History Ride: The Best of Buffalo by Bike
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Enjoy Buffalo while cruising through its rich history and architectural highlights. Far from just a boring history lesson, this tour brings the city’s past to life through unforgettable stories, humor, and local insight. This downtown tour stops at many of the city’s most well-known buildings like Buffalo City Hall, the Electric Tower, and the Guaranty Building, and shares the fascinating stories behind them. Learn about bitter rivalries, economic booms and busts, and trailblazing community activists who were instrumental in the city’s founding. From Buffalo’s heavy hitters like the Erie Canal and Pan American Exposition to lesser-known stories of Black history and working-class movements, this tour provides a deeper appreciation for the city and its place in American history.
Your experience
Stop 1
Wild stories of Canalside, the city’s historic red light district.
Stop 2
Learn the story behind Louis Sullivan's masterpiece
Stop 3
See Buffalo's City Hall
Stop 4
Buffalo’s first African American community and the underground railroad.
Stop 5
Learn the history behind Buffalo's Electric Tower
Stop 6
Admission is free
What’s included
- Bike Rental Included
Meeting and pickup
44 Prime St (Canalside, next to the Buffalo Heritage Carousel)
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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