the low-key, warmly decorated 1- and 2-bedroom suites with wood floors and exposed-brick walls offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus kitchens, and living rooms with pull-out sofas. a 7-minute walk from downtown, understated all-suite hotel in an 1878 redbrick building is 6 minutes' walk from buffalo exchange street train station, and 6 miles from the buffalo and erie county botanical gardens. room service is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Buffalo Niagara International Airport 21 min
Albright-Knox Art Gallery (10 min) Contemporary & modern works by such artists as Picasso & Warhol in a 1905 Greek Revival building. Buffalo Psychiatric Center (12 min) Sizable psychiatric complex designed in 1870 by a well-known architect & landscape architect. Delaware Park (15 min) Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park features stone-arch bridges, lakes & landscaped gardens. Buffalo Museum of Science (8 min) Region's natural history in focus in 700,000-specimen collection, with touch-&-learn kids' exhibits. Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino (17 min) Casino housing table games such as craps, 800+ slots, plus a casual bakery & sports bar/grill. Peace Bridge (6 min) Picturesque, walkable & drivable bridge connecting the United States & Canada. The Buffalo Zoo (12 min) Mammals, reptiles & birds plus kid-friendly petting area & shows in the country's 3rd-oldest zoo. Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House (11 min) Built 1903–05, this restored estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright offers guided tours. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens (12 min) Indoor & outdoor gardens including a 67-ft. dome housing tropical palms, plus flower & light shows. Guaranty Building (3 min) Built in 1896, this skyscraper features a facade with terra cotta blocks & detailed ornamentation. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (8 min) Greek revival house & museum marking the site of Theodore Roosevelt's oath of office in 1901. Buffalo Naval Park (3 min) Military museum where guests can tour 3 naval vessels, see tanks & jets & view historical exhibits. Canalside (4 min) 21-acre park offers concerts & kids' shows, water sports & simple lounging in Adirondack chairs. Old Fort Erie (13 min) Fort museum charting the War of 1812 with costumed guides, re-enactments & interactive displays. City Hall Buffalo City (7 min) Grand municipal building with an art deco design, offering guided tours & an observation deck. |