BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:217356@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260831T103453Z DTSTART:20261005T140000Z DTEND:20261005T150000Z SUMMARY:Frank Lloyd Wright’\\;s Fontana Boathouse Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the only rowing boathouse designed by F rank Lloyd Wright! Originally designed by Wright in 1905 for the Universi ty of Wisconsin\\, the Boathouse was never built until its construction i n 2007 in Buffalo along the shore of the Black Rock Channel. This was one of Wright’\\;s favorite designs\\, as evidenced by his inclusion of the Boathouse in his now-famous Wasmuth Portfolio.\\nToday the boathouse is being used for its original purpose as an active rowing facility\\, p roviding a unique opportunity to see one of Wright’\\;s designs bein g used as originally intended. On the tour\\, you’\\;ll learn about why it was never constructed in Wisconsin\\, and how it came to be built in Buffalo.\\nThe tour includes both the exterior and interior of the Boa thouse\\, providing an in-depth look at a masterpiece of Prairie Style de sign. While on the tour\\, enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Erie\\, th e Niagara River\\, and the Canadian shore from the Boathouse –\\; be sure to bring your camera!\\nMeet at the Boathouse at 1 Rotary Row\\, Bu ffalo\\, NY 14201. Take Porter Avenue west\\, and immediately after cross ing the I-190 expressway and off-ramp\\, turn right at the Fontana Boatho use sign. Follow the driveway back to the Boathouse\\, where there is amp le on-site parking. This tour is 45 minutes to one hour in length. \\n  \\nTour Procedures &\\; Policies: \\nReservations are required for al l tours\\, including for Explorer Pass members. Walk-ups without reserva tions cannot be accommodated. Tours are generally limited to a maximum of 15 people per group. \\nReservations close two hours before the tour 217\\;s scheduled start time (for example\\, reservations close at 8am f or a 10am tour). \\nTo redeem an orange Explore Buffalo walking tour pas s\\, please email explore@explorebuffalo.org at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your tour. \\nThe Explore Buffalo docent for your tour will have a list of tour reservations for their tour\\; you do not need to pri nt or bring any tour confirmation. \\nAccessibility: This tour is fully accessible: a wheelchair lift provides access to the Boathouse’\\;s 2nd floor when needed\\, and the exterior portion of the tour is on smoo th paved surfaces. Please contact us at explore@explorebuffalo.org or (7 16) 245-3032 if you plan to attend this tour and will require accommodati ons or if you have questions about accessibility. \\nRestrooms are avail able at the Fontana Boathouse. \\nPlease wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the event of weather that requires a tour c ancellation\\, we will contact registered tour guests in advance of the t our. \\nSee our FAQs page for our refund policy and answers to other q uestions.\\nBy confirming your reservation for any Explore Buffalo tour\\ , you acknowledge and accept Explore Buffalo’\\;s tour policies. \\ nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/buffalo/events/frank-llo yd-wright-8217-s-fontana-boathouse-tour-2026-10-05 LOCATION:visitbuffalo.com URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/buffalo/events/frank-lloyd-wright-8217-s-fontana-boathouse-tour-2026-10-05 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR