Destination Guide: Buffalo Area Points of Interest
Attractions and Sites of Interest featured on Fringe Benefits: Buffalo
City of Buffalo explore the Naval Park, city squares, and Olmstead-designed parks: http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com
Buffalo Naval Park: http://www.buffalonavalpark.org
Graycliff is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed home, now undergoing an extensive renovation, with incredible views of Lake Erie: http://graycliffestate.org
Genesee Country Village & Museum a living history museum; home to 68 historic buildings, a classic Silver Base Ball park, beautiful grounds and gardens, and many special events throughout the year: https://www.gcv.org
Village of Ellicottville is a ski town and a great place to shop and dine: http://www.ellicottvilleny.com
Ellicottville Brewing Company recently moved into a new, larger space, and offers home-brewed creations: http://www.ellicottvillebrewing.com
Griffis Sculpture Park offers a place to roam amid dozens of giant sculptures in a relaxed, open-air setting: http://www.griffispark.org/griffis-sculpture-park/
Holiday Valley Ski Resort has 58 slopes and trails, multiple lodges, and a hotel: http://www.holidayvalley.com
Buffalo and Erie Country Botanical Gardens creates a tropical paradise, all year long. The tri-domed conservatory design is one of only three left in the world: http://www.buffalogardens.com
Village of East Aurora offers shopping, a historic movie theater, cafes, and is home to the Roycroft Campus and the Millard Fillmore home: http://www.east-aurora.ny.us
Vidler’s is one of the last surviving 5&10 stores of yesteryear, and has been operated by the same family since 1930: http://www.vidlers5and10.com
The Roycroft Campus offers tours and art classes at this artist colony once inhabited by more than 500 artists at its peak in 1910: http://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com
Millard Fillmore the 13th US President lived for a short time in the Vilage of East Aurora. His home is open for summer tours: http://www.aurorahistoricalsociety.com
Dining
Roycroft Inn Restaurant offers an extensive menu in a beautiful setting: http://www.roycroftinn.com
Mazurek’s Bakery has been in the neighborhood of South Park Ave, Buffalo, since 1933. It’s famous for the rye bread and pastries: http://www.mazureksbakery.com
Taste in East Aurora offers a cozy spot for coffee, brunch and Buffalo-themed sandwiches and salads: https://www.facebook.com/tasteofeastaurora?rf=193111777402627
Five Points Bakery’s Toast Cafe is an incredible fusion of taste and creativity! Fresh breads, baked with local ingredients, served up with sides like salami, ricotta, peanut butter and more: http://www.fivepointsbakery.com/
West Side Bazaar is a world market right near downtown Buffalo, with a food hall serving options from around the world, from Puerto Rican to Asian foods: http://www.westsidebazaar.com/
At The Black Sheep, James Beard Award nominees Steve and Ellen Gedra focus on farm-to-table cuisine and craft cocktails: http://www.blacksheepbuffalo.com/
Roost fills a former industrial space with a cool vibe, fresh ingredients, off-the-boat seafood, and creative pizzas fresh from the hearth: https://www.facebook.com/RoostBuffalo/
Lodging Options
Roycroft Inn is a National Historic Landmark and part of the original Roycroft Campus – the Arts & Crafts community of more than 500 artists which boomed in the early 20th century. The rooms and inn have been carefully restored, and offer a great base for exploring East Aurora: http://www.roycroftinn.com
The Westin Buffalo opened in late 2016 downtown, offering an upscale, full-service hotel with a contemporary feel. Be sure to try the homemade chocolate chip cookies! http://www.westinbuffalo.com/
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