Jolee’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Herschell Carousel Museum is only 5 mins away and is a wonderful place to visit. Definitely worth an hour or two and they even include a couple vintage carousel rides with admission ($5 for kids, $10 for adults).
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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
180 Thompson StHerschell Carousel Museum is only 5 mins away and is a wonderful place to visit. Definitely worth an hour or two and they even include a couple vintage carousel rides with admission ($5 for kids, $10 for adults).
Niawanda Park is just across the street from the home. Feel free to bring the picnic basket (has a blanket, dishes and cups inside) for a lovely lunch. Please don't forget to bring the dishes back in the provided paper bag and wash them or leave them out for the cleaner.
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Niawanda Park
200 Niagara StNiawanda Park is just across the street from the home. Feel free to bring the picnic basket (has a blanket, dishes and cups inside) for a lovely lunch. Please don't forget to bring the dishes back in the provided paper bag and wash them or leave them out for the cleaner.
Rainbow Rink Skating & Entertainment Center
101 Oliver StGateway Harbor is a small riverside park with a couple of historic houses about a 15-20 mins scenic walk away from the home along the river or grab ice cream at Old Man River or Mississippi Mudds on your way there. You can watch small boats go by or just laze around the grounds for a relaxing time. Kayak and canoe rentals are available through Water Bike Adventures.
Gateway Harbor
1 Young StGateway Harbor is a small riverside park with a couple of historic houses about a 15-20 mins scenic walk away from the home along the river or grab ice cream at Old Man River or Mississippi Mudds on your way there. You can watch small boats go by or just laze around the grounds for a relaxing time. Kayak and canoe rentals are available through Water Bike Adventures.
One of the most beloved annual summer fests in the area, Canal Festival features tons of lively entertainment for guests of all ages. Located at Gateway Harbor, you'll enjoy stunning views and fantastic fun.
Canal Fest of the Tonawandas
15 Webster StOne of the most beloved annual summer fests in the area, Canal Festival features tons of lively entertainment for guests of all ages. Located at Gateway Harbor, you'll enjoy stunning views and fantastic fun.
Canalside Buffalo is a bigger version of Gateway Harbor with lots of live music, history and water activities.
Canalside
Canalside Buffalo is a bigger version of Gateway Harbor with lots of live music, history and water activities.
Niagara Wine Trail - the deliciously sweet ice wine made from frozen grapes is famous from this area. We have relatives asking us to bring it to them whenever we visit!
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Niagara Wine Tour Guides
327 Read RoadNiagara Wine Trail - the deliciously sweet ice wine made from frozen grapes is famous from this area. We have relatives asking us to bring it to them whenever we visit!
Food Scene
Live music in the summer and stunning views. Located just across the street from us.
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Old Man River
375 Niagara StLive music in the summer and stunning views. Located just across the street from us.
A beloved local favorite featuring stunning views of Niagara River and amazing ice cream.
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Mississippi Mudds
313 Niagara StA beloved local favorite featuring stunning views of Niagara River and amazing ice cream.
Crazy Jakes
26 Webster StRemington Tavern and Seafood Exchange
184 Sweeney StSmoke on the Water
77 Young StMooney's Sports Bar & Grill
1531 Military RdFantastic mac & cheese
Webster's Bistro & Bar
102 Webster StBeef on weck. Alton Brown just went here in April 2022 and raved about it.
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Charlie the Butcher's Kitchen
1065 Wehrle DrBeef on weck. Alton Brown just went here in April 2022 and raved about it.
Duff's (Amherst, touch and go but most say pretty good)
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Duff's Famous Wings
3651 Sheridan DrDuff's (Amherst, touch and go but most say pretty good)
Gabriel's Gate
145 Allen StWings
ELMO'S RESTAURANT & BAR
Wings
Mallwitz's Island Lanes
Great wings located at a bowling alley on Grand Island
Authentic NY style pizza located 3 mins away on Niagara Street. Take it from me as a born and raised NYC girl - this pizza is legit!
Joe's New York Style Pizza
92 Niagara StAuthentic NY style pizza located 3 mins away on Niagara Street. Take it from me as a born and raised NYC girl - this pizza is legit!
Frankie Primo's +39 North
Amazing brunch, higher end Italian style
Mouthwateringly delicious, authentic and the service is always good. We absolutely love the carnitas dinner here
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Mouthwateringly delicious, authentic and the service is always good. We absolutely love the carnitas dinner here
Just Say Cheesecake
106 Webster StWonderful atmosphere to sit down in their cafe. Get the chocolate chip cookie!
Charming waterside eatery with absolutely gorgeous views right on the river. Season opens April through September.
LumberJack's Patio Grill
Charming waterside eatery with absolutely gorgeous views right on the river. Season opens April through September.
fantastic reviews and a gorgeous location
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The Dockside Bar & Grill
153 Sweeney Stfantastic reviews and a gorgeous location
Fantastic reviews for seafood and a gorgeous location located right on the Niagara River
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Prescott's Provisions
40 E Niagara StFantastic reviews for seafood and a gorgeous location located right on the Niagara River
Neighborhoods
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Elmwood Village
Elmwood Village is wonderful place for music, shopping, art galleries, restaurants.
Shopping
Great Nike store that I've often found fantastic deals in, especially for kids.
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Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA
1900 Military RdGreat Nike store that I've often found fantastic deals in, especially for kids.
Popular farmer's market with awesome vendors and delicious food open year round (yes, even during our freezing winters!) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 AM to 1 PM. Please note, days may change due to weather but it's rare. You can find them on Face book or Google Maps for more info.
City Market of North Tonawanda
Popular farmer's market with awesome vendors and delicious food open year round (yes, even during our freezing winters!) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 AM to 1 PM. Please note, days may change due to weather but it's rare. You can find them on Face book or Google Maps for more info.
Located in a beautiful 1800s church formerly known as Ascension Church. You’ll have access to over 160 vendors with goods ranging from vintage to modern.
The Old Chapel Antique & Artisan Market
172 Robinson StreetLocated in a beautiful 1800s church formerly known as Ascension Church. You’ll have access to over 160 vendors with goods ranging from vintage to modern.
Things to Do
Riviera Theatre
67 Webster StBeautiful grounds and lovely sights in this botanical garden
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I-Buffalo ne-Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park AveBeautiful grounds and lovely sights in this botanical garden
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside AveThe animals, of course!