Buffalo Attractions
At the east end of Lake Erie is Buffalo, the state's second largest city, and one of the leading ports on the Great Lakes. Besides an architectural monument - the Guaranty Building in Church Street designed by Bankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan in 1896 - the city also has the Albrecht Knox Art Gallery, with a fine collection of European and American art of the 18th-20th centuries, the Museum of the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, and the Naval and Military Park on the harbor, with some warships. In the old Allentown district are many finely restored Victorian buildings now housing art galleries, boutiques and small restaurants. From Buffalo it is not far to Niagara Falls.
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396 Pearl Street
Three brick row houses, circa 1845, were built at 396 Pearl Street in Buffalo with parapet gables and connecting stables behind. The corner home is all that stands today, a reminder of a common Buffalo type building.
76 to 92 Pearl Street
These cast iron and brick commercial buildings were typical of the 19th century. There were built between 1870 and 1890 to house cabinetry and furniture manufacturers.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo is housed in a Greek Revival building featuring modern and contemporary art. Post-war American and European art is especially notable with such names as Gorky, Pollock, Warhol, and Johns.
All values are in United States Dollars
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222-1096
United States
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222-1096
United States
Phone 1 (716) 882-8700
Fax 1 (716) 882-1958
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 22:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Family | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Senior | $ 8.00 |
| Child 13 & under | FREE |
Discounts on
Friday
Parking
Pay
Anderson Gallery
David Anderson purchased an abandoned elementary school in Buffalo's University District, which he renovated, and added a two-story glass-walled addition. The first floor consists of four galleries, the second floor space includes an exhibition hallway and a glass-walled sculpture gallery. The Gallery and 1,200 art works were donated to the University of Buffalo in 2000.
UB Anderson Gallery
One Martha Jackson Place
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States
One Martha Jackson Place
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States
Phone 1 (716) 829-3754
Fax 1 (716) 829-3757
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Austin Building
Built in 1833 as the First Unitarian Church, this Greek Revival structure is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Buffalo.
Buffalo City Hall
The Art Deco style building was completed in 1931 is decorated with themes of pioneer life and Native American culture.
Buffalo Fire Historical Society Museum
Fire memorabilia is on display at the Buffalo Fire Historical Society Museum including hand-drawn equipment and fire artifacts. The museum is dedicated to the history of fire fighting in Buffalo.
Buffalo Museum of Science
The Buffalo Museum of Science was founded in 1861 to trace natural and human history. Dinosaurs, insects, humans, and space are some of the displays and hands-on exhibits. The collections at the Buffalo Museum of Science include anthropology, botany, entomology, mycology, paleontology and zoology.
All values are in United States Dollars
Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14211-1208
United States
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14211-1208
United States
Phone 1 (716) 896-5200
Fax 1 (716) 897-6723
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 7.00 |
| Students | $ 6.00 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Military discount | $ 6.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Burchfield-Penney Art Center
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is dedicated to the art and culture of Western New York. The largest collection of Charles Burchfield art is housed within the center as well as over 6,000 works by other artists.
Calumet Building
This 1906 glazed terra-cotta structure is Art Nouveau in style and was designed by Esenwein & Johnson. The calumet is a ceremonial peace pipe that was a hallmark for the Calumet Club, located on the third floor.
City Centre Condominiums
This luxury complex, City Centre Condominiums, began in 1992 and features apartments and condominiums.
Coca-Cola Field
This baseball only stadium features a metal roof, arched openings and a turn of the century appearance through a rusticated stone effect. Coca-Cola Field is home to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, who are part of the International League.
Cyclorama Building
This is one of the two remaining cyclorama buildings in the United States. It was built in 1888 and displays a three-dimensional panoramic exhibit.
Dun Building
This Renaissance-Revival style building was built in 1893 by E B Green and W S Wicks. It stands on the site of Buffalo's first school.
Dunn Tire Park
This is the home field of the Cleveland Indians' Triple-A team, the Buffalo Bisons. It was built to resemble an old-fashioned ballpark.
Federal Court House
Built in 1835, the court house was designed by E B Green in the Art Deco style that became popular after the Depression.
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Forest Lawn was founded in 1849 and has over 250 acres. Visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery and can view the Blocher, Cleveland and Fillmore grave sites.
Forest Lawn Cemetery
1411 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
United States
1411 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
United States
Phone 1 (716) 885-1600
Fax 1 (716) 881-6482
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Guaranty Building (Prudential Building)
One of the world's first skyscrapers, the Guaranty Building was built in 1895. It was designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan.
Hotel Statler (Statler Towers)
Built in 1921 on the site of Millard Fillmore's residence by George B Post & Sons, it was the second hotel built by local innkeeper Ellsworth M Statler.
Karpeles Museum
The Karpeles Museum, Porter Hall in Buffalo houses historical artifacts, manuscripts and documents.
Hours
March 1 to December 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Lower Lakes Marine Historical Society Museum
The Lower Lakes Marine Historical Society Museum is located in the former Howard H. Baker Ship Chandlery. The collection features marine photos, models, documents and displays.
Lower Lakes Marine Historical Society
66 Erie Street
Buffalo, NY 14202-4007
United States
66 Erie Street
Buffalo, NY 14202-4007
United States
Phone 1 (716) 849-0914
Fax 1 (716) 849-0914
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Marine Midland Center
Built between 1969-74, this thirty-two story building is the highest in Buffalo.
McKinley Monument
This 62 foot white marble obelisk monument was dedicated as a memorial to President William McKinley in 1907.
Naval and Military Park
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is home to guided missile cruiser USS Little Rock (CLG-4), destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD-537), and Submarine USS Croaker (SSK-246). Visitors can experience how mariners and submariners lived and carried out their patriotic duties. Displays include aircraft, ship models and airplane models.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Niagara Square
Laid out in 1804, this was part of a radical street plan with the municipal center at Niagara Square. It was designed by Joseph Ellicott, a representative of the Holland Land Company and first developer of Buffalo.
In 1825, over 30,000 people gathered in the Square for the hanging of Israel, Nelson and Isaac Thayer - they were convicted of the murder of John Love.
In 1825, over 30,000 people gathered in the Square for the hanging of Israel, Nelson and Isaac Thayer - they were convicted of the murder of John Love.
Old County and City Hall
This High-Victorian granite structure was completed in 1876. It was designed by A J Warener.
Old Post Office (Erie Community College City Campus)
This granite structure was built in 1894 in Flemish Gothic design. It was designed by Jeremiah O'Rourke, William M Aiken and James Knox Taylor.
Olmsted Parks
Olmsted Parks was designed by landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted.
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
84 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States
84 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States
Phone 1 (716) 838-1249
Fax 1 (716) 835-1300
St Joseph's Old Cathedral
The Gothic Revival style church was built in 1851 by Patrick C Keeley.
St. Joseph Cathedral
50 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202-4098
United States
50 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202-4098
United States
Phone 1 (716) 854-5855
Fax 1 (716) 854-5861
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
This is the site where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office on September 14, 1901.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
641 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
United States
641 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
United States
Phone 1 (716) 884-0095
Fax 1 (716) 884-0330
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Ticor Title Company
This is the oldest surviving building in downtown Buffalo. It was originally built in 1833 as the First Unitarian Church.
Tifft Nature Preserve
Tifft Nature Preserve is a 264 acre natural habitat that includes nature trails, a wildflower garden and a cattail marsh. Picnicking, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are allowed.
Tri-Main Center
The Tri-Main Center is housed in a former windshield wiper factory. The facility features three galleries, a cinema, performance theater, video library, and media editing suite. It is home to Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, just buffalo literary center, Buffalo Art Studios, Buffalo Inner City Ballet and Impact Artists' Gallery.
Tri-Main Center
2495 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States
2495 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
United States
Phone 1 (716) 835-3366
Fax 1 (716) 836-7027
Buffalo Surroundings
Amherst, New York
Amherst is on the border of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls International Airport. The center of town has one of two campuses belonging to the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
325 Essjay Road, Suite 200
Williamsville, NY 14221
United States
325 Essjay Road, Suite 200
Williamsville, NY 14221
United States
Phone 1 (716) 632-6905
Fax 1 (716) 632-0548
Amherst Museum
(In Amherst, New York)
Amherst Museum includes 12 restored 19th century buildings including homes, churches, and one-room schoolhouses. Exhibits feature costumes, antique radios, a pioneer kitchen, agriculture, a recreated 1880s Main Street and decorative arts.
Amherst Museum
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road
Amherst, NY 14228-1563
United States
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road
Amherst, NY 14228-1563
United States
Phone 1 (716) 689-1440
Fax 1 (716) 689-1409
Hours
April 15 to October 16
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 12:30 | 12:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
October 17 to April 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
Eden - Original American Kazoo Company, New York
The Original American Kazoo Company began in 1916 and offers a special area to view the production process. The West African origins and modern production of this musical toy are on display. Displays include wooden kazoos, antique kazoo instruments, silver and gold kazoos.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Grand Island - Martin's Fantasy Island, New York
Martin's Fantasy Island is an 80 acre theme park with over 100 rides for kids of all ages, shows, and other attractions including a water park, and miniature golf course.
Martin's Fantasy Island
2400 Grand Island Boulevard
Grand Island, NY 14072-3198
United States
2400 Grand Island Boulevard
Grand Island, NY 14072-3198
United States
Phone 1 (716) 773-7591
Fax 1 (716) 773-7043
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
Lackawanna, New York
Lackawanna has the second oldest basilica in the United States. Our Lady of Victory Basilica and National Shrine was built in 1921 and features ornate altars, statues and a grotto shrine.
Lackawanna Chamber of Commerce
638 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
United States
638 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
United States
Phone 1 (716) 823-8841
Fax 1 (716) 823-8848
Lackawanna - Our Lady of Victory National Shrine
(In Lackawanna, New York)
Our Lady of Victory Basilica was consecrated in 1926, after five years of construction. It is a blend of architectural styles. Life-size statues depict the stations of the cross, thousands of angels are found painted throughout the basilica and the high altar is made from red marble.
Facilities
Gift shop
Williamsville, New York
Jonas Williams built a mill along Ellicott Creek in 1804. The businesses then expanded to include grist mills, a sawmill, a tannery, dams, and raceways to power the mills. He owned and operated so much that it became known as Williams Mills and then Williamsville.
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
325 Essjay Road, Suite 200
Williamsville, NY 14221
United States
325 Essjay Road, Suite 200
Williamsville, NY 14221
United States
Phone 1 (716) 632-6905
Fax 1 (716) 632-0548
Williamsville Water Mills
(In Williamsville, New York)
This restored 1811 water-powered mill features historical exhibits and is a fully operational cider mill and press.
