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After dinner, walk along Queen Street to browse some of the shops. If you love sweets,
stop at the
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory,
where chocolate lovers will be over-
whelmed by the number of tempting goodies.
Buffalo: History, Heritage, and Architecture
Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park in New York City, called Buffalo the
“best-designed city in America.” When touring the streets of Buffalo, it is easy to see why.
MORNING
Startyourdaywithatourofthe
Martin House Complex,
designedbyFrankLloydWright.
Abriefdrivegetsyoutothe
Museum District
and
Delaware Park,
foraglimpseintoBuf-
falo'sgoldenera,whentheErieCanalfloodedthecitywithprosperity.The
Albright-Knox
Art Gallery, The Buffalo History Museum,
and the
Richardson-Olmsted Complex
are
all within walking distance of each other and well worth a visit.
Head downtown for lunch at the
Pearl Street Grill and Brewery.
Consider taking the
one-hour brewery tasting tour.
AFTERNOON
After lunch, walk two blocks north on Pearl Street to find Louis Sullivan's prototype sky-
scraper,the
Guaranty Building.
Directlyacrossthestreetis
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathed-
ral,
built by Richard Upjohn. The architect considered St. Paul's his best work.
Walk or drive to the waterfront
Canalside
complex. Start at the
Commercial Slip,
the
unearthedandrestoredterminusoftheErieCanal.Here,youcanexploretheactualruinsof
the canal, including the towpath and foundations of buildings that lined the waterway. In-
terpretive signs allow you to explore at your own pace. Hop aboard the
Queen City Ferry
for a historical tour of the Inner Harbor and the amazing
grain elevators
of Buffalo.
Head next door to the
Buffalo and Erie County Navy and Military Park,
which fea-
tures three decommissioned naval vessels, including a WWII submarine, destroyer, and
guided missile frigate. Artifacts and displays honor all branches of the military, but the real
stars are the retired vets who act as docents.
EVENING
Dinner is just five minutes away at the
Lafayette,
a beautifully restored 1904 luxury hotel.
Enjoyfinediningat
Mike A's at the Lafayette,
justoffthemainlobby.Beforeorafterdin-
ner,strollthroughthegroundfloorofthehotelforareminderoftheGildedAgeinBuffalo.
