Festival annually is great if you want to burn up a few hours in the weekend. It's nice that…read morethey had more craft vendors this year. The peach cobblers were too small for what you pay $8 for. The peach baskets were also overpriced. Basically I give it a "meh" rating.

I stopped by the Lewiston peach Festival for the first time this year and found it really charming…read more The actual carnival rides and carnival vendors were somehow brand new looking and the nicest I've ever seen at a carnival/ Festival. We didn't actually try any peach desserts, but maybe next year. This is a pretty small Festival but conveniently located right in the center of town with lots of street parking available.

Hey guys, are you looking for a nice event to do for a date? Then Kim Loch Farmstead is the place…read moreto be. At the time of this review, you can pick a bundle of lavender flowers for $23. Just a heads up, the lavender flowers are swarming with bees. It seems bees really love lavender. Inside the open barn, you have a refreshment area that serves drinks and snacks. Just a few steps further in, there's tables with lavender products. Ranging from soaps, candles, oils and etc. in the back there's an area where you can sit and just enjoy the scenery.

My husband and I did one of the lavender picking date nights here over the summer and it was…read morereally fun. I had never heard of the place and bought the tickets on a whim. It was a far drive for us but it was worth it as the scenery was beautiful. We arrived and they recorded us to a blanket with the prettiest picnic setup ever. We brought our own wine and they supplied a locally crafted charcuterie box and cupcakes. They have a beautiful barn and there were some gift items available for purchase. I imagine it would be an incredible place to boast a small wedding or summer event. After picking a bunch of lavender we watched the sun set with our wine and snacks while a guitarist serenaded us. The service was great and I would recommend it for anyone who likes a romantic evening.

So quaint and cute. Feels like you stepped back in time. What a pleasant surprise. My girlfriend…read moreand I enjoyed chatting with the ladies (owners?? Not sure) making our iced coffee drinks. I have the Jamaican Me Crazy with flavors of rum and cinnamon iced coffee- it was delicious. Fresh pumpkin to share too. You can browse in the mercantile for interesting gifts. Oh and the Main Street of Akron is really nice! Certainly worth checking out!

I've been wanting to check this place out for a while and had some time on a Friday afternoon…read more There is ample parking on the street surrounding the business. There is a little café selling drinks and food items. There are also a couple tables around to sit and catch up with friends, which 4 older women were doing when I was there. There are vendors throughout selling vintage items, new items, hand crafted items and everything in between. I purchased a Lego daffodil set. This is a charming store in a unique village. Check it out.

Unlike other souvenir shops that all sell the same merchandise, this souvenir shop has a wide…read moreselection of original designs that really stick out compared to other shops. Not only do they have excellent selection in souvenirs but they also have excellent customer service. Overall you shouldn't miss out on including a stop at this shop on your itinerary!

Santino and his support are awesome. Great gifts. Great trip to Niagara Falls and they made it…read moremore memorable.

The Martin House was a really cool visit during my day trip to Buffalo and the Niagara Region with…read morefamily. The building (interiors and architecture) was gorgeous and impressive, especially its history and restoration. There is a small quiet cafe between info center and the gift shop (the stables). We did the shorter guided tour. The tour is about the main home. It starts in the info center and ends in the stables (where the gift shop is). There is a longer tour that includes the other buildings on the property. During the tour, you aren't able to take photos of the interior spaces. You are able to explore the grounds and take photos without being in a tour. The tour was really informative. The volunteer guides knew what they were talking about. It was more information than what I have learnt in college.

What an absolute treat to visit the Martin House!…read more The Martin House, formally known as the Darwin D. Martin House, is one of Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest architectural works and a defining example of his Prairie School style. Located in Buffalo, it was designed for businessman Darwin D. Martin and his family, and built between 1903 and 1905. This is a massive residential estate, which Wright considered it one of his finest creations. Some of its most distinctive features include the following. The house emphasizes long horizontal lines, broad overhanging eaves and low-pitched roofs mirroring the Midwestern landscape. And rather than dividing the home into many enclosed rooms, Wright created interior spaces connected by wide openings and carefully arranged sightlines. This was a radical departure from the Victorian homes of the time and that are notable popular in the neighborhood surrounding the property. Quick note: You are required to have a tour to visit the home interiors, but you don't need a tour to enjoy the welcome center and the grounds, including the long walkway connecting buildings. The pergola is one of my favorite features. And it is such a joy that it has a replica of the Winged Nike (The Nike of Samothrace, located in Paris at the Louvre, which is a beautiful sight!). It is placed on a 3-foot-high concrete plinth, prominently visible from a 180-foot view starting at the front door of the main house. A dreamscape, really. I was enthralled. But it is not the original, unfortunately. A fiberglass resin replica was installed in 2007. The estate includes the main house, the Barton House (for Martin's sister and brother-in-law), a conservatory, a pergola, the carriage house and the gardener's cottage. These structures were connected both physically and visually, so the entire estate looks and feels very cohesive. A favorite -- the art glass windows. Apparently, there are something like 400 or so art glass windows. Wright referred to them as "light screens" because they filtered light while preserving views and privacy. Wright embraced the idea of "total design." He designed not only the buildings but also much of its furniture, lighting, decorative glass, fireplaces and other interior details. This means that pretty much every element worked together as a unified whole -- striking! In addition to the daily public tours, the events calendar is usually full. There are summer evening events, lectures, nights dedicated to kids, plant decorating events, musical performances and more. Although the property fell into severe disrepair during the mid-20th century, a decades-long restoration completed in 2019 reconstructed missing buildings and restored many original architectural details. Today, the Martin House is a National Historic Landmark and is widely regarded as one of the best-preserved and most important examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie architecture. I highly, highly recommend a visit -- plan for at least an hour, two if you can swing it.

My parents were visiting from North Carolina, my stepmother is Polish & German American, she told…read moreme about taking the train from Rochester with her Mother to go visit her Aunt & walk to the Broadway Market in its hayday, so I thought that she would enjoy this festival during her visit. We went on opening night & paid $2.00 to park right near the entrance (a great option for those who can't walk too far). The booths were FILLED with wonderful hand made Polish themed gifts!!! Although I did expect to see more vendors. We could not help but purchase some things for friends. After the booths we walked through the food truck area, which had many delicious offerings. And of course we stopped at 4 kings distillery for a sample (delicious). At the historical reenactment area we learned some interesting historical facts, the costumes & gear were impressive. We went to the stage for a bit to watch some adorable children's groups perform, they were darling of course. And then Finally, the beer tent!!!live music & food. the drinks were cold & the food was tasty with very tolerable lines. There was plenty of seating it was very enjoyable. My stepmom said the her Gołąbki was The Most like her Grandmother's she's ever had . Nice family event that did not disappoint.

An entertaining event celebrating Polish heritage running for three days in cheektowaga town park…read morewith free admission. So much to try and experience of Polish culture from listening to the polish music, participating in Polish dancing and my favorite the polish food.SO much here to see from old to young you will not be disappointed. Also many vendors selling festive polish products.

Follow Farmshop on Instagram if you're local and love discovering small businesses - they carry…read moresuch a fun variety of local treats all in one spot. On this quick visit, I picked up an ice cream sandwich (insanely delicious), a giant cinnamon roll for my littles, and a Butter Block Pop-Tart. Every single item was a hit. I'm now fully invested in stalking Quokka Sweets, the queen of seasonally inspired ice cream creations. Her peanut butter caramel cream cheese sammie is still living rent-free in my head--so rich, creamy, salty, sweet, with just the right tang from the cream cheese, all sandwiched between two soft graham cracker blondies. Unreal. Also officially keeping tabs on Savage Wheat Project after my kids immediately said, "Let's eat more of their treats." And honestly... Butter Block's homemade Pop-Tarts? Say less. This place is basically a one-stop shop for anyone who appreciates a really good local treat.

Small little local shop downtown off Elmwood. Picked up a loaf of Savage Sourdough bread. Damn!…read moreWhat an amazing bread this is, a real loaf of excellence.

Sunflower of Sanborn....Arts in the Field, You Pick Flowers...great photo opportunities in the…read moresunflower field as you pull in, place to get a light snack. Be sure to check out the Tree of Hope, where with a donation you can make your own rock with a message to place by the tree...very touching and special.

This is that place featured in Gusto, aka the 'Sunflowers in Sanborn':…read morehttp://buffalonews.com/2017/08/28/sunflowers-sanborn-new-photo-craze/ The Danielewicz family planted a ton of sunflowers in the field beside their farm, and invited people to stop by their little settlement and enjoy the sights and take photos! And all you need to do is be respectful - don't pick the flowers! (Sadly, despite the signs there were a few fallen sunflowers on the ground.) This gorgeous plot of sunflowers is at the corner of Baer and Saunders Settlement Rd, and is pretty hard to miss. If the sunflowers don't give it away, you should catch people parking along the side of Baer to snap some quick photos with their children and friends. (At least, that's what I encountered. Surprisingly busy on a Tuesday morning!) I love this. I'm always snapping pictures of gorgeous flowers that I stumble across, and the fact that the Danielewicz's are inviting people to come and enjoy their beautiful field just makes me want to visit again, and thank them for allowing everyone else to come and enjoy it! I also want to find out where they get their sunflower seeds. If you've never seen a field of sunflowers before, it's definitely a sight worth admiring. Day 19