Took another great class here with my mom for early Mother's Day- candle making with Linwood candle…read moreco- fun and interactive!

This is a series of murals along an alley called Rays Way. At least I think that's the alley name,…read moreit is the murals name. You have to walk the length to get a real view of the different portriats/depicitons. Its well worth it. There is easy pasrking in the lot right ther. And then walk around town a little, you are starting in the middle of it at this mural.

I have been at this spot to buy some craft items before, but I also recently went to their monthly…read morebook club and craft night and it was outstanding. The book was Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren. You register for the class and pay online. It is an easy process. You pick up the book before the class. You have a few weeks to read the book and then show up to the book club, where you discuss the book while making a craft. I love this concept. This was my dream night/class, getting to read a book and then craft while discussing it. There were about 8 people there and the instructor. Everyone was so kind and excited to be there and talk about the book. The craft was tote bags. We took acrylic paint and painted a bunch of books on there. There were so many creative designs.  The space at Musejar is wonderful. There is a separate entry for art classes and the store. The store has some super cool craft products, as well as a large selection of fiber items, and decor. It is inviting and warm and always decorated with the season or holiday. The art space is open, bright and has everything you need to make your project successful.

You immediately feel creative upon arrival. The decor is so varied and all the tools for your…read moreimagination are right there in-store. Yarn art, markers paradise, colored pencils, paper, you get the gist. Plus there is a pottery studio! I had the best class ever with Heidi. She's an amazing teacher and a great potter. The shop has areas designated as class spots with tables and chairs for group learning. There is a couch to hang out on and knit or just visit. It's warm and welcoming and many collaborative efforts happen via classes within the community. See their website for a calendar or listing of classes. Some classes are for just a session others for weeks. And there's pottery date nights that sell out nearly instantly. I'd recommend MuseJar.

Really well done. A lot to see and some amazing examples of the craftsmanship of the early 20th…read morecentury. It's hard to believe that this community was almost lost to history.

If you are the Arts and Crafts fan this is the place where you will see how it all started and how…read moreit developed. I was impressed that hundreds of workers were employed, worked normal hours and where they had decent working conditions and many activities organized that added quality to their life. This is the last decade of the 19th century when Homestead and Pullman Strike massacres happened.... Not my cup of tea but I appreciated the importance of the site.

As a longtime visitor of the Roycroft, this is definitely 5 stars. Easily my favorite brunch…read morelocation in WNY, their Sunday offering is always on-point. Even with the price increases that have gone on since the pandemic, it's still amazing, especially with the gluten free offerings, which are always celiac friendly and the service is always excellent. And dinner is always solid from the food to the drinks to the service. They also make an excellent chocolate martini.

This is a good place for a special occasion, and it's located in a great area to walk around after…read morea meal. It was a bit of a wait for a table for 4 people even though we had a reservation

Sue Kincaid + Doug Yeomans…read more Last night we made the trip to East Aurora to catch Doug Yeomans and Sue Kincaid at 42 North Brewing Co. We called ahead but they don't take reservations and suggested we come early, as Sue and Doug have "quite a following"! Really nice night at 42 North. The staff are friendly, the BBQ food is good and ya couldn't beat it as the audience let lose and sang along for one song as if they'd done it before! ) Mostly though, it was Doug on guitar and vocals + Sue, vocals and a variety of hand held percussion instruments. I knew it was two vocalists and one guitar but I swear, it sounded like two guitars and one vocalist the way he plucked away and they harmonized!! They made it look easy and fun to do, but their talent didn't happen overnight! Both are seasoned musicians and giggin for tips on a Saturday night! As far as I'm concerned, if ya didn't put a Hamilton in the tip jar...you were stealing! Personal Side Note: I also loved it when Kincaid introduced some ASL when she sang one of her originals!

We stopped in after ice-skating, because 42 N. Brewing had meal specials on a sandwich-board-sign…read moreat the rink. I didn't realize you could bring kids to a place like 42 north brewing, but they catered to families.

On a recent stay visiting family in Buffalo, we stayed at the Easter Aurora Hampton Inn! Let me…read morejust say... Millard Fillmore himself would be proud of this establishment. Not only is it centrally located, it is clean and tidy. The breakfast was amazing with many selections and very fresh and kept up after. The accommodations were well sized and the staff was extremely accommodating. We will definitely stay here again.

We rented a room so that we could put our kids in the pool over the weekend. It made for a nice…read moreThanksgiving break for us.

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!

The old orchard inn reminds me of a German restaurant called The Wooden spoon. It's nostalgic and…read moreappears everything is original. Just stunning. Driving through the trails to get to the restaurant offers a beautiful landscape full of foliage and classic looking buildings. Absolutely gorgeous. Walking up the path to get into the restaurant is quiet and serene. When entering the restaurant you enter a portion of dining room and can see the bar. Super nostalgic. The food, drinks, and dessert were all fresh and delicious. I had the Norwegian Salmon and a glass of Col Taylor (Bourbon). Paired wonderfully. My wife had the prime rib with a glass of Jingle Juice. She loved them. The service was top tier and consistent. I thoroughly enjoyed small talk with the staff in between meals. Overall my wife and I love this restaurant. It has become my favorite place. I'm very big on nostalgia and classy service.

Very friendly but slow service. Accommodating of special requests. Fantastic ambiance…read more Very appealing menu, but chef fails on executing some menu items. If you like your proteins well done, you might be very happy. Spinach salad with goat cheese, blueberries, strawberries is excellent. I had the dressing on the side. Wooden chairs very uncomfortable. We were seated near a window with a lovely view. Window (inside) had numerous live and dead flies. If my husband had written this review, he would have been less kind.