Tours & Cruises | Celebrating Buffalo Niagara Events and Attractions

Buffalo Tours offers visitors a wealth of walks, talks and tours of our historic architecture and memorable neighborhoods. These tours take you deep inside one of the most architecturally interesting cities in the country, providing insight, offering access and revealing the stories of the people who helped make Buffalo what The New York Times called "a textbook for a course on modern American architecture."

11th Annual Fall at Festival Reinstein Woods - Saturday, September 17

Kick off the fall season by spending a day in the woods. Enjoy crafts for kids, live animals, hands-on activities, food, live music by Nan Hoffman and more. No registration required for this event.

Forest Lawn Sunday In The Cemetery Tours

Forest Lawn Sunday In The Cemetery Tours. Join us for a delightful approximately 1.5-hour walking or trolley tour through Buffalo New York's historic Forest Lawn Cemetery, where you’ll learn about our history, art, architecture, wildlife, natural wonders and many of our famous residents. You’ll have a chance to meet a few of our residents along the way, as you enjoy the beauty and serenity of this beautiful, 269-acre jewel – one of Buffalo’s first landscaped green spaces.

MoondanceCat Sailboat Charters and Tours

Summer 2011 marks the start of moondanceCat's 30th season. Catch the spirit of Buffalo's waterfront on the 56' long and 31' wide charter. Built by Sealsland Boatworks in Charleston, South Carolina, moondanceCat was designed by Kurt Hughes.

MoondanceCat can accomodate up to 65 passengers, and is equipped with ample tanning space, sound system, and a wet bar.

The Bash 2012 - Buffalo’s one-of-a-kind, military-themed party. Friday, June 1, 2012

Every year, over 4,000 people revel in amazing foods from some of the area's top restaurants, the music of Lance Diamond, Signature Entertainment's DJ Mike Setlock, and our one-of-a-kind military-themed event. Even better, all proceeds of The BASH stay right here to provide vital disaster preparedness education and response to Western New York communities.

National Garden Festival - Opening Reception - Botanical Gardens - June 24, 2011

Our featured speaker is Kerry Mendez, owner of Perennial Yours in Ballston Spa, New York, a frequent contributor to HGTV and many national magazines including Fine Gardening. Kerry is author of The Ultimate Flower Gardener's Top Ten Lists (2010), and will have a really new book—coming out in May—on shade gardening, just in time for us!

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Grand Lady Cruises - Cruising on the Niagara River

Grand Lady Cruises. Inc. was establish in 1998 by sole owner Richard A. Deegan and is locally owned and operated in Buffalo, NY. The Grand Lady made its maiden voyage on May 14th, 1998, and has been cruising the Niagara River offering the most unique location for spectacular sunsets, masterful cuisine, special occasions, and area sightseeing.

Tifft Nature Preserve

This 264-acre habitat features walking trails, a 75-acre freshwater cattail march and attracts over 200 species of birds annually.

Tifft Nature Preserve is a nature refuge dedicated to conservation and environmental education. The Preserve was created in 1972 from land purchased by the City of Buffalo for a landfill site.

Buffalo Harbor Kayak

Explore the Buffalo waterfront by renting a one or two-person kayak or canoe. Tours also offered along Buffalo’s historic waterways. Bicycle rentals are also available.

Miss Buffalo II - Buffalo Harbor Cruises

Welcome aboard the Miss Buffalo II for sightseeing, weekly scheduled parties, scenic views, romance, great entertainment and fun for the whole family! Join us as we celebrate our 40th season on the beautiful Buffalo harbor. City skylines and picturesque sunsets await you aboard the Miss Buffalo Il, the Niagara Frontier's best excuse for a party on the waterfront.

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