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Podcast Walking Tour: Empire of Grain - Buffalo's Steel and Stone

New3 h 23 minFree cancellationBy Red Thread
Podcast Walking Tour: Empire of Grain - Buffalo's Steel and Stone

About this activity

Experience the raw industrial power and refined Gilded Age architecture of Buffalo. From monumental concrete grain elevators along the river to Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright masterworks downtown, discover how Great Lakes grain trade funded an architectural golden age before global shipping shifts transformed the city.

- A 8.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 203 min

- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory

- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals

- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • ✓Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • ✓Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • ✓Precise navigation between the stops
  • ✓Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Meeting and pickup

  • From the main transit hub in Buffalo, take local transit toward Silo City - Perot & Marine A Grain Elevators. Walk the final stretch to Silo City - Perot & Marine A Grain Elevators, Buffalo, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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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