There is a complimentart airport shuttle from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to the Hampton Inn and Suites in Buffalo.

The Albright Knox Art Gallery is free on Fridays from 3pm to 10pm.

Open from 10am-5pm everyday. Admission is $5 for adults, and $4 for students and seniors. Take a stroll through the most intact Frederick Law Olmsted landscape and arboretum in the country. Exotic horticultural treasures from different climates can be found in the Victorian tri-domed conservatory, one of only two crystal palaces designed by Lord & Burnham left in an Olmsted-designed park.

Construction of Buffalo City Hall commenced in 1929 and was completed around two years later. The building was officially dedicated in 1932 to coincide with the 100 year anniversary of the founding of the City of Buffalo. City Hall is a masterpiece of art and architecture with 100 feet long sandstone friezes on the east and west elevations, colored terra cotta in the pinacles and tower, sculptures and murals in the lobby, and an incredible stained glass ceiling in the Common Council Chamber on the 13th floor. The observation deck at the top of the central tower is free and open to the public. Just take the elevator to the top floor, and walk up three flights of steps to the outdoor deck. Buffalo City Hall is open during regular business hours. Weekdays a Free walking tour is offered at 12 noon. Meet in the lobby. (716) 852-3300

Hours: Weds-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 12am-5pm. Adults $7, Children $5.

Located at 617 Main Street, Suite 200. Hours vary by season so it is recommended you call ahead: (716)852-BFLO or (800)BUFFALO

Gates are open 10-4pm everyday (Zoo remains open till 5pm). Admission: Adults $8.50, Children and Seniors $5. [Note there is also a $3.25 parking fee].

Home the the Buffalo SABRES, as well as the premier concert venue for Western New York! The building also is home to a 5,000+ square foot SABRES STORE full of your favorite gear and accessories. [Hours are 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, as well as during Sabres and Bandits homegames].

The fort played an important role in the struggles of France, Great Britain, and the United States to control the Great Lakes region of North America, and also helped shape the destinies of the Iroquois (Six Nations) peoples and the nation of Canada. Open 9am-4:30pm daily. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for Children. A

Home to the BUFFALO BILLS!!!

Roycroft was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the USA. Elbert Hubbard founded the community in 1895 in the village of East Aurora, Erie County, New York, near Buffalo. Participants were known as Roycrofters. The work and philosophy of the group, often referred to as the Roycroft movement, had a strong influence on the development of American architecture and design in the early 20th century. The Roycroft campus (although not very active in the wintertime) is stunning. The area still hosts roycroft artisans, keeping the history and tradition of the area alive.

East Aurora is home to Fisher Price's headquarters!

BEWARE OF THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE! East Aurora believes it keeps the village quaint, and perhaps it does- but it also tends to frustrate/confuse those who aren't expecting it. FYI: There is no stopping once in the circle, and similarly- right of way belongs to cars already in the circle. Good Luck!

Mall is open from 10am-9:30pm Mon-Sat, and 11am-6pm on Sunday.

As the story goes...in 1964, Terressa Bellisimo made an impromptu snack for some patrons who were enjoying an evening at the Anchor Bar, her family's bar and restaurant. She took some chicken wings that were left over from the day, deep-fried them, added some hot sauce and served them crisp and hot. Her friends loved them and gradually other restaurants throughout the city - and eventually the world - began serving this new delicacy.

For the Tshirt collectors among us...

The Pearl Street Grill and Brewery features a full-grain brewhouse right in the main dining room. A fun, historical brewpub, featuring signature beers and award-winning entrees.

Located in the heart of East Aurora, Rick's on Main is one of East Aurora's finest dining establishments! (Ok- so Heather's mom works there, so the review may be a bit biased, but nonetheless...) If visiting for lunch try the soup sampler, (three, 2 ounce samples of the days soups), Creme Brulee also comes in this form for a dessert sampler- FANTASTIC!