Best of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour

Explore Buffalo is hosting a Best of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour where you can learn about Buffalo’s architecture and history. The buildings included on this overview tour help to tell the story of Buffalo’s rapid rise to prominence, from the opening of the Erie Canal to the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Buildings seen on this tour were designed by both nationally and locally significant architects, including Louis Sullivan, Richard Upjohn, Louise Bethune, and EB Green. Perfect for both visitors and residents alike, this tour is an excellent introduction to Buffalo’s architectural heritage. This is an exterior-only tour.

This tour meets outside the Hotel at the Lafayette at 391 Washington Street, at the corner of Clinton Street on Lafayette Square. This tour is approximately ninety minutes in length and 1.2 miles of walking. General admission starts at $17. For more information, tickets, and tour dates, click here.