalo neighborhood location is the oldest continually operating laser tag SEASONAL: Yes is now one of the city’s most popular gathering MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes facility in North America, featuring two laser tag spots, complete with alfresco dining, live music, arenas (including the largest in the Eastern US), microbrews, outdoor markets and hula hoops . For video arcade, party area and snack bar. Reservations a fun and slightly funky good time, attend one of recommended. the regular events and see what the City of Good Neighbors is all about!
34 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Letchworth State Park Lockport Locks and 1 Letchworth State Park Erie Canal Cruises and the Castile, NY 14427-1124 Lockport Canalside (585) 493-3600 210 Market Street www.nysparks.com Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-6155 Fax: (716) 433-3279 TOUR LENGTH: Call for details Toll free: (800) 378-0352 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes www.lockportlocks.com MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Trails are available for hiking, horseback riding, Experience this AAA Gem Attraction featured on the biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more History Channel. Enjoy a unique narrated two hour Summer: whitewater rafting, kayaking, hot air GROUP LIMIT: 201+ cruise past many historic sites and “Flight of Five.” ballooning and two pools for swimming. Winter Cruise includes being raised and lowered 50 feet in HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes activities: ice skating, snow tubing, cross-country the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal. skiing, snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes SEASONAL: Yes
Lucy Desi Museum & Made in America Store Center for Comedy 100 West Maple Court 2 West Third Street Elma, NY 14059 Jamestown, NY 14701 (716) 652-4872 (716) 484-0800 www.madeinamericastore.com www.lucy-desi.com TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: N/A GROUP LIMIT: N/A HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Each item this store sells must be 100% American- HANDICAP ACCESS: No made, top quality and must feed an American MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes family. It offers many unique products that include MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Celebrate Jamestown’s own Lucille Ball and her garden art, assorted toys, coffee, soda, shirts, jeans, co-star husband, Desi Arnaz. Enjoy larger than socks, stuffed animals, U.S. grown canned food, life wall panels, personal belongings, interactive steel metal signs and dog food/treats. displays, videos and more. Annual festivals include our Memorial Day Weekend celebration in May as well as Lucy’s birthday celebration in early August!
35 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Maid of the Mist Boat Tour Martin’s Fantasy Island and Observation Elevator 2400 Grand Island Boulevard 151 Buffalo Avenue Grand Island, NY 14072 Niagara Falls State Park, Prospect Point (716) 773-7591 Fax: 773-7043 Niagara Falls, NY 14303 www.martinsfantasyisland.com (716) 284-8897 www.maidofthemist.com TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more GROUP LIMIT: N/A TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour The world famous Maid of the Mist cruises right to HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes We specialize in hosting picnics for any group the base of the American Falls, then to the basin of looking for a special family fun day. Our catered GROUP LIMIT: N/A MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes the magnificent Horseshoe Falls. An unforgettable events are the “no muss no fuss” solution. We do HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes 30 minute tour. Observation elevator offers a SEASONAL: Yes it all from set up to clean up. Your special group MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes dramatic view of the Falls. May - Late October. rate includes the picnic and all rides, shows, and SEASONAL: Yes Hours vary. Call for times. attractions as well as the Water Park (in season).
Mason Winfield's Haunted Medina Railroad Museum History Ghost Walks, Inc. 530 West Avenue 21 South Grove Street, Suite 240 Medina, NY 14103 East Aurora, NY 14052 (585) 798-6106 Fax: (585) 798-1086 (716) 655-6663 www.railroadmuseum.net www.masonwinfield.com TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour TOUR LENGTH: Varies GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 HANDICAP ACCESS: No Take a walk on the spiritual side. Author and HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Largest railroad and toy train museum in New York. researcher Mason Winfield's "haunted history" Longest HO scale model train layout in the USA. MOTORCOACH PARKING: No MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes tours of village streets are good-natured fun and Two hour fall foliage train rides through Erie Canal serious research. History, architecture, mystery, Corridor is available by reservation. parapsychology... GHOSTS! The Niagara Frontier will never look the same.
36 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Midnight Run Wine Cellars Millard Fillmore House 3301 Braley Road 24 Shearer Avenue Ransomville, NY 14131 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 751-6200 (716) 652-4735 or (716) 652-2621 www.midnightrunwines.com www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com
TOUR LENGTH: N/A TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour GROUP LIMIT: N/A GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 Midnight Run Wine Cellars is the newest vineyard HANDICAP ACCESS: No HANDICAP ACCESS: No A National Historic Landmark house, which in the Niagara Wine Trail. The lake effect climate President Millard Fillmore helped build and lived MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes and rich soil enable them to produce unique still in from 1826-1830. It contains furnishings and and sparkling wines. Their dedication to quality artifacts connected with Millard Fillmore’s life. along with the pride in the grapes grown is Beautiful rose and herb garden. Special tours can apparent in each handcrafted bottle. be arranged by calling the museum.
*Part of the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway (www.wnyssb.org)
moondanceCat Murphy Orchards 329 Erie Street 2402 McClew Road Buffalo, NY 14202 Burt, NY 14028 (716) 854-7245 (716) 778-7926 www.moondancecat.com www.murphyorchards.com
TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 HANDICAP ACCESS: No May – October, it’s always a marvelous time aboard HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes This privately owned fruit farm is believed to have the moondanceCat. Cruises depart from the Erie been part of the Underground Railroad network MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Basin Marina. Contact by phone or website for between 1850 and 1861. The farmhouse, barn, SEASONAL: Yes details. orchards and landscape itself, remain virtually the same as they were 150 years ago. Tearoom open year-round.
37 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Musicalfare Theatre Nash House Museum 4380 Main Street, Suite 123 36 Nash Street Amherst, NY 14226 Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 839-8540 (716) 856-4490 www.musicalfare.com www.nashhousemuseum.org
TOUR LENGTH: N/A TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 GROUP LIMIT: N/A FEE: Call for details HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes The former residence of the Rev. J. Edward Nash, the pastor of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. HANDICAP ACCESS: No MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MusicalFare Theatre is a not-for-profit professional Many of Rev. Nash’s sermons and letters that MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes musical theatre company dedicated to bringing are a crucial part of Buffalo’s African-American quality musical theatre to Western New York. community history were written here and are on display for viewing. Open tours by appointment.
Niagara Adventure Theater Niagara County Historical Society Niagara Falls State Park Visitor Center Prospect Street 215 Niagara Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 278-5040 (716) 434-7433 www.niagaramovie.com www.niagaracounty.org
TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: 201+ The recently upgraded Adventure Theater is proud GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 A multi-building museum housing many fascinating to present the 40-minute show that has been viewed exhibits. Experience a pioneer’s log cabin; visit an HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: No by more than 14 million people worldwide. Learn old-time doctor’s office; see the first air conditioned MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes about the explorers and settlers that put Niagara on MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes General Motors automobile; stop by the Bond House the map and the daredevils who have tried to tame built in 1823. her waters at this fun Niagara Falls attraction.
38 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Niagara Falls Adventure Park Niagara Falls State Park 427 First Street 1 Prospect Park Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (855) 744-3459 (716) 278-1796 www.nfadventurepark.com www.niagarafallsstatepark.com
HANDICAP ACCESS: No TOUR LENGTH: N/A MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes GROUP LIMIT: Unlimited Adventure Park offers dual racing zip lines, jump FEE: No stations 60 feet off the ground, and a challenging HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes high ropes course as well as an all-new, supervised Kids Zone. Our activities are built for most ages to MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes enjoy, and are flexible for any physical ability. With sparkling scenery, thrilling attractions, We offer group rates and private parties. family-friendly and interactive exhibits, miles of hiking trails and delectable dining options, Niagara Falls State Park gets you closer to the Falls than anywhere else.
Niagara Gorge Discovery Center Niagara Gorge Trailhead Center Niagara Falls State Park Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Robert Moses Parkway (716) 278-1070 Niagara Falls, NY 14301 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com (716) 278-0820 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour TOUR LENGTH: Call for details GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 Niagara Gorge adventure hikes led by park GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Learn about the natural and local history of the naturalists. See up close the mighty Niagara River, Niagara Gorge and Falls. Ride the virtual reality HANDICAP ACCESS: No Whirlpool and rapids, and Giant Rock. Learn about MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Gorge Elevator Experience, zoom in on the Falls MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes the geology, natural and local history of the gorge with the Real Time Gorge Camera, control the and falls. May-October. See website for hours and movement of continents and gorge formation in admission fees. the Time Portal and see the show on the gorge and trails.
39 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Niagara Jet Adventures Niagara Power Project Power Vista 555 Water Street Youngstown, NY 14174 5777 Lewiston Road (716) 652-8687 Lewiston, NY 14092 www.niagarajet.com (716) 286-6661 Fax: (716) 286-6654 Toll free: (866) 697-2386 TOUR LENGTH: 45-60 minutes www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm GROUP LIMIT: 100 HANDICAP ACCESS: with assistance Niagara Jet Adventures is the must-do whitewater TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours We’ve got fun down to a science! Our admission- and historic river boating experience. The NJA boats free and handicapped accessible attraction features MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes GROUP LIMIT: N/A skim just above the swift waters of the Niagara River more than 50 interactive exhibits about hydro- HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Gorge, followed by swirling torrent of the legendary electricity and an observation deck perched 350 feet Niagara Gorge, with the hair-raising 360˚ spins. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes above the Niagara River Gorge.
Niagara Wine Trail O’Connell & Company Between Niagara and Orleans Counties The Park School Lockport, NY 14092 4625 Harlem Road www.niagarawinetrail.org Snyder, NY 14226 (716) 848-0800 TOUR LENGTH: N/A www.oconnellandcompany.com GROUP LIMIT: N/A O’Connell & Company was founded in 1995 HANDICAP ACCESS: No Located between the Niagara Escarpment & Lake TOUR LENGTH: Call for details by actress Mary Kate O’Connell. Performances Ontario, Niagara Wine Region USA consists of MOTORCOACH PARKING: No GROUP LIMIT: 201+ have included Baby, Nunsense, Closer Than Ever, unique geographical characteristics and a micro- Passion, We’re Still Hot, Musical of Musicals - The HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes climate suitable for the production of vinifera, Musical, Buffalo ZINGS, and the popular O’Connell native and hybrid grapes, ice wine, mead, fruit MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes & Company original, DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration wines & hard cider. SEASONAL: Yes of Women!
40 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Old Fort Niagara The Original Kazoo Company, Factory, Museum & Gift Shop 2 Scott Avenue, Fort Niagara State Park Youngstown, NY 14174 8703 South Main Street (716) 745-7611 Fax: (716) 745-9141 Eden, NY 14057 www.oldfortniagara.org (716) 992-3960 Fax: (716) 992-2728 www.edenkazoo.com TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: N/A TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Three-hundred years of history, just minutes GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 The only metal kazoo manufacturer in the world from the Falls. The site of historic battles and operating as a working factory and museum, with MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes sieges, trading and conquest, Old Fort Niagara belt-driven machines dating back to 1907. The MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes is an exciting place where the past comes to life. museum highlights history, amusing trivia and Preserved as it stood in the 1700’s when France and a unique view of how kazoos are made. Get the Britain controlled Niagara. chance to make your own kazoo!
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Our Lady of Victory Basilica 1023 Swann Road P.O. Box 167 and National Shrine Youngstown, NY 14174 767 Ridge Road (716) 754-7489 Lackawanna, NY 14218 www.fatimashrine.com (716) 828-9444 www.ourladyofvictory.org TOUR LENGTH: Call for details HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Since 1954, Our Lady of Fatima Shrine has become TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes a place of natural beauty, art, communal prayer, HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Rivaling the great churches of Europe, the Basilica and renewal. See the Dome Basilica, the Avenue of MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes was built in 1926 as a gift of thanks to the Blessed the Saints (with over 100 life-size marble statues) Mother from Venerable Nelson Baker, a current the Rosary Pool, and of course, the 13 foot statue of candidate for sainthood. Prominent features of the Our Lady of Fatima. shrine include breathtaking painting and marble sculpture, as well as the Father Baker Museum.
41 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Penn Dixie Paleontological & Pole Position Raceway Outdoor Education Center One Walden Galleria 4050 North Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 683-7223 (716) 627-4560 Fax: (716) 627-4571 www.polepositionraceway.com/ www.penndixie.org buffalo-ny/
TOUR LENGTH: Call for details A unique 54-acre site with fossil collecting, geology, TOUR LENGTH: Call for details GROUP LIMIT: N/A astronomy, birding, wetlands, nature programs, GROUP LIMIT: 201+ 46,000 sq. ft, European style track center is home to the fastest (45 mph), safest and most exhilarating HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes summer day camps, schools, scouts, & other special HANDICAP ACCESS: No summer and winter programs. Over 4,100 ft. of electric go-karting experience for adults and MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes paved trails for wheel chair, walker, stroller and MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes children (48 inches & taller). State-of-the-art video wagon access. arcade, one-of-a-kind motorsports memorabilia and white-knuckled excitement is available seven days a week for walk-in business, personal celebrations, private and company events. WNED Reinstein Woods Riviera Theatre Nature Preserve 67 Webster Street 93 Honorine Drive North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Depew, NY 14043 (716) 692-2413 Fax: 692-0364 (716) 683-5959 Fax: (716) 686-0210 www.rivieratheatre.org www.reinsteinwoods.org TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours A unique 292-acre complex of forests, ponds, and GROUP LIMIT: N/A GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 wetlands surrounded by suburban development, HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Billed as the “Showplace of the Tonawandas,” the Riviera Theatre was built in 1926 and has remained HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Reinstein Woods offers a variety of opportunities MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes a historic staple of the region for eighty years. Home MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes to explore nature year-round. Features include a “green” visitor center, champion beech tree, lily to “the Mighty Wurlitzer,” the “Riv” presents a wide pond. Group tours are available by appointment. variety of entertainment.
42 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Roycroft Copper Shop Gallery Roycroft Campus 31 South Grove Street Corporation East Aurora, NY 14052 31 South Grove Street (716) 655-0261 East Aurora, NY 14052 www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com (716) 655-0261 TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Re-discover the practices of Elbert Hubbard and the MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 Roycrofters during the early 1900’s Arts & Crafts Over 60 local and national artisans have their work HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Movement. Regularly scheduled guided educational represented in the Copper Shop Gallery. The Gallery, MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes outdoor walking tours are available July through located in the original Roycroft Copper Shop, September. contains an extensive gift area, gallery and displays of historic printing equipment, in user periodically *Part of the Western New York Southtowns Scenic for demonstrations and workshops. Byway (www.wnyssb.org)
Seneca Niagara Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino Casino & Hotel 1 Fulton Street 310 Fourth Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 299-1100 877-873-6322 877-873-6322 www.senecaniagaracasino.com www.senecabuffalocreekcasino.com
TOUR LENGTH: Call for details TOUR LENGTH: Call for details GROUP LIMIT: 201+ GROUP LIMIT: 201+ Located in the heart of downtown Buffalo’s Inner Guests can enjoy 147,000 square feet of gaming Harbor area, the Casino features 808 slot machines HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes space with 4,000 slot machines and 100 table and 18 table games such as Blackjack, Roulette, MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes games, 10 restaurants, live entertainment and a AAA MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Craps, Three Card Poker and more! Also new to the Four Diamond Award-winning, 26-story hotel with BLACKOUT: Call for details Casino is the BC Café and Buffalo Savors, which 604 recently-renovated deluxe rooms, a spa and include delicious items from some of Buffalo’s most salon, fitness center and indoor pool. famous restaurants. And be sure to check out the all-new Stixx Sports Bar where you can cheer on your favorite team!
43 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Shea's 710 Theatre Shea’s Performing Arts Center Built in the style of a European 710 Main Street 646 Main Street opera house in Buffalo, NY 14203 Buffalo, NY 14202 1926, Shea’s (716) 847-0850 (716) 847-1410 Performing Arts www.sheas.org/710Main Fax: (716) 847-1644 Center continues to entertain www.sheas.org audiences today TOUR LENGTH: 2+ hours with touring TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours GROUP LIMIT: 50-100 Broadway HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 musicals, concerts, dance programs, MOTORCOACH PARKING: Nearby 710 Main Theatre showcases local, regional and HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes historic theatre SEASONAL: Yes touring productions in its 625 seat theater. It is also MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes tours, a Free Film available for private and corporate events. Series, educational programs, and family shows.
Sky Zone Indoor Spirit of Buffalo Trampoline Park One Naval Park Cove 425 Cayuga Road Buffalo, NY 14202 Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 796-7210 (716) 206-3300 www.spiritofbuffalo.com www.buffalo.skyzonesports.com TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Sky Zone has everything to keep you having fun, HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes feeling fit and staying active. Aside from the Open MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Court Sky Zone offers other fun trampoline-based Sail back in time aboard the Spirit of Buffalo. SEASONAL: Yes activities like our Sky Slam Basketball Dunk Discover traditional sailing on a classic 73 foot Court,or Foam Zone where you can flip, twist topsail schooner. This beautiful schooner with its or cannon ball into a pit of foam! Or try 3-D magnificent red sails is available for private and Dodgeball corporate charters, public cruises, children’s pirate adventures and educational excursions.
44 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Spring Lake Winery Steel Plant Museum, Inc. 7373 Rochester Road 100 Lee Street Lockport, NY 14094 Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 439-5253 fax: (716) 625-1217 (716) 821-9361 www.springlakewinery.com www.steelplantmuseuminc.org
TOUR LENGTH: N/A TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour GROUP LIMIT: N/A GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Enjoy wine tasting next to our beautiful vineyards HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes A tribute to Western New York steelworkers and and lake. Vineyard Express runs twice a month Bethlehem Steel, at one time the world’s largest MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes June-October. Exclusive wine club membership also steel plant. Contains photos, artifacts, memorabilia available. See website for more information. related to the local steel industry.
Theatre of Youth (TOY) Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site 203 Allen Street Allendale Theatre 641 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 884-4400 fax: (716) 819-9653 (716) 884-0095 Fax: (716) 884-0330 www.theatreofyouth.org www.trsite.org
TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours Theodore Roosevelt began his presidential journey GROUP LIMIT: N/A Theatre of Youth (TOY) engages all ages with GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 crowd-pleasing, child-centered, professionally here. State-of-the-art exhibits and a dramatic HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes produced theater. Award-winning original set and guided tour offer a museum experience unlike any MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes costume designs grace the stage of the historic other. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and Allendale Theatre, originally constructed in 1913, emotions surrounding this pivotal moment in our and located in Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood. nation’s history.
45 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com Vidler’s 5 & 10 Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours 676 - 694 Main Street Water Street Landing East Aurora, NY 14052 115 South Water Street (716) 652-0481 Lewiston, NY 14092 www.vidlers5and10.com (888) 438-4444 www.whirlpooljet.com TOUR LENGTH: N/A GROUP LIMIT: N/A TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour HANDICAP ACCESS: No Perhaps the largest 5 & 10 in the world, Vidler’s has GROUP LIMIT: 101-200 Passengers ages six and up will enjoy this 45 over 75,000 different items spread out over 2 floors minute white water adventure through the Niagara MOTORCOACH PARKING: No HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes in our four connected buildings. You can spend Gorge. Experience history, scenery, excitement and hours wandering through the store and seeing our MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes the thrill of a lifetime. Book online for discounts. counters and shelves overflowing with the practical, SEASONAL: Yes Open daily May-October. Departure times are unique, and the whimsical. subject to change. Reservations required.
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DT Adam’s Mark Hotel and Event Center 485 Yes Indoor Yes No Yes 9-G 120 Church Street • Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 845-5100 or (800) 444-ADAM Fax: (716) 604-9937 • www.adamsmark.com The Adam’s Mark is located at the Waterfront in the heart of the Buffalo downtown business district within a short distance of the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, theater district, First Niagara Center and Sahlen Field. Niagara Falls and major shopping is a short 20 minute drive.
GN Aloft Buffalo Airport 153 Yes Yes Yes No Yes 7-G 4219 Genesee Street • Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 626-1800 • Fax: (716) 626-5800 • www.aloftbuffaloairport.com Celebrate your style at Aloft Buffalo Airport, with easy access to downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Galleria Mall is only 2 miles away! We offer free 24-hour shuttle service within a 5-mile radius of the hotel, including the airport. Aloft is also very pet friendly, because they are family too!
DT Best Western on the Avenue 61 Yes No Yes Yes No 2-I 510 Delaware Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 886-8333 or (888) 868-3033 Fax: (716) 884-3070 • www.buffalobestwestern.com Hotel guests will find a complimentary continental breakfast, free parking, limited business services and meeting/banquet facilities. The hotel is also located in Allentown’s theatre and restaurant district, just minutes away from a variety of great dining options.
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GN Best Western Plus Galleria Inn & Suites 110 Yes Outdoor Yes Yes Yes 8-E 601 Dingens Street • Buffalo, NY 14206 (716) 896-2900 • Fax: (716) 896-3765 www.galleriainnsuites.com Thoughtfully appointed guest rooms, complete with Wi-Fi, refrigerators, complimentary breakfast bar and more. Only steps away from the Dingens Bar & Grill (American cuisine). Relax in the indoor whirlpool or the outdoor heated pool. Fitness center on property and a board room for small meetings.
GN Best Western the Inn at Buffalo Airport 78 Yes No Yes Yes No 7-G 4630 Genesee Street • Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 631-8966 • Fax: (716) 631-8977 www.bestwestern.com Hotel guests will wake up each morning to a complimentary continental breakfast before taking advantage of additional amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and full-service business center. The hotel also features a complimentary shuttle to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
GN Best Western The Inn of Lackawanna 65 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 8-F 2500 Hamburg Turnpike • Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 821-0030 • Fax: (716) 821-0010 www.bestwestern.com Sports enthusiasts will appreciate this Buffalo area hotel’s proximity to Ralph Wilson Stadium, First Niagara Center and Sahlen Field. Guests traveling on business will be located less than a mile from downtown Buffalo.
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DT Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER 205 Yes No Yes No Yes H-13 95 Main Street • Buffalo, NY 14203 The hotel is adjacent to First Niagara Center and is a key component of HARBORCENTER, a mixed-use hockey and entertainment facility. Located in the waterfront Canalside District, the hotel is across from the Naval & Military Park, a short walk to Sahlen Field and Buffalo’s Theatre District.
GN Buffalo Marriott Niagara 356 Yes Both Yes No Yes 6-G 1340 Millersport Highway • Amherst, NY 14221 (716) 689-6900 or (800) 334-4040 Fax: (716) 689-0483 www.buffaloniagaramarriott.com 11 meeting rooms, 14,000 sq ft of total meeting space, largest meeting room is Grand Ballroom 8,112 sq ft with maximum seating capacity of 1,000. Maximum of 10 breakout meeting room(s), exhibition space on-site.
GN Center Way Hotel Tonawanda 100 Yes No No Yes No 6-F 225 Crestmount Avenue • Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 693-8100 www.centerwayhoteltonawanda.magnusonhotels.com All rooms offer one queen size bed. Rooms are suitable for 1 or 2 people. Centrally located, right off the 290 12 miles to the Buffalo Airport and Galleria Mall. Niagara Falls is aprox. 15 miles.
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GN Clarion Hotel Buffalo Airport 80 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 6-H 6700 Transit Road • Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634-7500 or (800) 465-4329 Fax: (716) 634-7502 • www.choicehotels.com Free transportation to the airport, train station and within a five-mile radius of the hotel. Many fine amenities including free deluxe breakfast, Internet access, business center and 24-hour coffee. Unwind at the on-site sports bar.
GN Comfort Inn Dingens 75 Yes Indoor Yes Yes Yes 8-E 475 Dingens Street • Cheektowaga, NY 14206 (716) 896-2800 • Fax: (716) 896-2828 www.comfortinn.com Amenities: free breakfast with hot waffles and free coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice available round the clock. The hotel also features an indoor heated pool and exercise room; free Wi-Fi Internet access, access to copy and fax services, voice mail in each room, and available meeting rooms.
GN Comfort Inn & Suites Hamburg 61 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No F-10 3615 Commerce Place • Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-2922 or (800) 424-6423 Fax: (716) 648-2904 • www.choicehotels.com Minutes from McKinley Mall, the Peace Bridge, Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Ralph Wilson Stadium, home of the Bills. Erie County Fairgrounds is three miles away from the hotel. World-famous Niagara Falls, and the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center are only a short drive from the hotel.
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GN Comfort Inn University-Amherst 102 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 6-G One Flint Road • Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 688-0811 or (800) 424-6423 Fax: (716) 688-2365 • www.comfortinnuniversity.com Guests of this hotel will enjoy free airport transportation, free breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, and a free business center. Meeting facilities, which accommodate up to 35 people, are available for most events and business functions.
GN Comfort Suites Airport 110 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 7-G 901 Dick Road • Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 633-6000 • Fax: (716) 633-6858 www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-buffalo-new_york-NY102 Amenities include free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls, free 24-hour airport transportation, free shuttle service to local restaurants. Business travelers will appreciate the access to copy and fax services. Banquet and meeting rooms are available for guest use.
GN Country Inn & Suites 108 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 8-G 164B Slade Avenue • West Seneca, NY 14224• (716) 259-8520 www.countryinns.com/west-seneca-hotel-ny-14224/usabsny At the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Buffalo South I-90, NY, first-rate amenities and a convenient location just off I-90 at Exit 55 provide guests with a relaxing, enjoyable stay. Several of the area’s best attractions, are all within easy reach of this Buffalo, NY property.
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DT Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/Canalside 102 Yes Indoor Yes No Yes 9-G 1 Canalside - 125 Main Street • Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 840-9566 • Fax: (716) 840-9551 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bufdt-courtyard-buffalo-downtown-canalside/ Located right in the heart of Canalside. Conveniently steps from First Niagara Center, dining and Buffalo’s waterfront. The hotel features Marriott’s latest design offering the most innovative features and amenities of all Buffalo hotels.
GN Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst 108 Yes Indoor Yes No Yes 6-G 4100 Sheridan Drive • Amherst, NY 14221 (716) 626-2300 or (800) 321-2211 Fax: (716) 626-2322 • www.courtyard.com/BUFCY Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo/Amherst is centrally located just minutes from University at Buffalo, Downtown Buffalo, Niagara Falls and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. For your convenience, we provide complimentary airport shuttle service on request.
GN Days Hotel, Buffalo Airport 129 Yes Indoor Yes Yes Yes 7-G 4345 Genesee Street • Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 631-0800 • Fax: (716) 631-7589 www.daysinn.com The Days Hotel is centrally located between downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls directly across the street from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Guests can enjoy the on site large dining area with a complimentary Daybreak Breakfast. The hotel has a 24 hour courtesy airport shuttle service.
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GN Days Inn Buffalo 51 Yes No No Yes No 6-F 1120 Niagara Falls Boulevard • Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 835-5916 or (800) 329-7466 Fax: (716) 835-6030 • www.daysinn.com The Days Inn is located just minutes away from University of Buffalo North and South Campuses. A daily complimentary continental breakfast is offered to guests in addition to complimentary parking and wireless high speed internet and big screen LED televisions.
GN The Delavan Hotel & Spa 60 Yes Spa Yes Yes Yes 7-G 6461 Transit Road • Lancaster, NY 14043 (716) 635-9000 • www.thedelavan.com 60 elegantly appointed, luxury style suites, large hallways and a spacious lobby, and amenities including a full spa, a fitness center, and the newest in integrated electronic technology.
GN DoubleTree by Hilton Buffalo-Amherst 187 Yes Indoor Yes No Yes 6-G 10 Flint Road • Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 689-4414 • www.doubletreebuffaloamherst.com An innovative and refreshing alternative to the traditional hotel. Late dining options, high style room decor and high-speed internet access. Each guest room features plush bedding, hardwood flooring, a spa-inspired shower, wireless high-speed internet access, and a 32” LCD flat panel television.
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DT DoubleTree Club by Hilton 100 Yes No Yes No Yes 2-M 125 High Street • Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 845-0112 or (877) 633-4667 Fax (716) 845-0125 • www.doubletree.com The DoubleTree Club by Hilton Buffalo Downtown is a newly renovated 100 room hotel. We offer complimentary bus parking for all tour groups. All guestrooms offer the following amenities; microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer & complimentary wireless internet access.
GN Econo Lodge Buffalo South 85 Yes No No Yes Yes 9-F 4344 Milestrip Road • Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 825-7530 or (800) 784-2764 Fax: (716) 825-7530 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ny158 Located just 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo. Guests of this hotel are invited to enjoy the free continental breakfast served daily from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like free wireless Internet access and access to copy and fax services.
GN Econo Lodge 120 Yes No No Yes No 6-H 48 Freeman Road • Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634-2700 • Fax: (716) 634-1644 www.econolodge.com Conveniently located only two miles from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Amenities include free airport transportation, free continental breakfast & free coffee, free local calls, indoor heated pool, pet-friendly hotel. Business travelers will appreciate access to copy and fax services.
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DT Embassy Suites by Hilton Buffalo 182 No Indoor Yes Yes Yes 7-H 200 Delaware Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 842-1000 • Fax: (716) 842-1001 www.buffalo.embassysuites.com Each of our 182 two-room suites have dramatic glass wall views, designer furniture, finishes and wall coverings, two 32” LCD televisions, a wet bar with microwave, mini refrigerator, and coffeemaker. A complimentary full cooked- to-order breakfast is included in the daily room rate.
GN Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport 140 Yes Indoor & Yes Yes No 7-G 4721 Genesee Street • Buffalo, NY 14225 Spa (716) 633-2488 • Fax: (716) 633-2779 www.fairfieldinnbuffaloairport.com Hotel offers spacious, modern rooms with a contemporary decor in fresh vibrant colors. Complimentary deluxe hot breakfast, wireless internet and fitness center. Hotel is located directly across the street from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, minutes from downtown Buffalo.
GN Garden Place Hotel 166 Yes No Yes Yes Yes 7-H 6615 Transit Road • Williamsville, NY 14086 (716) 635-9000 or (800) 427-3361 Fax: (716) 635-9098 • www.salvatores.net Salvatore’s Garden Place hotel is a 166 room boutique property located 5 min- utes from the Buffalo international airport. With extravagant decor and ame- nities, we will ensure your stay with us will be an incredible experience! Make sure you visit us at www.salvatores.net for more information.
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GN Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport 101 No Indoor No No No 7-G 133 Buell Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 631-0200 • (800) HAMPTON Fax: (716) 894-3554 http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/hampton-inn-and-suites- buffalo-airport-BUFATHX/index.html Enjoy your stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport hotel, conveniently located just off Route 33, adjacent to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
DT Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown 140 Yes Indoor & Yes Yes Yes 6-H 220 Delaware Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14202 Spa (716) 855-2223 • Fax: (716) 856-5221 www.hamptoninnbuffalo.com The Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in downtown Buffalo is minutes from Albright-Knox and the Darwin Martin House. The hotel is in the heart of the theatre district, minutes from the First Niagara Center and Coca-Cola Field. Complimentary breakfast buffet, parking and Wi-Fi are included with your stay.
GN Hampton Inn Buffalo South/I-90 105 Yes Indoor & Yes Yes No 8-G 1750 Ridge Road • West Seneca, NY 14224 Spa (716) 824-2030 or (800) 426-7866 Fax: (716) 332-1200 • www.hamptoninn.com The Hampton promise to you includes a clean, comfortable hotel room. If you’re traveling with your family, you may opt for a room with two beds. Or, if you’re here by yourself on business, why not book a room with a plush, king- sized bed so you can stretch out and relax.
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GN Hampton Inn Buffalo-Airport Galleria 132 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 7-G 1745 Walden Ave • Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 894-8000 • (800) HAMPTON Fax: (716) 894-3554 www.hamptoninnbuffaloairport.com Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting or need accommodations for a family reunion or your sporting group, we’re delighted to help. Our promise to you includes a clean, comfortable hotel room. 4 miles from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and not even 1 mile from Walden Galleria.
GN Hampton Inn East Aurora 80 Yes Indoor & Yes Yes No 9-I 49 Olean Street • East Aurora NY 14052 Spa (716) 655-3300 or (800) 426-7866 Fax: (716) 655-4740 www.eastaurora.hamptoninn.com In the heart of historic East Aurora, within walking distance to many restaurants, museums and specialty shops. 8 jacuzzi suites and high-speed Internet access. *Part of the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway (www.wnyssb.org)
GN Hampton Inn Williamsville 80 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 6-G 5455 Main Street • Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 632-0900 • www.hamptoninn.com Once you’ve arrived at our hotel, you’ll find a lot of great amenities waiting for you in your room. We offer free high-speed internet access in every guest room. When you’re ready for some rest, hunker down for the night in our comfiest amenity yet, our clean and fresh Hampton bed.
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GN Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport 158 Yes Indoor Yes No Yes 7-G 4201 Genesee Street • Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 565-0040 or (877) 782-9444 Fax: (716) 565-0063 • www.buffaloairport.hgi.com Located across from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, the Hilton is accessible from I-90, downtown Buffalo & Niagara Falls. Enjoy a 24-hour Airport shuttle. Rooms & suites have a microwave and a mini-fridge. Indoor heated pool-spa. Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner & room service.
DT Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown 124 No Indoor No No Yes 7-I 10 Lafayette Square • Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 839-4000 Fax: (716) 839-3700 • www.hibuffaloairport.com Located across from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and minutes from downtown Buffalo. Offering wireless high speed internet access, complimentary airport shuttle, fitness center and jacuzzi, game room, free parking for the night of your stay, with long-term parking available.
GN Holiday Inn Buffalo Airport 207 Yes Outdoor Yes No Yes 7-G 4600 Genesee Street • Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 634-6969 • (800) HOLIDAY Fax: (716) 634-0920 • www.hibuffaloairport.com Located across from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and minutes from downtown Buffalo. Offering wireless high speed internet access, complimentary airport shuttle, fitness center and jacuzzi, game room, free parking for the night of your stay, with long-term parking available.
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GN Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Airport 110 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 7-G 131 Buell Avenue • Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 631-8700 • (800) HOLIDAY Fax: (716) 631-8787 • www.hiexbuffaloairport.com Located across the street from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Guests can enjoy a variety of spacious rooms to suites. The indoor pool and hot tub is a perfect place to relax after a busy day. You can also stay fit in the fitness center.
DT Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Downtown 146 Yes No Yes Yes Yes 7-I 601 Main Street • Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 854-5500 • Fax: (716) 854-4836 www.hiexpress.com/buffalodwtnny Located in heart of downtown Buffalo’s theatre and entertainment district and walking distance to the Convention Center. On-site restaurant, T.G.I. Friday’s. 100% smoke free all-suite hotel with free hot breakfast buffet. All suites with microwave and refrigerator, DVD player and two 37" televisions.
GN Holiday Inn Express Cheektowaga North East 84 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 7-G 83 Anderson Road • Cheektowaga, NY 142255 (716) 725-6133 • www.hiexpress.com Situated just off I-90, only minutes from Buffalo International Airport. Relax at our indoor heated pool or burn off some calories in the Fitness Center. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Meeting room can accommodate up to 50 guests.
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GN Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hamburg 84 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 10- 3565 Commerce Place • Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-9200 • www.hiexpress.com Situated just off I-90 and within a short driving distance of a number of attractions, businesses and surrounding cities. Amenities: complimentary high-speed Internet access, spacious meeting room for up to 30 guests is well-equipped to make your next meeting or event a success.
GN Home2 Suites Airport/Galleria 7-G 2055 Walden Avenue • Cheektowaga, NY 142255 107 Yes Indoor Yes No No (716) 249-2700 • Fax: (716) 249-2701 • home2suites3.hilton.com Made to be customized, our stylish suites are packed with perks and high-tech amenities that are just your style. Our amenities include work area, media hub, cook tops, laundry facilities, free WiFi and more.
GN Homewood Suites Buffalo Airport 77 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 7-G 760 Dick Road • Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 685-0700 • (800) 225-5466 Fax: (716) 685-2034 www.homewoodsuitesbuffalo.com All the comfort and conveniences found in luxury hotels. All-suite accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens and high speed internet access. Complimentary SuiteStart hot breakfast served daily. Welcome reception provided.
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GN Homewood Suites Buffalo Amherst 93 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 6- 1138 Millersport Highway • Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 833-2277 • Fax: (716) 833-9599 www.homewoodsuitesamherst.com Half mile from the University at Buffalo, extended-stay suites with full kitchens, indoor pool and spa, complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Near major corporations.
DT Hotel @ The Lafayette 57 Yes No No No Yes 9-I 391 Washington Street • Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 856-1234 • Fax: (716) 853-1505 www.thehotellafayette.com The boutique Hotel @ The Lafayette features 57 rooms which include one-and two bedroom suites, mini-suites and two bridal suites. Each room is luxuriant- ly decorated with Pan American decor and all modern conveniences including high speed internet and 40-inch flat screen televisions.
BF Hotel Henry Urban Resort & Conference Center 88 Yes No Yes No Yes 5-F Richardson Olmsted Complex, Forest & Elmwood Avenues Buffalo, NY 14213 • (716) 886-3300 www.hotelhenry.com Both classic and contemporary, cosmopolitan and Rust Belt-urban, striking and welcoming, Hotel Henry creates distinct experiences in the many spaces of this full- service hotel in downtown Buffalo.
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GN Hyatt Place Buffalo/Amherst 137 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6-F 5020 Main Street • Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 839-4040 • Fax: (716) 839-4041 www.hyattplacebuffaloamherst.com With a casually chic ambiance, this hotel features roomy rooms with a 42" flat screen TV and amenities like free everywhere Wi-Fi. Host meetings and events in 1,887 square feet of meeting space for up to 225 guests, and wake to our free Kitchen Skillet™ breakfast. Welcome to a different place.
DT Hyatt Regency Buffalo 396 No Indoor Yes No Yes 7-I Two Fountain Plaza • Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 856-1234 • Fax: (716) 852-6157 www.buffalo.hyatt.com Offers beautiful, newly renovated guestrooms with deluxe amenities and exceptional service. Dine in our world-class steakhouse. Work out in our brand new Stay Fit Fitness Center, swim in our rooftop indoor pool with panoramic views of the city, or relax and unwind in our full service Spa Alexis.
GN La Quinta Inn at Buffalo Airport 51 No No Yes Yes No 7-H 6619 Transit Road • Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633-1011 • Fax: (716) 633-2579 www.laquintabuffalo.com Located less than two miles from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Amenities include free wireless high-speed Internet access, free breakfast, and a convenient onsite 24-hour fitness center. 100% non-smoking. Conveniently located off the New York State Thruway (Rt 90) at exit 49.
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DT Lofts on Pearl 32 Yes No No No No H-11 92 Pearl Street • Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 856-0098 www.loftsonpearl.com Features 32 rooms with kitchens, fireplaces, and living rooms for family and group getaways or longer-term business/leisure stays.
DT Mansion on Delaware Avenue 28 No No No No No 4-I 414 Delaware Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 886-3300 • www.mansionondelaware.com The Mansion on Delaware Avenue is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning his- toric boutique hotel that combines Second Empire architecture with modern elegance and comforts.
GN Microtel Inn 87 Yes No No Yes No 7-H 50 Freeman Road • Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633-6200 or (800) 824-2082 Fax: (716) 633-1329 • www.microtelinn.com Only two miles from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and an easy drive of 25 miles to Niagara Falls. Whether visiting Buffalo or Williamsville on business or pleasure, experience why Microtel has been a nine time consecutive JD Power and Associate Award winner in guest satisfaction.
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GN Millennium Hotel Buffalo 300 Yes Indoor Yes No Yes 7-G 2040 Walden Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 681-2400 • (800) 323-3331 Fax: (716) 681-5489 www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumbuffalo/index.html Adjacent to the Walden Galleria Mall, this Buffalo hotel is conveniently located within three miles of Buffalo Niagara International Airport and is a short drive from downtown Buffalo, the world famous Niagara Falls and numerous attractions.
GN Motel 6 Buffalo Airport 130 Yes No No Yes Yes 7-H 52 Freeman Road • Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 626-1500 • Fax: (716) 632-4129 • www.motel6.com This Motel 6 lies to the east of downtown and offers an outdoor pool, 24-hour front desk service, facilities for persons with disabilities and complimentary coffee. They have several room types including rooms with one or two beds.
GN Motel 6 Buffalo Amherst 93 Yes No No No No 6-G 4400 Maple Road • Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 834-2231 • Fax: (716) 834-0872 www.motel6.com This Motel 6 is just 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo and minutes from 4 shopping malls and an outlet mall. Niagara Falls is just a short drive away and the University of Buffalo is only 1/4 mile away. WiFi available in all guest rooms for a nominal fee.
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GN Motel 6 of Hamburg, NY 117 Yes No No No No 10-F 5245 Camp Road • Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-2000 • Fax: (716)648-9718 www.motel6.com Conveniently located on I-90 at Exit 57 and is just 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo and 30 minutes from Niagara Falls.
GN Oak Tree Inn 56 Yes No Yes No No 7-G 3475 Union Road • Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 681-2600 • Fax: (716) 681-2660 • www.oaktreeinn.com Our hotel is conveniently located off I-90 near the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and the Walden Galleria Mall. Our rooms are unique - they have been designed to provide guests with an optimal sleep environment.
GN Quality Inn Buffalo Airport 104 No Indoor Yes Yes No 7-G 4217 Genesee Street • Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 462-5993 www.qualityinnbuffalo.com Directly across the street from the Buffalo Airport. We are minutes from great dining, shopping, and many nearby attractions perfect for family outings including the Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo Museum of Science, Martin’s Fantasy Island and Darien Lake Theme Park.
65 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com On No. of Coach Gym Free Cont. Bar/ Map Lodging Rooms Parking Pool Breakfast Restaurant GN Radisson Hotel Niagara Falls-Grand Island 240 Yes Indoor & Yes No Yes 6-E 100 Whitehaven Road • Grand Island, NY 14072 Outdoor (716) 773-1111 • Fax: (716) 773-1229 www.radisson.com/grand-island-hotel-ny-14072/usagrny Halfway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls and an hour from Toronto, the Radisson Niagara Falls-Grand Island has 28,000 square feet of event space spanning 12 meeting rooms and can accommodate events ranging from 10 to 750 people.
GN Ramada Hotel & Conference Center 120 Yes No Yes Yes Yes 6-G 2402 North Forest Road • Getzville, NY 14068 (716) 636-7500 • www.ramadahotelamherst.com Located on 8 wooded acres bordering the University at Buffalo and the Audubon Industrial Park. Each room is furnished with queen or king bed, 27” television with cable, telephone with voice mail, desk, and computer outlets if you need them. Free Wireless High-Speed Internet access is available.
GN Red Roof Inn Amherst 108 Yes No No No No 7-G 42 Flint Road • Williamsville, NY 14226 (716) 689-7474 • www.redroof.com Just ¼ mile from UB, only 1 mile from Northtown Center, and a 10 minute drive to Galleria Mall, Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, and First Niagara Center. We’re located just seconds away from shopping malls, movie theaters, ice skating, and a wide variety of restaurants.
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GN Red Roof Inn Hamburg 108 Yes No No No No 9-E 5370 Camp Road • Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-7222 • www.redroof.com Just two miles from the Erie County Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway, and five minutes from Ralph Wilson Stadium, the Red Roof Inn Hamburg is conveniently located near I-90 and within seconds of great restaurants and shopping.
GN Residence Inn Buffalo Cheektowaga 113 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 7-G 107 Anderson Road • Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 892-5410 • (800) 331-1331 Fax: (716) 892-5409 • www.marriott.com/bufri Adjacent to the Walden Galleria Mall, easy access to the I-90 and minutes away from Niagara Falls. FREE high-speed wireless internet, fully equipped kitchens with refrigerator, microwave, cook top, dishwasher and much more! Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool, fitness center/Sport Court.
GN The Roycroft Inn 28 Yes No No No Yes 9-I 40 South Grove Street • East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-5552 • www.roycroftinn.com Elegantly restored Arts & Crafts accommodations featuring original Roycroft furnishings and art work. Built in 1895. Also serves as a fine dining restaurant and offers exquisite accommodations.
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GN Salvatores Grand Hotel 95 No No Yes Yes Yes 6-H 6675 Transit Road • Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 636-4900 • www.salvatoresgrandhotel.com Just minutes from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and one block away from the NY State I-90 Thruway. In addition, the Eastern Hills Mall is less than 1 mile to the north. All hotel rates include full breakfast buffet. Corporate rates available.
GN Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport 7-G 100 Holtz Drive • Cheektowaga, NY 14225 86 Yes No Yes Yes No (716) 626-4000 • (800) 424-6423 Fax: (716) 626-3370 • www.sleepinnairport.com Five time Gold Award property. Conveniently located next to Buffalo Airport. 24 hour airport shuttle, 4:30 am breakfast with waffles and evening cookie reception.
GN Sleep Inn Amherst 92 Yes Indoor No Yes No 6-G 75 Inn Keepers Lane • Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 691-6510 • Fax: (716) 691-3454 www.sleepinnamherst.com Enjoy our clean, comfortable hotel located mid-way between Downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Close to all local Universities. We offer a complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet, indoor pool and whirlpool. Walking distance to shopping and dining.
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GN SpringHill Suites Buffalo Airport 108 Yes Yes Yes Yes Bar only 6-H 6647 Transit Road • Clarence, NY 14221 (716) (716) 650-4625 • Fax: (716) 650-4945 • www.marriott.com/bufsh Modern accommodations, helpful amenities, and friendly service. Offering a free shuttle to and from Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Expansive suites, free Wi-Fi, and if you're in the area for business, you can plan meetings in the well-equipped on-site venue.
GN Staybridge Suites Buffalo Airport 98 Yes Indoor Yes Yes Yes 6-H 8005 Sheridan Drive • Clarence, NY 14221 (716) 810-7829 • (877) 238-8889 Fax: (716) 204-1111 • www.staybridgebuffalo.com All suites property with all the services of a traditional hotel, but the feel of home. Suites are fully equipped with kitchen, living room, private bedroom and bath, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. For conference and meeting needs, we offer a large meeting room and board room.
GN Staybridge Suites Buffalo South 105 Yes Indoor Yes No No 8-G 164 Slade Avenue • West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 939-3100 www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/west-seneca/bufws/hoteldetail Beautiful and convenient, the Staybridge Suites Buffalo, NY hotel’s location meets the needs of every traveler. Resting on the eastern shore of Lake Erie, West Seneca provides access to entertainment, attractions and business opportunities for the hotel’s guests.
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GN Staybridge Suites Buffalo-Amherst 102 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 6-H 1290 Sweet Home Road • Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 276-8750 www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/amherst/bufrr/hoteldetail Beautiful and convenient, the Staybridge Suites Buffalo NY hotel is adjacent to the University at Buffalo -SUNY & UB’s Center for the Arts. Resting on the eastern shore of Lake Erie, Amherst provides access to entertainment, attractions & business opportunities for the hotel’s guests.
GN Super 8 Kenmore 58 Yes No Yes Yes No 6-F 1288 Sheridan Drive • Buffalo, NY 14217 (716) 876-4020 • www.super8.com The Super 8 Kenmore is conveniently located 5 minutes away from Buffalo State College and University of Buffalo, 10 minutes from downtown Buffalo. The Super 8 offers complimentary high speed internet access, local calls, breakfast, and Free Parking. Bus, RV, and Truck parking is available.
GN TownePlace Suites Marriott 120 Yes Indoor Yes Yes No 7-G 4265 Genesee Street • Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 839-1880 • Fax: (716) 839-1883 www.towneplacebuffalo.com Our extended-stay hotel in Buffalo, NY offers neighborhood-style living, features comfortable, casual suites at a great value. Our warm, inviting, and knowledgeable staff is available 24/7 and will answer any questions to help make you feel right at home.
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DT The Westin Buffalo 116 Yes No Yes No Yes 6-H 250 Delaware Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 858-5900 Every aspect of Westin is carefully selected to create an emotional connection with our guests. Our sensory welcome greets you with warm lighting, beautiful botanical arrangements, signature music, and our calming white tea scent.
GN Wyndham Garden Buffalo/Williamsville 120 Yes Indoor Yes No Yes 6-G 5195 Main Street • Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 276-9600 • Fax: (716) 276-9601 www.wyndham.com/hotels/46453 This Buffalo hotel offers one meeting room to accommodate up to 100 people, and is ideal for a host of small gatherings, from business meetings to conferences to social events.
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D indicates downtown Buffalo location ON MAP ON MAP ON MAP 31 Club - American D Anchor Bar - American D Bobby J’s - Italian 31 North Johnson Park • Sunday brunch available 1047 Main Street 204 Como Park Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14201 DT Buffalo, NY 14209 DT Cheektowaga, NY 14227 GN (716) 332-3131 www.the31club.com 6-H (716) 886-8920 www.anchorbar.com 2-K (716) 926-7919 www.ar204.com 7-G
(716) FOOD AND SPORT - American D Asa Ransom House Country Inn - American Cabaret Restaurant- American D One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza 10529 Main Street - Route 5 490 Pearl Street Buffalo, NY 14203 DT Clarence, NY 14031 GN Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 842-4181 DT (716) 855-4581 WWW.716FOODANDSPORT.COM 11-H (716) 759-2315 www.asaransom.com 6-I www.cabaretrestaurant.com 6-I
Acqua Restaurant & Catering - American D Bijou Grille - American D Chautauqua Café - American D 2192 Niagara Street 643 Main Street 726 Exchange Street Buffalo, NY 14207 BF Buffalo, NY 14203 DT Buffalo, NY 14210 DT (716) 874-5400 www.acquarestaurant.net 3-C (716) 847-1512 www.bijougrille.com 6-J (716) 819-2880 www.larkindg.com/cafe.htm 13-Q
Alton’s Restaurant - American The Blackthorne Restaurant & Pub Chef’s Restaurant - Italian D 2221 Transit Road • Sunday brunch available American 291 Seneca Street East Aurora, NY 14052 GN 2134 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 GN Buffalo, NY 14204 DT (716) 674-1900 altonsrestaurant.com 8-H (716) 825-9327 www.blackthornrestaurant.com F-8 (716) 856-9187 www.ilovechefs.com 11-L
American Grille - American Bob & John’s La Hacienda - American Curly’s Grill & Banquet Center - American 7901 Seneca Street 1545 Hertel Avenue 647 Ridge Road East Aurora, NY 14052 GN Buffalo, NY 14216 BF Lackawanna, NY 14218 GN (716) 655-9757 www.americangrille.net 9-I (716) 836-5411 www.bobandjohns.com 3-J (716) 824-9716 www.curlysgrill.com 8-F
72 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com ON MAP ON MAP ON MAP Danny’s Restaurant - American Eagle House Restaurant - American Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant - Italian 3715 Genesee Street 5578 Main Street 3785 South Park Avenue Buffalo, NY14225 GN Williamsville, NY 14221 GN Blasdell, NY 14219 GN (716) 634-1780 www.dannysrestaurant.com 7-G (716) 632-7669 www.eaglehouseonline.com 6-G (716) 825-3675 www.iliodipaolos.com 9-F
Deco Restaurant (Adams Mark Hotel) D Expo Market - Various D Iron Kettle Restaurant - American 120 Church Street - American 617 Main Street 1009 Olean Road Buffalo, NY 14202 DT Buffalo, NY 14203 (716)220-8468 DT East Aurora, NY 14052 DT (716) 845-5110 9-F www.expobuffalo.com 7-I (716) 652-5310 www.ironkettlerestaurant.net 9-I
Dessert Deli Bakery & Cafe - Dessert/Bakery The Grapevine Restaurant & Catering Marotto’s Restaurant - American 716 Maple Road American 3365 Delaware Avenue Williamsville, NY 14221 GN 2545 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY 14228 GN Kenmore, NY 14217 GN (716) 689-2115 www.dessertdelibakery.com 6-G (716) 691-7799 www.grapevinerestaurant.com 6-G (716) 873-0551 www.marottos.com 6-F
Diamond Hawk Golf Course - American Grille 620 - American D New Fuji Buffet - Chinese 255 Sonwil Drive 620 Delaware Avenue 3206 Sheridan Drive Cheektowaga, NY 14225 GN Buffalo, NY 14202 DT Amherst, NY 14226 GN (716) 651-0700 www.diamondhawkgolf.com 7-G (716) 886-2121 www.hibuffalodowntown.com 2-I (716) 836-9988 6-G
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Barbecue D Hamlin House Restaurant - American Old Orchard Inn - American 301 Franklin Street 432 Franklin Street 2095 Blakeley Corners Road Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 880-1677 DT Buffalo, NY 14202 DT East Aurora, NY 14052 GN www.dinosaurbarbque.com/bbq-buffalo 8-H (716) 885-8084 www.hamlinhouse.com 4-J (716) 652-4664 www.oldorchardny.com 9-I
The Dock at the Bay - American Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls - American One Niagara International Food Court 3800 Hoover Road 333 Prospect Street 360 Rainbow Boulevard• Seasonal Blasdell, NY 14219 GN Niagara Falls, NY 14303 GN Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 804-0008 GN (716) 823-8247 www.dockatthebay.com 9-F (716) 282-0007 www.hardrockcafe.com 5-C www.niagarafallswelcomecenter.com 5-C
D indicates downtown Buffalo location 73 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com ON MAP ON MAP ON MAP Osteria 166 - Italian D Ripa’s Restaurant - American Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill - American 166 Franklin Street 4218 Walden Avenue 7800 Transit Road Buffalo, NY 14202 DT Lancaster, NY 14086 GN Buffalo, NY 14221 GN (716) 858-3118 www.osteriabuffalo.com 8-H (716) 684-2418 www.ripas.com 7-H (716) 634-6000 www.santoras.com 6-G
Pan-American Grill & Brewery - American D Rizotto Ristorante - American Scotch & Sirloin - American 391 Washington Street 930 Maple Road 3999 Maple Road Buffalo, NY 14202 DT Williamsville, NY 14221 GN Buffalo, NY 14228 (716) 837-4900 GN (716) 856-0062 www.thehotellafayette.com 9-I (716) 580-3125 www.rizottoristorante.com 6-G www.scotchnsirloinrestaurant.net 6-G
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery - American D The Roycroft Inn - American Sean Patrick’s Restaurant - American 76 Pearl Street 40 South Grove Street • Sunday brunch available 3480 Millersport Highway Buffalo, NY 14202 DT East Aurora, NY 14052 GN Getzville, NY 14068 GN (716) 856-2337 www.pearlstreetgrill.com 11-H (716) 652-5552 www.roycroftinn.com 9-I (716) 636-1709 www.spatricks.com 6-G
Polish Villa Part Two - American Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More - American Snooty Fox Lounge - American D 1085 Harlem Road 6675 Transit Road 445 Delaware Avenue Cheektowaga, NY 14227 GN Williamsville, NY 14221 GN Buffalo, NY 14202 DT (716) 822-4908 www.polishvilla.org 8-G (716) 636-4900 www.salvatoresgrand.com 6-H (716) 843-3699 www.snootyfoxbuffalo.com 9-G
Protocol Restaurant, Salvatore's Italian Gardens - Italian Tandoori - Indian Bar & Banquet Facility - American 6461 Transit Road 7740 Transit Road 6766 Transit Road, Buffalo, NY 14221 GN Depew, NY 14043 GN Williamsville, NY 14221 GN (716) 632-9556 www.protocolrestaurant.com 6-H (716) 683-7990 www.salvatores.net 7-H (716) 632-1112 www.tandooris.com 6-H
The Pub at the Park - American D Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill - American Tappo - Italian D 275 Washington Street 1402 Millersport Highway 338 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 BF Buffalo, NY 14221 GN Buffalo, NY 14203 DT (716) 846-2100 www.pettibonesgrille.com 9-G (716) 688-3081 www.santoras.com 6-G (716) 259-8130 www.tappoitalian.com 8-J
74 2019 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com ON MAP ON MAP ON MAP Templeton Landing Restaurant - American D Tony Rome’s Globe Hotel & Restaurant - Towne Restaurant - American D 2 Templeton Terrace American 186 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14202 DT 711 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 GN Buffalo, NY 14201 BF (716) 852-7337 www.templetonlanding.com 11-E (716) 652-4221 www.tonyromesea.com 9-I (716) 884-5128 www.thetowne.net 9-G
Tom’s Restaurant - Greek Top of the Falls - American Walden Galleria 3221 Sheridan Drive Goat Island One Walden Galleria GN Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 837-7310 GN Niagara Falls State Park GN Cheektowaga, NY 14225 7-G www.tomsrestaurantbuffalony.com 6-F (716) 278-0340 www.topofthefallsrestaurant.com 5-C (716) 681-7600 www.waldengalleria.com Walden Galleria, Buffalo Niagara’s largest mall, has multiple group-friendly restaurants and ample For a complete list of restaurants, call Visit Buffalo Niagara at (716) 218-2936. coach parking. Bar Louie (716) 989-3950 - American Bravo! Cucina Italiana (716) 684-4595 - Italian Cheesecake Factory (716) 685-2600 - American Dave & Buster’s (716) 923-2515 - American Gordon Biersch (716) 683-0050 - Germn/Pub Jack Astor’s (716) 684-7693 - American Melting Pot (716) 685-6358 - Fondue P.F. Chang’s China Bistro (716) 706-0791- Asian Texas de Brazil (716) 683-0013 - Brazilian Steakhouse World of Beer (716) 683-0947 - American/Pub
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GN Alethea’s Chocolates No Gift for driver/escort Yes 6-H 8301 Main Street / Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633-8620 / www.aletheas.com Shop for great gifts, made fresh, right here. Sponge Candy, Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn, Hot Fudge Truffle Sauce, Chocolate Potato Chips, Creamy Slab Fudge, Charlie Chaplin, and much more. Complimentary gift wrap, or combine, in a pretty gift bag or basket. Now, visit our dessert cafe, and relax.
GN Antique World & Marketplace Yes Savings voucher/coupon Yes 6-I 11111 Main Street / Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 759-8483 / Fax: (716) 759-0437 / www.boulevard-mall.com One of Western New York’s finest shopping centers features more than 120 specialty shops & restaurants, including Macy’s, Macy’s Mens, JCPenney, Sears, TGIFriday’s, Chili’s & Bonefish Grill.
GN Boulevard Mall Yes Savings voucher/coupon Yes 6-G 730 Alberta Drive / Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 834-8600 / Fax: (716) 836-6127 / www.boulevard-mall.com One of Western New York’s finest shopping centers features more than 120 specialty shops & restaurants, including Macy’s, Macy’s Mens, JCPenney, Sears, TGIFriday’s, Chili’s & Bonefish Grill.
BF Broadway Market 10-K 999 Broadway / Buffalo, NY 14212 Yes None Yes (716) 893-0705 / Fax: (716) 893-2216 / www.broadwaymarket.org Since 1888, the Broadway Market has been known for unique products and personal service. The market is famous for its family owned businesses that include meats, poultry, fish, produce, bake goods, delis, candy stands and restaurants. Open year round, Monday- Saturday 8:00 - 5:00 pm. Closed Sundays.
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DT Choco-Logo Confectionery Design No Gift for driver/escort Yes 8-K 141 Broadway / Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 855-3500 or (800) 851-4616 / Fax: (716) 855-3501 / www.chocologo.com For two decades, we have embossed logos into chocolate. Choco-Logo’s shop has become a gallery of Chef Johnson’s chocolate imagination and inspiration. Look for limited edition seasonal truffles like Ice Wine, Black & Tan, Absinthe and Lavender, Egg Nog, and Strawberry Margarita.
BF Duty Free Americas No Call for details Yes 8-D Peace Bridge Plaza / Buffalo, NY 14213 (716) 886-5000
GN Rainbow Bridge Plaza / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 5-C (716) 284-9736 Fax (716) 284-0784
GN Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Plaza / Lewiston, NY 14092 4-C (716) 284-9734 Fax (716) 284-9734 www.dutyfreeamericas.com Stop at Duty Free Americas before visiting Canada. You’ll enjoy superb savings on spirits, wine, beer, tobacco, designer fragrances, cosmetics, fashion watches and so much more! Open 24 hours a day; closed Christmas Day.
GN Eastern Hills Mall Yes Savings voucher/coupon Yes 6-H 4545 Transit Road / Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633-1600 / Fax: (716) 631-5127 / www.shopeasternhills.com Known as “the friendliest place to shop in Western New York,” Eastern Hills is home to more than 85 specialty stores. Easy access from all directions, plentiful parking and a wide variety of stores makes shopping stress-free at Eastern Hills Mall!
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BF Elmwood Village Yes Yes 7-F Office: 1068 Elmwood Avenue / Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 881-0707 / www.elmwoodvillage.org Discover over 200 locally owned and operated retail stores and restaurants. Stop for a drink or a bite to eat while you’re out, or pop into a gallery. Many stores feature products by local designers. From clothing to artwork, books to jewelry, shopping on Elmwood offers something for everyone.
GN Erie County Auction & Expo Center No Yes 9-I 11167 Big Tree Road / East Aurora, NY 14052 (800) 536-1401 / www.eastauroraevents.com Come on down to our weekend outdoor and indoor flea market and antiques bazaar. Bring the whole family for a day of deals, deals, deals! You’ll find everything from farm- fresh produce, antiques, furniture, collectibles, household items, yard items, and general merchandise.
GN Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls (USA) Yes Savings voucher/coupon Yes 5-D 1900 Military Road / Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 297-2022 or (800) 414-0475 / Fax (716) 297-6460 / www.fashionoutletsniagara.com Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA minutes from the Falls, border, Buffalo and area hotels. Offering 150 designers at outlet pricing such as: Polo, Burberry, Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Leviís, Nike, Hugo Boss, Cole Haan ,and Tommy Hilfiger. I-190 exit 22.
Four Honey Bees Cottage No Call for details Yes 306 Main Street / East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-0292 / www.fourhoneybeescottage.com Set in a rustic two story farmhouse, our staff provides a personalized shopping experience for everyone that enters. A one stop shop for your home, gifts and personal accessories. Enjoy unique home furnishings such as MacKenzie-Childs and a full range of interior design services.
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GN Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce Yes Yes 9-I 652 Main Street / East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-8444 / Fax: (716) 652-8384 / www.eanycc.com East Aurora has antique dealers, art galleries, an old-fashioned 5 & 10 and much more along a Main Street that recalls a simpler era. *Part of the Western New York Southtowns Scenic Byway (www.wnyssb.org.)
GN Kelly’s Country Store No Gift for driver/escort Yes 6-D 3121 Grand Island Boulevard / Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-0003 / Fax: (716) 773-2145 / www.kellyscountrystore.com Be sure to visit Kelly’s Country Store and find those unique holiday gifts for your loved ones, or surprise them with their favorite sweets from our large selection of candy and fresh fudge. Kelly’s Country Store’s old world charm makes for a wonderful shopping experience!
GN Kutter’s Cheese Factory Retail Store No Gift for driver/escort Yes 7-K 857 Main Road (Route 5) / Corfu, NY 14036 (888) 700-5275 / Fax: (585) 599-4103 / www.kuttercheese.com Welcome to Kutter’s Cheese. Since 1923 Kutter’s Cheese has stood for cheese of the highest quality and superb taste. Please enjoy your shopping experience on our web site. Feel free to contact us using the information below. We would be happy to take your order over the phone.
GN Made in America Store No Gift for driver/escort Yes 9-H 900 Maple Road / Elma, NY 14059 (716) 652-4872 / www.saveourcountryfirst.com Each item this store sells must be 100% American-made, top quality and must feed an American family. It offers many unique products that include garden art, assorted toys, coffee, soda, shirts, jeans, socks, stuffed animals, U.S. grown canned food, steel metal signs and dog food/treats.
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GN McKinley Mall Yes Savings voucher/coupon Yes 9-F 3701 McKinley Parkway / Buffalo, NY 14219 (716) 824-0462 / www.shopmckinleymall.com Featuring dining, movie theaters and over 125 specialty stores. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
GN Niagara Hobby & Craft Mart No Savings voucher/coupon Yes 7-G 3366 Union Road at Walden Avenue / Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 681-1666 / Fax: (716) 681-6061 / www.niagarahobby.com 1 mile from Walden Galleria. Mon-Sat 10-8; Sun 12-5. Train layouts;dollhouse displays;3 slot car tracks;Pinewood Derby track;”Thomas & Friends”,Chuggington,Schleich,Breyer playtables;The Classroom hosts daily gaming/FREE events.Tour our 1949 caboose. Santa/ reindeer Nov/Dec. 8-foot Thomas photo spot..
GN Oliver’s Candies Yes Call for details Yes 6-N 211 West Main Street / Batavia, NY 14020 (585) 343-5888 / Fax: (585) 343-2453 / www.oliverscandies.com Oliver’s Candies was established in 1932. Mr. Oliver blanched peanuts in his home, then went out to stores and gas stations to sell his product. After experimenting with formulas, homemade recipes, long hours and hard work, he developed now-famous products like Cashew Glaze and Hostess Squares.
GN Premier Gourmet No Yes 6-G 3904 Maple Road / Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 877-3574 / www.premiergourmet.com Premier Gourmet is Western New York’s leading destination for the best specialty foods and the tools to prepare them. We specialize in locally-made products and unique gifts: finest, freshest coffees; fabulous kitchen accessories;more than 700 exotic beers;delicious gourmet foods
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GN Purrfect Tea & Gift Emporium No Yes 9-I 586 Main Street, Suite 2 / East Aurora, NY 14052 On street (716) 714-9634 / www.purrfecttea.biz/ Purr-fect Tea has an array of loose leaf teas, Matcha, tea pots, tea cups and other tea accessories. Stop in today to enjoy a steaming cup of your new favorite tea, great conversation, genuine atmosphere, delectable desserts and fun gifts for yourself and friends!
GN Southgate Plaza Yes Yes 8-G 950-A Union Road at Seneca Street / West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 674-5050 / Fax: (716) 674-1340 / www.southgateplaza.com Located just fifteen minutes away from downtown Buffalo. Home to over 50 great stores and restaurants such as Market in the Square, Bon-ton, Applebee’s and more, the Southgate Plaza is your one-stop community shopping center.
Transitown Plaza Yes Gift for driver/escort Yes GN 4221 Transit Road / Williamsville, NY 14221 6-H (716) 633-5266 / Fax: (716) 633-4798 / www.transitownplaza.com Over 50 stores including T.J. Maxx, FWS Furniture, Red Door Ski Shop, Advance Auto Parts, Crawford Furniture, and many more. Six restaurants including Chilis.
Vintage Grace No Yes GN 90 Central Avenue / Lancaster, NY 14086 7-G (716) 684-0201 / VintageGraceAntiques.com Vintage Grace is a new Antiques, Consignment, and Home Decor store in Lancaster, N.Y.
GN Vidler’s 5 & 10 No No Yes 9-I 676-694 Main Street / East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-0481 / Fax: (716) 655-0631 / www.vidlers5and10.com Perhaps the largest 5 & 10 in the world, Vidlerís has over 75,000 different items spread out over 2 floors in our four connected buildings. You can spend hours wandering through the store and seeing our counters and shelves overflowing with the practical, unique, and the whimsical.
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BF West Side Bazaar Yes Yes 3-C 25 Grant Street / Buffalo, NY 14213 On street (716) 464-6389 / www.westsidebazaar.com The merchants of the West Side Bazaar offer you a unique shopping and dining experience like no other in Western New York. A launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs, our merchants are bringing the world to Buffalo. An exchange of commerce and culture, come meet your neighborócome see the world!
GN Walden Galleria Yes Call for details Yes 7-G One Walden Galleria / Cheektowaga, NY 14225 See page 75 (716) 681-7600 / Fax: (716) 681-1773 / www.waldengalleria.com Buffalo Niagara’s premier shopping destination with over than 200 stores, 12 sit-down restaurants, an international food court and Regal Cinemas Stadium 16! Walden Galleria is a two-level shopping, dining and entertainment location that offers a little something for everyone! For a list of group-friendly restaurants, see page 75
GN Woyshner’s The Christmas Shoppe No Call for details Yes 8-F 880 Ridge Road / Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 821-0416 or (716) 823-3408 / Fax: (716) 842-4347 Area’s largest Christmas shoppe featuring collectables such as Dept. 56, Byers Choice, Radko, Seraphim Angels, and more. Over 16,000 square feet of pure joy! Located seconds from the Buffalo Botanical Gardens and Our Lady of Victory Basilica.
Be sure to check out these other unique shopping destinations! Main Street Williamsville • 716-632-7669 (map location 6-G) / Hertel Avenue • 716-837-5566 (map location 7-F) Main Street East Aurora • 716-652-8444 (map location 9-H) / Clarence Hollow Association • (716) 759 - 2345 (map location 6-I) Historic Lewiston • 716-754-9500 (map location 4-D)
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February/March Buffalo Home & Garden Show This show offers the best opportunity to shop for home and garden related Buffalo Niagara Convention Center products and services. Buffalo, NY (716) 855-5555 www.buffalohomeshow.com
March Kissing Bridge Winter Carnival Free fun-filled event on both days for all ages. Events include costume contest, Route 240, Glenwood, NY eating contest, treasure hunts on the hill and inside the lodge, on-snow moun- (716) 592-4963 / www.kissing-bridge.com tain bike race and much more.
March St. Patrick’s Day Parade Each year, thousands of people flock to downtown Buffalo to enjoy the annual Delaware Avenue from Niagara Square St. Patrick's Day Parade. Every light pole along the Delaware Avenue parade route to North Street, Buffalo, NY is decorated with the American flag and the tri-colored flag of Ireland. Businesses (716) 875-0282 / www.buffaloirish.com along the route decorate windows and buildings with shamrocks and banners.
March St. Patrick’s Day Post-Parade Party The St. Patrick’s Day post-parade party is a children’s event that includes ice Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza skating, clowns, face painters and free kiddie amusement rides. Buffalo, NY (716) 856-3150 / www.buffaloplace.com
March/April Easter Festival at Broadway Market Visit the historic Broadway Market during its most festive season as thousands 999 Broadway flock to pick up freshly made Easter delicacies. From traditional buttered lambs Buffalo, NY to Polish sausage, horseradish, and chocolate, stop by the market for these savory (716) 893-0705 treats. Be sure to check out the beautiful handpainted Eastern European eggs and http://easter.broadwaymarket.org get your pussy willows in time for Dyngus Day while you’re there. The Broadway Market offers extended holiday hours and daily events, with live music. Save time to experience Buffalo’s historic Polonia neighborhood and nearby houses of worship.
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Dyngus Day Enjoy this post-Lenten tradition that the Polish community celebrates with day-long festivi- April (716) 668-6888 ties of feasting, drinking, playing pranks and merrymaking. Boys, grab your pussy willows, Traditionally falls on the Monday and girls, fill up those squirt guns! Annual events held at the Polish Falcons Hall (445 after Easter Sunday Columbia Ave-Depew); Randolph Hall (72 Randolph Street-Cheektowaga); St. Stanislaus www.dyngusdaybuffalo.com Social Center (Fillmore and Peckham Streets-Buffalo); Dom Polski (576 Oliver Street-North Tonawanda); Leonard VFW Post (2450 Walden Avenue-Cheektowaga); Matthew Glab Post (1965 Abbott Road-Lackawanna); Adam Mickiewicz Library (612 Fillmore Avenue-Buffalo).
May/June Buffalo Greek Fest Presented by the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, this Annual Hellenic Orthodox Church Greek heritage festival features authentic Greek food, music, dancing, culture West Utica Street at Delaware Avenue, and boutiques, along with free guided tours of the Church interior, which has Buffalo, NY / (716) 882-7121 been restored after the 2001 fire. Built in 1906, the Church is on both the U.S. www.buffalogreekfest.org and New York State Registers of Historic Places.
June Allentown Art Festival The renowned Allentown Art Festival features more than 400 artists and Delaware Avenue & Allen Street craftspersons from the United States and Canada. The annual art show takes Downtown Buffalo place in one of the nation's largest historic preservation districts. (716) 881-4269 / www.allentownartfestival.com
June Juneteenth Festival Juneteenth is Buffalo's celebration of the African American culture commemo- Martin Luther King Jr. Park rating the ending of slavery. The annual festival features more than 100 vendors Best & Fillmore, Buffalo, NY offering ethnic foods and wares. Activities include a parade, 5K race, Health Fair, (716) 891-8801 / www.juneteenthofbuffalo.com Job Fair, Book Swap and Underground Railroad Tours.
June Buffalo River Fest Buffalo River Fest is a family-oriented event that celebrates the history of the Father Conway Park Buffalo River and showcases the revitalization and renewal efforts being made Between Ohio & Louisiana Streets, Buffalo, NY along the riverfront. Activities will include a river regatta, classic car show, arts (716) 823-4707, ext. 10 and crafts show, kids area, live entertainment, food and beverages, guided tours www.thevalleycenter.com of the grain milling district, a heritage tent and much more!
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June Roycroft Summer Festival The festival takes place on the grounds of the historic Roycroft Campus in Roycroft Campus East Aurora. More than 50 artisans from the United States and Canada will Main Street, East Aurora, NY be displaying and selling Arts & Crafts style furniture, pottery, jewelry, limited (716) 655-7252 / www.ralaweb.com edition prints and other fine artwork. There will also be over 20 antique dealers. Entertainment and refreshments too!
June-August Shakespeare in Delaware Park As a “must-see summer event” Shakespeare in Delaware Park reaches more than Delaware Park, Shakespeare Hill 40,000 audience members each year and is proud to be celebrating 35 incredible Buffalo, NY / (716)856-4533 years of high quality professional theatre which remains free for the public to www.shakespeareindelawarepark.org enjoy.
June-August Gardens Buffalo Niagara Don’t miss a summer full of garden walks and tours, travel, garden art and Throughout Buffalo Niagara educational events, including Garden Walk Buffalo, America’s largest garden 1(800) BUFFALO tour! Our mission is to make Buffalo Niagara a premier garden destination by www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com being a catalyst for beautification, education, tourism, promotion, community- building, healthy living, sustainability and civic pride.
July Friendship Festival Join in an international celebration of the friendship and history shared between International Border – Peace Bridge vicinity, Canada and the United States. Events take place on both sides of the border Buffalo, NY and Fort Erie, Ontario including an air show, free concerts, fireworks, rides, arts and crafts and a 888-333-1987 / www.friendshipfestival.com horse show.
July Taste of Buffalo One of the largest food and entertainment extravaganzas in the nation featuring Delaware Avenue, Downtown Buffalo more than 55 local restaurants and wineries along with four stages of varying (716) 652-0628 / www.tasteofbuffalo.com entertainment. The festival includes a wide array of cuisine sure to please every- one's eyes and palate.
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July Basil Port Of Call: Buffalo A fleet of 12 majestic Tall Ships from harbors across the US, Canada, Spain and Canalside Buffalo the South Pacific will make its first ever port appearance along Buffalo’s water- 44 Prime Street front during the Basil Port of Call Buffalo four-day event. Offering a unique Buffalo, NY, 14202 opportunity for adults and children to view, board and explore the vessels, the www.PortOfCallBuffalo.org festivities will feature family activities, live entertainment, historic exhibits, food and beverage, and a July 4 Parade of Sail of the Tall Ships fleet. Also, three of the Tall Ships will be available to leave port for day or evening excursions.
July Galbani Italian Heritage & Food Festival Italian sausage, cannoli, tripe and calamari are just some of the Italian delights Hertel Avenue, between available at more than 100 food booths. Each day visitors will be entertained by Colvin & Delaware Avenue three different stages featuring Jazz, Big Band and various ethnic groups; games Buffalo, NY / (716) 874-6133 and rides as well. www.buffaloitalianfestival.com July Polish-American Arts Festival Annual celebration of Polish music, cuisine, customs and culture. Cheektowaga Town Park 2600 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY (716) 686-3465 / www.tocny.org
July Canal Fest of the Tonawandas Eight days of family fun alongside the banks of the historic Erie Canal, completed Erie Canal Banks, Tonawanda, NY in 1825 and regarded as one of the greatest engineering feats of its day. Canal Fest (716) 692-3292 / www.canalfest.org features a midway with rides and games for both children and adults. There is musical entertainment, along with water-skiing and jet ski demonstrations, model boat races and hand crafted canoe contests.
July Grease Pole Festival The area’s oldest Puerto Rican festival within the local Hispanic/Latino 261 Swan Street, Buffalo, NY community. (716) 852-1648
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July French & Indian War Encampment More than 1,000 re-enactors gather to recreate the historic siege of 1759 between Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY the British and French armies. Battle reenactments, sutlers, siege tours, living (716) 745-7611 / www.oldfortniagara.org history camps.
July Gospelfest This festival features many Western New York and national Gospel singers Johnny B. Wiley Sports Pavilion and choirs. Jefferson and Best Streets, Buffalo, NY (716) 855-1569
July War of 1812 Weekend More than 100 re-enactors depicting a British army of the period will take over Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown Old Fort Niagara. Allows visitors at the fort to see what garrison life was like in (716) 745-7611 / www.oldfortniagara.org an occupied border fort. Representatives from several period British units will live and work at the fort as they would have during the War of 1812.
August Wildlife & Renaissance Festival Flying bird show, live music, up-close animal encounters, tours, gardens, art Hawk Creek auction and food. Visit eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, ocelot, porcupine and much 655 Luther Road, East Aurora, NY more. Barn owl release at 3pm. (716) 652-8646 / www.hawkcreek.org
August Eden Corn Festival Parade, rides, crafts and of course fresh, delicious, sweet Eden corn! Eden Legion Grounds Route 62, Eden, NY 14057 (716) 992-9141 / www.edencornfest.com
August Erie County Fair America’s Fair will celebrate with 11 1/2 days of family fun. Featuring over Hamburg Fairgrounds $500,000 in free entertainment, historical demonstrations, daily parade, com- 5600 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, NY 14075 mercial and agricultural displays, livestock shows, top-name grandstand con- (716) 649-3900 / www.americas-fair.org certs and much more! One day at America’s Fair is just not enough to catch all www.the-fairgrounds.com of the sights and sounds.
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August Lewiston Outdoor Fine Arts Festival This prestigious two-day event showcases the work of more than 150 exceptional Center Street, Lewiston, NY artists from the USA and Canada. (716) 754-0166 / www.artcouncil.org
August Buffalo Irish Festival Corned beef wrapped in cabbage and lamb stew are just some of the Irish dishes Buffalo RiverWorks you will find at the annual Irish Festival. There's a wide selection of imported 359 Ganson Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 Irish goods along with some of the finest ethnic music and dancing. Special (716) 743-9348 / www.buffaloirish.com activities for the children include theater and pony rides.
September Elmwood Festival of the Arts Buffalo’s first and premier art and environmental festival. Art of all kinds, for the Elmwood Village (between Lafayette and whole family, in Buffalo’s vibrant Elmwood Village. West Ferry) (716) 830-2484 / www.elmwoodartfest.org
September National Buffalo Wing Festival Annual Buffalo Wing Festival featuring many restaurants and sauces from Sahlen Field Buffalo and around the country. Best wing and sauce competitions, wing eating 275 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY contests, Buffalo food, entertainment and more. (716) 565-4141 ext. 10 www.buffalowing.com
September Antique Classic Boat Show & More than 100 wooden classics on display at the recently-renovated Historic Vintage Race Boat Reunion Buffalo Launch Club Basin. 503 East River Road Grand Island, NY (716) 892-1425 / www.nfacb.org
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September Curtain Up! Kick off the opening of Buffalo's professional theatre season at the annual Theatre District, Main Street between Curtain Up! Act I begins with cocktails and a gala dinner on stage at Shea’s or Tupper & Chippewa Downtown Buffalo dinner at any of the theatre district dining establishments. Act II follows shortly (716) 847-1410 / www.curtainupbuffalo.com after with curtains rising simultaneously throughout downtown theatres. For Act III, enjoy dancing and partying in the streets with live musical performances and roving entertainers.
November Harvest Festival Amherst's agricultural heritage is featured in this weekend event with food, Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village crafts and other entertainment. 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY (716) 689-1440 / www.bnhv.org
November Christmas Food Fair A unique celebration that highlights Buffalo’s diverse ethnic food traditions, Broadway Market yuletide spirits and distinctive gift items. Visit with Santa too! 999 Broadway, Buffalo (716) 893-0705 www.broadwaymarket.com
November – Christmas in the Country The area’s largest craft show, featuring over 250 of the best crafters from all over January Agri-Center on the Fairgrounds the country. 5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg (716) 648-9733 www.wnypremierpromotions.com
November – Christmasville Christmasville in Lancaster, NY is a quaint destination to experience the magic January 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster of Christmas, as the village turns into a Victorian wonderland featuring original (716) 683-1776 vintage and new animated window displays. www.lancopera.org
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December Fairgrounds Festival of Lights Hamburg Fairgrounds A one-of-a-kind holiday attraction featuring a magical drive through, all new 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY 14075 Lightasmic Kandy Kane’s Holiday magic Show, Santa and his reindeer, kiddie (716) 649-3900 rides, shopping, food and more. www.the-fairgrounds.com
December Victorian Christmas Annual holiday event featuring seasonal decorations, lunches, dinners, vintage Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural fashion shows, shopping boutiques and entertainment. National Historic Site 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY (716) 884-0095 / www.trsite.org
December Holiday Pops The Holiday Pops is one of Western New York’s most anticipated annual holiday Kleinhans Music Hall traditions. A celebration of the music of the season, the Holiday Pops brings 1 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 together audiences of all ages for three nights of some of the world’s most (716) 885-5000 / www.bpo.org beloved Christmas classics.
December First Night Buffalo Buffalo's annual alcohol-free New Year's celebration, featuring, music, rides, Roosevelt Square, Main and Huron Streets games and fireworks. The spectacular Niagara Mohawk building is the setting Elmwood Avenue Museum District, Buffalo for the ball drop at midnight. (716) 635-4959 www.firstnightbuffalo.org
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