Bargains in Buffalo!

Buffalo is an easy town to have a good time in, even if you’re a little short on cash. A sampling of the fun and FREE things to do is listed below. Start your bargain-hunting adventure at the Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center for free brochures, maps, directions - even free movies! And to help you plan your travels, click here to order a free copy of our Visitors Guide.

Architecture

Self-Guided Walking Tours and Audio Tours

City Hall Tour
Buffalo Tours offers a free hour long tour of City hall Monday - Friday. Meet in the lobby at 12:00 pm.
65 Niagara Square
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 851-4200
www.buffalotours.org

Darwin Martin House
The Darwin Martin House offers a complimentary tour at 1pm on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
125 Jewett Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-3858
www.darwinmartinhouse.org

Our Lady of Victory Basilica and National Shrine
Offers a free tour on Sundays at 1:00 pm. All other tours must be scheduled in advance.
Open daily 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
767 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
(716) 828-9444
www.ourladyofvictory.org

Art

Albright Knox Art Gallery
The Albright Knox is open to the public at no charge on Fridays from 3-10pm as part of their Gusto at the Gallery program.
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 882-8700
www.albrightknox.org

Family Fun

Choco-Logo
Chocolate factory and retail shop. Historic building, antique furnishings and delicious premium chocolate make this stop an experience! Stop by for a peek at their factory while you browse all the gifts in their shop. Open Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
141 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 855-3500
www.chocologo.com

Kazoo Museum, Factory, & Boutique
Free admission daily.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (closed on Sundays until April)
8703 South Main Street
Eden, NY 14057
(716) 992-3960
www.edenkazoo.com

Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Rotary Rink offers skate rentals for $3 - or bring your own skates and skate for free!
Main & Chippewa Streets
Buffalo, NY 14203
Hours of operation:
Tuesday-Friday 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm
Saturday 11am-10pm
Sunday 11am-6pm.
Open through March 14th

Festivals

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History

Buffalo Fire Historical Society Museum
Free admission Saturdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm
1850 William Street
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 892-8400
www.bfhsmuseum.bfn.org

Forest Lawn Cemetery
Offers self-guided walking and driving tours.
Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm in the Summer
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the Winter
1411 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 885-1600
www.forest-lawn.com

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Free admission Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Porter Hall: 453 Porter Avenue
North Hall: 220 North Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 885-4139

Museum of Disability History
Free admission Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
1291 North Forest Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 817-7261
www.museumofdisability.org

Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista
Free admission daily 9:00 am -5:00 pm
5777 Lewiston Road
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 286-6661
(866) 697-2386
www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm

Steel Plant Museum at the Lackawanna Public Library
Free admission daily
Winter Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Fridays and Sundays: Closed

Summer Hours
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Weekends: Closed
560 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
(716) 823-0630

Satellite Location
Bethel Presbyterian Church
682 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Sundays between 1 and 5 p.m., or by appointment
www.steelpltmuseum.org

Theater and Performing Arts

Shakespeare in the Park
Shows are free Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30 pm
Much Ado About Nothing
June 17th through July 11th
Macbeth
July 22nd through August 15th
Delaware Park
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 856-4533
www.shakespeareindelawarepark.org

St. Paul's Cathedral Friday Concert Series
Free lunch-time concert series on Fridays at 12:30pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
128 Pearl Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
www.stpaulscathedral.org