Great place to walk or picnic! A children's playground plus newly added restrooms make this place a…read morebusy area throughout the year! The boat ramps open up to Little Creek and access to the upper Niagara River.

When planning our event, I had been in communication with Rachel for approximately six months…read moreregarding scheduling a bachelorette boat cruise. Throughout this time, I was waiting on a finalized dinner menu, which I was originally told would be provided in January but was not shared with me until April. Because I did not receive the necessary menu and details needed to move forward, I never signed a contract for the date and time that was being discussed. Despite this, communication continued as though the date and time were being held and finalized. Unfortunately, due to the lack of timely communication and formal confirmation, I lost the originally discussed time slot. The alternative time offered did not work for most of my group, resulting in many of my guests being unable to attend. Rachel was not kind or understanding about the issue and did not provide helpful support in resolving the situation, which added to the frustration. That being said, Captain Bruce Andrews was amazing, and the food was actually pretty good.

They apparently had big group on the upstairs. Lots of people drinking (at 10:45am) They only had…read moregroup tables up there & they were mostly filled up, so I decided to go to the lower desk where it was quiet & there was a nice breeze. Enjoyed the tour around the harbor , but the person speaking about the history was on the upper deck & they had no speakers on the lower deck, so I missed most of the history.

Having 3 tour boats available at the perfect location at Canalside by the Navy ships is really…read morecool. Buffalo is stepping up !! There's a few little shops on the boardwalk, a history, museum, and a restaurant. There's also Explore & More children's play museum. And- the historical Erie Canal western terminus from 1825 at Canalside.

This is our second trip with this establishment this season. The first, on the white two-story boat…read moreand most recently, the tiki boat. Both times we had Captain Dave, a tall gentleman with salt and pepper hair. He spoke rudely to a handful of customers and both of his bartenders. The first time we assumed he was having an off day, but seeing this attitude a second time on a different boat was shocking and disappointing. Perhaps the customers and bartenders were rude to him first, but regardless, it was inappropriate for others to witness. He also mentions at the start of the ride that there is no vaping onboard, which we found to be more than reasonable. However, my wife and I saw HIM vaping while driving the boat?! Additionally, we felt as if the drinks were overtly overpriced -- 2 oz well liquor for $12 is insane! No bar I have been to in the Buffalo area charges that much for a well cocktail. However, we did feel as if the price of the tour itself was reasonable. The music was also not to our liking, but we understand it is challenging to accommodate everyone. But, it would have been nice to suggest a song or two. Unfortunately, a few of our friends have has similar experiences.... We wished we had a better experience, but as it stands now, we will not return nor recommend this place to others.

It's a boathouse. Frank Lloyd Wright designed it. You can walk in it…read more Not sure about upstairs. No real direction - just took a picture and left.

Since we were in Buffalo, NY at the Martin House, we decided to take a short drive to see this…read moreother architectural beauty. Sadly, we were unable to see the inside but I'm sure it is lovely. The building design is simple but significant. The area is quite peaceful on the banks of the canal. I'm glad we stopped!

So we decided to book a Blues cruise on the Nuagara River, except it went on the canal instead. Not…read moresure why. The boat was basic, bench seats & a bathroom in back. You bring your own drinks and food. The ride was nice. The captains were fun. The weather was perfect. The music was great. The company even better. Overall, it was a nice way to spend a couple hours. FYI. Even though the address for the boat is Niagara River on Grand Island it actually leaves the dock on Sweeney St in N Tonawanda. 2024-79

So fun. The fireworks cruise was great. I would recommend. Not too crowded and excellant views.read more

It was nice ! We were celebrating a birthday with friends and relatives. We had fun on a beautiful…read moreevening on the water! It was nice to see the old Buffalo grain elevators and to think of the glory day of the past! The staff were fun too! It is a fun and different way to celebrate with a group of friends and family!

I recently went on these boats as part of a team building afternoon with my company. I will admit,…read morethe reason I did not try this sooner was because of the expense, and the inability to fill a boat with friends who want to pedal away and hang out on the water! We went out on a gray day, and we knew the rain was coming, but we were prepared. We dressed appropriately, and the captain and first mate explained that we would need to turn back if we saw lightning, for safety. That was totally OK, and we all understood. The crew was friendly and incredibly professional. People tend to forget that boats are serious vessels, and you can easily drown, and need to know the safety procedures. They got that out of the way quickly, but we were fully informed of all the safety procedures and protocols (including the lightning warning). We spent an hour heading out to the lake, had a bluetooth hookup so one of us could DJ while we floated away. The center part has 2 deep coolers where you can load up ice, drinks, etc. You can bring whatever snacks and drinks you want! We had a wonderful time chatting, pedaling, drinking and noshing. We were caught in the rain but thanks to the roof we didn't notice! We all stayed totally dry while on the boat (we did get a little soaked running form the boat to our cars, but that's to be expected!). There are port a potty's at the launch site so you can feel at ease that there is a bathroom. There is a large sign to tell you where to go when you arrive at the parking lot. There is a sunshade and picnic tables while you wait. You have to park in the apartment complex lot, and you just head towards the water- it's not hard to find, but use your GPS if you are unsure. It was a really nice adventure, a great team building event, a unique experience, and definitely something to try this summer!

Don't make a reservation if you're not a member. Twice I have made a reservation and specifically…read moresaid I wasn't a member. They gladly took my reservation. Both times they called me a day or two beforehand and told me they had "an event that night" and had to cancel. They didn't know that the week before? what a terrible system.

Excellent food and service. Best crab cakes.read more

How fortunate for us! There was nothing but sunshine and lovely summer weather for Buffalo's Garden…read moreWalk 2017 today. My first time going. I'm so glad I went. Amazing creative folks in Buffalo. Very beautiful gardens, patios, cottages, each with a little nuance to reflect the homeowners personal flair A very well organized event I might add. Free, go at your own pace sort of event. Free bus shuttle service between gardens designated stops was great. This was especially good when your feet were getting tired from all the walking and the sweat was dripping off your forehead! I think we reach 90° or near it today. We have a beautiful city. Lots of history, lots of cool people. Lots of tolerance and kindness. I certainly know we are a hidden jewel. Do you want to share that with everybody or keep it our little secret?!

Flowers, Gardens, Pedestrians Everywhere!…read more What got Buffalo into The NYTimes, USA Today, Atlantic.com and Traditional Home Magazine this year? The Buffalo Garden Walk. Did you know this is the largest Garden Walk in America? What it is is a tour of over 350 spectacular gardens in the city of Buffalo. This walk is always held the last weekend in July. From the Historical Society (Japanese Gardens) all the way downtown you can see a huge variety of types of gardens. Its a long walk if you plan to see them all, which we did not. But you can easily pick an area and, using the free map, see the gardens that are open for viewing in a part of town on Sat, and come back Sun to another part of the Walk. Then next year you can do different areas. The Garden Walk is part of the Larger "Buffalo National Garden Festival", which runs from June 21-Aug 4, and is in both Erie and Niagara Counties. There are a ton of different events throughout the summer. If you missed this walk, there are still a few other events, for the next few weeks (I listed them below). Saturday August 3 Black Rock & Riverside Tour of Gardens, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m Starry Night Garden Tour, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m Saturday August 3 Beyond Flowers Tour website for this year is - this has all the details. http://nationalgardenfestival.com/