ATTRACTIONS
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. mapMartin'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... mapCobblestone 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... mapGraycliff 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
P.O. Box 169 • Buffalo, NY 14174-0169
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... mapRoycroft 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... mapNational 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... mapTheodore 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... mapAmherst 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... mapAnderson 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 Arts Studio
2495 Main Street, Suite 500 • Buffalo, NY 14214
716-833-4450
Buffalo Arts Studio exhibits regional, national, international in ten solo exhibits and two group exhibitions each year. Educational programs and public art help BAS serve the community, while subsidized studios and workshops for artists ensure the growth of regional artsist. more... mapBuffalo 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. mapBuffalo/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. mapBuffalo/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... mapBurchfield - 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... mapCEPA 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. mapHolland 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... mapKarpeles 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... mapNiagara 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... mapPedaling 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... mapPierce 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. mapSteel 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... mapToy 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
Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
1610 Welch Road • Buffalo, NY 14113
North Java
716-457-3228, 800-377-1520
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... mapBuffalo/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... mapNaigara Aerospace Museum
1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza • Buffalo, NY 14203
Behind the Sabres Store HSBC Arena
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. more... mapMaid 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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