Are you interested in the real thing? Ready to step off the Interstate and discover an authentic American city? Does great American architecture fascinate you? Are you a fan ofFrank Lloyd Wright,Louis Sullivan andH.H. Richardson? Does theAmerican Arts & Crafts Movement and the work of theRoycrofters have a place in your home and heart? Do you enjoy botanical gardens and the parks ofFrederick Law Olmsted? Does African American heritage and theUnderground Railroad arouse your curiosity? Are you interested in American originals like artistCharles Burchfield? Do the crosscurrents ofmodern and contemporary art excite your imagination? Do you savor road food andhard-to-find regional dishes? Do you collectantiques and treasure the undiscovered, off beat and overlooked? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, make plans to visit Buffalo — a great American road trip.
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FOR THE HISTORY BUFF:
Standing on a bluff above Lake Ontario not far from Niagara Falls, Old Fort Niagara has dominated the entrance to the Niagara River since 1726. Its breathtaking location, imposing architecture and colorful past make it a must see attraction for visitors to Buffalo Niagara. From July 4-6, more than 1,000 living history demonstrators will recreate the 1759 Siege of Niagara at the annual French and Indian War Encampment. More...
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TOURS: When twilight turns to nightfall, and the lights come up in the pergola, tours at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House Complex take on a whole new drama! The newly-reconstructed conservatory and pergola are breathtaking in evening light and the classic Greek sculpture, Nike of Samothrace, really shows off! Tour includes the newly-furnished George Barton House. Enjoy a midsummer tour on a Friday evening in July and August. More…
COMING SOON
ARCHITECTURE TOURS:
Pound for pound, Buffalo is one of the most architecturally interesting cities in the United States. One of the most efficient ways to experience Buffalo’s architectural and historic treasures is on an Open-Air Autobus tour operated by the Campaign for Greater Buffalo History, Architecture & Culture. The Campaign’s knowledgeable guides bring Buffalo’s heritage to life with wit, charm and insight. For more information, call 716-854-3749 or visit the Campaign website. More...
BUFFALO SPOTLIGHT
GARDEN TOURS: Garden Walk Buffalo is the largest and most spectacular garden tour in North America. Each year, more than 260 private gardens are opened for a free public tour that takes place over two days on the last weekend of July. Garden Walk Buffalo highlights urban gardening of every variety. The 2008 Garden Walk will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 & 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...
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HERITAGE TOURISM: Erie Canal Harbor, America’s Gateway to the West, has been revived and restored and is now open to the public for the first time in generations. The 184-year-old Commercial Slip has been excavated and re-watered, a replica “bowstring” pedestrian bridge that spans the slip has been built, a re-creation of the wooden Central Wharf put in place and foundations of Erie Canal-era buildings unearthed. The $53 million heritage tourism site promises to become a must-see destination for American history buffs. More...
PODCASTS
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ARCHITECTURE:
After a recent visit to the Graycliff Estate, noted Frank Lloyd Wright scholar, author and Harvard University professor Neil Levine observed, “Graycliff has come back to life. It is really very beautiful now and I think it’s actually going to have to be re-thought as part of Wright’s complete works.” Hear more of Prof. Levine’s thoughts on Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in Buffalo on the first episode of “American Masters, American Treasures,” the Buffalo podcast. More…
