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Buffalo Sightseeing

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Those unfamiliar with Buffalo may wish to begin their sightseeing with an aerial view of the city from the observation deck of City Hall at Niagara Square downtown; phone (716) 851-4896. The deck is open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4; closed holidays.

Buffalo Harbor Cruises/Miss Buffalo II Cruise Boats

Bus Tours

Bus tours of Buffalo are offered by Motherland Connextions Inc.; phone (716) 282-1028. During summer months, Campaign for Greater Buffalo gives historic and architectural tours aboard their Open-Air Autobus departing from Elmwood Street and Bidwell Parkway; phone (716) 854-3749.

Walking Tours

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A variety of guided walking tours of historic Buffalo can be arranged through Campaign for Greater Buffalo, (716) 854-3749, or Preservation Buffalo Niagara, (716) 852-3300.

Brochures for self-guiding walking tours are available from Visit Buffalo Niagara at 403 Main St..

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