4 Best Sights in Niagara Falls and Western New York, New York

Elbert Hubbard-Roycroft Museum

A 1910 Craftsman bungalow contains furniture, glass pieces, books, and other items related to the Roycroft movement and its founder, Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915). A writer and frequent lecturer, Hubbard died along with his wife aboard the Lusitania.

363 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, New York, 14052, USA
716-652–4735
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Rate Includes: $5, June–Oct., Wed. and weekends 1–4; tours by appointment

Millard Fillmore House Museum

In 1826, when Millard Fillmore was just a young lawyer, he built this simple house. The man who was to become the 13th U.S. president lived here for only four years. A National Historic Landmark, the house has been restored and refurnished to reflect life in the early 19th century.

24 Shearer Ave., East Aurora, New York, 14052, USA
716-652–8875
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Rate Includes: $5, June–mid-Oct., Wed. and weekends 1–4 (last tour at 3:30); mid-Oct.–May, by appointment

Roycroft Campus

A center for New York's Arts and Crafts movement at the turn of the 20th century, this 9-building community (it originally held 14 buildings) was once home to as many as 500 craftsmen, aka Roycrofters. The community was founded in 1895 by Elbert Hubbard, who had met William Morris during his travels in England. Existing campus buildings include the Roycroft Inn, the 1902 blacksmith shop and the furniture-making and bookbinding building (both now housing artisan and antiques shops); and the old chapel, now the town hall.

Main and Grove Sts., East Aurora, New York, 14052, USA
716-652–3333
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Rate Includes: Free, Daily 10–5

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Toy Town Museum

Rare and one-of-a-kind toys are on display at this museum, which also houses a collection of Fisher-Price toys from 1931 to the present; a huge fully furnished dollhouse; circa-1970 puppets from the locally syndicated Commander Tom Show; and changing exhibits. The Fisher-Price toy store is next door.

636 Girard Ave., East Aurora, New York, 14052, USA
716-687–5151
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Rate Includes: Free, Mon. and Tues. noon–5, Wed.–Sat. 10–5, Sun. noon–4