One of my favorite things to do when visiting a city is to get above it all at an observation deck. So, when I visited Buffalo for the first time, …
Read moreOverlooking Buffalo from the Buffalo City Hall Observation Deck
New York is filled with many historic forts and battlefields, but few, if any, have as long a history as the amazing Old Fort Niagara. Old Fort Niagara State Historic …
While Buffalo wings get all the attention, there’s another Buffalo-area creation that’s just as delectable and even more historic: beef on weck. Beef on Weck is the more commonly used …
Without a doubt, there are few more classic American desserts than Jell-O. While gelatin desserts were patented in 1845, Jell-O wasn’t produced until the mid-1890s when it was invented by …
Read moreVisiting the Jell-O Museum in the Birthplace of this Tasty Treat
Holley Canal Falls in northwestern New York is one of the most unique and historic waterfalls in the state. This waterfall is actually part of the Erie Canal system that …
Read moreHow to Get to Holley Canal Falls in Orleans County, NY
The Erie Canal cuts its way across New York from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, and there are many fascinating places to visit along it, including the Erie Canal …
Read moreTaking a Historic Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise in Niagara County
Throughout the United States, there are foods so synonymous with a city that they are known by its name: Philly cheesesteaks, Chicago-style pizza, and Memphis barbeque to name three. Buffalo …
Read moreEating at Buffalo’s Anchor Bar: Home of the Original Buffalo Wings
Western New York is filled with many great attractions, but you might be surprised to learn that the Buffalo Zoo is one of the region’s most visited attractions and is …
Read moreThe Buffalo Zoo: Exploring the United State’s 3rd Oldest Zoo
New York is home to many fantastic state parks, but few are as awe-inspiring as Letchworth State Park. Letchworth State Park straddles the banks of the Genesee River along a …