What to see and do in Buffalo · Wright, City Hall and Guaranty Building (New York, USA)

What to visit in Buffalo · Wright, City Hall and Guaranty Building

• Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
• Buffalo City Hall architecture tour
• Guaranty Building · terracotta facade

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Buffalo · Wright, City Hall and Guaranty Building

heritage

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

The residential complex designed by Frank Lloyd Wright allows you to discover its Prairie architecture through a guided tour. The house, the pergola and the greenhouse relate the interior spaces to the garden as a whole.

Activities for your visit

• Tour the spaces included in the Martin House Tour.
• Learn about Wright's architectural ideas.

Tips for this place

• Reserve one ticket for each person in the group.
• Martin House Tour and Plus Tour include different spaces.

Book a visit to Martin House ↗

Book the official Martin House Tour, with date and time. Includes the main areas of the first floor, pergola, greenhouse and carriage house; Other visits extend the route.

Reference sources and location

• Martin House · official visits

Approximate reference of the place from its official location; it does not identify an entrance, boarding, or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 42.9363, -78.8487.

Martin House · official visits

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Buffalo City Hall architecture tour

The Art Deco City Hall stands out against Niagara Square. Explore Buffalo offers interior tours to learn about the architecture and civic function of one of the city's most recognizable buildings.

Activities for your visit

• Observe the interior architecture on an available tour.
• View the facade from Niagara Square.

Tips for this place

• It is a functioning municipal building.
• The climb to the viewpoint requires stairs and depends on authorized access.

Book free visit ↗

Check out upcoming free midday tours and register your place when it becomes available. Access to the viewing deck is at the discretion of City Hall and requires three flights of stairs from the elevator.

Reference sources and location

• Explore Buffalo · free City Hall tours

Approximate reference of the place from its official location; it does not identify an entrance, boarding, or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 42.8868, -78.8792.

Explore Buffalo · free City Hall tours

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Guaranty Building · terracotta facade

At the corner of Church and Pearl, the Adler and Sullivan building displays a carefully ornate terra cotta facade. Observing it from the street allows you to discover one of the references of Buffalo architecture.

Activities for your visit

• Observe the details of the facade.
• Combine the stop with a walk through the center.

Tips for this place

• View the building from the public sidewalks.
• Please confirm any interior visits separately.

Check access ↗

Viewing the exterior from the public street does not require a ticket or tour. The building remains occupied; do not assume free access to offices, lobby or interior spaces.

Reference sources and location

• Visit Buffalo · Guaranty Building

Approximate reference of the place from its official location; it does not identify an entrance, boarding, or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 42.8821, -78.8779.

Visit Buffalo · Guaranty Building

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-Day Buffalo Itinerary · Wright, City Hall and Guaranty Building

1. Day 1

   Martin House

   Arrive for the reserved visit and tour the included spaces of this residential complex.

2. Day 2

   Downtown architecture

   Organize City Hall according to a free tour available and see the Guaranty façade from the street.

Tips for visiting Buffalo · Wright, City Hall and Guaranty Building

• Please confirm the scope of the Martin House tour before booking.
• Access to interiors of buildings in use depends on the visit and the operation of the day.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Buffalo · Wright, City Hall and Guaranty Building

Wings, roast beef and fried fish to sample Buffalo cuisine, along with flavors from its Polish heritage and the traditional stands of Western New York. The photographs show real dishes; The legends identify the reference preparations.

Buffalo · The classic of wings

Buffalo wings

Fried wings covered in spicy sauce, accompanied by celery and blue cheese dressing. Buffalo is its city of origin and its taverns serve everything from the classic version to their own preparations with different levels of spiciness.

Reference: Visit Buffalo · Buffalo Wing Trail

Buffalo Roast beef sandwich

Beef on weck

Very thin slices of roast beef on a kummelweck bread covered with coarse salt and caraway seeds. It is served with gravy and horseradish, a signature combination of Western New York.

Reference: Visit Buffalo · Beef on Weck Route

Buffalo Friday Tradition

Fish fry

Battered and fried fish, often haddock or cod, with potatoes and accompaniments such as coleslaw, potato or macaroni. It is a classic in the bars of the region, especially on Fridays and during Lent.

Reference: Visit Buffalo Fish Fry Trail

Buffalo Broadway-Fillmore Polish Heritage

Pierogi

Soft dough dumplings with varied fillings, present in the Polish Buffalo tradition. Broadway Market is one of the places to find them; The ruskie version in the photo combines potato and cheese.

Reference: Visit Buffalo · Babcia’s Pierogi at Broadway Market

Western New York Roadside Stands

Grilled hot dog

Traditional Buffalo stands grill sausages over charcoal and allow you to add mustard, relish, onion or other accompaniments. Long versions and potatoes or onion rings are part of this informal food from the region.

Reference: Visit Buffalo · Hot Dog Trail

Buffalo and Lewiston · Local tradition dessert

Frozen custard

Creamy frozen dessert made with a base that includes egg yolk. It is common in the classic stands in Buffalo and also in Lewiston; It is served in a glass or cone and with flavors and accessories that change depending on the location.

Reference: Visit Buffalo · Ice cream parlors and frozen custard