Sightseeing
The decommissioned USS The Sullivans is a great example of the Fletcher-class Destroyer, the largest and most important class of U.S. Destroyers used in World War II.
Buffalo Naval Park, Battleship, Military History, Decommissioned Ship
USS The Sullivans
The Buffalo Naval Park’s decommissioned Fletcher-class Destroyer, DD-537, was the largest and most important class of U.S. Destroyers used in World War II. USS The Sullivans, named after the five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa, was the only ship in the Navy to be named after more than one person. She was commissioned in 1943 and saw action in the Pacific Theater, shooting down eight Japanese planes, bombarding Iwo Jima and Okinawa, as well as rescuing American pilots and crew from burning or sinking vessels. She also saw action during the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. USS The Sullivans was decommissioned in 1965 earning 11 battle stars for meritorious performances, and is now a historic landmark moored at the Buffalo Waterfront.
On board you will see what it was like to serve as a “Tin Can Sailor” along with 310 of your shipmates. She is also a place for reflection and remembrance for the five Sullivan brothers who died together, an act which is borne out in her motto “We Stick Together!”
USS The Sullivans (DD-537)
Commercial StreetThe decommissioned USS The Sullivans is a great example of the Fletcher-class Destroyer, the largest and most important class of U.S. Destroyers used in World War II.
Buffalo Naval Park, Battleship, Military History, Decommissioned Ship
USS The Sullivans
The Buffalo Naval Park’s decommissioned Fletcher-class Destroyer, DD-537, was the largest and most important class of U.S. Destroyers used in World War II. USS The Sullivans, named after the five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa, was the only ship in the Navy to be named after more than one person. She was commissioned in 1943 and saw action in the Pacific Theater, shooting down eight Japanese planes, bombarding Iwo Jima and Okinawa, as well as rescuing American pilots and crew from burning or sinking vessels. She also saw action during the Korean War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. USS The Sullivans was decommissioned in 1965 earning 11 battle stars for meritorious performances, and is now a historic landmark moored at the Buffalo Waterfront.
On board you will see what it was like to serve as a “Tin Can Sailor” along with 310 of your shipmates. She is also a place for reflection and remembrance for the five Sullivan brothers who died together, an act which is borne out in her motto “We Stick Together!”
TOUR OLV NATIONAL SHRINE & BASILICA
OLV National Shrine & Basilica is open daily from 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitors of all faiths are welcome and there is no charge for admission.
Guided Tours of the OLV National Shrine & Basilica
Open, guided tours are conducted every Sunday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (except on Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day). No appointment is needed for tours. Meet the tour guide by the "Tour Begins Here" sign located in the vestibule (the main foyer) of the Basilica shortly before 1 or 2 p.m. (Please note: if Basilica ceremonies are scheduled, tours may be delayed for a short time.)
GroupTours
Group tours may be scheduled any time between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. throughout the week except Fridays, provided they do not conflict with Masses, weddings, or funerals. Tours last approximately one hour, although arrangements can be made to shorten/lengthen the tour. To schedule a Group Tour, contact Dianne Bosinski or via email). Please allow ample time when calling to schedule a tour. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.
Tours of the breathtaking OLV National Shrine & Basilica are free of charge, although donations are accepted and go toward the cost of ongoing renovations and maintenance.
Ample parking is available behind the Shrine and is accessible off of South Park Avenue (Rte. 62).
The Basilica is wheelchair accessible via ramps and elevator.
We hope that you consider making the OLV National Shrine & Basilica tour a stop on your family's next trip to the Buffalo area. You will not be disappointed!
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767 Ridge RdTOUR OLV NATIONAL SHRINE & BASILICA
OLV National Shrine & Basilica is open daily from 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitors of all faiths are welcome and there is no charge for admission.
Guided Tours of the OLV National Shrine & Basilica
Open, guided tours are conducted every Sunday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (except on Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day and Father's Day). No appointment is needed for tours. Meet the tour guide by the "Tour Begins Here" sign located in the vestibule (the main foyer) of the Basilica shortly before 1 or 2 p.m. (Please note: if Basilica ceremonies are scheduled, tours may be delayed for a short time.)
GroupTours
Group tours may be scheduled any time between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. throughout the week except Fridays, provided they do not conflict with Masses, weddings, or funerals. Tours last approximately one hour, although arrangements can be made to shorten/lengthen the tour. To schedule a Group Tour, contact Dianne Bosinski or via email). Please allow ample time when calling to schedule a tour. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.
Tours of the breathtaking OLV National Shrine & Basilica are free of charge, although donations are accepted and go toward the cost of ongoing renovations and maintenance.
Ample parking is available behind the Shrine and is accessible off of South Park Avenue (Rte. 62).
The Basilica is wheelchair accessible via ramps and elevator.
We hope that you consider making the OLV National Shrine & Basilica tour a stop on your family's next trip to the Buffalo area. You will not be disappointed!
Visitor Information
The Boat Ride is included as part of the Cave Tour and cannot be taken alone.
Our Tour is not handicapped accessible.
The Tour includes roughly 70 stairs with 3 landings.
The Tour is guided at a leisurely stop and go pace lasting approximately 70 minutes.
Walking shoes are recommended.
Strollers cannot be used underground.
Animals are not allowed on the tour.
We are a non-smoking facility.
Carrying of purses, backpacks and wearing of heavy clothing or sandals by visitors is prohibited.
Cameras are permitted.
Group rates are available for 20 or more.*
School Tours of the Lockport Cave and the Erie Canal Lockport Locks can be custom designed to meet the needs of your class.*
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Lockport Caves
5 Gooding StVisitor Information
The Boat Ride is included as part of the Cave Tour and cannot be taken alone.
Our Tour is not handicapped accessible.
The Tour includes roughly 70 stairs with 3 landings.
The Tour is guided at a leisurely stop and go pace lasting approximately 70 minutes.
Walking shoes are recommended.
Strollers cannot be used underground.
Animals are not allowed on the tour.
We are a non-smoking facility.
Carrying of purses, backpacks and wearing of heavy clothing or sandals by visitors is prohibited.
Cameras are permitted.
Group rates are available for 20 or more.*
School Tours of the Lockport Cave and the Erie Canal Lockport Locks can be custom designed to meet the needs of your class.*
Activities and events in Buffalo
Exhibits
The Buffalo History Museum’s exhibits share stories that demonstrate Buffalo and Erie County’s essential place in shaping American history through artifacts, photographs, narratives, and more.
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The Buffalo History Museum
1 Museum CtExhibits
The Buffalo History Museum’s exhibits share stories that demonstrate Buffalo and Erie County’s essential place in shaping American history through artifacts, photographs, narratives, and more.
ABOUT RIVERWORKS
The city’s newest premier waterfront, boating, sports, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River. Our Massive waterfront complex is a true destination for skating, hockey, curling & concerts with dining, bars & concessions. Riverworks is Western New York's backyard and it's open year round.
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Buffalo RiverWorks
359 Ganson StABOUT RIVERWORKS
The city’s newest premier waterfront, boating, sports, music and entertainment destination located along the banks of the Buffalo River. Our Massive waterfront complex is a true destination for skating, hockey, curling & concerts with dining, bars & concessions. Riverworks is Western New York's backyard and it's open year round.
May 1st – October 17th, it’s always a marvelous time aboard the moondanceCat. Cruises depart from the Erie Basin Marina. Contact by phone or website for details.
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moondanceCat
329 Erie StMay 1st – October 17th, it’s always a marvelous time aboard the moondanceCat. Cruises depart from the Erie Basin Marina. Contact by phone or website for details.
The Buffalo Bisons are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Located in Buffalo, New York, the team plays their home games at Sahlen Field, the highest-capacity Triple-A ballpark in the United States. Wikipedia
Arena/Stadium: Sahlen Field
Mascot: Buster T. Bison
Manager: Jeff Ware
Owner: Robert E. Rich Jr.
League: International League
Division: East Division
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Buffalo Bisons Baseball
The Buffalo Bisons are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. Located in Buffalo, New York, the team plays their home games at Sahlen Field, the highest-capacity Triple-A ballpark in the United States. Wikipedia
Arena/Stadium: Sahlen Field
Mascot: Buster T. Bison
Manager: Jeff Ware
Owner: Robert E. Rich Jr.
League: International League
Division: East Division
The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league's American Football Conference East division. The team plays its home games at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Wikipedia
Head coach: Sean McDermott
Location: Orchard Park, NY
Arena/Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Offensive coordinator: Ken Dorsey
Players
Josh Allen
Quarterback
17
Von Miller
Linebacker
40
James Cook
Running back
28
Stefon Diggs
Wide receiver
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New Era Field
1 Bills DrThe Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The Bills compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league's American Football Conference East division. The team plays its home games at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Wikipedia
Head coach: Sean McDermott
Location: Orchard Park, NY
Arena/Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Offensive coordinator: Ken Dorsey
Players
Josh Allen
Quarterback
17
Von Miller
Linebacker
40
James Cook
Running back
28
Stefon Diggs
Wide receiver
Shea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre. Wikipedia
Address: 650 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 847-
Capacity: 3,019
Opened: January 16, 1926
Architects: George L. Rapp, Cornelius W. Rapp
Architectural styles: French Baroque architecture, Spanish Baroque architecture
Architecture firm: Rapp and Rapp
Area: 43,560 ft²
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Shea's Buffalo Theatre
646 Main StShea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre. Wikipedia
Address: 650 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 847-
Capacity: 3,019
Opened: January 16, 1926
Architects: George L. Rapp, Cornelius W. Rapp
Architectural styles: French Baroque architecture, Spanish Baroque architecture
Architecture firm: Rapp and Rapp
Area: 43,560 ft²
MISSION:
To provide a venue for shared community involvement and to produce and present quality entertainment opportunities for artists and patrons.
VISION:
The Lancaster Opera House, a historic and beautiful theater, was built in 1897 to gather the community for entertainment, public debate, and social activity. Today, the stories, ideas, and traditions of our community can come to life on stage, led by an in-house production company composed of local talent and nationally accomplished theater professionals.
The Lancaster Opera House can serve the greater Western New York community through educational opportunities, partnerships with local arts organizations, and by providing a premier gathering place for a variety of social functions.
Lancaster Opera House
21 Central AvenueMISSION:
To provide a venue for shared community involvement and to produce and present quality entertainment opportunities for artists and patrons.
VISION:
The Lancaster Opera House, a historic and beautiful theater, was built in 1897 to gather the community for entertainment, public debate, and social activity. Today, the stories, ideas, and traditions of our community can come to life on stage, led by an in-house production company composed of local talent and nationally accomplished theater professionals.
The Lancaster Opera House can serve the greater Western New York community through educational opportunities, partnerships with local arts organizations, and by providing a premier gathering place for a variety of social functions.
249 Ohio Street, Buffalo 14204
Description
Here is the 2022 *FREE* Wednesday Night Concert Series Lineup:
May 25 Supercharger
June 1 5’s Are Wild
June 8 Flipside
June 15 Breakaway
June 22 Crash Cadillac
June 29 Back to the Bars
July 6 Myster Jukebox
July 13 Breakaway
July 20 Hit N’ Run
July 27 5’s Are Wild
Aug 3 Stoneflower
Aug 10 Joe and the Schmoes
Aug 17 West of the Mark
Aug 24 Flipside
Aug 31 55 Main
Sept 7 Hit N’ Run
The concerts are free of charge. We ask that no food or beverage be brought into the park. Concerts start at 6:30 pm. Thank you for supporting the upkeep and maintenance of the park!
River Fest Park
249 Ohio St249 Ohio Street, Buffalo 14204
Description
Here is the 2022 *FREE* Wednesday Night Concert Series Lineup:
May 25 Supercharger
June 1 5’s Are Wild
June 8 Flipside
June 15 Breakaway
June 22 Crash Cadillac
June 29 Back to the Bars
July 6 Myster Jukebox
July 13 Breakaway
July 20 Hit N’ Run
July 27 5’s Are Wild
Aug 3 Stoneflower
Aug 10 Joe and the Schmoes
Aug 17 West of the Mark
Aug 24 Flipside
Aug 31 55 Main
Sept 7 Hit N’ Run
The concerts are free of charge. We ask that no food or beverage be brought into the park. Concerts start at 6:30 pm. Thank you for supporting the upkeep and maintenance of the park!
Demographics:
The Grand Lady is a US Flagged Vessel. At 80 feet long and 20 feet wide, it is of all steel construction, weighing in at 51 gross tons. Powered by two Caterpillar diesel engines, rated at 250 hp each, the vessel cruises at 8 knots with a top speed of 12 knots. The two engines were completely rebuilt during the winter of 2011, a preemptive measure to keep the Grand Lady running in tip-top shape.
History:
The boat was originally built in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, in 1993 by Skipper Liner Industries. She operated for five years as The Naples Princess in Naples, Florida, until 1998 when it was purchased by Rick Deegan and transformed into The Grand Lady, making its maiden voyage on May 14, 1998. The Grand Lady called Grand Island home for its first 15 seasons, sailing from the Holiday Inn Grand Island until the Spring of 2012 when she moved to her second home port at Rich Marina in Buffalo, NY. In the spring of 2017, the Grand Lady relocated to the banks of the Buffalo River in downtown Buffalo.
Layout:
The Grand Lady comfortably allows 100 guests for a non-meal cruise, 80 for a plated meal, and 70 for a buffet meal. Our main deck dining area seats up to 66 guests maximum and also hosts our fully-stocked bar, caterer’s galley, and heads (that’s the restrooms for you land-lovers). From the main deck, guests can head out onto the open-air bow deck or upstairs via one of two different staircases. Upstairs, you can visit the captain hard at work in the wheelhouse, take in the views from the open air aft deck, or sit and eat inside our Captain’s Club dining room. This smaller dining area seats a maximum of 22 passengers and is a favorite for smaller celebrations to give groups a sense of privacy aboard public cruises. For photos of the Grand Lady’s interior and exterior areas.
Grand Lady Cruises Inc
275 Ganson StreetDemographics:
The Grand Lady is a US Flagged Vessel. At 80 feet long and 20 feet wide, it is of all steel construction, weighing in at 51 gross tons. Powered by two Caterpillar diesel engines, rated at 250 hp each, the vessel cruises at 8 knots with a top speed of 12 knots. The two engines were completely rebuilt during the winter of 2011, a preemptive measure to keep the Grand Lady running in tip-top shape.
History:
The boat was originally built in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, in 1993 by Skipper Liner Industries. She operated for five years as The Naples Princess in Naples, Florida, until 1998 when it was purchased by Rick Deegan and transformed into The Grand Lady, making its maiden voyage on May 14, 1998. The Grand Lady called Grand Island home for its first 15 seasons, sailing from the Holiday Inn Grand Island until the Spring of 2012 when she moved to her second home port at Rich Marina in Buffalo, NY. In the spring of 2017, the Grand Lady relocated to the banks of the Buffalo River in downtown Buffalo.
Layout:
The Grand Lady comfortably allows 100 guests for a non-meal cruise, 80 for a plated meal, and 70 for a buffet meal. Our main deck dining area seats up to 66 guests maximum and also hosts our fully-stocked bar, caterer’s galley, and heads (that’s the restrooms for you land-lovers). From the main deck, guests can head out onto the open-air bow deck or upstairs via one of two different staircases. Upstairs, you can visit the captain hard at work in the wheelhouse, take in the views from the open air aft deck, or sit and eat inside our Captain’s Club dining room. This smaller dining area seats a maximum of 22 passengers and is a favorite for smaller celebrations to give groups a sense of privacy aboard public cruises. For photos of the Grand Lady’s interior and exterior areas.
Erie County Fair & Exposition
5600 McKinley PkwyMaid of the Mist boat tours
Step aboard the iconic Maid of the Mist — the original Niagara Falls boat tour — and turn your trip to Niagara Falls, USA, into an experience you won’t soon forget.
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Maid of the Mist
1 Prospect StMaid of the Mist boat tours
Step aboard the iconic Maid of the Mist — the original Niagara Falls boat tour — and turn your trip to Niagara Falls, USA, into an experience you won’t soon forget.
About Hertel Walls
Hertel Walls is a public art project started in 2017 by Delaware District Councilmember Joel Feroleto and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. This project is dedicated to showcasing all of the beautiful murals on Hertel Avenue with a mission to increase foot traffic in the vibrant Hertel community. The first mural to kick off this project was the “Magic Buffalo” mural by Bunnie Reiss, located on Joe’s Deli. This mural kicked off the project’s continuous growth as other local businesses and residents desired more murals on Hertel Ave.
Hertel Alley Murals
Hertel AlleyAbout Hertel Walls
Hertel Walls is a public art project started in 2017 by Delaware District Councilmember Joel Feroleto and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. This project is dedicated to showcasing all of the beautiful murals on Hertel Avenue with a mission to increase foot traffic in the vibrant Hertel community. The first mural to kick off this project was the “Magic Buffalo” mural by Bunnie Reiss, located on Joe’s Deli. This mural kicked off the project’s continuous growth as other local businesses and residents desired more murals on Hertel Ave.
To see “Windows on Buffalo”, take an elevator to the 25th floor and walk up 3 flights for a spectacular view of the Queen City! Dedicated in 1932, City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece with outstanding murals in the grand lobby. Also see the magnificent skylight in the Common Council Chambers on the 13th floor.
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Buffalo City Hall
65 Niagara SquareTo see “Windows on Buffalo”, take an elevator to the 25th floor and walk up 3 flights for a spectacular view of the Queen City! Dedicated in 1932, City Hall is an Art Deco masterpiece with outstanding murals in the grand lobby. Also see the magnificent skylight in the Common Council Chambers on the 13th floor.
Find your favorite animals at the Buffalo Zoo!
The 23.5 acre Buffalo Zoo has the distinguished honor of being the third oldest zoo in the United States (est. 1875), and it houses some of the world’s most exotic, endangered, and even local wildlife. At the Zoo, animals move freely in large and modest enclosures with trees, streams, pools, and other features representing their natural habitats. Our living collection includes a variety of species from all corners of the earth.
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Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside AveFind your favorite animals at the Buffalo Zoo!
The 23.5 acre Buffalo Zoo has the distinguished honor of being the third oldest zoo in the United States (est. 1875), and it houses some of the world’s most exotic, endangered, and even local wildlife. At the Zoo, animals move freely in large and modest enclosures with trees, streams, pools, and other features representing their natural habitats. Our living collection includes a variety of species from all corners of the earth.
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2655 South Park AveLockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
210 Market StFood scene
Canalside is at the heart of downtown Buffalo's waterfront revitalization. Located at the 1825 terminus of the Erie Canal, the site's storied history is just as exciting as its future! Canalside hosts hundreds of events throughout the year, many of which are free or low cost to the public. You'll find concerts and festivals, summer fitness classes and ice skating presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, children's programming, history tours, and outdoor winter activities.
Dine. Workout. Concert. Skate. Revel. Chill. At Canalside, fun happens here!
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Canalside
LLoyd StreetCanalside is at the heart of downtown Buffalo's waterfront revitalization. Located at the 1825 terminus of the Erie Canal, the site's storied history is just as exciting as its future! Canalside hosts hundreds of events throughout the year, many of which are free or low cost to the public. You'll find concerts and festivals, summer fitness classes and ice skating presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, children's programming, history tours, and outdoor winter activities.
Dine. Workout. Concert. Skate. Revel. Chill. At Canalside, fun happens here!
COLLECTIONS
A significant part of the Museum’s collection of more than 700,000 specimens pertain to the Greater Niagara Region and form, by far, the most complete record of life in all of its forms in this area in anthropology, botany, entomology, mycology, paleontology and zoology. They provide a good representation of the present and past natural history of the Niagara Frontier of New York and adjacent Ontario, as well as material of worldwide provenance of value in teaching, exhibition and research. The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences maintains three principal categories of collections: research collections, special collections and teaching collections.
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Buffalo Museum of Science
1020 Humboldt PkwyCOLLECTIONS
A significant part of the Museum’s collection of more than 700,000 specimens pertain to the Greater Niagara Region and form, by far, the most complete record of life in all of its forms in this area in anthropology, botany, entomology, mycology, paleontology and zoology. They provide a good representation of the present and past natural history of the Niagara Frontier of New York and adjacent Ontario, as well as material of worldwide provenance of value in teaching, exhibition and research. The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences maintains three principal categories of collections: research collections, special collections and teaching collections.