Buffalo might often be overshadowed by New York City, but its distinctive character and history as a Rustbelt City set it apart. On this walking tour, we’ll delve into Buffalo’s architectural heritage, showcasing iconic structures designed by renowned architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan. This captivating journey starts (and ends) at the Erie County Library, where you‘ll find out how Mark Twain edited the Buffalo Express newspaper from 1869-1871. From there you‘ll discover Lafayette Square’s alluring Art Deco features, and hear intriguing snippets from the city‘s history. You‘ll also discover Buffalo‘s vibrant cultural scene as you promenade down Main Street, where the Theatre District’s numerous performing arts venues welcome you, before circling back to the nightlife hub of Chippewa Street. At City Hall, you‘ll discover the origin of Major League Baseball‘s iconic baseball cap. The tour wraps up with a quick judicial history lesson. (It‘s more interesting than it sounds!) Along the way, you‘ll be able to: • Discover when Buffalo was at its zenith • Admire the Hotel at Lafayette Square built by the United States‘ first female architect, Louise Blanchard Bethune • Pass the elegant Gothic Revival-styled Old Post Office which now serves as a community college campus • Learn about Marquis de Lafayette, a French General commander who aided George Washington during the American Revolutionary War • Hear about the City Beautiful Movement • See Sahlen Field, home of Buffalo‘s Minor League Baseball team, the Buffalo Bisons • Trace the fortunes of the Town Ballroom from the city‘s upper class’s former playground in the 1900s, to a firm favorite for headlining musicians • Find out about the assassination of beloved President McKinley at Buffalo‘s Pan-American expo • Find the best BBQ and Buffalo wings in the city at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que • Learn what led Buffalo to become a Rust Belt City At the end of our two-hour tour, you‘ll have a strong sense of what makes Buffalo so special and worth exploring!