The Seneca Street location for Affordable limo is just a garage that houses their buses.read more

I wish I'd known about the ferry (and free parking at Wilkenson Pointe) years ago. This is the only…read moreway to visit Canalside. Unless you'd rather pay more to park in cramped lots near Canalside. Actually, maybe I should keep this to myself...but if you're here, you're already on track to figuring it out for yourself. It's $1 per person. I think there's about a twenty minute wait. The ride itself is short, but a short scenic ride for less than the cost of parking is more than worth the $1 (or $2 per person round trip). The staff is friendly and helpful, especially compared to some of the nastier lot attendants we've encountered. It's just a win all around. Plus you get to experience the best of both worlds: a more quiet park with natural beauty on one side, the restaurants and amenities on the other.

We took our bikes to the outer harbor on the fourth of July, and were glad we did. We rode down to…read morewhere the ferry docks and took the trip over to Canalside. It's a nice ride, and only a dollar each way! You can't go wrong with that! There was a longer wait for the trip back, since there were so many people around that day.

Had a great time kayaking with my Dad!…read more We did the Friday fireworks tour, which ends with watching the fireworks from the Bisons game. You start from the kayak launch across from silo city, paddle down to Canalside and then come back. There are two guides, one talking about the history of the area and another just to make sure the group is safe and accounted for. There are also sunset/twilight tours without fireworks which would be just as fun...I think I would have enjoyed spending more time paddling around Canalside and catching some of the music from the concert that was going on instead of the fireworks, but the tour was as advertised, so I am not going to fault them for that. Things to know before you go: -plenty of parking in this area as long as some huge event isn't going on -there is a small door along the road with a sign but the main entrance is actually inside the main Barrel Factory. -there is a bathroom to change, but there are no lockers for your things (at least I think), so you have to leave items in your car, so don't leave anything too valuable. -The kayak launch is dry, but I still got a bit wet from the water dripping off the paddle. The water made my clothes and drawstring bag I brought smell a bit funky so definitely only wear/bring items you can wash. My recommendations: -I really think the guided tours are best for people new to the area or new to kayaking. There really isn't anything TOO interesting history wise along the waterfront since a lot of it is new development (or abandoned) and most people in town have been to Riverworks and Canalside before. That said, it's still a great place to go kayaking and you can rent kayaks here without the guided tour if you are comfortable. They have good quality rentals with nice comfy seats. -Gene MaCarthys is practically right next door. What better way to reward all that paddling than with a nice cold beer?

Chose elevator alley for the great rental prices when comparing to other nearby spots. Went with a…read morefriend and had a great experience. Reserved our kayaks and filled out the waivers online the night before. Walked in and the check-in process was quick and easy. All the staff was really friendly and helpful. From the slip, you are given the choice on which direction you would like to go out and the gentleman kindly detailed what we could see depending on what route we chose. We intentionally chose a morning visit to limit the high amounts of traffic that comes through as the day goes on. It was perfect.

Flew out of this airport (9G0) a few times. Not sure how much the hangar fees are or if there is…read moreany availability. My impressions: The good: - runways are paved well. - GPS instrument approach system. - no landing / parking fees (haha, but I guess that that should be expected given the lack of accommodations) The bad: - I don't believe there's a bathroom on site. - fuel is more expensive than other regional airports in the area. - the field has been for sale for a long time, I'm not sure how interested the owner is in continuing to maintain it. - I don't even think there is airport coffee. Be careful if you fly out on Sunday's for the TFR (temporary flight restriction) during home Bill's games.

My family and I went for a ride on the Queen City Ferry after our reservations for the Moondance…read moreCat were cancelled. For eight bucks you can ride all day between the marina and Riverfest Park. While the ferry makes multiple stops for patrons to exit, you can also just ride the ferry for a relaxing waterfront tour. The staff doesn't narrate the journey like the Miss Buffalo but they were very knowledgeable about the area. The boat probably holds about 15 max and we were easily able to board with no wait on a Wednesday afternoon in August. The only thing thst would make this better is if they extended their hours past 8 pm. A great addition to Buffalo's waterfront!

What a hoot. Traveling across buffalo's harbor dodging kayaks and yes ginormous ships for a foray…read moreto outer harbor. Stopping at labor day is so unnecessary since our weather remains delightful into the fall.

The "Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station" was a big letdown disappointment to us. I'm knowledgeable…read moreabout Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural works, but Beloved who was with me is an expert. Neither of us saw anything remotely looking it had anything to do with Frank Lloyd Wright. But then maybe were weren't in the correct place. The "Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station" museum is bot a separate stand-alone museum. It's a part of "The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum," which is an excellent well worth seeing museum. You must go through The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum in order to get to the "Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station" Museum. I had asked one of the desk clerks about the location of the Frank Lloyd Wright Filling Station Museum, but being clueless about it, she asked the ticket sales clerk who told me: "You have to go way back, past the Ford Garage, to the other end of the museum and it's there," which directions we followed. But alas, we saw nothing looking like an architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright.

If you love old cars and Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture this is a no- brainier. The Pearce Arrow…read moreMuseum is adjacent to the Filling Station, which has been lovingly recreated. A wonderful afternoon adventure with out of town guests or children, this venue is fun and educational. Just call to make sure they are open before you head out, as I once went to find them closed when their website said they would be there.

I only gave 2 stars due to the consideration that Mrs.clause had toward my autistic son…read more Besides that the trip cost 120 (for 4 adults/1child) not including the commute to. The "decorations" were scarce and raggedy, absolutely none at the station. Promised photo opportunities but there were absolutely none and had to snap pictures in a hurry of the ONLY festivity (the Clauses). No christmas music or lights, no cookies and the cocoa was box cocoa watery. I held such high hopes to a stop in south dayton at the park were a bunch of festivities were also happening, and their site states they stop, but instead yhe train went very slowly just outside of gowanda (where you board) leaving one side of the train to look at a hill and the other down the hill. Boarding on and off was treated like hearding cattle rather than welcoming. My family had never rode a train and some traveled from and hour plus away in rough winter weather, for major disappointment. I wish this was as magical as they claim. ​

Several excursion train options are offered including themed and regular rides. I took a regular…read moreexcursion as part of a recreational group activity for Citizens for Regional Transit. The rail line is from the 1850's. The equipment is well-used but in reasonably good condition and pleasant for the trip through Western New York countryside. Excursion trains are not fast. You'll get to enjoy the scenery. Curiously, NY&LE would like to extend their excursion service to Hamburg, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls. That would be awesome!

Filled with Buffalo memorabilia and pamphlets for things to do. Friendly staff can help you locate…read moreanything you might need to know from restaurants, art shows, kids activities etc. I went for to redeem my brewcation passport and get my prize! What's that you ask? Visit minimum of 5 breweries, get your booklet stamped and wella, you get a cool handcrafted Buffalo bottle opener! Passports available at the center or at any participating brewery. Definitely worth a look for those new to the area and locals alike!

Have you stopped by here yet? Even if you live in Buffalo, come check this resource out! Open…read morespace, clean, well lit. So many brochures of things to find around town. Things to do. Postcards to pick up. More brochures offering ideas for a lazy Wednesday afternoon. This organization is terrific. They offer tours to people. They have volunteers trained to answer most any question a local or tourist can throw at them. Next time you are downtown, pop in here for a few minutes. Its bound to be worth your time and effort.