stevestojan Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I have a friend from Florida coming up to visit next week. Obviously, she wants to go to the Falls, but after that, I'm stuck... If you had a first timer to WNY, where are some places you would take them? I know most will say "there's nothing to do in Buffalo", but any tips would be much appreiated. (By the way, we are going right from the airport to Anchor Bar for some real wings, so I already have that covered ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I have a friend from Florida coming up to visit next week. Obviously, she wants to go to the Falls, but after that, I'm stuck... If you had a first timer to WNY, where are some places you would take them? I know most will say "there's nothing to do in Buffalo", but any tips would be much appreiated. (By the way, we are going right from the airport to Anchor Bar for some real wings, so I already have that covered ) 482019[/snapback] You can never go wrong at the Canadian Ballet.... Or try Niagara on the lake when you do the falls Chippewa for Saturday night Elmwood stroll, Allentown Albright Knox Art Gallery Frank Lloyd Wright homes Darwin House Mansions on Delaware Ave, Delaware park..... Thats just off the top of my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 You can never go wrong at the Canadian Ballet.... Or try Niagara on the lake when you do the falls Chippewa for Saturday night Elmwood stroll, Allentown Albright Knox Art Gallery Frank Lloyd Wright homes Darwin House Mansions on Delaware Ave, Delaware park..... Thats just off the top of my head 482035[/snapback] Thanks Guff... Albright Knox is a great one. She works for a museum, so she's into that crap... I live off of Elmwood, so I ill be showing her that area (hopefully it won't be too freaking cold). Oh, and the Candian Ballet might not work out real well, but thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 My wife and I went up to Toronto for a day. Drove up in the morning, went to the Ontario science museum, looked around downtown Toronto, had dinner, then saw Blue Man Group at night. We left at around 8am, and got back at about midnight. It was a BLAST. Not really WNY, but still something cool to do. I bet the drive would be awesome this time of the year too wich all the colors changing. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I have a friend from Florida coming up to visit next week. Obviously, she wants to go to the Falls, but after that, I'm stuck... If you had a first timer to WNY, where are some places you would take them? I know most will say "there's nothing to do in Buffalo", but any tips would be much appreiated. (By the way, we are going right from the airport to Anchor Bar for some real wings, so I already have that covered ) 482019[/snapback] As a former tour guide in Niagara Falls, I'll suggest this...go on the Maid of the Mist. Trust me on this...it is easily one of the best values for the $ anywhere and is very enjoyable. You can board on either the US or the Canadian side. Niagara-on-the-Lake is nice if she is a refined lady. Niagara Falls Ontario has a ton of stuff to do depending on her (and your) interests. Floral Clock...Butterfly Gardens (or something like that)...make a day of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Butterfly Gardens (or something like that). Just don't take Mapquest's directions for the Butterly thing. We tried to go see that, but ended up in some residential area. Couldn't find any signs for it anywhere, so we gave up and continued up to Toronto. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 As a former tour guide in Niagara Falls, I'll suggest this...go on the Maid of the Mist. Trust me on this...it is easily one of the best values for the $ anywhere and is very enjoyable. You can board on either the US or the Canadian side. Niagara-on-the-Lake is nice if she is a refined lady. Niagara Falls Ontario has a ton of stuff to do depending on her (and your) interests. Floral Clock...Butterfly Gardens (or something like that)...make a day of it! 482047[/snapback] Maid of the Mist's last launch is this tuesday unfortunately... I'll obviously be taking her to the Canadian side of the Falls, but you think there's enough to do to fill up a whole day (or afternoon at least). And yes, she's a refined lady, which is why I'm still shocked she hangs out with me.. Oh, and since I haven't been to Canada since moving back from FLA, I don't need anything besides my license to cross the border now, do I? (Strike anyone else as funny that every suggestion on what do to in Buffalo involves leaiving the country?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Castaways for a Chicken Clipper....Captain Kidds and Mickey Ghandi's for some cocktails....Maria's for a 2 slice Lunch Special...Angola Motel for some jigging.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Castaways for a Chicken Clipper....Captain Kidds and Mickey Ghandi's for some cocktails....Maria's for a 2 slice Lunch Special...Angola Motel for some jigging.... 482056[/snapback] Holy crap, my hometown sucks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Oh, and since I haven't been to Canada since moving back from FLA, I don't need anything besides my license to cross the border now, do I? You shouldn't, although if you have a passport, I'd bring it just in case. When we crossed the border, they never even looked at our IDs (both leaving and coming back). CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Not really Buffalo, but close by: Go to the finger lakes to taste wine. Always fun, and women love wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spun Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 One of my favorite things to do is to go up to the City Hall observation deck. It is a wonderful view. http://www.walkbuffalo.org/HTML/city_hall.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 You shouldn't, although if you have a passport, I'd bring it just in case. When we crossed the border, they never even looked at our IDs (both leaving and coming back). CW 482059[/snapback] I find that disturbing. Steve, I haven't been up there in years, but I do remember how pretty it was to drive down into the hills, maybe hit some nice eating spot with a good view. Change of scenery, what's the highest elevation in Florida? 12 feet? Sure, do the Falls and Canada, but you know how to do a nice wine and dine, too. Just a thought, nothing wrong with a mellow day and turning leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 You shouldn't, although if you have a passport, I'd bring it just in case. When we crossed the border, they never even looked at our IDs (both leaving and coming back). CW 482059[/snapback] If they check you're supposed to have 2 forms of ID, I think. I cary my birth certificate. That with a license is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I find that disturbing. Yeah, I found that odd. We had our IDs out and ready to hand to the border guy, but they never asked to see them. Go figure. At least people entering NFL stadiums are safe CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 The Great, Great, House of Guitars on Titus Avenue in Rochester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 When we crossed the border, they never even looked at our IDs (both leaving and coming back). 482059[/snapback] Way to fight the war on terror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Way to fight the war on terror 482157[/snapback] Perhaps Fezmid doesn't look all that Islamic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Perhaps Fezmid doesn't look all that Islamic. 482159[/snapback] Even with a fez on? No I'm never gonna do it without the fez on Oh no No I'm never gonna do it without the fez on Oh no That's what I am Please understand I wanna be your holy man No I'm never gonna do it without the fez on Oh no Ain't never gonna do it without the fez on Oh no That's what I am Please understand I wanna be your holy man No I'm never gonna do it without the fez on Oh no Don't make me do it without the fez on Oh no That's what I am please understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTS Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I have a friend ... 482019[/snapback] You can stop right there. Obvioulsy the rest of this post is pure bull, just like blue and gold jerseys. Haha ... JK. » Chippewa at night. » Dave & Busters in the Eastern Hills Mall (stop by some of the great Haunted Houses in the area). » Niagara on the Lake. » Do a Sabres game next weekend (hit up the bars around the arena). » And my favorite ... room #21 at the Blue Dolphin Motel on Niagara Falls Boulevard. » After that, take her to the Adelphia Tower observatory where you can see the great Superspan International Bridge and the "re-developed" waterfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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