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Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House
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Address: 125 Jewett Pkwy, and 118 Summit Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
Built in 1904, this house showcases the talents of one of America's premiere architects. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the home, which has a 100-foot covered arbor, a glass roof conservatory, and a classic horizontal streamlined design. The house also features long banded windows, pitched roofs, and distinctly over-hanging eaves. The Martin House is...
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Address: Prospect Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
This state park includes the entire expanse of land that borders the American side of Niagara Falls. It is highlighted by Three Sisters Island, Prospect Point, Goat Island, and Luna Island at Bridal Falls. The park features a Visitor's Center, the Niagara Falls Discovery Center, and an Observation Tower. It is open year round for hiking, biking,...
Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff
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Address: 6472 Old Lakeshore Rd, Derby, NY 14047
Nestled on eight acres of woodlands and cliffs is another Frank Lloyd Wright classic design. Graycliff sits above Lake Erie and was the summer home of Buffalo resident Darwin D. Martin. The home blends into the surrounding lake and cliff habitat and showcases Wright's signature symmetrical artistic design. Graycliff blends its natural surroundings...
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Address: 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Among the world's leading collections of international sculptures and paintings, this museum houses a formidable lineup of artists, including Picasso, Renoir, Monet, Matisse, and Van Gogh. A restaurant and gift shop is also on-site. Parking $3-10.
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Address: 701 Whirlpool St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Freshwater fish from the Great Lakes and sea life from the coral reefs are featured at this fascinating aquarium located at the falls. Discover endangered Peruvian penguins, California sea lions, sharks, piranha, manatees, sea turtles, and more. Daily animal feedings are fun to observe and informational, too! From the second level observation...
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Address: 1 Maintenance Ave, Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown, NY 14174
The fort, which sits on the head of the Niagara River, shares a tri-cultural history. First held by La Salle and his French troops in 1678, the fort eventually was a stronghold for both the British and Americans. The oldest structure on the grounds dates back to 1726. Special events are planned during the summer months and include cannon and...
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Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
The third oldest zoo in the United States, this 23-acre park is dedicated to the preservation of wild and exotic species from around the world and is an active participant in global conservation efforts. More than a thousand animals are housed here, among them some rare and unusual species such as the potoroo, a marsupial from Australia, and the...
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Address: 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd, Amherst, NY 14228
This museum sits on a 35-acre park dedicated to frontier life in the Niagara area. Tour old school houses, restored homes, and buildings to see how the area's pioneers lived. The museum also features displays of arts and crafts from the time period.
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Address: Foot of South 4th St, Lewiston, NY 14092
Located outside of Lewiston, Artpark encompasses over 200 acres solely devoted to nature and the arts, both visual and performing. During the summer, a full schedule of events includes world-class musical and theatrical performances, workshops, kids' themed summer camps, and festivals. Many of the events are free, and the majority of them are...
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Address: 65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202
This magnificent thirty-two story Art Deco building is a definitive aspect of the city's landscape. When lit at night, the dome serves as a majestic beacon. Enjoy an incredible view of Lake Erie from the 28th floor observation deck.
