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!

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.

I am so incredibly happy that the Roycroft Campus has been preserved! There are so many…read moreinteresting things here! Of course, the Roycroft Inn, but there is the copper shop, visitor's center the antique store, the museum, the "chapel" building. There is a parking lot, but also street parking available. There is plenty of signage that will help you make your way through the area. You can wander through on your own but you can also book guided tours where you learn a lot of great information about the Arts and Crafts movement and the founder and the history of this charming space. Definitely worth it if you love art, architecture or history. The people that work here are fantastic. Knowledgable, friendly and love sharing stories. If you are in the Buffalo area, make sure to take the drive to check out this great and historic space!

Love this store! Always make at least one trip down here every year…read more Beautiful assortment of artist from all over the country. Paintings,sculptures ,jewelry ,outdoor gardening, etc. Reasonably priced. The clerks are very helpful. Our favorite place to visit in East Aurora.

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.

I'm still overwhelmed about my Motherland Connextions experience! It has taken me 3 days to write…read morethis review. This was one of the best tours I have ever taken - What an amazing journey.... As my friend and I were planning our Niagara Falls adventure - we came across your website - I believe thru Devine intervention. I had no idea there was an Underground Railroad experience in Niagara Falls! Our tour guide Kevin was so knowledgeable; I learned so much during his tour. I'm still processing all of it. Not only did I learn about the rich African American history of the region, he also told us about places to visit on the Canada side as well. We were able to see so many historic landmarks - on the American side with Kevin, and on the Canada side on our own. The McClew barn was a highlight for me. I learned so much from Carolyn's narrative. I also felt an emotional connection at the Freedom Crossing / Monument site - just imagining how our ancestors must have felt seeing freedom just across the water! I truly enjoyed every part of this tour - and only wish that I would have booked it on the Canada side as well!

Please do yourself a favor whether you're staying on the U.S. side of the falls of the Canadian…read moreside, book a tour with Motherland Connextions! I found this company on Viator. I found the Underground Railroad tour in Buffalo and immediately booked. Why did I book? For starts, it's a 3 hour tour learning about one of the most historic and unknown aspects of American history. It is extremely well priced for the convenience and intimacy of the tour. You're picked up at the Underground Railroad Historic Museum (free parking is a bonus) and you're met by Kevin (dressed in period clothing including a dope top hat). He drives you to the key areas of Buffalo that were critical to the Underground Railroad. We had a very diverse tour group and Kevin made us feel comfortable to ask questions and to interact with our group. One of the best parts of the tour was going to an actual "station" on the Underground Railroad. It's a 300 year-old barn organically owned by McClew family who were "conductors" on the Underground Railroad. You get to experience the barn where many people were housed, fed, and clothed on their journey to Canada. After this experience 've become a Motherland C groupie! Kevin (the owner) could be a history professor (watch out, Dr. Gates!) with his knowledge and passion of American history and the history of Western New York (he's a Buffalo native). Kevin even gave great recommendations for shops, food and hotels for the Toronto leg of our trip. They offer a variety of tours so make sure to check out their website to get their schedule.

First time on a day trip casino tour with D & F Travel. Overall, an enjoyable experience…read more Our driver, Ed, was friendly and courteous and did a great job getting us there and home again . . . and all on schedule. Brittany was the person I spoke with most while arranging for our trip. Both she and our driver were courteous and professional. I would definitely use this company again for a day trip. Perhaps even for an overnight sometime.

We had an amazing time in NYC , as you know we had a group of 46 People and every single person had…read morea great time. Bus - Was Super Nice and Super Clean Driver - Hugh was the Best , from his knowledge of the city , from his hospitality and willingness to lend a hand ( Loading and Unloading ) I sat in the front seat and really enjoyed our conversation Hotel- Was Great super close to the city ( I accidentally misinformed everyone telling them breakfast was included because I looked on their website and it said Breakfast was included ) I took full responsibility for that, I didn't realize it didn't include group reservations. My Fault :) Drop-Off / Pick-Up - Only suggestion would be to have the DO/PO @ The Empire State Building - Seems to less congestion . It was Super Busy @ 1 Penn Plaza Driver - He was too good not to mention twice , just a super nice driver that seemed to really enjoy his job and spoke very highly of your company. It's always nice to be around someone like that Thank You Both for Working with our Group , We look forward to traveling with you again

The tiki boat is a great way to the see the river and learn a little history about buffalo!…read moreI would compare the experience to a pubcycle tour. You can play your own music and bring all the drinks and food you want. During the day I would say it wasn't as much of a party atmosphere as it would be at night. The price at night does go up slightly. A couple negatives were no cup holders or foot rests. On a windy day the cup holders are very necessary!

Meh. Not great, not atrocious. Had higher hopes. Went in asking for recommendations from our guide,…read moreand she was not the most helpful. Speakers quiet and guide also quiet on the recommendations. She did not remind us of time limits and let us roam for too long. The speaker kept cutting in and out. I tried getting closer but that didn't even work!!!!! I don't not recommended this but I also don't think we got the best service. It was fun but it is what you make it so bring fun ass friends. i had fun!!! i would do it again!!

If you've got 4-5 hours in Niagara Falls, this tour is your best way to hit all of the hot spots…read more They show you exactly where to go for great photo ops, plus fast track admissions to Maid of the Mist and trolley.

We loved the walking tour! Our guide Diane shared so much history and information about the falls…read moreand area. Met at Murray Street welcome center and tour included the power station, journey behind the falls and the voyage of the falls boat ride. Tour was about 2.5 hours. Meeting place close to most hotels. Loved no lines as guide got your tickets and you could get in without a wait.

Capt John was in great form today. He put us on walleye right off the bat. We limited out with a…read moreproblem. I've never had such a great experience on a charter. We left at exactly 6:30 am and we're catching trophies all day. I'm planning a second charter. Many of the other boats were calling John for advice all morning.

From the owner: Fishing Charters for Salmon and trout on the Niagara River and Bass and Walleye on Lake Erie with…read morethe #1 Guide service in the Niagara Region. 30 years experience. Capt John Delorenzo will provide you with a quality fishing charter at a reasonable price.

This current bridge broke ground in 2015 after plans were announced to build it on November 29th,…read more2011. The bridge was completed in 2017. The bridge replaced a steel trestle built in 1875 by the Erie Railroad. The sad thing is, the state was given the opportunity to convert the old trestle to a pedestrian crosswalk, but they refused citing a lack of funding. Those two foundations are all that remain of the old bridge; all the other remaining pieces were scrapped. Please note, this is an active railroad bridge, DO NOT TRESPASS!!!