TOURS AND EXCURSIONS
- Niagara Falls Bus Tour
- Buffalo Art Tour
- African American Heritage Corridor
- Friday Winter Wonderland Option 1: Igloo & Hot Chocolate
- Friday Winter Wonderland Option 2: Skating, Curling & Hot Chocolate
- City of Lights
- Best of Buffalo Culinary Tour
Note: February weather conditions in Buffalo could potentially impede access to some venues. We suggest bringing suitable footwear and warm clothing and taking into consideration that snow may be a factor in your tourism plans.
IWC is committed to ADA accessibility but some venues do not lend themselves to all attendees.
Niagara Falls Bus Tour
- Cost: $100
- Thursday, February 11, 2027 10am-3pm
- Saturday, February 13, 2027 10am-3pm
- Refundable until: December 1, 2026
- Meeting point specifics will be communicated closer to the conference date.
- Accessibility: wheelchair accessible bus.
Tour length: 5 hours
Explore the winter season at Niagara Falls and witness a world transformed by ice, a stark contrast to the Spring, Summer and Fall and every bit as impressive.
Guided Tour experience including: Terrapin Point (Horseshoe Falls), Stedman’s Bluff (American & Bridal Veil Falls), 3 Sisters Islands, Goat Island, Prospect Point (American Falls north view), Observation Tower at Maid of the Mist, American Rapids, Devil’s Hole State Park, NYS Power Authority “Power Vista”, Lewiston Waterfront including Underground Railroad “Freedom Crossing Monument.”
Tour includes Deluxe Coach Transportation – includes driver gratuity, admission to Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls State Park, and The Power Vista.
Buffalo Art Tour
- Cost: $72
- Thursday, February 11, 2027
- 10am-2pm
- Refundable until: December 1, 2026
- Meeting point specifics will be communicated closer to the conference date.
- Accessibility: some walking required.
Tour length: 4 hours
Visit the AKG Art Museum, home to a stunning collection of modern and contemporary art featuring works by Warhol, Pollock, Rothko and many others. Need more? Stroll across the street to visit the Burchfield Penney Art Center, dedicated to the works of Charles E. Burchfield and other regional artists. Also, nearby is the Lipsey Architecture Center, which explores excellence in architecture and city planning as demonstrated by Buffalo’s outstanding architectural heritage.
Tour includes Coach Transportation and museum admission with a docent-led tour at the AKG.
- Admission to the Burchfield Penney ($15) Optional
- Admission to the Lipsey Architecture Center ($15) Optional
African American Heritage Corridor
- $40, includes admission to each stop
- Friday, February 12, 2027
- 10am-2pm
- Refundable until: December 1, 2026
- Meeting point specifics will be communicated closer to the conference date.
- Accessibility: walking required. Not wheelchair friendly in the older buildings and if heavy snow on the sidewalks.
Tour length: 4 hours
A journey through history, culture, and resilience.
Step into the soul of Buffalo with an unforgettable guided tour through the African American Heritage Corridor where stories of courage, culture, and community come to life. This powerful experience traces the footsteps of trailblazers, freedom seekers, artists, and everyday heroes who helped shape the history of Buffalo and the Nation.
Located along Michigan Avenue, this historic corridor is home to some of the city's most significant African American landmarks. Your journey will take you to the Michigan Street Baptist church, a key station on the Underground Railroad and one of the oldest Black churches in Western New York. Hear moving stories of freedom seekers and the local leaders who risked everything in the fight for justice.
You will visit the WUFO Black Radio History Collective established in 1961, the only African American owned radio station in Western New York. WUFO has provided America with popular African American radio personalities, including Frankie Crocker, Gary Byrd, Jerry Bledsoe, Thelka McCall, Dwayne Dancer Donovan, Don Allen, Don Mullins, and many more!
Your visit will also take you to the Nash House Museum, once home to Rev. J. Edward Nash, a civil rights pioneer and community advocate whose legacy still echoes through Buffalo’s Black community today. Discover how this modest house became a hub for social change and spiritual leadership.
The tour also includes a stop at the Colored Musicians Club and Museum, the only remaining African American musicians club of its kind in the United States. Explore its rich jazz history and the club’s role in hosting musical legends like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday.
Tour includes cost of admission to each stop and guided tour.
Friday Winter Wonderland Option 1 – Igloo & Hot Chocolate
- Cost: $35
- Friday, February 12, 2027
- 12pm-1:30pm
- Refundable until: December 1, 2026
- Meeting point specifics will be communicated closer to the conference date.
- Accessibility: this tour is not accessibilities friendly.
Tour length: 90 minutes
Experience the magic of Buffalo’s waterfront in winter!
Step into a snow-dusted dream at Canalside, Buffalo’s premier waterfront destination that transforms into a winter wonderland each season! Nestled along the historic Erie Canal, Canalside comes alive with family-friendly fun, dazzling lights, and festive energy that captures the spirit of the season.
Want to experience the winter wonderland without so much winter? Claim your spot in a heated igloo and enjoy your included hot cocoa.
Winter Wonderland Option 2 – Skating, Curling, & Hot Chocolate
- Cost: $35
- Friday, February 12, 2027
- 12pm-2pm
- Meeting point specifics will be communicated closer to the conference date.
- Accessibility: this tour is not accessibilities friendly.
Tour length: 2 hours
Glide across the ice!
Lace up your skates (included) and hit the ice at the massive outdoor rink with beautiful views of the waterfront and downtown skyline. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a wobbly beginner, it’s the perfect spot to make magical winter memories. You can also try your hand at curling. Gather a small group to play in one of the custom lanes and warm up afterward with hot cocoa.
City of Lights
- Cost: $75
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- 10am-2pm
- Refundable until: December 1, 2026
- Meeting point specifics will be communicated closer to the conference date.
- Accessibility: wheelchair accessible bus.
Tour length: 4 hours
Join us on a guided journey through Buffalo’s rich history and remarkable architecture. This route takes us into the heart of Buffalo’s municipal center, home to the Art Deco masterpiece of City Hall and the federal courthouse. We’ll continue to Buffalo’s waterfront, where Lake Erie, the Niagara River, and the Buffalo River converge, and visit Canalside—the original 1825 western terminus of the Erie Canal.
From there, we’ll travel through the downtown core, showcasing some of Buffalo’s most significant architectural treasures before heading along Millionaire’s Row, where the city’s wealthiest industrialists once built grand mansions that boldly displayed their affluence.
The tour also includes a drive past Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie-style opus, the Darwin D. Martin House, in the Parkside neighborhood; the Buffalo History Museum, the only remaining structure from the 1901 Pan-American Exposition; the newly expanded Buffalo AKG Art Museum; the former Buffalo State Hospital now Richardson Hotel (once known as the Buffalo Insane Asylum); and finally, a scenic approach to Kleinhans Music Hall.
Together, these landmarks offer a glimpse into why Frederick Law Olmsted famously called Buffalo the best-planned city in the United States—if not the world.
Best of Buffalo Culinary Tour
- Cost: $75
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- 10am-2pm
- Refundable until December 1, 2026
- Meeting point specifics will be communicated closer to the conference date.
- Accessibility: wheelchair accessible bus.
Tour length: 4 hours
Buffalo is more than wings – it’s a city of rich flavors, immigrant traditions, and passionate food makers. The Best of Buffalo Culinary Tour takes you on a mouthwatering journey through the Queen City’s most iconic and culturally diverse food stops. Come hungry – you’re about to taste Buffalo’s soul.
Your culinary adventures will take you to:
Anchor Bar – Home of the Original Buffalo Wings
Visit the legendary Anchor Bar, where the world-famous Buffalo wing was born in 1964. Bite into the crispy, tangy original and learn how this local late-night snack became a global obsession.
Charlie the Butcher – Beef on Weck Royalty
Next, sink your teeth into a Buffalo classic at Charlie the Butcher – where slow-roasted roast beef, kummelweck rolls, and horseradish come together in the sandwich that defines Western New York.
Broadway Market – A Taste of Buffalo’s Ethnic Roots
Step into the historic Broadway Market, a cultural institution since 1888. Explore Polish, German, and Eastern European delicacies – from pierogi and kielbasa to sponge candy and local cheeses. It’s a feast of flavors and heritage under one roof.
West Side Bazaar – Buffalo’s Global Kitchen
Take a trip around the world at the West Side Bazaar, where immigrant and refugee chefs serve up authentic dishes from Burma, Ethiopia, Mexico, the Middle East and beyond. Its Buffalo’s diversity – deliciously dished out.
Tour includes: Coach transportation to all locations, food samplings at Anchor Bar and Charlie the Butcher. Time to walk around and shop at both the Broadway Market and West Side Bazaar.