Buffalo Niagara Touring Guide 2015

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The buzz is building and the reviews are in: Buffalo is back! After years of investment and hard work, Buffalo’s extreme makeover is well underway.

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and food trucks to the newly revitalized waterfront at Canalside and rejuvenated Larkin Square, Buffalo is undergoing a dramatic transformation.

If you’re a traveler who appreciates the unexpected and loves a surprise, it’s time to give Buffalo a fresh look. (And experience a wonder of the world in nearby Niagara Falls while you’re at it!)

And what better way to take a fresh look at the New Buffalo than through the eyes of other travelers? That’s why we’ve created our first ever User Generated Touring Guide featuring the comments, reviews, tweets, posts and photos of real visitors (and a few insiders) like you. Whether you’re actively planning a trip or just looking for a little inspiration for your next getaway, our FREE Buffalo Niagara Touring Guide is sure to help!

Remember, if you haven’t seen Buffalo lately, you haven’t seen Buffalo!

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A Fresh Look at Buffalo IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN BUFFALO LATELY, YOU HAVEN’T SEEN BUFFALO. We’re undergoing a 21st century renaissance that includes over $1 billion in new investment, a redeveloped waterfront and neighborhoods, burgeoning craft beer scene and new attractions, restaurants and hotels. That’s in addition to the classic American architecture, renowned art scene and Buffalo wings that have always put our city on the map…But don’t take our word for it.

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Buffalo was brimming with energy, from neighborhood sidewalks crowded with al fresco dining options to a farmers’ market selling local produce to the impressive collection of modern art at the Albright-Knox Museum.

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“Wow!!! Can this be Buffalo?”

“Liked…everything; Disliked…nothing… go and enjoy a day with your family or your special someone!”

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Buffalo was a complete surpriseI had no idea the city was filled with groundbreaking architecture, world class art, historic sites, quirky neighborhoods and good food.

DANI HEINRICH, GLOBETROTTER GIRLS

A South Beach-inspired gathering place. Bike lanes and kayak tours. Free outdoor yoga classes. Alfresco dancing and dining. Ready for this one?

It’s all in Buffalo.

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Visitors will now sense a buzz in downtown Buffalo.

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This city is bubbling with the energy of something new just around the corner.

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A Rich Artistic Vibe

Buffalo’s creative roots run deep. There’s a rich artistic vibe that infuses the entire community, from the masterworks of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery to the regional treasures of the Burchfield Penney Art Center to small but influential institutions like Hallwalls, CEPA Gallery, Squeaky Wheel, Big Orbit Gallery and the Buffalo Arts Studio. That same vibe can be found in storefront galleries, mural covered walls and festivals and fairs – both old and new – devoted to the visual arts.

Experience the power of art in Buffalo.

“It may just now be getting buzz as a center for creative types, but Buffalo has been on the radar of art aficionados for decades.”

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ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY

“Just GO – it was brilliant!!!”

“A real surprise…the quality and the breadth of work they have is amazing. Old masterpieces from the most famous global painters of all time through to contemporary work by the biggest international names in modern art. If you did not know you were in Buffalo you would only expect this level of quality in New York, London or Paris. Just blew us away with the variety.”

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What a great find!

BURCHFIELD PENNEY ART CENTER

Reviewed by E J, a TripAdvisor traveler Rochester, NY » October 19, 2013

“ I would absolutely recommend the Burchfield. We stumbled upon it after visiting the Albright-Knox, and I’m so glad that we crossed the street to check out this small but wonderful gallery.”

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Hallwalls is a venue for presenting cutting edge culture in the form of visual art exhibitions and performances, in all disciplines, with a special concern for socially sensitive content.

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Built to Last

The list of masters behind Buffalo’s most beautiful buildings and neighborhoods reads like a “Who’s Who” of some of history’s greatest architects: Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Stanford White, Eliel & Eero Saarinen, Henry Hobson Richardson, Frederick Law Olmsted. Buffalo’s extraordinary collection of architecture and urban design is a proud reminder of the city’s heyday and a catalyst for its renaissance. Explore Buffalo’s vast outdoor museum of American treasures on one of our many five-star house and walking tours.

Buffalo has one of the most extraordinary concert halls in the United States. A gift to the city from a deeply generous music-loving family whose name graces the building, Kleinhans Music Hall combines elegant simplicity with vibrant acoustics. Once new seating is installed to celebrate the hall’s 75th Anniversary in October 2015, it will comfortably seat 2,400 people while making each person feel the concert is being played for them alone.

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Buffalo seems to be built of the Wright stuff.

Spread throughout the city are a collection of homes and buildings – some that were only dreams of architect Frank Lloyd Wright – that in some way rivals the cluster in the Chicago area.

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I guarantee that this will be the strangest, most unusual tour bus you will ever have the pleasure of riding. Built from a vintage school bus and retrofitted to be sans-roof, the Open-Air Autobus sports leopard-print seats and has some of the most enthusiastic architectural tour guides this side of the Erie Canal.

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BUFFALO CITY HALL TOURS

“Wonderful tour” BUFFALO AERIAL PICTURES

This beautiful art deco building is a treasure. Our guide was full of information and anecdotes.

View from the observation deck is amazing!”

Reviewed by SkanLaker, a TripAdvisor traveler Skaneateles, NY » September 22, 2014

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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S GRAYCLIFF ESTATE

“What genius” “If you are going to visit the Darwin Martin House, be sure to take some time to drive to Graycliff. We purchased in-depth tours for both properties before we traveled to Buffalo and I would recommend doing this.”

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All the City ’s a Stage What were once known as the “lively” arts are exactly that in Buffalo –

brimming with vitality, energy and uncompromising creativity. More than 20 theater companies entertain audiences year round, including the summertime pleasures of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2015.

Buffalo’s musical offerings are just as eclectic with clubs and concert halls presenting the kind of diverse programming you’d expect to find in a much larger metropolis.

Of special note this year is the 75th anniversary of one of the most renowned concert venues in the country – Kleinhan’s Music Hall, home of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Let us entertain you!

Shakespeare in Delaware Park has been going since 1976. The setting, only 10 minutes drive from downtown, is superb, in a venue designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the man behind Central Park, on a gently sloping hill where all of Buffalo brings folding chairs and picnics to enjoy the show.

The admission is free, the experience priceless.

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Stunning!

SHEA’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Reviewed by Annma, a TripAdvisor traveler » New York, NY » October 14, 2014

“There were no performances scheduled at Shea’s for when we were in Buffalo, so we decided to go on the behind-the-scene tour instead. Are we glad we did. Our very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide gave us a thorough tour that highlighted the history and restoration of this marvelous space – the last surviving Tiffany-designed theater in the U.S.! We can’t wait to come back to see performances here. ”

PAUSA ART HOUSE FIVE STARS ON YELP

What a wonderful place to gather, hear great music, view original art with the changing exhibitions, grab a glass of wine or local beer on tap, attend a wine tasting, have a small bite to eat. They are all about showcasing local visual and musical talent. What a tremendous addition to the strong local art movement!

Karen M., Buffalo, NY

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IRISH CLASSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

“Wonderful Theatre Experience!!!”

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“If you love live theatre and are visiting Buffalo you’ll love the Irish Classical Theatre. The stage is done in the round which creates a unique perspective for the audience. The price is right and you’ll enjoy your evening out. Then go to Mother’s for a late night 5-star dinner.”

Reviewed by Timothy V, a TripAdvisor traveler Oklahoma City, OK » November 27, 2013

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BUFFALO BILLS

Home Field Advantage It’s 8:30 a.m. on a Sunday: time to crack open a cold one, fire up the grill

and start the party with 70,000 of your closest friends. Tailgating at the Ralph before a Bills game is a time-honored tradition that goes back decades. So is the Friday Night Bash, where fireworks cap off a summer evening of Bisons baseball in downtown’s retro-style Coca-Cola Field. Buffalo’s professional teams – the Bills, Sabres, Bisons and Bandits lacrosse – pride themselves on honoring the city’s proud sports history and treating you to the best fan experience in their leagues.

Charlie Fashana

BUFFALO BISONS

Baseball is the greatest game and all generations go to it. I always get that at the ballpark. ‘Oh, you used to serve my grandfather.’

Or, ‘I used to come here and sit on my dad’s knee, and now I’m getting a beer from you.’

It’s amazing how many people come to me for their first legal beer and get their picture with the Conehead getting that first beer. It’s a rite of passage.

I can’t sell it cheap, but I can sell it cold.

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BILL WIPPERT

“Love how the @BuffaloSabres honor their heritage at the FNC with remnants from the Old Aud. #Tradition”

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This might be the last simple place left in the NFL. A place where fans navigate tiny roads and pass signs for $10 parking on people’s front lawns, and they can walk to a stadium that doesn’t look like the Emirates Palace.

And when they do visit they can find an RV in the middle of the parking lot where a Hall of Fame quarterback tailgates just like them – every game-day morning.

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“New York’s westernmost metropolis is a smart and enviable place, and much of that has to do with the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, one of the best museums in the country.”

–Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post

Nancy Rubins (American, born 1952). Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Monochrome I, Built to Live Anywhere, at Home Here, 2010–11. Stainless steel, stainless steel wire, and aluminum; overall: 360 x 576 x 420 inches (914.4 x 1463 x 1066.8 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery. George B. and Jenny R. Mathews Fund, by exchange, Sarah Norton Goodyear Fund, Charles W. Goodyear Fund, by exchange, Virginia Leahy Duffy and Charles G. Duffy, Jr., Albert H. Tracy, Gerald S. Elliott, Charlotte A. Watson, and Irene Pirson MacDonald Funds, 2010.

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Our Towns

located only 20 minutes from downtown Buffalo, is full of unique attractions including the Millard Fillmore House, the only house built by a future U.S. president; Vidler’s 5 & 10, a sprawling family owned five and dime store and a variety of cafes, boutiques and restaurants. It’s easy to see why so many visitors stay an entire day or a weekend in the village, especially when the place to lodge is the elegant Roycroft Inn.

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Buffalo’s surrounding towns and villages complement the city’s urban vibrancy with quaint charm, Americana, natural beauty, tree-lined streets and business districts lined with shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Take an adventure outside of Buffalo and discover our towns!

CLARENCE Erie County’s first township – dating back to 1808 – is filled with historic charm. Sip afternoon tea, sup and stay overnight at the 162-year-old Asa Ransom House. Spend a Sunday hunting for a vintage gift at Antique World or finding the perfect read at Monkey See Monkey Do Children’s Bookstore.

Or hike beautiful Akron Falls County Park in nearby Akron.

A drive out Route 5 won’t just take you out of the city; you’ll be transported to a simpler time, too.

EAST AURORA Lovely. Laid back. Quaint. The village where a thriving arts and crafts community began over a century ago at the Roycroft Campus continues to embrace its past. East Aurora,

GRAND ISLAND Next time you’re on your way to Niagara Falls, make sure to stop by Grand Island in northwest Erie County for its natural beauty and family fun. Beaver Island and Buckhorn Island State Parks along the Niagara River offer year-round activities including swimming, golfing, hiking and cross-country skiing.

Erie County’s only amusement park, Martin’s Fantasy Island, is filled with thrill rides, a water park and even a daily Wild West Show. And no Grand Island trip would be complete without a visit to the old-fashioned Kelly’s Country Store.

HAMBURG Maybe it’s the Lake Erie breezes, rolling countryside, or the small-town spirit of a village like Hamburg. In Buffalo’s Southtowns, life seems to slow down a bit, which provides an enduring appeal to visitors. That charm is on full display in walkable Hamburg, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 and features boutiques, fine dining at restaurants like Daniel’s, and the vintage Nick Charlap’s ice cream stand and Hamburg Palace Theatre.

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On the Waterfront

New hotels and restaurants. Sunset cruises and river history tours. Free weekly concerts and yoga classes. Waterside happy hours and dining. Ice bike, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Buffalo is having more fun on its expansive shoreline than at any other time in its history. Over 1 million visitors converged on the city’s waterfront last year thanks to $300 million in new development, from the HarborCenter sports and entertainment complex to the 35,000 square foot Ice @ Canalside rink.

This once-in-a-lifetime transformation is the focal point of Buffalo’s renaissance.

Buffalo is starting to capitalize on its potential as a

playground for the active.

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Kim Weber Queen City Ferry “ Awesome ride from Templeton’s Landing down to the river and back. Got a great Sunset view as we headed into the lake from the Buffalo River. Crew was great!!

You owe yourself a ride on this wonderful asset @ Canalside”

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ELEVATOR ALLEY

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I explored the Buffalo River corridor by kayak with Jill Jedlicka, director of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. We paddled through what’s called Elevator Alley — the world’s largest collection of grain elevators. As we paddled toward the convergence with Lake Erie, Jedlicka pointed out signs of progress on both sides of the river: the return of rowing clubs; a new park, a development that will include a roller derby rink, ice skating rinks and a microbrewery; and Canalside, a new space that hosts 1,000 events a year, including free outdoor Pilates classes and concerts.

MELANIE D.G. KAPLAN IN THE WASHINGTON POST

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Wonderfully relaxing spot ERIE BASIN MARINA

Reviewed by James G, a TripAdvisor traveler » London, Canada » October 16, 2014

“ The Marina is one of Buffalo’s special gems. There are always boats coming and going. The flowers are lovely and well cared for. Parking is rarely a problem. While it’s lovely for a stroll along the waterfront at any time, it especially comes into its own at sunset. The views across the water are outstanding, usually with rich color. It’s a very relaxing place to visit”

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BUFFALO NAVAL PARK

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“Buffalo’s Naval Park is Awesome”

“Most amazing sports bar I’ve ever been in!”

“What an incredible surprise. Beautiful memorials, several ships that you can tour, great view of the lake. I only wish we had more time there.”

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Traditional elegance, world class service and modern luxury at

Hyatt Regency Buffalo

The Hyatt Regency Buffalo is a landmark hotel in the heart of the business, entertainment, and dining districts in downtown Buffalo. Perfect for business and leisure travelers, the hotel is connected to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, while being within minutes of Canalside, Niagara Falls, Walden Galleria and downtown’s entertainment district.

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experience a Hot Properties

Buffalo’s hotel market is booming. New properties – large and small, city and suburban – have just opened their doors or are in various stages of planning and construction. Here’s a look at what’s recently opened and what’s in the pipeline.

Courtyard Canalside 125 Main Street, Buffalo ROOMS: 102 OPENED: May 2014 Foundry Suites Hotel 1738 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo ROOMS: 10 OPENED: June 2014 Hilton Garden Inn 10 Lafayette Square at Main Street, Buffalo ROOMS: 124 OPENED: October 2014 Aloft Buffalo Airport 4219 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga ROOMS: 153 OPENED: December 2014 Oscar’s Bed & Breakfast 288 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo ROOMS: 3 OPENED: 2014 Home2Suites 2055 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga ROOMS: 105 PROJECTED OPENING:

Early 2015

Inn Buffalo 619 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo ROOMS: 9 OPENED: 2015

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Hyatt Place 5020 Main Street, Williamsville ROOMS: 137 PROJECTED OPENING:

Spring 2015

HarborCenter Marriott Washington and Scott Streets, Buffalo ROOMS: 205 PROJECTED OPENING:

Summer 2015

Springhill Suites Transit Road, Williamsville ROOMS: 108 PROJECTED OPENING:

Summer 2015

Curtiss Hotel 210 Franklin Street at Huron, Buffalo ROOMS: 68 PROJECTED OPENING:

August 2015

Westin Buffalo Delaware Avenue and Chippewa Street, Buffalo ROOMS: 116 PROJECTED OPENING:

June 2016

Hotel Henry Urban Resort Conference Center Forest and Richmond Avenues, Buffalo ROOMS: 88 PROJECTED OPENING: Fall 2016

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Seeing Buffalo in a New Light LAUREN BELFER

seemed to offer few options. Drives down Delaware Avenue were haunted by the Butler Mansion, boarded up like a ruin. Elmwood Avenue had several bars and restaurants, and a few shops, but little sense of community. Downtown was beginning its long decline.

The devastation of Dutch elm disease, felling the beloved giant shade trees in gardens and streets, was a metaphor for the larger devastation that struck the city as factories closed and unemployment ran high.

My high school friends and I talked incessantly about how and when we were going to escape Buffalo. We decided that almost any place would be better. Eventually I settled in New York City. For an entire decade, I didn’t visit my hometown.

But in the past several years, I’ve sensed that Buffalo is changing. Energy, verve and hope fill the air, and the city seems to be bursting with natural beauty. When I was young, Delaware Park looked like a garbage dump, complete with an abandoned car or two. Now it’s pristine.

My cousin was married in the Delaware Park Rose Garden and had her reception at the Marcy Casino, unheard of when I was a girl. The city’s other Frederick Law OlmstedTERRY CERVI designed parks have benefited from the work of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, which didn’t exist when I was growing up.

What is the measure of a city? The changes I’ve seen in Buffalo in recent years have led me to this answer: A city is its spirit. A city is its sense of community. A city is its people gathering together, their collective energy creating a sense of purpose as they work toward the future.

I’m not a sociologist, an urban planner, an economist, an investigative journalist or a politician. I can’t offer statistics to confirm my reflections. I realize that during my visits I see only one facet of the prism that is Buffalo. But there’s no question that the beleaguered city of my girlhood has become a vibrant, charming city today.

Buffalo has become a vibrant, charming city.

Here’s my favorite way to spend a Saturday in Buffalo, a way that didn’t exist when I was young: I stroll along Elmwood Avenue, shopping at the boutiques and perusing the farmers’ market. I browse the latest publications at Talking Leaves Bookstore. I have a snack at Caffe Aroma or Spot Coffee, sitting outside with my Buffalo friends when the weather is good, meeting the local canines and befriending their owners. (I’m an obsessive dog person, I admit.)

These days, astute and far-seeing businessmen are working to preserve Buffalo’s remarkable architectural legacy. Symbolic of this, the Butler Mansion at North and Delaware, the haunting ruin of my youth, is now the scrubbed and polished Jacobs Executive Development Center of the University at Buffalo.

If I’m in the mood for heartier fare, I drive to the marvelous Betty’s, at the corner of Edward and Virginia. When I was a girl, I never would have dreamed of finding a European-style cafe at the corner of Edward and Virginia – but nowadays I simply think, “Of course.”

The new Burchfield Penney Art Center has quickly become a remarkable gathering place, with crowded exhibition openings and communitybased lectures and activities.

After all, I’m in Buffalo, the City of Light.

Lauren Belfer is the author of the New York Times Notable Book and bestseller City of Light, as well as the novel A Fierce Radiance, a Washington Post Best Novel of the Year and an NPR Mystery of the Year.

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HE BUFFALO OF MY GIRLHOOD WAS BLEAK AND, TO A BRIGHT-EYED TEENAGER,

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Planning a getaway with the kids? Buffalo Niagara is full of family-friendly activities, whether you’re watching river otters romp in their way cool pool at the Buffalo Zoo, journeying through the world of natural and physical sciences at the Buffalo Museum of Science or boarding a World War II era missile cruiser, destroyer and submarine at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park. Spark your kids’ imaginations at the Explore & More Children’s Museum. Or take them to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum where they can ride an old-fashioned carrousel in the world’s only museum of its kind. With Niagara Falls just a half-hour away, we have everything you need for an unforgettable family vacation!

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BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

“Fantastic for kids” “Brought my 2 kids here and they loved it! Wasn’t sure what it was going to be like but I was pleasantly surprised.

The exhibits they have for kids are amazing. We spent over 4 hours there and my kids were disappointed when we had to leave.”

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The Ultimate Racing Experience

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“VALUE for your Zoo Dollars!!!”

“We went to the Buffalo Zoo on a warm but wintery February afternoon. It was the MOST value I have gotten for $10 in a LOOOONG time. Yup, only $10 to get into this neat little zoo that packs a lot into a small space in the middle of the city. We are from the Toronto area and are used to our massive zoo, so we were pleasantly surprised with this little gem.”

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Indoor, Electric Go-Kart Racing with Speeds up to 45 MPH Adult & Junior Karts (Must be 48” tall) Video Games & Sports Memorabilia Corporate Events, Birthday Parties & Personal Celebrations Gift Certificates Available for Purchase

Lounge chairs, free games for kids, gorgeous landscaping and plenty of places to hang out –

Larkin Square is like a college quad for everyone.

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A City That Feels Deeply Real JAKE HALPERN

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UFFALO IS SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS ‘THE CITY OF NO ILLUSIONS’ because it is what it is and it doesn’t pretend to be anything else. On its face,

this description may seem rather dreary, deflating, uninspiring.

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But this couldn’t be further from the truth. The city is filled with wonders.

Even its ruins are mystical.

As teenagers, my brother and I would sneak into abandoned factories where moss carpeted the floors and rainwater flowed down hallways. I was then, and today, moved by the ghostly quality that lingers in such places. There is no point pretending that such relics don’t exist or apologizing for them.

They are part of the city’s heritage and what makes the city unique – what gives it soul.

Many of the city’s under-populated neighborhoods are now being repopulated by refugees from Burma, Bhutan, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, Iraq and Iran. Parts of the West Side look like a UNESCO photo shoot. All of this is fodder for inspiration. This is why again and again, when I am looking for a good story to write about, I come back to Buffalo.

Ours is a nation dominated by big box stores, shopping malls, Chipoltes, Applebees, and unrelenting sameness – much of which is designed to create the illusion of happiness.

By contrast, Buffalo is a city that feels deeply real; and the absence of illusion is the key to its magic.

Buffalo native Jake Halpern is an author, journalist, and radio producer.

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PRING IS ONE OF THE BEST SEASONS TO experience Buffalo. A crop of white and purple crocus bloom in the strangest places. New buds burst from the trees, like promises you know will be kept. The colors of the city return. You remember what sidewalks look like without ice. The warmer air is an invitation to abandon. People start to shed their winter looks. At the first sign of a warm day, Buffalonians can be seen sporting shorts and flip flops.

It’s a rite of spring.

It’s the prelude to the JOE CASCIO luxury of summer.

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And summer brings with it all the hard work, the dedication, the pride of the city’s urban gardeners during the annual Garden Walk.

This event alone is reason to visit the city, reason to stroll through the lush side yards and back yards of exuberant annuals and perennials, the chaos of beauty. It is nature showing off, preening before a human glance, inviting us to bend forward, to come closer and look deeper, to inhale the symbiosis between one kind of life and another. But no matter which season you visit Buffalo, something about the architecture of its spirit will inspire you.

Alexis De Veaux is a writer, professor emeritus (University of Buffalo), and activist currently living in New York City.

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Buffalo has blossomed into one of the great garden destinations in the United States. With an extraordinary “crystal palace” conservatory housing a bounty of blooms from around the world, the largest free garden walk in the entire country and a summerlong slate of open gardens, motorcoach tours, lectures, seminars and horticulture exhibits, Buffalo is a wonderful place to stop and smell the flowers.

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Go to gape. Stroll by century-old brick cottages painted in Lilly Pulitzer brights, back yards decked with whimsical birdhouses and Adirondack chairs just begging for a book. Take in the blossoms. And wish it were all yours.

Because the gardens on the annual Garden Walk Buffalo don’t belong to mansions with professional landscaping crews but, rather, to regular people.

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BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS

“Feast of Flora” “This is everything a botanical garden should be.

A lovely Victorian building designed by Lord & Burnham which opened in 1900, the Botanical Gardens, while showing a bit of wear, is still a grand site.

Each room inside has flora of different types and from different climates, all beautifully maintained. The orchids and bonsai are especially gorgeous. The large indoor waterfall and dragon topiary are magical treats.”

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American Treasures

Buffalo was a great 19th century boomtown – one of the largest and most prosperous American cities by the turn of the century, the “Gateway to the West” and a center of industrial innovation. The legacy of our Gilded Age glory days can be found throughout the region, making Buffalo and environs a magnet for lovers of American heritage. Much of that history has been preserved and restored, from a jazz club that hosted the likes of Duke Ellington to a museum dedicated to the legendary Pierce Arrow automobile to the handcrafted elegance of the Roycroft Inn and Campus.

Even the NBC office of the late Meet the Press moderator and Buffalo native Tim Russert is on display at the Buffalo History Museum.

Visitors to this designated Historical Landmark can enjoy performances by local, regional and national jazz, blues, swing and other acts, open jam sessions, and ladies-only bands Sunday afternoons, held upstairs in the original (Colored Musicians) club. The lower level has been transformed into a fabulous new museum that opened in 2013, featuring a wonderful introductory overview film, artifacts, audiovisual stations, musical instruments, music memorabilia, historic photographs and more.

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BUFFALO TRANSPORTATION PIERCE-ARROW MUSEUM/ FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT FILLING STATION

“Frank Lloyd Wright Gas Station + Famous Cars = Great for Car & Architecture Buffs” “If cars and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright are among your interests, set aside about an hour to visit this gem of a little museum.”

Reviewed by Mike-20024, a TripAdvisor traveler Washington, DC » July 20, 2014

Wonderful Arts & Crafts Era Renovation

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“What a surprise.”

“Spend vacation time in a cemetery? Yes! Took the trolley ride tour that passed the most notable residents.

Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Several period characters visited our trolley to bring Buffalo history to life. Entertaining? Absolutely.

Make a point of adding this stop to your itinerary.

You won’t regret it.”

Reviewed by Phil036, a TripAdvisor traveler Ontario » August 17, 2014

ROYCROFT INN

Reviewed by Philontheroad, a TripAdvisor traveler

Chicago, IL » June 28, 2014

“This historic inn is across the street from the Roycroft Campus, which is an active craft workshop with wonderful newly created furniture, lamps, and other Arts & Crafts pieces.

The restaurant is excellent. The food is top quality and we enjoyed a warm summer evening dinner on the porch .”

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Buffalo’s Road to the White House Step up to the bar at Founding Father’s Pub and order a cold one. As you admire

the presidential memorabilia that lines every square inch of the walls, consider this: before Grover Cleveland landed two non-consecutive terms as president, he served as mayor of Buffalo. Millard Fillmore, the 13th POTUS, built a humble country home in nearby East Aurora on his road to the White House. From the the end of William McKinley’s presidency to the beginning of Theodore Roosevelt’s, Buffalo’s ties to presidential history run surprisingly deep. Drink it in.

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THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUGURAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

“Wonderful bit of history” “A must see if you’re a history buff. This home where Teddy was inaugurated was spectacular to see. Lots of interactives and the tour guide was fantastic. He gave the tour as if we were present at the time of McKinley’s passing. It was so informative and it did actually feel as if you were in the moment! I found it lovely and authentic.”

Reviewed by 59galtraveler, a TripAdvisor traveler » Palmyra, WI » September 23, 2014

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A real bar in a real town.

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MILLARD FILLMORE HOUSE

“A place not to be missed!”

Reviewed by liffick, a TripAdvisor traveler Davenport, IA » July 26, 2014

FOUNDING FATHERS PUB FIVE STARS ON YELP

Incredibly decorated with presidents’ portraits, flags, and mirrors.

The place felt like a history book. A real bar in a real town.

Highly recommended.

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“My wife and I live in Iowa, and we love to travel to historic places, particularly presidential residences.

Knowing that we were going to be in Niagara Falls, we decided to arrange a tour of the Millard Fillmore House.

East Aurora is a town that embraces its history, and we found that most refreshing.

We found the town to be beautiful and welcoming.

If you really love American history, don’t pass this one by!”

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For People Who Like to Eat Distinct local flavors like beef on weck, sponge candy and our world-famous

chicken wings. A burgeoning craft beer scene and two wine trails. And eateries serving food from around the world, from authentic fish and chips to Pho. A new generation of innovative chefs and surge of restaurant openings are taking dining to a new level here. Whether you’re in the mood for farm-to-table, fine dining, or a local favorite like spaghetti parm or char-grilled hot dogs, Buffalo has food and drink for all tastes. The 1,100 restaurants around the Buffalo Niagara region are sure to please your palate!

If you love Buffalo like I do, you’ll find you’re constantly defending it to people who don’t understand what a great city it is. And nowhere is that more evident than in the issue of food. ‘Oh yeah. Buffalo. Chicken wings,’ is the normal Torontonian culinary discussion on the topic. Yes, they have chicken wings and damn fine ones, too, but there’s a lot more to enjoy.

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I loved my visit to Sun! Take advantage of the amazing ethnic food Buffalo has to offer.

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The first thing that springs to mind when you think about Buffalo, New York, is probably its eponymous chicken wings.

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LITERARY MASTERPIECE. Mark Twain was a A Buffalo newspaper editor early in his career. You can view the original manuscript of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn at the Mark Twain Room in downtown’s Central Library. &T BANK FREE FRIDAYS. Every Friday features M free admission to some of Buffalo’s prime cultural attractions. First Fridays are at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Second Fridays at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Third Fridays at the Buffalo History Museum and Fourth Fridays at the Buffalo Arts Studio.

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RT IN ALLENTOWN. A collection of neighborhood art A galleries in Buffalo’s Allentown district join together for First Fridays, a free open house on the first Friday of every month.

MUSIC TO OUR EARS . Free concerts fill Buffalo’s summer days. Bidwell Parkway in the Elmwood Village has free Tuesday concerts, Live at Larkin concerts are a Wednesday staple at Larkin Square, thousands converge on Canalside on Thursday nights and jazz on the steps behind the Albright-Knox Art Gallery is a time-honored Sunday tradition.

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Wonders Never Cease!

Jaw-dropping scenic beauty. Thundering roars. Mind-boggling cataracts.

Shimmering rainbows. And the raw power of millions of cubic feet of water rushing over the precipice every minute of the day. Comprised of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge are true natural wonders that play Cupid to lovers, a muse to artists and a pied piper to millions of visitors each year.

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NIAGARA FALLS STATE PARK

“A natural beauty” “Nature at its best. Absolutely breathtaking scenery especially if you love photography. There are so many good shots to capture, stunning colors, you’re bound to run out of memory. The Discovery Pass here is great value for money as it gives you access to all the attractions at the park.”

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Best part of Niagara trip NIAGARA GORGE TRAIL

Reviewed by Marie M., a TripAdvisor traveler » Vienna, VA » August 5, 2014

“ We hiked several trails in the Niagara Gorge with our group of teenagers and adults. This is a must-do add on to a trip to Niagara; there are trails of different lengths and difficulties, most of them are out and back so you can pick how long you hike. The gorge is beautiful and a great chance to get away from the expensive, touristy attractions. And it is FREE to park at Whirlpool or Devil’s Hole state parks.”

Where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, there are two forts that still have massive cannon batteries pointed at each other. One is Old Fort Niagara on the US side and the other is Fort George on the Canadian side.

Both forts are steeped with incredible history that will blow you away.

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Outside & Active

Stunning natural beauty and a host of year-round outdoor activities make Buffalo Niagara a region for all seasons. Lakes Erie and Ontario are an angler’s paradise for smallmouth bass, musky and walleye; they’re also perfect for sailing, windsurfing and a beach day. Zoar Valley, Chestnut Ridge Park and Kissing Bridge fill the rolling hills south of Buffalo with opportunities to ski, snowboard, toboggan and hike to unusual spots like the Eternal Flame. And the Ice Bikes of Buffalo have gained international recognition since their debut last winter on Buffalo’s waterfront. Get out there and have fun!

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CHESTNUT RIDGE PARK

“Sweeeeet” “For beginners and intermediate skiers this place is PERFECT.” Reviewed by Cheri R, a TripAdvisor traveler Canfield, OH » January 25, 2015

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“The winter park brings all sports like sledding, tobogganing, cross country trails, hiking, snow shoeing and just breathtaking views.

Truly one of WNY Gems!”

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Few places in America measure up to the waters around Buffalo, NY, for variety and quality of fishing. Within a few minutes drive of the bustling downtown, fishermen can work the sprawling Lake Erie waterfront for smallmouth bass and walleyes; fish in the picturesque Niagara River for smallies, walleyes, trout and salmon; or tap nearby Lake Ontario for the same species. The proximity of these three diverse waterways affords Buffalo-area anglers the opportunity to catch fish in virtually any weather 12 months of the year.

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Three Days in the Country

by TIERNEY SADLER

East Aurora: Homespun, handcrafted

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In the early 20th century, East Aurora’s Roycroft Campus and Roycroft Inn were globally known as the epicenter of the American Arts & Crafts Movement.

Under the leadership of Elbert Hubbard, as many as 500 glassworkers, furniture makers, metalsmiths, bookbinders and other skilled artisans shared this campus and its philosophical adherence to timeless handiwork and respect for natural materials.

Today the Roycroft Campus is a National Historic Landmark and stands as the largest and most complete of the artists colonies that sprang up around the turn of the century. A short, 25-mile trip to East Aurora never disappoints with its charming boutiques, historic significance, genteel sensibilities and the not-to-be-missed Vidler’s 5 & 10. On your way to East Aurora, be sure stop in nearby Elma at the Made In America store where every item helps support an American family. And just outside East Aurora you can stretch your legs at Knox Farm State Park or see the woodworking methods of today’s Roycroft Master Artisans at the Schoolhouse Gallery.

Chautauqua Institution: American idyll In the late 19th century, the Chautauqua Movement brought adult education to international communities in the form of “Chautauquas”—permanent and tent-show summer schools featuring lectures and entertainment. At their peak, they appeared in more than 10,000 communities and served audiences of more 45 million. This movement all began at the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution, just 75 miles southeast of Buffalo.

With education, concerts, lectures, dance, fine arts and interfaith activities, Chautauqua is a thriving arts-focused vacation destination that is as scenic as it is fulfilling. On a daytrip, get caught up in the inspirational scenery along Chautauqua Lake, visit the lovely lakeside village, tour its meticulously tended gardens or row out on onto the peaceful lake. On the journey there (or back) be sure to stop in the lovely farming community of Eden and see the Original Kazoo Company, Factory, Museum and Gift Shop where young and old can make their own kazoo and become an instant musician!

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Ellicottville: Hiking, biking and window shopping A bucolic drive 50 miles south of Buffalo sets the stage for the small-town charms of Ellicottville.

In the winter, it’s one of the top ski destinations in the east. In summer, it’s a hot golf destination.

And year-round, the village’s quaint shops and restaurants offer respite for outdoor enthusiasts

visiting the Nannen Arboretum or availing themselves of the copious hiking and biking trails of nearby Allegany State Park. With multiple midto-late 19th century buildings it’s also a great place for an impromptu walking tour. Some of the appeal of a daytrip to Ellicottville can be found on the drive there. As you pass through Springville on Route 219, be sure to stop at the Springville Auction. Part flea market, part farmer’s market and part uniquely Western New York, it has something for everyone in the family.

Just beyond Springville, you’ll also find the Griffis Sculpture Park, a hidden natural treasure with more than 250 sculptures dispersed along miles of hiking trails.

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Taste of Buffalo

Erie County Fair

July 11-12, 2015 Delaware Avenue, Downtown Buffalo www.tasteofbuffalo.com

August 12-23, 2015 Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg www.ecfair.org

City of Night July 18, 2015 Republic Street, Buffalo’s Old First Ward www.cityofnightbuffalo.com

Canal Fest July 19-26, 2015 15 Webster Street, North Tonawanda www.canalfest.org

Galbani Italian Heritage Festival Buffalo Greek Fest June 5-7, 2015 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 146 W. Utica Street, Buffalo www.buffalogreekfest.org

Allentown Art Festival June 13-14, 2015 Allentown Historic District, Buffalo www.allentownartfestival.com

Juneteenth June 13-14, 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Buffalo www.juneteenthofbuffalo.com

Grease Pole Festival July 10-12, 2015 Olivencia Community Center, 261 Swan Street, Buffalo

July 16-19, 2015 Hertel Avenue, North Buffalo www.buffaloitalianfestival.com

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August 29-30, 2015 Elmwood Village Buffalo

National Buffalo Wing Festival September 5-6, 2015 Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo www.buffalowing.com

Music Is Art September 12, 2015 Marcy Casino, Delaware Park, Buffalo www.musicisart.org

Roycroft Summer Festival June 27-28, 2015 Parkdale Elementary School, East Aurora www.ralaweb.com

Garden Walk Buffalo July 25-26, 2015 Elmwood Village, Buffalo www.gardenwalkbuffalo.com

Eden Corn Festival August 6-9, 2015 American Legion Post, Route 62, Eden www.edencornfest.com

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Billy & Pat’s Guide to Buffalo

Since moving to Buffalo from New York City last year we’ve had a blast exploring our new home city.

From restaurants and bars to urban adventures we are continually discovering new things to do.

Whenever our friends and family come to visit these are some of our must-do activities.

Visit the Toast Cafe Five Points Bakery and Toast Cafe serves up delectable breads and spreads. Plus, the tiny utensils and bowls are too delightful to overlook.

Stroll Along Little Summer Street Take a peek at the cozy cottages along this secluded street. Go during the Garden Walk for an intimate tour of each home.

Eat Beef on Weck at Schwabl’s Enjoy Buffalo’s famed roast beef sandwich in this oldtimey, cozy institution. Don’t miss the antique cash register.

Hit the Beach Woodlawn Beach on the shore of Lake Erie is an unexpected treat with soft sand, play areas, and a spectacular view of the Steel Winds windmills.

Throw Back Some Beers at Resurgence The indoor/outdoor beer garden at Resurgence Brewing Company is the perfect place to socialize with family and friends.

Grab Lunch at the British Chippy Gobble up meat pies, fish ‘n chips, and more British fare at this delicious shop that’s just off the beaten path.

Bike Around Elmwood Village Follow the paths or make your own route while enjoying parkways and historic homes. Pop in to Ro Homeshop for gorgeous furniture and decor items.

Walk the River to Niagara Falls A short drive from the city, park for free off the Robert Moses Parkway and enjoy a beautiful walk along the Niagara River leading up to the American and Bridal Veil Falls.

Enjoy Some Fine Dining Buffalo’s not just about chicken wings. Places like Oshun and Buffalo Proper offer upscale, modern dishes and cocktails.

Bar Hop on Allen Street Craft beers, fun atmosphere, and live music make for an entertaining night out.

Try Hardware, Nietzsche’s, and The Old Pink.

Head to the Market Spend the day looking for a unique find at The Peddler flea market, or pick up some local produce, meats, or cheese at the ElmwoodBidwell Farmers Market.

Cut Loose at Canalside Enjoy skating and curling at The Ice in the winter. Take a sail on The Spirit of Buffalo in the summer. Plus, don’t forget to say “hello” to Shark Girl!

Pat and Billy Sandora-Nastyn are happily married and living in Buffalo’s Elmwood Village.

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In Buffalo we have something to fit everyone’s style. For shoppers looking for the best deals of the season, the Walden Galleria, Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA and Boulevard Mall fit the bill. If you love to spend an afternoon browsing from shop to shop, you’ll enjoy our hundreds of boutiques along Hertel and Elmwood Avenues and in Allentown, East Aurora and Williamsville.

And if you’re seeking a one-of-a-kind treasure, our antiques stores, museum gift shops and flea markets probably have what you’re looking for.

Many years of cross-border trips from Southern Ontario to Buffalo had followed a predictable pattern of suburban shopping, but for this trip, I wanted to get out of the malls and explore what else Buffalo had to offer. I learned that Buffalo is a cosmopolitan city with great theatre, trendy shopping streets, historic buildings, and a

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“We also wore down our heels during an hours-long shopping stroll along the two-mile Elmwood ‘strip’ that makes up the heart of the Village — more than 300 specialty shops, coffee houses, restaurants and bars give it a vibrant buzz and are a testament to the revitalization of the area over the past decade.”

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DRINKERS Whether it’s wine, whiskey, beer, or cocktails, if you like to drink or you know someone who does, The KegWorks Store is the place for you. From draft beer equipment and bar tools, to home brewing supplies, wine decanters, whiskey glasses, and specialty cocktail ingredients, The KegWorks Store has everything you need to mix, shake, stir, pour, serve and enjoy adult beverages. So, what are you waiting for? Stop in and see us while you’re in town!

The KegWorks Store

1460 Military Road Buffalo, NY 14217

M-F: 9 am - 7 pm (Open until 8 pm on Thu) Sat: 10 am - 6 pm Sun: Closed

(10 Minutes from Downtown)

www.KegWorks.com/store

716.929.7570

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464 Gallery & Retail Shop 464-466 Amherst Street Buffalo NY 14207 (716) 983-2112 www.464gallery.com (716) GAL-LERY 716 Swan Street Buffalo NY 14210 (716) 248-2216 www.hydraulichearth.com/gallery African American Cultural Center 350 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 884-2013 www.aaccbuffalo.org Albright-Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 882-8700 www.albrightknox.org Art Dialogue Gallery 1 Linwood Avenue Buffalo NY 14209 (716) 885-2251 www.artdialoguegallery.com Aurora Historical Museum 300 Gleed Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-4735 www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com Benjamin and Dr. Edgar R. Cofeld Judaic Museum 805 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 836-6565 www.tbz.org Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens 2655 South Park Avenue Buffalo, NY 14218 (716) 827-1584 www.buffalogardens.com

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Buffalo & Erie County Public Library / Mark Twain Room 1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 858-8900 www.buffalolib.org Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park One Naval Park Cove Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 847-1773 www.buffalonavalpark.org Buffalo Arts Studio 2495 Main Street, Suite 500 Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 833-4450 www.buffaloartsstudio.org Buffalo Central Terminal 495 Paderewski Drive Buffalo, NY 14212 (716) 810-3210 www.buffalocentralterminal.org Buffalo City Hall Observation Deck 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 852-3300 www.city-buffalo.com Buffalo Fire Department’s Historic Fireboat 155 Ohio Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 846-4265 www.emcotter.com

A world-changing event A world-class museum An assassin’s bullet. An unexpected inauguration.

A new age begins...right here.

Buffalo Fire Historical Society Museum 1850 William Street Buffalo, NY 14206 (716) 892-8400 www.bfhsmuseum.com Buffalo Harbor Museum 66 Erie Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 849-0914 www.buffaloharbor.org

641 Delaware Ave.• Buffalo, NY 716-884-0095 • trsite.org

Save $2.00 off one regular adult admission Not valid on special events. Cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers. Expires 6/1/16.

641 Delaware Ave.• Buffalo, NY • 716-884-0095 • trsite.org

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Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Court Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 873-9644 www.buffalohistory.org Buffalo Museum of Science 1020 Humboldt Parkway Buffalo, NY 14211 (716) 896-5200 www.sciencebuff.org Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 689-1440 www.bnhv.org Buffalo Religious Arts Center 157 East Street Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 481-2350 www.buffaloreligiousarts.org Buffalo RiverWorks 359 Ganson Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (844) 749-2267 www.buffaloriverworks.com Buffalo Transportation/ Pierce-Arrow Museum 263 Michigan Avenue Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 853-0084 www.pierce-arrow.com Buffalo Zoo 300 Parkside Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 837-3900 www.buffalozoo.org

Burchfield Penney Art Center 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 878-6011 www.burchfieldpenney.org Canalside & Ice at Canalside 44 Prime Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 574-1537 www.canalsidebuffalo.com Carnegie Art Center 240 Goundry Street North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 694-4400 www.carnegieartcenter.org CEPA Gallery 617 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 856-2717 www.cepagallery.org Charles E. Burchfield Nature & Art Center 2001 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 677-4843 www.burchfieldnac.org Chautauqua Institution 1 Ames Avenue Chautauqua, NY 14722 (716) 357-6200 www.ciweb.org Clarence Historical Society 10465 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 759-8575 www.clarencehistory.com

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Colored Musicians Club Museum 145 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 842-0969 www.coloredmusiciansclub.org Darien Lake Amusement Park 9993 Allegheny Road Darien Center, NY 14040 (585) 599-4641 www.darienlake.com El Buen Amigo 114 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 885-6343 www.elbuenamigo.org El Museo Francisco Oller y Diego Rivera 91 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 464-4692 www.elmuseobuffalo.org Elbert Hubbard/ Roycroft Museum 363 Oakwood Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-4735 www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com Erie Canal Discovery Center 24 Church Street Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 439-0431 www.niagarahistory.org/discovercenter Explore & More Children’s Museum 300 Gleed Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-5131 www.exploreandmore.org

Fairgrounds in Hamburg 5600 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 649-3900 www.the-fairgrounds.com Father Baker Museum 767 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 828-9444 www.ourladyofvictory.org

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S MARTIN HOUSE COMPLEX AN AMERICAN MASTERPIECE

Firemens’ Memorial Exhibit Center 4141 Seneca Street West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 712-0413 www.firemensexhibitcenter.com Forest Lawn 1411 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 885-1600 www.forest-lawn.com Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse One Rotary Row Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 362-3140 www.wrightsboathouse.org

“The Martin House isn’t in Buffalo, it is Buffalo.” — THE TORONTO STAR 716-856-3858 www.darwinmartinhouse.org

TOUR RESERVATIONS:

Shrine & Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff 6472 Old Lake Shore Road Derby, NY 14047 (716) 947-9217 www.graycliffestate.org Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Complex 125 Jewett Parkway Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 856-3858 www.darwinmartinhouse.org

Free

and Open Daily

Our Lady of Victory NATIONAL SHRINE & BASILICA

Don’t Miss one of Buffalo’s Most Magnificent Wonders...

Final Resting Place of Venerable Nelson Baker 1842-1936

Gift Shop Open -10am 7 days a week

Downtown S. Park Ave.

Only 10 Min. from Downtown Take Rt. 5 West & follow the signs to 767 Ridge Road in Lackawanna

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Ridge Rd.

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Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center 341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 854-1694 www.hallwalls.org Hamburg Gaming 5820 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 646-6109 www.hamburggaming.com Hawk Creek Wildlife Center 655 Luther Road East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-8646 www.hawkcreek.org Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum 180 Thompson Street North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 693-1885 www.carrouselmuseum.org Hull Family Home & Farmstead 5976 Genesee Street Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 681-6451 www.hullfamilyhome.org

Langston Hughes Institute 617 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 844-8831 Larkin Square 745 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 362-2665 www.larkinsquare.com

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Since 1977

Martin’s Fantasy Island 2400 Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-7591 www.martinsfantasyisland.com Michigan Street Baptist Church 511 Michigan Avenue Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 847-6015 www.lightoftheworld-missions.org Millard Fillmore House 24 Shearer Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-4735 www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com

and market

Union Road Location Only

Lake Erie Wine Country Between Erie and Chautauqua Counties (877) 326-6561 www.lakeeriewinecountry.org

New Concrete Statuary Animals, Religious, Oriental Also

New Resin Statuary and Fountains Including Disney

Large Selection of Outdoor Umbrellas

Gift Department Disney, Coca Cola, Betty Boop, Beatles and Elvis Memorabilia

SeaSonal itemS - quantitieS limited

mon — Sat: 9am — 8pm Sun: 9am — 6pm

CURIOSITY

Large Selection of Lighting for Your Holiday and Party Needs

2695 Union Road at William Street, Cheektowaga • (716) 656-9540 7950 Transit Road, Amherst Premier Plaza Between Sheridan Dr. and Maple Road • (716) 634-1318

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Kenan Center 433 Locust Street Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-2617 www.kenancenter.org

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Old World Deli Large Selection of Pool Items

Loire Valley 4pc Resin Patio Set Two-Tone Nutmeg

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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum North Hall 220 North Street Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 885-1986 Porter Hall 453 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 885-4139 www.rain.org/~karpeles/

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Iron Island Museum 998 Lovejoy Street Buffalo, NY 14206 (716) 892-3084 www.ironislandmuseum.com

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Dave’s Christmas Wonderland and Market is Western New York’s Holiday Destination!

Buffalo Museum of Science sciencebuff.org

1020 Humboldt Pkwy Buffalo NY 14211 716.896.5200

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IRVING

11099 Route 5, Irving, NY 800-421-2464

SALAMANCA 768 Broad St, Salamanca, NY 877-860-5130

NIAGARA FALLS (POKER ONLY) 310 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 877-873-6322

OIL SPRING

5374 West Shore Road, Cuba, NY 844-715-3789

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Museum of disABILITY History 3826 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14226 (716) 629-3626 www.museumofdisability.org Nash House Museum 36 Nash Street Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 856-4490 www.nashhousemuseum.org Native American Museum of Art 2293 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, NY 14132 (716) 297-0251 www.sjnativecenter.com Niagara Wine Trail Between Niagara and Orleans Counties Lockport, NY 14092 www.niagarawinetrail.org Original Kazoo Company, Factory, Museum and Gift Shop 8703 South Main Street Eden, NY 14057 (716) 992-3960 www.edenkazoo.com Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica 767 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 828-9444 www.ourladyofvictory.org Pole Position Raceway One Walden Galleria Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 683-7223 www.polepositionraceway.com/ buffalo-ny/ Roycroft Campus Corporation 31 South Grove Street East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-0261 www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com

Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard Salamanca, NY 14779 (877) 873-6322 www.senecaalleganycasino.com Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino 1 Fulton Street Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 299-1100 www.senecabuffalocreekcasino.com Seneca-Iroquois National Museum 814 Broad Street Salamanca, NY 14779 (716) 945-1738 www.senecamuseum.org

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site 641 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 884-0095 www.trsite.org

Steel Plant Museum 100 Lee Street Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 821-9361 www.steelplantmuseumwny.org

EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE

UB Anderson Gallery One Martha Jackson Place Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 829-3754 www.ubartgalleries.org UB Art Gallery 201 Center for the Arts Buffalo, NY 14260 (716) 645-6913 www.ubartgalleries.org Western New York Book Arts Center 468 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 348-1430 www.wnybookarts.org

Squeaky Wheel 617 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 884-7172 www.squeaky.org

LEGENDARY VIEW Celebrated Dining

Western New York Railway Historical Society 100 Lee Street Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 821-9360 www.wnyrhs.com

THE BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY

BOTANICAL GARDENS Surprises Await You!

observation decks

summit suite buffet

revolving dining room

FREE ADMISSION FOR RIDE TO THE TOP & OBSERVATION DECKS WITH DINING!

Murphy Orchards 2402 McClew Road Burt, NY 14028 (716) 778-7926 www.murphyorchards.com

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2655 South Park Ave - Buffalo, NY - 716.827.1584

5200 ROBINSON STREET NIAGARA FALLS CANADA L2G 2A3

905.356.2651 1.866.538.5972

buffalobreweryd istrict.com (716) 856-BEER

skylon.com

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NIAGARA FALLS Aquarium of Niagara 701 Whirpool Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 285-3575 www.aquariumofniagara.org Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University 5795 Lewiston Road Niagara University, NY 14109 (716) 286-8200 www.castellaniartmuseum.org Cave of the Winds Niagara Falls State Park Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 278-1730 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Devil’s Hole State Park Robert Moses Parkway Niagara Falls, NY 14305 (716) 284-5778 www.nysparks.com/parks/42/ Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara 5795 Lewiston Road Niagara University, NY 14109 (716) 286-8200 www.freedomcrossingniagara.com Hornblower Niagara Cruises 5920 Niagara Parkway Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2E 6X8 (905) NIAGARA www.niagaracruises.com Maid of the Mist Boat Tour and Observation Elevator Niagara Falls State Park, 1 Prospect Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 284-8897 www.maidofthemist.com Niagara Adventure Theater Niagara Falls State Park Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 278-5040 www.niagaramovie.com

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Niagara Arts and Cultural Center 1201 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 282-7530 www.thenacc.org Niagara Falls State Park Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 278-1796 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Niagara Gorge Discovery Center Niagara Falls State Park Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 278-1070 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com

EST. 1992

NIAGARA’S PREMIER ADVENTURE

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Locations in US and Canada!

Niagara Gorge Trailhead Center Niagara Falls State Park Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 278-0820 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Niagara Power Project Power Vista 5777 Lewiston Road Lewiston, NY 14092 (716) 286-6661 www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm Niagara’s Wax Museum of History 303 Prospect Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 285-1271 Old Falls Street, USA 101 Old Falls Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 278-2100 www.fallsstreet.com Old Fort Niagara 2 Scott Avenue Fort Niagara State Park Youngstown, NY 14174 (716) 745-7611 www.oldfortniagara.org Our Lady of Fatima Shrine 1023 Swann Road Youngstown, NY 14174 (716) 754-7489 www.fatimashrine.com

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Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel 310 Fourth Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (877) 873-6322 www.senecaniagaracasino.com Skylon Tower 5200 Robinson Street Niagara Falls, ON, Canada L2G 2A3 (888) 975-9566 www.skylon.com

Smokin Joes Native Center 333 First Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 831-2585 www.sjnativecenter.com Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours 115 South Water Street Lewiston, NY 14092 (888) 438-4444 www.whirlpooljet.com

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O ld Fort

Discover the drama of Niagara’s early history.

Tour an original 18th century fort.

Take part in colorful living history programs.

Enjoy spectacular views.

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$7.50 OFF Mention coupon at time of booking.

Must be at least 40” tall. Military rates offered.

Just minutes from the Falls via the Robert Moses Parkway North.

www.oldfortniagara.org 4 Scott Avenue Youngstown, NY 14174 (716) 745-7611

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Your history headquarters!

855-NJA-TOURS niagarajet.com

Generating Free Family Fun The Niagara Power Project generates clean, renewable hydroelectricity—and plenty of fun with an admission-free visitors center that features state-of-the-art interactive exhibits along with spectacular views of the Niagara River Gorge.

We also offer a full calendar of special events throughout the year. Open daily 9a.m. to 5p.m. except some holidays.

Niagara Power Vista

5777 Lewiston Road (Route 104) Lewiston, NY 14092 Info: 716-286-6661 or 1-866-NYPA-FUN www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm

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TOURS, CRUISES & SIGHTSEEING AAA Helicopter 42 Pheasant Run Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 803-7689 www.aaahelicopter.com

Classic Cruises 5 Austin Street Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 946-7246 www.wnyclassiccruises.com

Bedore Tours 2968 Niagara Falls Boulevard North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 696-3200 www.bedoretours.com

Consumer’s Craft Cruiser Roaming throughout Buffalo (716) 249-1499 www.craftcruiser.com

Buffalo Bites Food Tours Elmwood & Cleveland Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (800) 656-0713 www.buffalobitesfoodtours.com

Explore Buffalo One Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 245-3032 www.explorebuffalo.org Forgotten Buffalo Tours 244 Potters Road Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 833-5211 www.forgottenbuffalo.com

Buffalo Lighthouse 1 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14203 www.buffalolight.org Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper River Tours 721 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 852-7483 www.bnriverkeeper.org

Grand Lady Cruises 5 Austin Street Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 873-4630 www.grandlady.com

Buffalo Pedal Tours 347 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 984-3834 www.buffalopedaltours.com

Gray Line Niagara Falls/ Buffalo 1625 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 285-2113 www.graylineniagarafalls.com

Buffalo Touring Company One Museum Court Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 259-4887 www.buffalotouringcompany.com

Historic Buffalo River Tours 329 Erie Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 856-6696 www.buffaloharborcruises.com

Buffalo Tours 617 Main Street, Suite 201 Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 852-3300 www.buffalotours.org

Horizon Club Tours 100 International Drive Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 929-3679 www.horizonclubtours.com

Cataract Tours & Sightseeing 360 Rainbow Boulevard Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 283-3547 www.cataracttours.com

Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride 5 Gooding Street Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 438-0174 www.lockportcave.com

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Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises and the Lockport Canalside 210 Market Street Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 433-6155 www.lockportlocks.com Mason Winfield’s Haunted History Ghost Walks 21 South Grove Street, Suite 240 East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-6663 www.masonwinfield.com

Spirit of Buffalo One Naval Park Cove Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 796-7210 www.spiritofbuffalo.com WNY Helicopter Tours 6765 Heltz Road Lakeview, NY 14085 (716) 353-1144 www.wnyhelos.com

moondanceCat 329 Erie Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 854-7245 www.moondancecat.com Motherland Connextions 471 Hyde Park Boulevard Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 282-1028 www.motherlandconnextions.com Open-Air Autobus of Buffalo 14 Lafayette Square, Suite 1425 Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 854-3749 www.openairbuffalo.org Over The Falls Tours & Transportation 1246 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 283-8900 www.overthefallstours.com Queen City Ferry Company One Naval Park Cove Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 796-4556 www.queencityferry.com Rainbow Air Helicopter Rides 454 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 284-2800 www.rainbowairinc.com

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NARRATED B U F F A L O HARBOR CRUISES BuffAlO & EriE COuNtY

SPRINGVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Our Towns

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KENMORE It’s easy to see why the American Planning Association recently named Kenmore one of the top ten great neighborhoods in the United States. This turn of the 20th century village just north of Buffalo features tree-lined streets and well-kept homes surrounding a vibrant central business district. Kenmore has several businesses that have become part of the fabric of Buffalo: E.M. Chrusciki Bakery, known for its Polish pastries; King Condrell’s, an ice cream shop renowned for its homemade toppings and Watson’s Chocolates, one of Buffalo’s original producers of sponge candy.

NAVAL& MILITARY PARK Enjoy a trip through military history as you tour the nation’s largest inland naval park. Open daily from April 1 through October 31 and weekends during November.

800-244-8684 Erie Basin Marina Buffalo, New York

call or write for a free brochure: 1 Naval Park Cove Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 847-1773 email: info@buffalonavalpark.org website: www.buffalonavalpark.org At the foot of Pearl and Main across from first Niagara Center

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LANCASTER Few villages of 10,000 can boast a vibrant performance theater among its offerings. Lancaster, about 30 minutes east of Buffalo, is one of them. The Lancaster Opera House, which dates back to 1897 and underwent a restoration in recent decades, draws thousands each year for its plays and musicals. While you’re there, make it dinner and a show. Desiderio’s, Frank’s Grille and 99 Brick Oven Bar & Grille are all popular local favorites.

SPRINGVILLE An artistic energy weaves its way through Erie County’s southernmost village, nestled in the hills en route to Western New York’s ski country. The Springville Center for the Arts sponsors an annual art walk each spring and hosts dozens of cultural events, from live music and theater to art exhibitions. A visit to the nearby Griffis Sculpture Park, a seamless integration of modern art and the great outdoors, is in keeping with Springville’s artistic vibe.

WILLIAMSVILLE Williamsville offers a bustling business district filled with boutiques, cafes and restaurants, all just minutes from downtown Buffalo and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Looking for scenic beauty? Williamsville has it; take a stroll through the heart of the village to see a pristine waterfall at Glen Park. How about a bite to eat?

Restaurants like the Glen Park Tavern and Eagle House have collectively served the village for over 300 years.

With new hotels also in the mix, this 19th century village northeast of Buffalo has every amenity a visitor could want.

Experience Buffalo from the water

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Entertainment THEATER

Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre 625 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 853-4282 www.irishclassicaltheatre.com

710 Main Theatre 710 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 847-0850 www.sheas.org/710Main Alleyway Theatre One Curtain Up Alley Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 852-2600 www.alleyway.com

Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY 2640 North Forest Road Getzville, NY 14068 (888) 718-4253 www.jewishrepertorytheatre.com

ALT Theatre 255 Great Arrow Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 868-6847 www.alttheatre.com

Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions 18 Agassiz Circle Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 479-1587 www.kaleidoscopebuffalo.com

American Repertory Theatre of WNY 16 Linwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 634-1102 www.artofwny.org Aurora Theatre 673 Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-1660 www.theauroratheatre.com BUA Theatre Performances at Alleyway Theatre 1 Curtain up Alley Buffalo, NY 14202 (718) 886-9239 www.buffalobua.org Buffalo Laboratory Theatre 5200 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 202-9033 www.buffalolabtheatre.org

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Rapids Theatre 1711 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14305 (716) 205-8925 www.rapidstheatre.com

Lancaster Opera House 21 Central Avenue Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 683-1776 www.lancopera.org

Riviera Theatre 67 Webster Street North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 692-2413 www.rivieratheatre.org

Musicalfare Theatre 4380 Main Street, Suite 123 Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 839-8540 www.musicalfare.com

Road Less Traveled Productions Performances at Forbes Theatre 512 Pearl Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 629-3069 www.roadlesstraveledproductions.org

North Park Theatre 1428 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 836-7411 www.northparktheatre.org

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BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

JoAnn FAllettA Music Director

Paul Robeson Theatre 350 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 884-2013 www.aaccbuffalo.org

Kavinoky Theatre 320 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 829-7668 www.kavinokytheatre.com

Niagara Regional Theatre Guild 530 Ellicott Creek Road Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 260-2319 www.niagaratheatre.com

Historic Palace Theatre 2 East Avenue Lockport, NY 14094 (716) 438-1130 www.lockportpalacetheatre.org

O’Connell & Company The Park School 4625 Harlem Road Snyder, NY 14226 (716) 848-0800 www.oconnellandcompany.com

Red Thread Theatre In residence at Marie Maday Theatre in Lyons Hall Canisius College 2001 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208 (716) 445-4653 www.redthreadtheatre.info

New Phoenix Theatre on the Park 95 Johnson Park Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 853-1334 www.newphoenixtheatre.org

Buffalo State College Theater 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 878-6416 theater.buffalostate.edu

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Shakespeare in Delaware Park Shakespeare Hill Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 856-4533 www.shakespeareindelaware park.org Shaw Festival 10 Queen’s Parade Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 (905) 468-2172 www.shawfest.com

This season, experience the world-class musicianship and exquisite sound of Your BPO in the acoustic perfection of our renowned venue.

Call (716)885-5000 visit bpo.org

Shea’s Performing Arts Center 646 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 847-1410 www.sheas.org Shea’s Smith Theatre 658 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 847-1410 www.sheas.org The Subversive Theatre Collective 255 Great Arrow Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 408-0499 www.subversivetheatre.org Theatre of Youth (TOY) 203 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 884-4400 www.theatreofyouth.org

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Theatre Plus Performances at Main Street Cabaret 672 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 852-2600 Torn Space Theater 612 Fillmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14212 (716) 812-5733 www.tornspacetheater.com Ujima Theatre 545 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 883-0380 www.ujimatheatre.org

MUSIC COMEDY DANCE African American Cultural Center 350 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 884-2013 www.aaccbuffalo.org Amherst Symphony Orchestra 55 Kings Highway Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 633-4853 www.amherstsymphony.com Ars Nova Musicians Chamber Orchestra Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY 14201 www.arsnovamusicians.com Artpark 450 South 4th Street Lewiston, NY 14092 (716) 754-4375 www.artpark.net

Buffalo Chamber Music Society Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 462-4939 www.bflochambermusic.org Buffalo Choral Arts Society PO Box 281 Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 775-7664 www.buffalochoralarts.org Buffalo ComedySportz 4476 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 393-8669 www.cszbuffalo.com Buffalo Contemporary Dance 255 Great Arrow Avenue Third Floor Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 868-6847 www.alttheatre.com Buffalo Gateway Chorus 5331 Genesee Street Bowmansville, NY 14206 (716) 635-8642 www.buffalogatewaychorus.com Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus 51 Colonial Circle Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 883-1277 www.buffalogaymenschorus.com Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 980-5701 www.bpchorus.org

ArtsCanisius 2001 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208 (716) 888-2536 www.canisius.edu/artscanisius

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 885-5000 www.bpo.org

Babeville 341 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 852-3835 www.babevillebuffalo.com

Canalside 44 Prime Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 574-1537 www.canalsidebuffalo.com

Center for the Arts 103 Center for the Arts Buffalo, NY 14260 (716) 645-2787 www.ubcfa.org Colored Musicians Club 145 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 855-9383 www.coloredmusiciansclub.org Eclectic Company Improv Comedy Group PO Box 545 Buffalo, NY 14205 (716) 901-6086 www.eclecticimprov.com Helium Comedy Club 30 Mississippi Street Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 853-1211 www.heliumcomedy.com Just Buffalo Literary Center 468 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 832-5400 www.justbuffalo.org Larkin Square 745 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 362-2665 www.larkinsquare.com Lippes Concert Hall University at Buffalo 105 Slee Hall Buffalo, NY 14260 (716) 645-2921 www.slee.buffalo.edu

Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 878-3005 www.buffalostate.edu/pac Pick of the Crop Dance 2344 Lake Road Silver Creek, NY 14136 (716) 934-0515 www.poc.org

Neglia Ballet Artists 1685 Elmwood Avenue Third Floor Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 447-0401 www.negliaballet.org

Town Ballroom 681 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 852-3900 www.townballroom.com

Nickel City Opera 3015 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 332-0745 www.nickelcityoperaco.com

Tralf Music Hall 622 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 852-2860 www.tralfmusichall.com

PAUSA Art House 19 Wadsworth Street Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 697-9069 www.pausaarthouse.com

Waiting Room 334 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 853-5483 www.waitingroombuffalo.com

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Places To Stay AIRPORT

Days Hotel, Buffalo Airport 4345 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 631-0800 www.daysinn.com

Aloft Buffalo Airport 4219 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 626-1800 www.aloftbuffaloairport.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport 4271 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 633-2488 www.fairfieldinnbuffaloairport.com

Best Western The Inn at Buffalo Airport 4630 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 631-8966 www.bestwestern.com

Garden Place Hotel 6615 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 635-9000 www.salvatores.net

Broadway Motel 3895 Broadway Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 683-2222

2040 Walden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14225 +1 800.323.3331 buffalo.us@millenniumhotels.com www.millenniumhotels.com

Hampton Inn BuffaloAirport Galleria 1745 Walden Avenue Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 894-8000 www.hamptoninnbuffaloairport.com

Clarion Hotel Buffalo Airport 6700 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634-7500 www.clarionhotel.com

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Airport 4201 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 565-0040 www.buffaloairport.hgi.com

Comfort Inn Dingens 475 Dingens Street Cheektowaga, NY 14206 (716) 896-2800 www.comfortinn.com Comfort Suites Airport 901 Dick Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 633-6000 www.comfortsuites.com/hotelbuffalo-new_york-NY102

Holiday Inn Buffalo Airport 4600 Genesee Street Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 634-6969 www.hibuffaloairport.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo Airport 131 Buell Avenue Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 631-8700 www.hiexbuffaloairport.com

Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport 4243 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 633-2700 www.courtyardbuffalo.com

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Millennium Hotel Buffalo is perfectly located when exploring nearby Niagara Falls and the Buffalo area. And come mid-summer, we will be unveiling a fresh new look throughout our guest rooms and public spaces.

A warm welcome awaits you, call today.

Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport 133 Buell Avenue Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 631-0200 www.hamptoninn.com

Budget Inn Buffalo Airport 8255 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634-6622 www.budgetinnwny.com

PLACES TO STAY

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EconoLodge 48 Freeman Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634-2700 www.econolodge.com

Best Western Plus Galleria Inn & Suites 601 Dingens Street Cheektowaga, NY 14206 (716) 896-2900 www.bestwestern.com

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Holiday Inn Express Cheektowaga North East 83 Anderson Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 725-6133 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/

La Quinta Inn at Buffalo Airport 6619 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633-1011 www.laquintabuffalo.com

Home2 Suites by Hilton (Opening spring 2015) 1999 Walden Avenue Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 249-2700 www.home2suites3.hilton.com

Microtel Inn 50 Freeman Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633-6200 www.microtelinn.com

Homewood Suites Buffalo Airport 760 Dick Road Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 685-0700 www.homewoodsuitesbuffalo.com Hospitality Inn 6627 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 631-5415 www.hinnbuffaloairport.com

Millennium Hotel Buffalo 2040 Walden Avenue Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 681-2400 www.millenniumhotels.com/usa/ millenniumbuffalo/ Motel 6 52 Freeman Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 626-1500 www.motel6.com

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Oak Tree Inn 3475 Union Road Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 681-2600 www.oaktreeinn.com

Super 8 Airport 7200 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 634-1500 www.super8.com

Pink Fountain Motor Inn 5474 Transit Road Depew, NY 14043 (716) 683-1245

TownePlace Suites Marriott 4265 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 839-1880 www.towneplacebuffalo.com

Quality Inn Buffalo Airport 4217 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 633-5500 www.qualityinnbuffalo.com Red Roof Inn Buffalo Niagara Airport 146 Maple Drive Bowmansville, NY 14026 (716) 633-1100 www.redroof.com Residence Inn Buffalo Cheektowaga 107 Anderson Road Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 892-5410 www.marriott.com/bufri Salvatore’s Grand Hotel 6675 Transit Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 636-4900 www.salvatoresgrand.com Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport 100 Holtz Drive Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 626-4000 www.sleepinnairport.com Springhill Suites (Opening June 2015) 6651 Transit Road Lancaster, NY 14221 (716) 650-4625 www.springhillsuites.com Staybridge Suites Buffalo Airport 8005 Sheridan Drive Clarence, NY 14221 (716) 810-7829 www.staybridgebuffalo.com

DOWNTOWN Adam’s Mark Hotel and Event Center 120 Church Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 845-5100 www.adamsmark.com Best Western on the Avenue 510 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 886-8333 www.buffalobestwestern.com Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER (Opening summer 2015) 95 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 852-0049 www.marriott.com/BUFBD

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Relax, Unwind & Dine With Us! Newly renovated 100 room hotel with all the comforts of home 100% Non-Smoking Hotel • Meeting Facilities • Gift Shop Complimentary Wireless Internet Access in all Guest Rooms, Meeting Rooms and Public Areas Located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Microwave, Refrigerator & Coffee Maker in Every Room 24-Hour Business Center • On and Off Site Catering Available Carlton’s Grill On-Site Offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 24-Hour Fitness Center • Complimentary Downtown Shuttle Service Trip or Advis f cate o Certifi nce e ll e c Ex 2014

716-845-0112 125 HIGH STREET BUFFALO NY, 14203 MINUTES FROM THE PEACE BRIDGE/CANADA EASY ACCESS TO THE I-90 AND ROUTE 33 LOCATED MINUTES FROM AREA ATTRACTIONS

THE ONLY HOTEL LOCATED ON THE BUFFALO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles® and redemption of points are subject to HHonors terms and conditions. ©2003 Hilton Hospitality, Inc.

Comfort Suites Downtown 601 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 854-5500 www.comfortsuites.com Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Downtown/ Canalside 125 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 840-9566 www.marriott.com/bufdt DoubleTree Club by Hilton 125 High Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 845-0112 www.doubletreebuffalodowntown.com Embassy Suites Buffalo 200 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 842-1000 www.embassysuitesbuffalo.com

Call 716.842.1000

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EAST OF BUFFALO

Foundry Suites 1738 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 240-9693 www.foundrysuites.com Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown 220 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 855-2223 www.hamptoninnbuffalo.com

WORK SMART Take advantage of our 3,800 sq. ft. of meeting room space, complimentary WiFi, and on-site catering services.

EAT WELL

NORTH OF BUFFALO Boulevard Inn 785 Niagara Falls Boulevard Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 837-7400

Holiday Inn Buffalo Downtown 620 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 886-2121 www.hibuffalodowntown.com

STAY FIT

TREAT YOURSELF Have a snack from our 24/7 Pavilion Pantry convenience mart.

(716) 848-1000

www.buffalodowntown.hgi.com

10 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203

Byblos Niagara Resort and Spa 100 Whitehaven Road Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-1111 www.byblosniagara.com

Hyatt Regency Buffalo Two Fountain Plaza Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 856-1234 www.buffalo.hyatt.com

Enjoy a meal or a drink at the Garden Grille & Bar Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Unwind in our over-sized fitness facility or take a dip in our relaxing indoor heated pool.

Budget Inn 1080 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 873-8197 www.budgetinnbuffalo.com

Hotel @ The Lafayette 391 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 853-1505 www.thehotellafayette.com

Center Way Hotel Tonawanda 225 Crestmount Avenue Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 693-8100 www.centerwayhotel.com

Lenox Hotel & Suites 140 North Street Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 884-1700 www.lenoxhotelandsuites.com

Chateau Motor Lodge 1810 Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, NY 14072 (866) 739-2291 www.niagarachateaumotel.com

Lofts on Pearl 92 Pearl Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 856-0098 www.loftsonpearl.com

a perfect getaway — YOU’LL KNOW IT WHEN y u see it

Cinderella Motel & Campsite 2797 Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-2872 www.cinderellamotelcampsite.com

Mansion on Delaware Avenue 414 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 886-3300 www.mansionondelaware.com

PLACES TO STAY

SLEEP DEEP Get a good night’s sleep in a comfortable premium bed with crisp, fresh duvets & linens.

Clarence Inn 9079 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 633-6490 www.clarenceinn.com

Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown 10 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 848-1000 www.buffalodowntownhgi.com

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A hotel designed to support Buffalo’s rapid

America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 9370 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 759-6845 www.americasbestvalueinn.com

Days Inn Buffalo 1120 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 835-5916 www.daysinn.com

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OPENING SPRING 2015. At Hyatt Place, you’ll find everything you need for a perfect visit to Buffalo!

• Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel • Roomy rooms – 137 of them, just off I-290 • a.m. Kitchen Skillet™ breakfast, free with your stay • 24/7 Gallery Menu along with Coffee to Cocktails Bar • 24 hour StayFit Gym and Indoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub • Complimentary Airport Shuttle BOOK

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HYATT PLACE BUFFALO/AMHERST 5020 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226 716 839 4040 Hyatt and Hyatt Place names, designs and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. © 2015 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Economy Inn 40 Grand Island Boulevard Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 873-8776 Hampton Inn Williamsville 5455 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 632-0900 www.hamptoninn.com Hyatt Place Hotel 5020 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 839-4040 www.place.hyatt.com Red Carpet Inn 1900 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 692-1422 www.redcarpetbuffalo.com Scottish Inns 1346 Sheridan Drive Kenmore, NY 14217 (716) 876-4489 www.scottishinnsbuffalo.com Super 8 Kenmore 1288 Sheridan Drive Buffalo, NY 14217 (716) 876-4020 www.super8.com Wyndham Garden Buffalo/ Williamsville 5195 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 276-9600 www.wyndhamgardenbuffalo.com

RALPH WILSON STADIUM

Country Inn & Suites 164B Slade Avenue West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 259-8520 www.countryinns.com

Stadium View Inn 4414 Southwestern Boulevard Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 649-6206 www.stadiumviewinn.com

Econo Lodge Buffalo South 4344 Milestrip Road Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 825-7530 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ny158

Staybridge Suites Buffalo South 164 Slade Avenue West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 939-3100 www.ihg.com/staybridge/

Hampton Inn Buffalo South/ I-90 1750 Ridge Road West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 824-2030 www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hamburg 3565 Commerce Place Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-9200 www.hiexpress.com Motel 6 of Hamburg, NY 5245 Camp Road Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-2000 www.motel6.com Orchard Park Inn 2268 Southwestern Boulevard Orchard Park, NY 14224 (716) 674-6000 www.orchardparkinn.us Quality Inn Hamburg 5440 Camp Road Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 649-0500 www.qualityinn.com/hotel/ny505

Bluebird Motel 1630 Southwestern Boulevard West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 674-3174

Red Carpet Inn 3940 Southwestern Boulevard Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 649-5890 www.redcarpetinnbuffalo.com

Comfort Inn & Suites Hamburg 3615 Commerce Place Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-2922 www.choicehotels.com

Red Roof Inn Hamburg 5370 Camp Road Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 648-7222 www.redroof.com

Super 8 Hamburg 5442 Camp Road Hamburg NY, 14075 (716) 649-0505 www.super8.com

SOUTH OF BUFFALO Beaver Hollow Conference Center 1083 Pit Road Java Center, NY 14082 (585) 457-3700 www.beaverhollow.com

Best Western On The Avenue 510 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202

Within the heart of the restaurant and theater district. 5 minutes to Bison Baseball, Sabres Hockey, shopping, and the waterfront.

Complimentary parking, wireless high-speed internet access and breakfast bar. Niagara Falls is just 20 minutes with tours direct from the hotel.

(888) 868-3033 / (716) 886-8333 www.BuffaloBestWestern.com

Ben’s Nichols Brook Motel 12400 Olean Road-Route 16 Sardinia, NY 14134 (716) 496-7226 Best Western Plus the Inn of Lackawanna 2500 Hamburg Turnpike Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 821-0030 www.bestwestern.com Chestnut Hill Guest House 6405 Ward Road Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 464-0642 www.chestnuthillguesthouse.com Crooked Creek Inn 7798 State Road Colden, NY 14033 (716) 941-5844

BUFFALO’S FAVORITE GREEK DINER Welcome and enjoy our fast, casual dining experience!

From our ALL DAY BREAKFAST to our famous Souvlaki, Gyros and delicious hearty meals, we’ll satisfy you anytime of the day!

Hampton Inn East Aurora 49 Olean Street East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-3300 www.eastaurora.hamptoninn.com

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Josie’s Motel 13550 Schutt Road Chaffee, NY 14030 (716) 496-5057 Roycroft Inn 40 South Grove Street East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-5552 www.roycroftinn.com

UNIVERSITY/ AMHERST

Homewood Suites Buffalo Amherst 1138 Millersport Highway Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 833-2277 www.homewoodsuitesamherst.com

Staybridge Suites Buffalo-Amherst 1290 Sweet Home Road Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 276-8750 www.ihg.com/staybridge/

EAST OF BUFFALO Asa Ransom House 10529 Main Street Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 759-2315 www.asaransom.com

Knights Inn 1970 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 692-7260 www.knightsinn.com

University Manor Inn 3162 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14226 (716) 837-3344 www.universitymanorinn.com

SOUTH OF BUFFALO Back of the Beyond 7233 Lower East Hill Road Colden, NY 14033 (716) 652-0427

Motel 6 Buffalo Amherst 4400 Maple Road Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 834-2231 www.motel6.com

Buffalo Niagara Marriott 1340 Millersport Highway Amherst, NY 14221 (716) 689-6900 www.buffaloniagaramarriott.com Candlewood Suites 20 Flint Road Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 688-2100 www.cwsbuffaloamherst.com

Ramada Hotel & Conference Center 2402 North Forest Road Getzville, NY 14068 (716) 636-7500 www.ramadahotelamherst.com

Comfort Inn UniversityAmherst One Flint Road Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 688-0811 www.comfortinnuniversity.com

Red Roof Inn Amherst 42 Flint Road Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 689-7474 www.redroof.com Residence Inn Buffalo Amherst 100 Maple Road Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 632-6622 www.marriott.com

Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Amherst 4100 Sheridan Drive Amherst, NY 14221 (716) 626-2300 www.courtyard.com/BUFCY DoubleTree by Hilton Buffalo-Amherst 10 Flint Road Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 689-4414 www.doubletreebuffaloamherst.com Extended Stay America 125 Inn Keepers Lane Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 564-0620 www.extendedstay.com

PLACES TO STAY

Royal Inn 1378 Niagara Falls Boulevard Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 836-2940 www.royalinnniagarafalls.com Sleep Inn Amherst 75 Inn Keepers Lane Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 691-6510 www.sleepinnamherst.com

Holiday Inn Buffalo Amherst 1881 Niagara Falls Boulevard Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 691-8181 www.hibuffaloamherst.com

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Rodeway Inn & Suites 1951 Niagara Falls Boulevard Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 691-9392 www.rodewayinn.com

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BED & BREAKFASTS CITY OF BUFFALO The Church 2315 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210 www.2315seneca.com Elmwood Village Inn: Honu House 893 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 886-2397 www.elmwoodvillageinn.com

Green Glen Bed & Breakfast 898 East Main Street East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-2828 www.greenglenbb.com Heath Hill Bed & Breakfast 8669 Heath Road Colden, NY 14033 (716) 941-6789 www.bedandbreakfast.com/new-yorkcolden-heathhillbedbreakfast.html

InnBuffalo 619 Lafayette Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 432-1030 www.innbuffalo.com

MacBaxter’s Bed and Breakfast 311 North Main Street Angola, NY 14006 (716) 549-8774 www.macbaxters.com

Moreland Guesthouse 110 Moreland Street Buffalo, NY 14206 (716) 893-1419 www.morelandguesthouse.com

Marienthal Country Inn 5107 Langford Road Eden, NY 14057 (716) 337-0160 www.marienthalcountryinn.com

Oscar’s Bed & Breakfast 288 Linwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 381-8605 www.oscarsbnb.com

Oasis Bed & Breakfast 619 East Main Street Springville, NY 14141 (716) 592-0333 www.oasisbnb.com

The Parkside House 462 Woodward Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 480-9507 www.theparksidehouse.com

Pipe Creek Farm Bed & Breakfast 9303 Falls Road West Falls, NY 14170 (716) 652-4868 www.pipecreekfarm.com

Richmond Place Inn 45 Richmond Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 881-3242 www.richmondplaceinn.net

Sassafras Bed & Breakfast 5454 Broadway Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 683-1298 www.sassafrasbandb.com

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East Aurora EXPERIENCE ROYCROFT...

AN AMERICAN TREASURE Become a part of its history, its creativity and its inspiration.

Take a class, tour the historic buildings, shop in the galleries with over 100 artists work, enjoy an artistically created meal, and stay in a beautiful Arts and Crafts suite!

40 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-5552 | www.roycroftinn.com

31 South Grove, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 655-0261 | www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com

hands-on

fun for the

whole family

The ROYCROFT Inn at East aurora, NEw York

Opened to friends in 1905 Rest. 1995

AURORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The largest 5 & 10 store in the world and so much more!

Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum

Only 20 minutes from Buffalo!

National Register of Historic Places

363 Oakwood Ave.

Millard Fillmore Presidential Site A National Historic Landmark

24 Shearer Ave.

visit www.exploreandmore.org 300 Gleed Avenue • East Aurora, NY 14052

716.655.5131

HOSPITALITY HOUSES American Cancer Society’s Buffalo Hope Lodge 197 Summer Street Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 882-9244 www.cancer.org

10 shops in 4 connected buildings!

Shopping Fun for Everyone!

716.652.0481

HOSTEL Hostel Buffalo Niagara 667 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 852-5222 www.hostelbuffalo.com

CAMPGROUNDS

Kevin Guest House 782 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 882-1818 www.kevinguesthouse.org

Branches of Niagara Campground & Resort 2659 Whitehaven Road Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-7600 www.branchesofniagara.com

Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo 780 West Ferry Street Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 883-1177 www.rmhbuffalo.org

Cinderella Motel & Campsite 2797 Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-2872 www.cinderellamotelcampsite.com

www.

Both museums open June-Oct., Wed., Sat., Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Special group tours available year-round

vidlers5and10.com

716-652-4735 www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com

Colden Lakes Resort 9504 Heath Road Colden, NY 14033 (716) 941-5530 www.coldenlakes.com Evangola State Park 10191 Old Lake Shore Road Irving, NY 14081 (716) 549-1802 www.evangolastatepark.com

Pioneer Camp & Retreat Center 9324 Lake Shore Road Angola, NY 14006 (716) 549-1420 www.pioneercamp.org R & R Dude Ranch 8940 Lange Road Otto, NY 14766 (716) 257-5663 www.rrduderanch.com

Mountain Meadows Park 13500 Parker Road Holland, NY 14080 (716) 457-3116 www.mountainmeadowspark.com

Sleepy Hollow Lake Resort 13800 Siehl Road Akron, NY 14001 (716) 542-4336

Niagara Falls KOA 2570 Grand Island Boulevard Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-7583 www.koa.com/campgrounds/ niagara-falls-new-york/

Sprague Brook Park 9674 Foote Road Glenwood, NY 14069 (716) 592-2804 www2.erie.gov/parks/index.php? q=sprague-brook

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Sports & Recreation SPECTATOR SPORTS Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse First Niagara Center One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 855-4100 www.bandits.com Buffalo Bills Football Ralph Wilson Stadium One Bills Drive Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 648-1800 www.buffalobills.com Buffalo Bisons Baseball Coca-Cola Field One James D. Griffin Plaza Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 846-2000 www.bisons.com Buffalo Raceway 5600 McKinley Parkway Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 649-1280 www.buffaloraceway.com Buffalo Sabres Hockey First Niagara Center One Seymour H. Knox III Plaza Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 855-4100 www.sabres.com Canisius College Athletics 2001 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208 (716) 888-2885 www.gogriffs.com Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex 11586 Holland Glenwood Road Holland, NY 14080 (716) 418-7223 www.hollandspeedway.com Lancaster National Speedway & Dragway 57 Gunnville Road Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 759-6818 www.lancasternationalspeedway.com

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Niagara Power Baseball Sal Maglie Stadium 1200 Hyde Park Boulevard Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 773-1748 www.niagarapower.org Niagara University Athletics Upper Level Gallagher Center Niagara University, NY 14109 (716) 286-8699 Queen City Roller Girls Buffalo RiverWorks 359 Ganson Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (888) 740-7274 www.qcrg.net University at Buffalo Bulls University at Buffalo 102 Alumni Arena Amherst, NY 14260 (716) 645-3946 www.buffalobulls.com

OUTDOOR RECREATION Beaver Island State Park 2136 West Oakfield Road Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-3271 www.nysparks.com/parks/56/ Beaver Meadow Audubon Center 1610 Welch Road North Java, NY 14113 (585) 457-3228 www.buffaloaudubon.org/ beavermeadow.php BFLO Harbor Kayak 1 Naval Park Cove Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 228-9153 www.bfloharborkayak.com Buckhorn Island State Park 136 West Oakfield Road Grand Island, NY 14072 (716) 773-3271 www.nysparks.com/parks/174/

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Elevator Alley Kayaks 65 Vandalia Street Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 997-7925 www.elevatoralleykayak.com Emery Park 2084 Emery Road South Wales, NY 14139 (716) 652-1380 www.erie.gov/parks/emery.asp Erie Basin Marina 329 Erie Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 851-6501 Evangola State Park 10191 Old Lake Shore Road Irving, NY 14081 (716) 549-1802 www.evangolastatepark.com Fort Niagara State Park Route 18F Youngstown, NY 14174 (716) 745-7273 www.nysparks.com/parks/175/ Four Mile Creek State Park 1055 Lake Road Youngstown, NY 14174 (716) 745-3802 www.nysparks.com/parks/6/ Front Park Porter Avenue & Baird Drive Buffalo, NY 14213 (716) 838-1249 www.bfloparks.org Gallagher Beach Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14203 Hawk Creek Wildlife Center 655 Luther Road East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 652-8646 www.hawkcreek.org Holiday Valley Resort 6557 Holiday Valley Road Route 219 Ellicottville, NY 14731-0370 (716) 699-2345 www.holidayvalley.com

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Ice Skating at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza 20 Fountain Plaza Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 856-3150 Ice Bikes of Buffalo 44 Prime Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 681-4643 www.icebikesofbuffalo.com Japanese Garden of Buffalo 25 Nottingham Court Buffalo, NY 14216 www.japanesegardenofbuffalo. blogspot.com Joseph Davis State Park 4143 Lower River Road Lewiston, NY 14092 (716) 754-4596 nysparks.com/parks/45/ Kissing Bridge 10296 State Road Glenwood, NY 14069 (716) 592-4963 www.kbski.com Knox Farm State Park 437 Buffalo Road East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 549-1802 nysparks.com/parks/163/ LaSalle Park Porter and AmVets Drive Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 851-5553 Martin Luther King, Jr. Park East Parade Avenue and Best Streets Buffalo, NY 14211 (716) 838-1249 www.bfloparks.org Niawanda Park 600 Niagara Street Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 505-1172 Penn Dixie Paleontological & Outdoor Education Center 4050 North Street Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 627-4560 www.penndixie.org

Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve 93 Honorine Drive Depew, NY 14043 (716) 683-5959 www.dec.ny.gov/education/ 1837.html Riverside Park Niagara & Vulcan Streets Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 838-1249 www.bfloparks.org Sail Buffalo Sailing School 2 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 432-6589 www.sail-buffalo.com Seven Seas Sailing School 284 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 880-5154 www.sevenseassailing.com Small Boat Harbor 1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 828-0027 www.nftaboatharbor.com

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The Museum of disABILITY History is dedicated to advancing the understanding, acceptance and independence of people with disabilities.

3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14226 Minutes from I-290!

716.629.3626 museumofdisability.org

Museum Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

South Park Buffalo, NY 14218 (716) 838-1249 www.bfloparks.org

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Sprague Brook Park 9674 Foote Road Glenwood, NY 14069 (716) 592-2804 www.erie.gov/parks/sprague.asp Tifft Nature Preserve 1200 Fuhrmann Boulevard Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 825-6397 www.sciencebuff.org/tifftnature-preserve Water Bikes of Buffalo 44 Prime Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 681-4643 www.waterbikesofbuffalo.com

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Woodlawn Beach State Park S-3580 Lakeshore Road (Rt. 5) Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 646-5145 www.nysparks.com/parks/47/

2683 Clinton St. West Seneca, NY 716-895-7249 scharfsrest.com

Zoar Valley Canoe & Rafting Company 11 South Water Street Gowanda, NY 14070 (716) 679-7238 www.zoarvalleyrafting.com

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AAA Western & Central NY 100 International Drive Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 630-3799 www.aaa.com Buffalo Niagara International Airport 4200 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 630-6000 www.buffaloairport.com

QUESTIONS? ASK US! At the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center, you’ll find a friendly face, maps, brochures, Buffalo merchandise, schedules for upcoming events and directions to anywhere you’d like to go. Our representatives will answer your questions about our city and region. Stop by and let us help you discover Buffalo and Niagara Falls!

The Visitor Center is located on the first floor of the historic Brisbane Building at the corner of Washington and Clinton (403 Main Street) in downtown Buffalo and is open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. For more information, call (716) 852-2356 or (800) 283-3256.

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Amtrak (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com Downtown Buffalo 75 Exchange Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Depew 55 Dick Road Depew, NY 14043 Niagara Falls 27th Street and Lockport Road Niagara Falls, NY 14305 Gray Line Niagara Falls/ Buffalo 1625 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (716) 285-2113 www.graylineniagarafalls.com Greyhound Lines 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 855-7533 www.greyhound.com Niagara Falls International Airport 2035 Niagara Falls Boulevard Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 297-4494 www.niagarafallsairport.com

GETTING AROUND Aces Limousine (866) 996-2237 www.aceslimousine.com Airport Taxi Service (800) 551-9369 www.buffaloairporttaxi.com

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FACILITIES Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 153 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 855-5555 www.buffaloconvention.com Buffalo RiverWorks 359 Ganson Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (844) 749-2267 www.buffaloriverworks.com Fairgrounds Event Center 5820 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 649-3900 www.the-fairgrounds.com HarborCenter 100 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 855-4767 www.harborcenter.com

BRIDGE CROSSING CONDITIONS Information on traffic delays on all international bridges in Buffalo Niagara (800) 715-6722 Canadian Customs at Peace Bridge (905) 994-6330 cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Rainbow/Queenston-Lewiston/ Whirlpool Bridges (800) 715-6722 www.niagarafallsbridges.com Peace Bridge Authority (716) 881-4447 www.peacebridge.com U.S. Customs at Peace Bridge (877) 227-5511 www.cbp.gov

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CURRENCY EXCHANGE/ MONEY SERVICES Duty Free Americas Peace Bridge Plaza Buffalo, NY 14213 (716) 886-5000 www.dutyfreeamericas.com The Travel Team 2495 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 862-7600 www.thetravelteam.com Envoy/EFX Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls (USA) 1900 Military Road Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 297-4654 www.fashionoutletsniagara.com

ADVERTISER INDEX Adam’s Mark Hotel and Event Center.........................................46

Hornblower Niagara Cruises.................50

Albright-Knox Art Gallery..................... 14

Hyatt Regency Buffalo........................... 19

Anchor Bar...............................................27

Hyatt’s All Things Creative....................36

Antique World & Marketplace............... 61

KegWorks.................................................49

Aquarium of Niagara..............................56 Aurora Historical Museum....................67

Maid of the Mist Boat Tour and Observation Elevator...................45

Best Western on the Avenue.................65

Martin’s Fantasy Island..........................52

Boulevard Mall.........................................49

Merritt Estate Winery............................52

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens................................ 55

Millennium Hotel Buffalo......................62

Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park...........................59

Niagara Falls State Park.........................37

Buffalo Harbor Cruises...........................59 Buffalo Museum of Science...................54 Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village.......... 51 Buffalo Niagara International Airport.....43

Hyatt Place Hotel....................................64

Museum of disABILITY History............69 Niagara Jet Adventures.......................... 57 Niagara Power Project Power Vista...... 57 Old Fort Niagara...................................... 57 Our Lady of Fatima Shrine..................... 57

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra...........60

Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica...................................53

Buffalo River History Tours...................59

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery..........15 & 55

EFX Currency Exchange Walden Galleria- Customer Service Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 681-8820

Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum/Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station........................................29

Pole Position Raceway............................25

Buffalo Zoo...............................................53

Salvatore’s Italian Gardens...................35

Chocolate Bar........................................... 71

Scharf’s Schiller Park Restaurant.........69

Western Union (800) 325-6000

Dave’s Christmas Wonderland..............54

Schwabls Restaurant..............................69

DoubleTree Club by Hilton.....................63

TRANSLATION SERVICES

Duty Free Americas................................22

Seneca Gaming and Entertainment Irving...........................54

International Institute (716) 883-1900 www.iibuff.org

Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls (USA)...... Inside back cover

NY Relay Service (800) 676-3777 Voice (800) 835-5515 TTY

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Embassy Suites Buffalo..........................63 Explore & More Children’s Museum.....67

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Graycliff..............52 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Complex........................53 Gray Line Niagara Falls/Buffalo............58 HarborCenter............................................11 Hard Rock Cafe........................................22 Hilton Garden Inn Buffalo Downtown...............................64

Roycroft Campus Corporation..............67

Seneca Gaming Corporation......Back cover Seneca Nation of Indians Tourism.......20 Shea’s Performing Arts Center............... Inside front cover Skylon Tower........................................... 55 Spirit of Buffalo.......................................59 Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site.......................... 51 Tom’s Restaurant....................................65 Vidler’s 5 & 10...........................................67 Walden Galleria.......................................46 Whirlpool Jet Boats.................................56

Erie County Sheriff (non-emergency): (716) 858-2903 Niagara County Sheriff (non-emergency): (716) 438-3393 Niagara Falls Police (non-emergency): (716) 286-4711 Poison Control Center: (800) 222-1222 U.S. Coast Guard search/rescue: Buffalo: (716) 843-9527

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I Love Buffalo MICK COCHRANE

come to Buffalo from St. Paul, as I did, thinks of her new city as “scruffy.”

I am afraid some of my friends may have thought it was an insult.

ERIC FRICK

Here was another guy, they may have imagined, lining up behind the late-night guys with their snow jokes, taking a cheap shot. But in my own private aesthetic lexicon, scruffy is a compliment—to me, it’s a term of affection: it means endearingly unkempt, not slick. I’ll take scruffy over slick any day. But now, I’m afraid that characterization of my adopted hometown has become as dated as some of the hairstyles and clothing in the book. There’s nothing scruffy about HarborCenter or our sparkling new medical campus, not a bit that’s unkempt at Larkinville or Canalside.

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What I may love most about Buffalo these days is the way that the spirits of tradition and innovation are coming together. My favorite places reveal a city engaged in dozens of lively, ongoing conversations with its own rich history.

I love the refurbished grandeur of the North Park Theater. I love Silo City, where you can hear cutting-edge poetry or watch films projected in the shadow of magnificent, hundred-year-old grain elevators. I love that at the Western New York Book Arts Center, young designers are using vintage type and presses and recycled inks to create fresh work and are revitalizing the art of the book. I love that on the West Side, new arrivals from places like Burma and Ethiopia are bringing their talents and energy—and amazing cuisines!— to our city which was built by earlier immigrants.

I love that both apprentice writers and the kind of literary giants brought to town regularly by Just Buffalo Literary Center can feel the ghosts of Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Robert Creeley, and view manuscripts of classic works—Huck Finn at the downtown library, the James Joyce collection at UB’s Poetry Room. I love that the Colored Musicians Club, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House and Louis Sullivan’s Guaranty Building, the master

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works at the Albright-Knox and the Burchfield Penney—all are here to inspire and engage a new generation of musicians, architects, and artists.

I love that in Buffalo, you never have the sense that you could be somewhere, anywhere else.

There’s no McNeighborhoods, that’s for sure, nothing generic or bland. Whether you’re on Hertel or Elmwood Avenue, in the Fruit Belt or the First Ward, there’s a distinctive texture, a unique flavor. You are here, as the maps say, and nowhere else. Indies thrive here—indie bands, indie bookstores, indie artists and shops of all kinds—because we are independent, simple as that. We love what’s local and homegrown, one-offs and originals, beloved oddball traditions, quirky geniuses, and hidden gems.

New arrivals are bringing their talents and energy to our city.

What I will always love most about Buffalo are the people. It’s said that winter weather inspires neighborliness, and that’s probably right. Buffalonians are rightly famous for their warmth and generosity, for their unpretentiousness, for their decency. Ask someone for directions, for recommendations regarding the best wings or Polish sausage or favorite fish fry, and you’ll see what I mean.

I love Buffalo because it embodies beautifully essential character traits that I admire perhaps above all others—passion, resiliency, and creativity. I love that so many smart young people are choosing to stay and deciding to return to help write the next chapter in the history of Buffalo. I am convinced that the story they write will only get better— it’s going to be amazing.

Mick Cochrane is the director of creative writing at Canisius College and the author of four novels, most recently Fitz.

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The craft beer culture is bringing young adults and others into rehabbed industrial buildings for brews that bear little

RAISE A GLASS TO THE CRAFT BEER BOOM! As you sip a sponge candy stout or blizzard bock, you’re tasting more than 150 years of local beer history. A new generation of entrepreneurial brewers are opening in the Queen City – the most since Prohibition – and building off a storied past soaked in beer. Let’s raise a glass to the craft beer boom brewing in Buffalo. Cheers!

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“Got to have the IPA and sponge candy stout. Others liked the loganberry wit.

Wish we could have stayed longer”

Big Ditch Brewing Co.

Hamburg Brewing Co.

Buffalo Brewing Co. (opening late 2015) 314 Myrtle Avenue, Buffalo / (716) 868-2218 www.buffalo-brewing-company.com

Hydraulic Hearth

Buffalo Brew Pub

Kegworks

Community Beer Works

Pan-American Grill & Brewery

Consumer’s Craft Cruiser

Pearl Street Grill & Brewery

Flying Bison Brewing Co.

Resurgence Brewing Co.

Gene McCarthy’s/ Old First Ward Brewing Co.

Rusty Nickel Brewing Co.

55 E Huron Street, Buffalo / (716) 854-5050 www.bigditchbrewing.com

6861 Main Street, Williamsville / (716) 632-0552 www.buffalobrewpub.com 15 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo / (716) 759-4677 www.communitybeerworks.com

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“ Wow they weren’t kidding when they said @ResurgenceBrew was hopping.”

Roaming throughout Buffalo / (716) 249-1499 www.craftcruiser.com 840 Seneca Street, Buffalo / (716) 873-1557 www.flyingbisonbrewing.com

73 Hamburg Street, Buffalo / (716) 855-8948 www.genemccarthys.com

Gordon Biersch

Walden Galleria, Cheektowaga / (585) 747-1233 www.gordonbiersch.com

6553 Boston State Road, Hamburg (716) 649-3249 / www.hamburgbrewing.com 716 Swan Street, Buffalo / (716) 248-2216 www.hydraulichearth.com 1460 Military Road, Buffalo / (716) 929-7570 www.kegworks.com/store 391 Washington Street, Buffalo / (716) 856-0062 www.buffalobrewerydistrict.com/panam/ 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo / (716) 856-2337 www.pearlstreetgrill.com 1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo / (716) 381-9868 www.resurgencebrewing.com 4350 Seneca Street, West Seneca (716) 381-9868 / www.rustynickelbrewing.com

42 North Brewing (opening summer 2015) 728 Main Street, East Aurora / (716) 652-7400 www.42northbrewing.com

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“Great ambiance. Great location.

Great beer. Great food. Great customer service. Great after concert party place. Need I say more :)”

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Flying Bison Brewing Company’s Tim Herzog delivers a flight of his finest suds at the company’s impressive new brewery and tasting room, which recently opened in Larkinville.

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HAMBURG BREWING COMPANY FIVE STARS ON YELP

This is the place if you love beer. All kinds of beer for you to taste made right there.

“ @communitybeer Stout! Stout!

Let it all out. This is the beer I can’t do without. C’mon!”

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Old school Buffalo with a new twist GENE McCARTHY’S BAR & TAVERN

Reviewed by kmh_bflo, a TripAdvisor traveler » Buffalo, NY » July 26, 2014

“ Great craft beers brewed on site by brewmaster Matt, great food– good Buffalo bar menu – terrific patio and the location in the Old First Ward is 100% Old Buffalo charm.”

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“Pumpkin Ale!” “Your typical craft brewery will have 3-5 on tap.

This place has 11 plus all specials one of which is the Pumpkin Ale made with real pumpkins. Do not miss.”

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