BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:217276@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260831T111315Z DTSTART:20260925T130000Z DTEND:20260925T143000Z SUMMARY:Downtown Icons &\\; Hidden Treasures Walking Tour 1pm DESCRIPTION:Step into the grandeur of turn-of-the-century Buffalo on this downtown walking tour\\, where richly detailed facades and spectacular i nteriors reveal Buffalo’\\;s rise as one of America’\\;s great commercial centers. At the dawn of the twentieth century when Buffalo ran ked among the nation’\\;s largest cities and welcomed visitors from around the world prominent local firms such as Green &\\; Wicks and Es enwein &\\; Johnson shaped a downtown defined by elegance\\, ambition\ \, and artistic craftsmanship.\\nAlong the way\\, you’\\;ll experien ce dramatic architecture up close with visits inside historic spaces such as the Goldome Bank and Electric Tower\\, while the intricate details of lesser-known downtown gems will reward curious explorers. You’\\;ll see how thoughtful restoration has brought new life to historic building s like the Curtiss Hotel. Together\\, the buildings on this tour create a vivid story of the enduring beauty of downtown Buffalo’\\;s histor ic buildings.\\nThis tour meets at Prova\\, a casual eatery located in t he lobby of 40 Fountain Plaza\\, adjacent to the Rotary Rink reflecting p ool. Fountain Plaza is located on Main Street between Huron and Chippewa Streets. Metered street parking is available along Main Street and other nearby streets. The closest parking ramp is the Augspurger Ramp at Huron and Pearl Streets. The Fountain Plaza Metro Rail station is on Main Stree t outside Fountain Plaza. This tour is approximately ninety minutes in le ngth and 1.2 miles of walking. \\n \\nTour Procedures &\\; Policies:  \\nReservations are required for all tours\\, including for Explorer Pa ss members. Walk-ups without reservations cannot be accommodated. Tours are generally limited to a maximum of 18 people per group. \\nReservatio ns close two hours before the tour’\\;s scheduled start time (for e xample\\, reservations close at 8am for a 10am tour). \\nTo redeem an or ange Explore Buffalo walking tour pass\\, please email explore@explorebuf falo.org at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your tour. \\nThe Explo re Buffalo docent for your tour will have a list of tour reservations for their tour\\; you do not need to print or bring any tour confirmation.  \\nAccessibility: Please contact us at explore@explorebuffalo.org or (71 6) 245-3032 if you plan to attend this tour and will require accommodatio ns or if you have questions about accessibility. \\nPlease wear comforta ble walking shoes and dress for the weather. Tours generally proceed rain or shine. In the event of weather that requires a tour cancellation\\, we will contact registered tour guests in advance of the tour. \\nSee ou r FAQs page for our refund policy and answers to other questions.\\nBy confirming your reservation for any Explore Buffalo tour\\, you acknowled ge and accept Explore Buffalo’\\;s tour policies. \\nhttps://www.ga yout.com/usa-canada/united-states/buffalo/events/downtown-icons-amp-hidde n-treasures-walking-tour-1pm-2026-09-25 LOCATION:visitbuffalo.com URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/buffalo/events/downtown-icons-amp-hidden-treasures-walking-tour-1pm-2026-09-25 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR