Sample Itineraries EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE ON THE NIAGARA RIVER • Perfect for families and groups! • Fun for all ages 6 and up • Daily departures from May to October • Tours are approximately 45 minutes • Wet or dry boats available • Splash gear and footwear provided Only 10 minutes • Canadian and American departures available from the Falls! WHIRLPOOLJET.COM • 1.888.438.4444 115 South Water Street, Lewiston, NY MAKIN’ MEMORIES: FAMILY FUN TOUR 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. 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. BUFFALO BISONS 8 2015-2016 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com ART & ARCHITECTURE CULTURE CIRCUIT PROGRAM INCLUDES Tour three of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural For the true lover of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, the Blue masterpieces—the Darwin Martin House Complex, Sky Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery is an impressive Graycliff Estate and Fontana Boathouse. example of funerary art. Enjoy a picturesque meal at the Roycroft Inn The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum, in East Aurora and enjoy a tour of the historic campus. featuring Buffalo-made automobiles, bicycles, and other After you dine, spend some time shopping along Main Street memorabilia in the new Frank Lloyd Wright Filling in the village of East Aurora and stop at Vidler’s 5 & 10, Station. a shopping staple of the early 1900s. View the impressive 20th century and modern-day Learn all about the rich history of the “Queen City” at the painting and sculpture collection at the Albright-Knox Buffalo History Museum. Art Gallery. Spend an evening with the Buffalo Philharmonic Tour the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens, PATRICK MAHONEY Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall or see a world-class the most intact Frederick Law Olmsted Landscape and performance at Shea’s Performing Arts Center. arboretum in the country. A stroll down “Millionaires’ Row,” on Delaware Avenue, See the work of Western New York’s own art and artists at the offers a splendid look at the intricate architectural detail of Burchfield Penney Art Center, located in the heart of homes built during Buffalo’s Gilded Age. the Museum District. See if you can spot all of the more than 2,000 angels at the Visit the Buffalo Central Terminal, an Art Deco style European style Italian Renaissance cathedral of Our Lady station, currently undergoing a restoration. of Victory Basilica & National Shrine. Check out Buffalo River History Tours and Inside Enjoy a relaxing day of shopping in the Elmwood Village, Silo City for a look inside our standing grain elevators. located in the heart of the city. If you get hungry, it’s a great “lunch on your own” stop. Take a Buffalo City Tour which can include a visit to the KC KRATT Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and an array of architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, E.B. Green, and H.H. Richardson. 9 2015-2016 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com “TOSS THE TEXTBOOKS” INTERACTIVE STUDENT TOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park for some fun and lessons on Instead of just learning about art in a textbook, tour the marketing and branding Albright-Knox Art Gallery where students will gain a new See science come alive at the Buffalo Museum of Science dimension of art appreciation. with a variety of interactive exhibits and workshops. Experience life as it was in centuries past as you try out the Tour Old Fort Niagara, where students can experience tools in the “Pioneer Kitchen” exhibit at the Buffalo Niagara military living, exciting battle re-enactments and take part in Heritage Village. musket demonstrations. Witness a majestic performance by the Buffalo Travel back in time with interactive exhibits at the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra and integrate the music into any Canal Discovery Center and experience a two hour ride curriculum with lesson plans available through the BPO. along the historic canal in the Lockport Locks and Erie Get up close and personal with the wild animals at the Buffalo Canal Cruise. Zoo with interactive classroom activities and guided tours. No visit to the Buffalo Niagara region is complete without a Dine, and dash…to the arcade games at Dave & Busters trip to our very own wonder of the world! Immerse yourself in Grand Sports Café. the experience with the Maid of the Mist boat tour. See a student matinee show at the Lancaster Opera House. Take part in more than 50 interactive hydroelectricity exhibits Learn about lasers, infrared and radio communications, and view the Niagara River Gorge from an observation deck 350 and computers at LaserTron Interactive Entertainment feet in the air at Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista. Center. After the educational program, see your newfound Witness naval ships and military equipment from WWII up close at knowledge come to life with a game of laser tag. the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park. Take an Underground Railroad tour and see history Take a ride on the Spirit of Buffalo schooner. come alive with costumed reenactors. Take a break at Walden Galleria. Over 200 retail stores and View the breathtaking 40 minute IMAX experience about the home to Pole Position Raceway and Fun Center. history of Niagara Falls in the Niagara Adventure Theater. Be a part of the crowd at Coca-Cola Field, one of the largest Theater of Youth combines convenience, culture, and cur- parks in all of Minor League Baseball, as you cheer on the riculum enhancement. On-school time shows are offered and Buffalo Bisons. corresponding lesson plans are available. After you tour the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Be a part of a force of nature on the Whirlpool Jet Boat, National Historic Site take part in the “History Mystery” riding the rapids of the Niagara Gorge. Then, choose from program, where objects used in the past are the clues. two interactive, in-depth educational programs: “Business Set aside time to enjoy the classic amusement park atmosphere at Darien Lake Education” or “Niagara’s Raging Rapids.” Theme Park & Resort or Martin’s Fantasy Island. 10 2015-2016 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com NATURE’S SPLENDOR TOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES Start off your day with a stop at the Buffalo & Erie County Learn about wildlife and geology as you investigate the Botanical Gardens, featuring a tri-domed “Crystal Palace” ecosystems of Lake Erie and the Niagara River on an conservatory set in a Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park. Ecological Discovery Tour from Grand Lady Cruises. Visit the Buffalo Zoo to see the M&T Bank Rainforest See nature in a whole different light on a “night walk” Falls exhibit. The exhibit replicates the habitat of Venezuela’s at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. Canaima National Park and includes a wide variety of free Visit the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor flight birds as well as other rainforest animals. Education Center and choose from a variety of fossil The Bard comes to Buffalo! Visit during the summer to enjoy collecting, geology, birding, and astronomy programs. a performance of Shakespeare in Delaware Park. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Visit during June & July and participate in the National Garden Festival, featuring garden walks, open gardens, Dine in style at Templeton Landing as you overlook lectures and workshops. the picturesque Buffalo Waterfront. Art and theater mix with nature at Artpark, a green space In the mood for more waterfront scenery? Choose from one of 150 acres on the Niagara River Gorge and one of Western of four cruises: Buffalo Harbor Sightseeing Cruises, New York’s premier visual and performing arts destinations. Spirit of Buffalo, Buffalo River History Tours and Moondance Catamaran. Hike, swim, attend a nature program, or just pause to take in the scenery as you make your way through Letchworth Tour the Burchfield Penney Art Center, one of only four State Park. LEED certified buildings in Buffalo.