I am so incredibly happy that the Roycroft Campus has been preserved! There are so many…read moreinteresting things here! Of course, the Roycroft Inn, but there is the copper shop, visitor's center the antique store, the museum, the "chapel" building. There is a parking lot, but also street parking available. There is plenty of signage that will help you make your way through the area. You can wander through on your own but you can also book guided tours where you learn a lot of great information about the Arts and Crafts movement and the founder and the history of this charming space. Definitely worth it if you love art, architecture or history. The people that work here are fantastic. Knowledgable, friendly and love sharing stories. If you are in the Buffalo area, make sure to take the drive to check out this great and historic space!

A beautiful stop! We checked out the copper shop, the print shop and the antiques store as well…read more Just lovely art and gifts to see and purchase. I highly recommend this as a stop while in east aurora

I downloaded yelp to make this review so you know it's good! Jason was awesome and he should get…read morepaid more!!! The exhibit was extremely interesting and rotates every few months. It is a small collection but a great space to soak in some history. The current collection is all about inventions and I can't wait to come back and see the next one. (Also if this posted twice my apologies)

This is such a beautiful building with very interesting manuscripts to view. It is also rentable…read morefor weddings. They have a display of wedding itineraries, and the best one is from the point of view of the couples' dog, Archie. The friendly museum attendant took me on a tour of the building and answered all my questions. The building isn't in the best of shape and the smell of mildew is prominent. I enjoyed viewing all the cases of historical documents.

This site (although small) is packed with historic artifacts from the Fillmores and the Prices (of…read moreFisher Price toy fame). You'll find actual china, era posters (Currier and Ives), and even books hand signed by Millard Fillmore. But that's not the best part. The best part is far and away the guides. They truly care and are passionate about "their President" and in spreading true information about this often forgotten U.S. President. I gained new knowledge and even a broader perspective of who he was, how he was raised, how he climbed the political ladder as well as the good, the bad, and the ugly. The guides are fun and engaging and went above and beyond to answer all questions as well as give us extra suggestions for nearby sites (both in East Aurora and Buffalo) to visit to enhance our understanding of Millard Fillmore. If you want to understand presidential history and the events leading up to the Civil War, this stop is a must. Give Kathy a call and let her guide you through the life of our 13th President.

Let's focus on what's important here. Millard Fillmore was the hottest President in our history…read more Tall, handsome, and single between 1853-1858, he even made European royalty swoon. But, okay, he has some pretty decent accomplishments in American history that cements him as an influential figure in the shaping of Buffalo and our nation. The Millard Fillmore house is an absolute must-visit when it comes to local history, and certainly to state-wide history too! This is certainly a hidden gem of whatever reason, overshadowed I feel by the Roycroft campus just around the corner...but I am so glad to have had the chance to tour this historic home. I don't want to spoil any of the history of the house or its inhabitants here, so I won't. Seriously, take some time to visit this house! The museum is tour-guided, running on Wednesdays and weekends every half hour from 1-3pm. $10 for visitors, with discounts for seniors/children/etc. They take cash or card. No pictures allowed inside of the house, but photos of the exterior & gardens are cool! It was really cool to see all of the artifacts here, many pieces being genuinely owned by Fillmore throughout his lifetime. (They even have a lock of his hair on display!) If you're a bit of a history nut like me, a lot of what you'll find in this museum will be pretty common knowledge. I did find it really cool to learn the history of the house through its ownership, a bit more about Fillmore's personal life in Buffalo that I hadn't known before, and his accomplishments throughout and after his presidency. The docents were very knowledgeable, friendly, and had answers for every question I asked! I would honestly love to return here with friends, or would enjoy bringing someone from out of town to this amazing gem. It does my heart good to know how much love and appreciation this place has gotten from East Aurora - so thank you, for giving me such a wonderful experience in the process!

Ibiza's where Mike took a pill And the rents around here…read moremake me ill But if they make you wince Just marry a Prince If the Harrys won't, Williamsville! Since the last time I reviewed this (18 months ago), this has basically been where I have spent the vast majority of my time. My gym is here, and I'm literally there from 3-5 hours every day of the week (can you tell). My tanning salon is close by (once a week, hi boys). I frequent several grocery stores in this area. I eat at Woo Chon Korea House at least once a week for their Yuk Gae Jang lunch special ($10) which is now by far the best Korean dish in the region since Seoul Garden closed down. I also hit up the amazing homestyle Chinese stuff at China King (Maple & N Forest) on a weekly basis. I ate a zillion times at Pita Gourmet, too, before I started grilling my own Chicken after finding out they don't give their tips to their employees (and I know other places around here that don't, either). Also I played soccer here once a week for years before I realized it was only causing me pain from exacerbated injuries, and making workouts harder. Barbie wants my body to be like the Atlas Mountains, and when my hamstrings and ankles and knees and groins are throbbing with pain, it's hard to work on that for her - and I'll do anything for her. She's been to W-Ville too... she waited at Starbucks while I was seeing my original WNY romantic partner (that I moved here for) at her work. The DiBella's here is pretty good. The Paneras are both iffy. There are some pretty nasty attitudes around here. Sweet Jenny's has great ice cream at both locations. There's a stunning waterfall here (and I don't mean Barbie). Anyway William just died so I need to go and see what he left me at the official reading of William's Will. My original review: If this were named Ricky Williamsville, everyone would be high on cannabis (rather than painkillers and anti-depressants). Thankfully it's not, it's merely Williamsville, which is more affiliated with the Patriots than Williams' Dolphins or indeed the Bills. You'll find out why later. I really love little Williamsville, it's adorable. It's like a smaller, friendlier, more manageable version of Amherst. Technically it IS Amherst, but whatever. Yes, it's a bit expensive and yes it's a bit fancy, but if you want to live in a suburban, fancy, friendly, safe, decent-smelling area, and not be too far from the city, W-Ville is where it's at. Plus Rob Gronkowski is from here. Don't tell me that you don't secretly get off on the fact that he is from here every time he scores yet another touchdown to destroy the dreams of Buffalonians just a little bit more. OK maybe not, but anyway. If I wanted to live closer to Buffalo (I live in the countryside now), this is where I'd probably live. It has everything a little cute American town should have... a lovely main street... lots of nice food options... good shopping options... friendly people... sometimes... plenty of greenery... and lots of people on painkillers and anti-depressants. There's plenty of nice noms here too, like Spices Of India (best Indian lunch buffet and amazing Garlic Naan), and Sweet Jenny's amazing Ice Cream, and of course Rachel's Lebanese is excellent too. Some excellent Buffalo-style pizza (Mattina's), and some nice back-road routes to avoid traffic (because Main Street through W-Ville is a nightmare). Nearby Marco's (Maple location only) has the best sandwich in WNY (the Sinatra... trust me, try it. One of the best in the country), and China King & Wok n Roll both have some excellent authentic Chinese dishes as well as the usual americanized stuff. The former is cheaper. The latter has bubble tea on weekends. Anderson's has its best location right in Wville, try the Beef On Weck, the Chicken Tender sandwich, and the custard. There's a Ted's on Transit (get the Polish) and La Divina has a location there now too (amazing tacos). Pita Gourmet, also, is nearby, as is The Pita Place for more Lebanese stuff. So lots of delicious options for you. And if the Bills won't satisfy you, maybe the Williamswill.

I spent a little bit a time in the village of Williamsville last week. I was there for a specific…read morepurpose, but my car was parked and I took a moment to just walk Main street. All the little shops are trying to be open, they all have hours clearly posted on the doors; they all have masks signs posted and are doing their best. Williamsville has created a few public parking places which is a really smart idea because it gets people into the area and it makes it easy for them to stay. The streets and the lights are all nicely managed and maintained, making for easy driving and walking experience both. Update 105 2021

This little gem at the bottom of the flight of five historic locks and locks 34-35 in Lockport has…read moreeverything you'd ever want to know about the Erie Canal and the locks. It is so easy to follow the timeline and see artifacts all in one air conditioned, little space. It's amazing that this entire historic area is available to all to spend as much time as you'd like. A perfect "third space" for people free of charge and no need for reservations.

Bought tix to do the haunted happy hour. It sucked…read more There wasn't enough alcohol, and it was WAY too overcrowded. There was no where to sit and eat as there was very limited table space, and the homemade food was terrible. Also was told to "shut my effin" mouth as there was a tour going on. For real? Maybe do the tours some other time? We weren't allowed to spread out and socialize because of these tours. Poor organization.

Very interesting to see the most haunted place in western ny. The stories behind this place,…read morecoupled with the ambiance can and will give you a creepy feeling you are not alone and something is watching you. I would call this place very entertaining for the non believers and a really good ghost story for the rest of the population.

Walter knows his stuff and can educate you the best on the Space Race of the 50-60s and knows any…read moretimeline from WWI to the Wright Era up til the modern ages of flight and aerospace. We could definitely use more people like him.

I brought my 12-year old son to this great aerospace museum! The museum shows the history of…read moreaviation and the role the Niagara Region played in it. There were some gems here, like the P-39 Airacobra found and recovered from the Arctic waters that had the U.S. star insignia painted over by the Soviet's insignia. Walter's tour made the museum come to life! It was inspiring to get a tour from someone who's been involved with aviation since the 1950s. Walter breadth and depth of knowledge were fascinating, and he enthralled my pre-teen with his stories.

Relatively small yet highly-intriguing nautical history museum located a few blocks from Canalside…read morein downtown Buffalo, in a small second floor annex. Wandered in off the street while ambling around my hometown and was greeted by one of the volunteers, who proceeded to give me a walkthrough of the museum's main exhibits. They even have working ship whistles and a number of artifacts recovered from historical shipwrecks. Definitely worth a visit if you're in downtown Buffalo during open hours.

Also known as the Buffalo Harbor Museum, this location houses numerous artifacts and stories on…read morelocal maritime history. From the canal, Buffalo waterfront and grain mills, to our piece of the Great Lakes, the museum covers a lot in the space that it has. If you're like me and have never heard of this museum, it's because it's tucked away - a sign closer to the street and some Facebook events could help bring more people in. The displays consist of model ships, artifacts, photographs, and some things you can touch (such as the bell, the giant captains wheel, and more). There's also a large focus on the shipbuilders and workers. There was a sign in the museum that asked for no photos inside, but there are plenty on their website to look at. From afar, the museum seems very modern as it's in a large open space with a bright wooden floor, but looking closely at the displays you can tell this museum needs some funding. You can tell that some of the displays look DIY as print outs are mounted on construction paper. Considering the location and what this museum covers, I hope it gets the funding it needs as it offers a different (and non-military) perspective of the waterfront than the Naval museum does at Canalside (that one is strictly military history).