An Urban Explorer's Guide to the Buffalo-Niagara Region: Unique Landmarks, Historic Gin Mills, Old World Neighborhoods, History, Nickel City Oddities, Tours and More!
One of Forgotten Buffalo’s most popular tours is back! Celebrate the lives of two of South Buffalo’s most famous native sons, NBC “Meet the Press” host Tim Russert and former Mayor Jimmy Griffin during this unique tour of Irish Buffalo. Learn about their lives and the history of the Irish in Buffalo. Landmark’s associated with Russert’s & Griffin’s lives will be visited during the tour. Along the way we will toast our departed friends at some of the most colorful Irish pubs in Buffalo.”
Friday
Mar.16th
5:30p
Jim & Tim’s Irish Buffalo
SOLD OUT
One of Forgotten Buffalo’s most popular tours is back! Celebrate the lives of two of South Buffalo’s most famous native sons, NBC “Meet the Press” host Tim Russert and former Mayor Jimmy Griffin during this unique tour of Irish Buffalo. Learn about their lives and the history of the Irish in Buffalo. Landmark’s associated with Russert’s & Griffin’s lives will be visited during the tour. Along the way we will toast our departed friends at some of the most colorful Irish pubs in Buffalo.”
Saturday,
April 21st
5:30p
Polonia Pride
SOLD OUT
The Eastside of Buffalo is home to some of the region’s most important cultural, ethnic and architectural landmarks. With the founding of St. Stanislaus Parish in 1873, the area became one of the largest Polish-American colonies in the world outside of Poland. Forgotten Buffalo Tours will shine the spotlight on century old churches, an old world public market and an art-deco masterpiece. Tour includes a number of stops at friendly neighborhood taverns, private Polish clubs, historic sites, a home cooked Polish meal and a lively polka party at EVERY stop. COST $45
Thursday,
April 26th
5:30p
Polonia Pride Tour
SOLD OUT
The Eastside of Buffalo is home to some of the region’s most important cultural, ethnic and architectural landmarks. With the founding of St. Stanislaus Parish in 1873, the area became one of the largest Polish-American colonies in the world outside of Poland. Forgotten Buffalo Tours will shine the spotlight on century old churches, an old world public market and an art-deco masterpiece. Tour includes a number of stops at friendly neighborhood taverns, private Polish clubs, historic sites, a home cooked Polish meal and a lively polka party at EVERY stop. COST $45
Saturday,
April 28th
5:30p
Polonia Pride Tour
SOLD OUT
The Eastside of Buffalo is home to some of the region’s most important cultural, ethnic and architectural landmarks. With the founding of St. Stanislaus Parish in 1873, the area became one of the largest Polish-American colonies in the world outside of Poland. Forgotten Buffalo Tours will shine the spotlight on century old churches, an old world public market and an art-deco masterpiece. Tour includes a number of stops at friendly neighborhood taverns, private Polish clubs, historic sites, a home cooked Polish meal and a lively polka party at EVERY stop. COST $45
Saturday,
May 5th
5:30p
Polonia Pride Tour
SOLD OUT
The Eastside of Buffalo is home to some of the region’s most important cultural, ethnic and architectural landmarks. With the founding of St. Stanislaus Parish in 1873, the area became one of the largest Polish-American colonies in the world outside of Poland. Forgotten Buffalo Tours will shine the spotlight on century old churches, an old world public market and an art-deco masterpiece. Tour includes a number of stops at friendly neighborhood taverns, private Polish clubs, historic sites, a home cooked Polish meal and a lively polka party at EVERY stop. COST $45
Saturday,
May 12th
5:30p
Polonia Pride Tour
SOLD OUT
The Eastside of Buffalo is home to some of the region’s most important cultural, ethnic and architectural landmarks. With the founding of St. Stanislaus Parish in 1873, the area became one of the largest Polish-American colonies in the world outside of Poland. Forgotten Buffalo Tours will shine the spotlight on century old churches, an old world public market and an art-deco masterpiece. Tour includes a number of stops at friendly neighborhood taverns, private Polish clubs, historic sites, a home cooked Polish meal and a lively polka party at EVERY stop. COST $45
CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES AND DETAILS. TIMES & TOUR DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PRIVATE TOURS FOR GROUPS OF 35+ ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT US AT FORGOTTENBUFFALO@AOL.COM or CALL 716.472.4976.
Average Tour Duration: 4-5 hours
About Forgotten Buffalo: The region's authority on unique landmarks, classic taverns, old world neighborhoods & "Nickel City" oddities presents Buffalo's original "Off the Beaten Track" tours. Guides are television personality Eddy "Maxwell Truth" Dobosiewicz, host of Off Beat Cinema and trained Buffalo architecture and history docent Marty Biniasz. Each custom designed tour will give you a sense why Buffalo-Niagara is one of the most unique urban communities in the world. For more information, visit www.ForgottenBuffalo.com.
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Do not send payment without making a reservation and receiving a confirmation. Due to limited space, tours are subject to sell out without advance notice.
Confirmed reservations are recommended.
E-mail ForgottenBuffalo@aol.com or call 716-833-5211 for reservation details and availability. Current tours cost $45 per person. Do not send payment without making a confirmed reservation.
Price includes meal, bus transportation, docent led guided tour, prizes and giveaways. Must be 21 years of age to participate.
E-mail or phone reservations will be held for 48 hours only. Cancellations or changes less than 3 business days prior to tour will be subject to a non refundable deposit of $30. No shows or cancellations less than 24 hours prior to tour will forfeit any refund or credit. Payment in full must be received no later than 4 business days prior to the requested tour date and can be made with check or money order.
Returned checks will be subject to a $50 fee.
Please make all checks payable to Airborne Productions and send to:
Forgotten Buffalo PO Box 828 Buffalo, NY 14215-0828
NOTE: Please download, complete and include with your payment our tour order form found below.
Unless noted, all Forgotten Buffalo Tours depart and arrive at the Sportsmen's Tavern (326 Amherst Street) located near the corner of Grant and Amherst Streets in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood. Free parking is available in the Tops Friendly Market lot across the street from the Sportsmen's. Why the Sportsmen's? Easily accessible off the 198 Expressway, near Buffalo's busy Elmwood Village and quick walk from Buffalo State College. In addition, the Sportsmen's is one of Buffalo's greatest live music venues hosting acts from country to blues, rock to jazz and even polkas! During almost every Forgotten Buffalo Tour, urban explorers are greeted with LIVE music before and after each trip.
PRIVATE & CORPORATE TOURS
Private tours require a minimum of 40 people, although we can accommodate 44. (larger groups subject to additional charge) A $500.00 deposit will secure the date (subject to availability). Balance and final headcount due 5 business days prior to event. For date availability and details, call 833-5211.
Departure/Arrival Board at Buffalo Central Terminal 1929
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