Historic Sites
Stand where Teddy Roosevelt took the oath of office, discover Underground Railroad stops, visit the gravesite of Millard Fillmore, hang out in a jazz club that brought in legends like Billie Holiday and Count Basie, and learn how the Erie Canal turned Buffalo into an industrial powerhouse. You’ll find important historical sites seemingly anywhere you turn in Buffalo Niagara.
Broadway Market
- 999 Broadway
- Buffalo, NY 14212
- Phone: (716) 893-0705
Since 1888, the Broadway Market has been known for unique products and personal service, with more than 40 meat stands, poultry stands, produce counters, bakeries, delis, candy stands and restaurants.…more
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society
- 25 Nottingham Court
- Buffalo, NY 14216
- Phone: (716) 873-9644
This National Historic Landmark building was built in 1901 during the Pan-American Exposition, and now houses the History Museum. Research library includes a repository of genealogical information;…more
Buffalo Fire Department's Historic Fireboat
- 155 Ohio Street
- Buffalo, NY 14203
- Phone: (716) 846-4265
A National Historic Landmark, the E. M. Cotter, is the oldest active fireboat in the world. It was built in Elizabeth, New Jersey and arrived in Buffalo November 6, 1900. Built and commissioned during…more
Chautauqua Institution
- 1 Ames Avenue
- Chautauqua, NY 14722
- Phone: (716) 357-6200
Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith…more
Colonel William Bond House
- 143 Ontario Street
- Niagara County Historical Society, Inc.
- Lockport, NY 14094
- Phone: (716)434-7433
This 1824 National Register Home was constructed one year before the opening of the Erie Canal and stands as one of the oldest houses in Lockport. It has 12 furnished Empire style rooms. Closed…more
Concordia Cemetery
- 438 Walden Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14211
- Phone: (716)892-2909
Concordia Cemetery has been part of Western New York's history for over 150 years and in 2008 it was added to the New York State Register of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic…more
Forest Lawn
- 1411 Delaware Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14209
- Phone: (716) 885-1600
Breathtaking historic 269-acre cemetery in the heart of Buffalo, NY. Founded in 1849, Forest Lawn contains outstanding examples of funerary art, including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Blue Sky…more
Fort George National Historic Site of Canada
- 51 Queens Parade Road
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
- Phone: (905) 468-6614
Built over 200 years ago by the British Army, the buildings of Fort George have been reconstructed to commemorate the important history represented by the site. Visitors can experience every day life…more
Historic Buffalo River Tours - Industrial Heritage Committee
- 79 Marine Drive
- Erie Basin Marina
- Buffalo, NY 14202
- Phone: (716) 856-6696
The Industrial Heritage Committee present Historic Buffalo River Tours, which provide a sailors eye view of the grain elevators, industries and green space along the shores of the Buffalo River. They…more
Historic Palace Theatre
- 2 East Ave
- Lockport, NY 14094
- Phone: (716) 438-1130
A proscenium-arch space built in 1925, designed with a mix of art deco and Italian Renaissance styles complete with beautiful wall and ceiling murals. In 1999, Curtain Up Productions became the…more
Kenan Center
- 433 Locust Street
- Lockport, NY 14094
- Phone: (716) 433-2617
Campus includes the 1850s Kenan House, a historic residence that serves as a regional community center providing arts, education and recreation programs. Facilities and amenities include a year-round…more
Lt. Col. Matt Urban Memorial
- Rath Building
- 95 Franklin Street
- Buffalo, NY 14202
The enemy nicknamed Lt. Col. Matt Urban "The Ghost" during World War II because although they wounded him, they could never kill him. He led his troops through six campaigns in North Africa, Sicily,…more
Millard Fillmore House
- 24 Shearer Avenue
- East Aurora, NY 14052
- Phone: (716) 652-4985
A National Historic Landmark house, which President Millard Fillmore helped build and lived in from 1826-1830. It contains furnishings and artifacts connected with Millard Fillmore's life. Beautiful…more
Old Fort Erie
- 350 Lakeshore Road
- Fort Erie, ON L2A 1B6
- Phone: (905) 871-0540
Award winning attraction and beautiful historic site overlooking Lake Erie and the Niagara River. See website for complete list of events, such as the Siege of the Old Fort Re-enactment Weekend and…more
Old Fort Niagara
- 2 Scott Avenue, Fort Niagara State Park
- PO Box 169
- Youngstown, NY 14174
- Phone: (716) 745-7611
Three-hundred years of history, just minutes from the Falls. The site of historic battles and sieges, trading and conquest, Old Fort Niagara is an exciting place where the past comes to life.…more
Riviera Theatre
- 67 Webster Street
- North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Phone: (716) 692-2413
Billed as the "Showplace of the Tonawandas," the Riviera Theatre was built in 1926 and has remained a historic staple of the region for eighty years. Home to "the Mighty Wurlitzer," the "Riv" presents…more
Roycroft Campus Copper Shop Gallery
- 31 South Grove Street
- East Aurora, NY 14052
- Phone: (716) 655-0261
Over 60 local and national artisans have their work represented in the Copper Shop Gallery on the Roycroft Campus. Among them is Mary Hubbard, a great-granddaughter of Roycroft founder Elbert Hubbard,…more
Roycroft Campus Corporation
- 31 South Grove Street
- East Aurora, NY 14052
- Phone: (716) 655-0261
Visit the National Historic Landmark Roycroft Campus. Re-discover the practices of Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters during the early 1900's Arts & Crafts Movement. Regularly scheduled guided…more
Shea's Performing Arts Center
- 646 Main Street
- Buffalo, NY 14202
- Phone: (716) 847-1410
Built in the style of a European opera house in 1926 and a National Historic Site, Shea's Performing Arts Center continues to entertain audiences today with touring Broadway musicals, concerts, dance…more
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historical Site
- 641 Delaware Avenue
- Buffalo, NY 14202
- Phone: (716) 884-0095
Theodore Roosevelt began his presidential journey here. All new state-of-the-art exhibits and a dramatic guided tour offer a museum experience unlike any other. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds…more
Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse at Golden Hill State Park
- Lower Lake Road
- Barker, NY 14012
- Phone: (716)795-3885
Found along New York's Seaway Trail, the longest National Recreation Trail in the country, the 1875 lighthouse is built of hand-carved stone. A climb to the top provides a breathtaking view of Lake…more
Van Horn Historical Mansion
- 2165 Lockport-Olcott Road
- Burt, NY 14028
- Phone: (716) 778-7197
A historic 1800s mansion, this lovely restored home is on display during a walking tour. Tours are given on Sundays from 2-4pm, closed December-February
Vidler's 5 & 10
- 676 - 694 Main Street
- East Aurora, NY 14052
- Phone: (716) 652-0481
Perhaps the largest 5 & 10 in the world, Vidler’s is much more than a store – we’re shopping entertainment at its best! Relax and enjoy a trip back in time as you stroll through our amazing five and…more
Wilson Boat Harborfront
- 57 Harbor Street
- Wilson, NY 14172
- Phone: (716) 751-6060
The Wilson Harborfront features dining at the historic Wilson Boat House on Lake Ontario. Specialty shops, free harbor boat tours, sport fishing and swimming. Open year-round, call for hours.
