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Buffalo, NY
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Amusements

Arcade and Attica Railroad 278 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 24009, Arcade, 716-496-9877, Remember America's past and enjoy a 90 minute coach excursion train ride through Western New York on the last original steam engine in New York. Call for information on mystery dinner tours. more...

Kavinoky Theatre, The 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, 716-881-7668, This beautiful restored Victorian theatre is an attraction in itself. They also thrill audiences with fantastic productions in the fall. map

Martin's Fantasy Island 2400 Grand Island Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14072, 716-773-7591, Enjoy family fun and excitement at this 80 acre theme park with over 100 rides, shows and attractions including a water park. more...

Six Flags at Darien Lake 9993 Allegheny Road, Buffalo, NY 14040, Darien Center, 716-599-4641, This theme park is full of over 100 rides, shows and attractions including Superman Ride of Steel, one of the tallest coasters in the northeast, a water park and kiddie park. The park also features a hotel and performing arts center. more...

UB Center for the Arts 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY 14260, 716-831-3742, This performing arts venue isknown for offering a wide variety of entertainment.


Historic Homes & Buildings

Buffalo City Hall 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202, 716-851-4200, This Art dedo masterpiece features an observation deck on 25th floor. The building is on the National Historic Register. more... map

Cobblestone Museum Complex 14393 Ridge Road, Buffalo, NY 14411, Childs, 716-589-9013, With seven historic buildings featuring cobblestone masonry from the 1800's, this complex has a school, church, parsonage and blacksmith shop.

Darwin D. Martin House Complex (circa 1905) 125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14201, 716-856-3858, A National Historic Landmark in the historic Parkside district of Buffalo, the Darwin D. Martin Prairie-style House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Martin House, thought to be one of Wright's finest residential works, is available for tours. more... map

Graycliff Estate (circa 1927) 6472 Old Lake Shore Road, Buffalo, NY 14047, Located 20 Minutes South of Downtown Buffalo, 716-947-9217, "Known as the "Jewel of the Lake," Graycliff was the Martin family summer estate that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this complex situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Erie includes three buildings and gardens. more...

Jell-O Gallery HIstoric LeRoy House (circa 1822) 23 East Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14482, LeRoy, 716-768-7433, This house features an interactive exhibit that traces the history of America's Most Famous Dessert. The house has three floors open to the public featuring an open hearth kitchen. more...

Millard Fillmore House 24 Shearer Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216, 716-652-8875, Built by President Millard Fillmore, this house contains furnishings and artifacts connected with Millard Fillmore's life.

Old Fort Niagara Youngstown, 716-745-7611, Explore original pre-Revolutionary stone building, ancient fortifications, exhibits, demonstraitons and living history. more...

QRS Music Rolls 1026 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213, 716-885-4600, This large manufacturer of player piano rolls, founded in 1900, has tours available. more... map

Roycroft Campus 31 South Grove Street, Buffalo, NY 14052, 716-652-333, Elbert Hubbard and his Roycroft Renaissance continue to blossom in East Aurora. It has been a national historic landmark since 1986, the Roycroft campus features nine public buildings including the Roycroft Inn and gift shops.


Historic Sites & Monuments

Allentown Historic Preservation District Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, 716-881-1024, This bustling area is a must for visitors. See the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, Victorian homes, antiques, art galleries, shops and restaurants.

Forest Lawn Cemetery 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209, 716-885-1600, This cemetary hosts the graves of President Millard Fillmore, famous Indians and unique grave markings. more... map

National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima 1023 Swann Road, Buffalo, NY 14092, Lewiston, 716-754-7489, This lush outdoor shrine of 35 acres, has more than 125 life size statues of saints, Dome Basilica of Glass, one of our country's largest rosaries, one of Western New York's largest religious articles store and a cafeteria. more...

Our Lady of Victory Basilica & National Shrine 767 Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY 14218, 716-828-9444, Stands as a tangible symbol to one man's faith in God, Father Nelson H Baker, who is now a candidate for sainthood. more... map

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Site 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202, 716-884-0095, Visit this historic house museum, it is the site of Theodore Roosevelt's 1901 inauguration. more... map


Libraries & Research Centers

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203, 716-858-8900, This library houses more than three million books. The Mark Twain Room features a rare book collection, Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" manuscript and other memorabilia. more... map


Museums & Galleries

Albright - Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, 716-882-8700, Internationally renowned paintings and sculptures of the 20th century are housed at this gallery. more... map

Amherst Museum 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Buffalo, NY 14228, 716-689-1440, Experience 19th century life on the Niagara Frontier. Tour an historic home, churches and one room schoolhouses. more... map

Anderson Gallery of the St University of Buffalo Martha Jackson Place, Buffalo, NY 14214, 716-834-2579, The gallery houses an extensive collection of contemporary paintings, sculptures and graphics from World War II to the present.

Aurora Historical Museum 5 South Grove Street, Buffalo, NY 14127, 716-652-3280, this museum contains the complete history of the town. Exhibits are presented in sequence through Rix Jennings' murals and Aurora Historical Society collections.

Buffalo Fire Historical Museum 1850 William Streeet, Buffalo, NY 14206, 716-892-8400, Look into the heroic past of Buffalo's fire fighting. Antique equipment and displays portray the dangers faced by firefighters dating from volunteer days. map

Buffalo/Erie County Historical Society Museum 25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo, NY 14216, 716-873-9644, View the many permanent displays and frequently changing exhibits which explore local industrial and cultural history. map

Buffalo/Erie County Naval and Military Park 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202, 716-847-1773, Visit this museum of military history that houses various historical ships and much more. more... map

Burchfield - Penney Art Center 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, Buffalo State College, 716-878-6011, A variety of 20th century American water colors are featured at this art gallery. more... map

CEPA Gallery 617 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, 716-856-2717, Photograph, video and film exhibits are available for viewing at this popular cultural center. more...

Elbert Hubbard-Roycroft Museum 363 Oakwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214, 716-352-4735, Roycroft bungalow was built in 1910 and today containes a collection of Roycroft artifacts. map

Explore & More, A Children's Museum 300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052, 716-655-5131, This unique museum encourages children to touch as they experiment, discover, play and learn. more... map

Herschel Carousel Factory Museum 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, 716-693-1885, This fantastic and magical museum features carousel carving exhibits, and operational 1916 and 1948 Kiddy Carousels. more... map

Holland Land Office Museum 131 West Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14020, Batavia, 716-343-4727, Housed in the 1815 land office used by the Holland Land Company, this museum focuses on Genesse County's rich and diverse history and the Holland Company.

Iron Island Museum 998 Lovejoy Street, Buffalo, NY 14206, 716-892-3084, Railroad items, neighborhood memorabilia, NY Central Terminal Gallery, eclectic mix and school pictures are housed at this unusual and interesting museum. more... map

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 453 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201, 716-885-4139, Buffalo is one of seven US cities to house a Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. The museum's comprehensive collection is the largest of its kind in the world. more... map

Niagara County Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirpool Street, Buffalo, NY 14301, Niagara Falls, 716-285-3575, Californai sea lions, piranha, river otters are many of the 1,500 aquatic animals on exhibit.

Original American Kazoo Company 8703 South Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14057, 716-992-3960, This is the only metal kazoo manufacturer in the world and is now operating as a working factory and museum. more... map

Pedaling History Bicycle Museum 3943 North Buffalo Road, Buffalo, NY 14127, 716-662-3853, As the largest bicycle museum in the world, this museum exhibits a complete history of the innovation, invention and development of man's first personal mechanical transportation. more... map

Pierce Arrow Museum 263 Michigan Street, Buffalo, NY 14203, 716-853-0084, Automobile enthusiasts love this exhibition of Buffalo and Western New York made automobiles, motorcycles, carriages, etc. Includes cars from 1903 Mid 60's, muscle cars, Pierce Arrows, Thomas Flyers, etc. map

Steel Plant Museum 560 Ridge Road, Buffalo, NY 14621, at Lackawanna Public Library, 716-823-0630, A tribute to Western New York steelworkers and Buffalo's former largest steel plant, this museum contains photos, artifacts and displays of local steel industry related memorabilia. more... map

Toy Town Museum 636 Girard Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14052, 716-687-5151, Toys through the Twentieth Century are exhibited at this unique museum. See 100 years of the actual toys, games, stuffed animals, music and literature-enjoyed by generations of children. more...


Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Artpark Foot of South Fort Street, Buffalo, NY 14301, Lewiston, 716-754-9000, 800-659-7275, This 200 acre New York State park for visual and performing arts. Summer theatre, park arts and crafts programs, fishing and hiking are available. more...

Beaver Meadow Audubon Center 1610 Welch Road, Buffalo, NY 14113, North Java, 716-457-3228, This 324 acre wildlife refuge is complete with 8 miles of hiking trails, newly expanded visitory center houses live animals and interpretive displays. Guided tours are available by reservation. more...

Buffalo Zoological Gardens 300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214, 716-837-3900, More than 23 acres of natural settings, exotic and doemestic animals make up the zoo and garden. more... map

Buffalo/Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park, Buffalo, NY 14218, Visitors love this beautiful garden with its Victorian conservatory, greenhouse, exotic plants and flower events. more...

Cave of the Winds, Goat Island Park Niagara Falls, 716-278-1730, Venture down a series of wooden walkways leading to Bridal Veil Falls, where you will be only an arm's length away from the thundering water.

Dr. Victor Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve 77 Honorine Dr, Buffalo, NY 14043, 716-851-7201, Get back to nature with this 90-minute guided nature walk describing the history and general ecology of the 289-acre preserve.

Tift Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203, 716-896-5200, Natural beauty abounds at this 264 acre preserve, marsh, lake, ponds and nature trails. map


Science & Technology

Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214, 716-896-5200, The Buffalo Museum of Science features various permanent and temporary exhibits covering millions of years of science and natural history. more... map

Naigara Aerospace Museum 6929 Williams Road, Buffalo, NY 14304, Summit Park Mall in Niagara Falls, 716-297-4148, Explore the exciting aerospace heritage of Western New York. more...

New York Power Authority Power Project Visitors Cn 5777 Lewiston Road, Buffalo, NY 14092, Lewiston, 716-286-6660, An interactive center, this building features exhibits explaining the operation of Niagara Power Project and Electricity. more...

Penn Dixie Paleontological & Outdoor Education Ctr North Street, Buffalo, NY 14201, 716-627-4560, A 32 acre regional fossil site operated by the Hamburg Natural History Society, this site features a collection of 380 million year old fossils.


Tours & Cruises

Buffalo News 1 News Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14240, 716-849-3477, Tour all departments of Buffalo's news by appointment.

Grand Lady Cruises 100 Whitehaven Road, Buffalo, NY 14072, 716-774-8519, Cruise the Niagara River and Lake Erie with Grand Lady Cruises while enjoying an upscale lunch, brunch or dinner. more...

Know How Tours 1127 Wehrle Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221, 716-626-9694, Know How Tours offers the largest selection of one day motorcoach tours in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding area. Their wide variey of tours, for adults and children of all ages, travel throughout NY State, PA, Ohio and Canada. Enjoy theater, concerts, wine tasting, boat cruises, train trips, sightseeing, soft adventure, baseball games, festivals and many other unique sites without the hassles of driving. They also offer a variety of multi-day motorcoach tours, and can also assist you with your individual or group travel needs.

Maid of the Mist Boat Tour 151 Buffalo Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14303, Niagara Falls, 716-284-5446, A breathtaking 30 minute seasonal boat ride up close to one of the Wonders of the World. Pass by the base of the American Falls and into the ring of the Horseshoe Falls. more...

Miss Buffalo/Niagara Clipper Cruise Boats 79 Marine Drive, Buffalo, NY 14202, 716-856-6696, 888-625-4509, Enjoy sightseeing lunch and dinner cruises. more...


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