Western New York Explorer

Fly to New York: Arrive in Buffalo and transfer to your hotel. Tonight, meet your Tour Manager and traveling companions at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner at the famed Anchor Bar, home of the original Buffalo Wing. Meal: D

Begin the day aboard the Buffalo Double Decker  Bus for the Best of Buffalo Tour. Learn all the hidden stories of the “Queen City” from the Navel and Military Park to Millionaire’s Row. See Buffalo’s notorious Canal District,  learn how Buffalo got its name and discover the secrets of  the downtown architecture. Then, tour the extraordinary Martin House, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed National Historic Landmark. See how architecture, landscape and the collection of art glass and furnishing form a complete work of genius. At the historic Roycroft Campus you will tour the museum and learn about the origins of the Arts and Crafts movement. You will experience a printing press demonstration and create your own print followed by a book binding lesson where you will make a faux-leather journal. Dinner is at the beautiful Roycroft Inn. Opened in 1905, the Roycroft boasts a timeless Roycroft artisan style of architecture and is designated a National Historic Landmark. Enjoy fine dining with an artisan-inspired menu in a historic Arts and Crafts setting. Meals: B, D

This morning, travel to the oldest state park in the country, the Niagara Falls State Park. Climb aboard the famed Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to the foot of the Falls. Feel up-close the power and majesty of Niagara Falls from this remarkable vantage point. You will also experience the breathtaking Cave of the Winds adventure. Venture out onto the Hurricane Deck and get closer to this natural wonder than you ever imagined. Is it mist from the Falls or tears of joy? It may be a little of both. Back in Buffalo, visit the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site and learn about one of the most unexpected moments in American history, the moment he was sworn into office upon the death of President McKinley. Meals: B, D

Begin the day with a narrated tour of Graycliff, the summer home of Isabelle and Darwin Martin designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and site high above Lake Erie. Then travel to Jamestown, the hometown of Lucile Ball. Start at the National Comedy Center to learn the story of comedy in America. The Lucy Desi Museum salutes the “First Couple of Comedy” and is filled with original costumes, awards, photographs and even Lucy’s 1972 gold Mercedes. See re-creations of Lucy and Ricky’s New York City apartment, their Hollywood hotel suite and the interactive “Vitameatavegmin” set and a dazzling collection of the show’s Emmy Awards. Tonight, in the re-creation of Ricky Ricardo’s Manhattan Tropicana Room, you will enjoy a delicious, themed dinner while watching an episode of I Love Lucy, a must for any fan! Meals: B, D

This morning a local guide conducts a tour of Lucy’s Jamestown to see the places of significance to Lucille Ball. You will see the house where she was born, the home she grew up in as well as the cemetery where she and her family rest. Later, come to the incredible Corning Museum of Glass. Founded in 1951, the Corning Museum of Glass contains over 40,000 objects representing 3,500 years of glass and glassmaking from Egyptian to 20th century, as well as live glassblowing demonstrations is this world-class museum. Create and take home your very own glass suncatcher. Meals: B, L

Begin the day at Ganondagan, the original site of the 17th century Seneca town to learn the history of the Seneca people. Learn about their contributions of art, culture and society as well as their fully furnished Seneca Bark Longhouse. Overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake, Geneva is at the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Here, you will visit the spectacular Belhurst Castle and enjoy a delicious lunch served in this truly beautiful and unique atmosphere. Later, you will return to your hotel. Meals: B, L

Spend some time shopping this morning at the Windmill Farm & Craft Market. Browse the numerous shops where vendors offer hand crafted items, tasty treats, gifts and collectibles. There is also local produce, baked goods and numerous restaurants. Then, stop at the unique Made in America Store where everything for sale is American-made. You will have time to freshen up at the hotel before your farewell dinner at a Buffalo favorite Chef’s Restaurant. Serving Italian cuisine for over 100 years featuring their signature Spaghetti Parm, world famous sauce and homemade bread. Meals: B, D

Following breakfast, a group transfer departs to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport for flights