City Hall Walking Tour -- Daily, Year-Round.
Did you know that the Landmark Society conducts daily weekday tours of City Hall from 12-1 PM, for free? They meet in the City Hall lobby, and cover the history and architecture of the building. In all my years in this city, I've never been to the top of City Hall, and this seems like the perfect way to fix that. Don't spend your lunch hunched over the latest Danielle Steele novel -- learn something! Groups of 15 or more, please call 716-852-3300.
The Landmark Socity and Preservation Coalition form Buffalo Tours, whose overall goal is to promote Buffalo through an ambitious touring and education program that exposes residents and visitors alike to the history of the area, bringing our landmarks to life. A cadre of well-trained docents donate their skills and time to keep the program alive. In addition to various daily walking tours, a series of three boat trips in conjunction with the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is also being offered. For more information please see their website.
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