Welcome to Calspan Flight Research Facility Calspan Welcomes You
WELCOME TO CALSPAN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY CALSPAN WELCOMES YOU
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY IN WESTERN NEW YORK. THERE’S PLENTY TO DO, AND LOTS TO SEE. WELCOME TO CALSPAN
Whether it is your first time visiting or you’re a returning customer, we hope to make your visit to Calspan an enjoyable one.
The pages in this guide will help you plan your stay. We’ve included suggestions of places to stay and attractions to visit while you’re in the Buffalo-Niagara area.
The region is in the midst of a renaissance. There are plenty of restaurants, breweries, festivals, and events to explore. Niagara Falls State Park is a quick 15 minute drive from Calspan Flight Research and the city of Buffalo is only 25 minutes away. No matter where you decide to go during your stay, you will have access to a wide selection of great dining and entertainment options. Our team would love to share their favorites with you, just ask! IMPORTANT NOTES FOR YOUR STAY
• The Calspan Flight Research hangar is located in Niagara Falls, NY. It is a 25-minute ride from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
• You will need to check in and out, on every day of your stay with us. • You must wear your badge at all times. • No photography. If you would like some pictures, our staff will gladly assist you.
• All visitors will require an an escort. 4 Welcome Packet | [email protected] | www.calspan.com
ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
WHERE TO STAY HOTELS
HOTEL NEAR CALSPAN FLIGHT RESEARCH
The Holiday Inn Express 10111 Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls NY 14304 716-298-4500 | 877-834-3613
HOTELS NEAR THE FALLS
Sheraton at the Falls 300 Third Street Niagara Falls NY 14303 716-285-3361 716-278-2612
Holiday Inn Niagara Falls 114 Buffalo Ave Niagara Falls NY 14303 716-285-2521
OUR FAVORITE BOUTIQUE HOTEL
The Giacomo 222 1st St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-299-0200
Corporate rates are available at all listed hotels. Welcome Packet | [email protected] | www.calspan.com 5
ARRIVING BY AIR
The recommended major airport is BUF, ACCOMMODATIONS which is located directly across the street from Calspan headquarters and approximately 25 minutes from Calspan Flight Research in Niagara Falls.
BUFFALO NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BUF) American, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Southwest, and United each offer flights to and from Buffalo. TAXI SERVICES OTHER AIRPORTS WITHIN CLOSE Taxi service is available 24/7 and can PROMIXITY: help you get around Buffalo. • Niagara Falls International • Toronto International BUFFALO EXPRESS TAXI SERVICE (716) 435-6338
BUFFALO AIRPORT TAXI SERVICE (716) 292-4425
LIBERTY YELLOW CAB (716) 877-7111
UBER / LYFT
BOTH UBER AND LYFT PROVIDE SAFE AND COST EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION AROUND THE ENTIRE AREA.
To use UBER or LYFT simply download the APP from the Android or iOS app store. You can pay directly from the application with ease. 6 Welcome Packet | [email protected] | www.calspan.com Activities TOURISM & THE ARTS
STUNNING BEAUTY NIAGARA FALLS
Jaw‐dropping scenic beauty. Thundering roars. Mind‐boggling cataracts. Shimmering rainbows. And the raw power of 4‐6 million cubic feet of water rushing over the edges every minute of the day. Comprised of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls is a true natural wonder.
The potential power of Niagara Falls attracted Hydroelectricity is one of Niagara Falls’ most important industrialists who worked to harness its force using products. Together, power plants on both the American water wheels to drive their mills and factories. The and Canadian sides of the Falls have the capacity to world’s first large-scale hydroelectric generating station produce up to 2.4 million kilowatts of electricity. Under an opened in Niagara Falls in 1895. The plant used the direct international treaty, the flow of water over Niagara Falls current (DC) system, however, which could only transmit is reduced during the night to allow more of the water to electricity 100 yards. flow into the intakes used for power generation. This plan ensures that the Falls’ natural beauty remains unaffected In 1896, the famous electrical engineer Nikola Tesla during prime viewing hours. proved that he could transmit electric from Niagara Falls to Buffalo, New York, using his new alternating current (AC) induction motor. That marked the first long distance commercial use of the AC system that is still used around the world today. The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center is located above the site of the Schoellkopf Power Station, from which electricity was first sold as a commodity. Welcome Packet | [email protected] | www.calspan.com 7
FALLS
MAID OF THE MIST The world famous Maid of the Mist cruises right to the base of the American Falls, then to the basin of the magnificent Horseshoe Falls. It’s a fantastic journey through the crashing waters, surrounded by massive rock formations that have tamed the raging rapids for millions of years. An unforgettable 30 minute tour. DISCOVERY www.maidofthemist.com DISCOVERY PASS TICKETS CAVE OF THE WINDS Niagara Falls State Park is open 365 days a year Get closer to Niagara Falls than you thought and it’s always free to walk into the Park and possible. Your journey begins with an elevator see the Falls. But if you want to get up close and ride 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge. Clad in a personal with the Falls, buy a Niagara Falls USA souvenir rain poncho and sandals, you’ll follow Discovery Pass and experience thrilling attrac- a tour guide to the Hurricane Deck, less than tions including the Maid of the Mist, Cave of the 20 feet from the torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. Winds, Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara Adven- Experience tropical storm‐like conditions, ture Theater and unlimited rides on the Scenic getting doused with the spray from the rushing Trolley for the day. As an added bonus, take waters. advantage of bonus discounts and free gifts at other local attractions including Old Ft. Niagara, www.niagarafallsstatepark.com the New York Power Authority Niagara Power Project and Artpark. 8 Welcome Packet | [email protected] | www.calspan.com
OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS THE ARTS Riviera Theatre 7mi
From sporting events to theatre and casinos, Built in 1926 and listed on the National and Western New York provides a stable of State registers of historic places, the Riviera amenenties sure to make every visit unique. and Shea’s Buffalo are the only standing examples of the movie palaces and their original “Mighty Pipe Organs” in an area which once boasted over 40 theatres with LEARNING & EDUCATION organs.
Buffalo Museum of Science 22.2mi www.rivieratheatre.org www.sciencebuff.org Artpark 10.1mi Buffalo History Museum 19.8mi Artpark is unique as a public park and as www.buffalohistory.org a space for art. There is nothing like it – Buffalo Naval and History Park 19.7mi located on a picturesque New York State www.buffalonavalpark.org Park, high atop the Niagara River Gorge, a magnificent celebration of the arts happens Niagara Aerospace Museum 0.2mi every summer. www.wnyaerospace.org www.artpark.net
CASINOS Lockport Palace Theatre 15.7mi
Seneca Niagara Casino (Niagara Falls) 8.2mi The Historic Palace Theatre is located www.senecaniagaracasino.com in the heart of downtown Lockport, NY. Built in 1925, by Charles Dickenson, the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino (Buffalo) 21.9mi proscenium arch style space is noted as www.senecabuffalocreekcasino.com the gem of the city.
www.lockportpalacetheatre.org
Shea’s Performing Arts 21.5mi
Shea’s Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. It was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre.
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SPORTS& SHOPPING MORE Fashion Outlets 2.2mi 1900 Military Road Niagara Falls, NY 14304 HOMETOWN TEAMS www.fashionoutletsniagara.com Buffalo Bills (NFL) buffalobills.com Boulevard Mall 11.7mi 730 Alberta Drive Buffalo Sabres (NHL) Amherst, NY 14226 sabres.nhl.com www.boulevard-mall.com Buffalo Bisons (Baseball) milb.com/buffalo Walden Galleria Mall 19mi 1 Walden Galleria Buffalo Bandits (Lacrosse) Buffalo, NY 14225 bandits.com www.waldengalleria.com GOLF WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES Hyde Park 6.7mi 4343 Porter Rd, Canalside 23mi Niagara Falls, NY 14305 44 Prime Street (716) 297-2067 Buffalo, NY 14202 Deerwood 7.8mi www.canalsidebuffalo.com 1818 Sweeney St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 695-8525 GROCERIES Wegmans 2.1mi
1577 Military Rd Niagara Falls, NY 14304
For a complete list of current events, visit: www.visitbuffaloniagara.com 10 Welcome Packet | [email protected] | www.calspan.com
FOOD BUFFALO’S PRIDE
Buffalo ranked third best food city worldwide by National Geographic in their book called “The World’s Best Cities”.
CLASSIC BUFFALO & NIAGARA FALLS
Salisa’s 0.5mi 2214 Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 731-5616
Como 0.6mi 2220 Pine Ave Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 285-9341
Duff’s 1.6mi 8351 Niagara Falls Blvd Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 236-0333
The Anchor Bar 6.7mi 114 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 285-2521
Red Coach Inn 8.9mi 2 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 282-1459
Top of the Falls Restaurant 9.5mi 4 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 278-0340 Welcome Packet | [email protected] | www.calspan.com 11
3RD BEST FOOD CITY WORLDWIDE
FINE DINING ITALIAN MEXICAN Savor 8.1mi Como 0.6mi El Cubilete 1.4mi 28 Old Falls Street, 2220 Pine Ave, 2050 Cayuga Drive Extension Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 210-2525 (716) 285-9341 (716) 297-4500
Western Door 8.8mi Bella Vista 4.4mi La Galera 1.7mi 310 4th St, 7001 Buffalo Ave, 8215 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 299-1100 (716) 299-0344 (716) 283-0005
Giancarlo’s 15.8mi Fortuna’s 4.4mi 5110 Main St 827 19th St., INDIAN Williamsville, NY 14221 Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 346-8965 (716) 282-2252 Flavor of India 1mi Buffalo Chophouse 21mi 9499 Niagara Falls Blvd, 282 Franklin St Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 297-2100 (716) 842-6900 India Grill 2.2mi 2117 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 524-2142 2041 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls, New York, 14304 1.800.CALSPAN | 716.632.7500 www.calspan.com