Shuffle off to Buffalo and experience the splendor and grandeur of “The Queen City,” which was once known as the Gateway to the West. Set amid a parks system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Buffalo’s urban fabric features masterworks of such world-renowned architects as Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson and Frank Lloyd Wright — as well as one of the finest collections of late 19th- and early 20th-century homes found anywhere. Enjoy lectures and guided visits by respected authorities of the various venues we visit. Buffalo is also known for its wonderful diverse ethnic restaurants and we will let you savor the flavor of some of the great food that this corner of the world is known for.

Walking up to 8 city blocks at a time. Climbing stairs and standing during visits to historic homes.

Program in association with Roycroft, a utopian community since 1895 and a leader of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Buffalo (New York)

Set amid a parks system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Buffalo houses a treasure trove of culture, including more than 50 private and public arts galleries, a diverse population of Sicilian, Polish, Greek and Latino heritages, and an architectural cache that includes masterworks by Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson and Frank Lloyd Wright.