So I came out Niagara Falls this morning, just to have a coffee. Plan is to head to Goat Island. In…read morethe meantime I took a drive down Buffalo Avenue for no particular reason except to see what was there. And I came across this nice mural on the side of the LaSalle post of the American Legion. In honor of all veterans. It doesn't seem to be signed unfortunately. But it's very nice and another example of great murals all around the area.

I "Love" this mural! This mural is by Casey Milbrand, the same artist who produced the "Greetings…read morefrom Buffalo" mural downtown and the "Looking Good" mural on Hertel Avenue. This beautiful mural boasts a rainbow of color along the building on 1st St in Niagara Falls, featuring a pattern of hearts and the phrase "Let's Fall In Love." This is probably his best mural yet. I love the gorgeous array of soft color and how the entire thing spans half way down the block. I brought my dog here to take pictures for her instagram (is that not the most millennial sentence ever?) and it's so big that you could take photos in multiple spots and get a good variety of different background. This mural is only a few blocks from Niagara Falls State Park, so definitely worth checking out!

One of my fav historical plaques is the "First House" one in Niagara Falls. As a result, I drive…read moreon Buffalo Avenue here all the time. And this is a new mural. Aptly named pac man! So fitting. On the side of the anchor bar NF, so also very on point. Hilarious.

Very colorful large mural right near the whirlpool bridge entrance. It says Take a Smile Leave a…read moreSmile Has a whole series of faces drawn with it. Very colorful and friendly mural. It's right at the base of the whirlpool bridge. The artist is Nate Reilly, and it's dated 2021.

Very nice mural commissioned by a local couple in Youngstown New York. Drawn and painted by local…read moreartist Ali Price. It is drawn to look like a treasure map. This is on the side of a building, and there is a small area in front of it with a table where you can sit in nice weather and have a bite to eat or a cup of coffee. This mural was painted in 2020 or 2021 and so is still very fresh and bright looking.

Awesome collection of murals along Main St near Depot Ave. There are several, including Harriet…read moreTubman, Cataract House, Black Lives Matter, and more. I recommend parking and exploring the murals by foot since there's a lot of detail in each. While you're nearby, I recommend stopping in the Amtrak station as well to see the free exhibit in the foyer about the Underground Railroad. Some information in the exhibit ties back to these murals. If you have more time, I highly recommend exploring the museum too ($10).

This plaque can be viewed easily from your car on the side of the road. It's a busy street so pull…read moreover to view it. The plaque is in good condition, but the log cabin is no longer here, just a barn and a field. To learn more about the history, checkout the Cambria Historical Society.

History. Along the Niagara wine trail. This area has a long legacy (for the US anyway)…read more Right here, along the side of the road, is a plaque commemorating the area where the Brits were stopped from burning more area East of here. The settlers worked with the local Indians to hold back the Brits. This was long after the revolutionary war. You never knowing what you will learn if you stop to read the plaques along the way. 2575y

Easily recognizable as a Chuck Tingley work, this mural greats you as you park at Artpark…read more Ascent is a bright, engaging, colorful mural. Worth a moment to stop and look at.