Excursions
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24-27 September 2025 • Buffalo, NY
Optional Excursions
Come for the conference and enjoy visiting sites around Buffalo, NY.
- View the “Best of Buffalo” aloft a double-decker bus.
- Experience the glow of Niagara Falls at night. Take photos to share with friends and family.
- Experience the “Cave of the Winds” tour and the iconic Maid of the Mist cruise.
Thursday, 25 September
“Best of Buffalo” Tour
Hop on a double-decker bus and join us for a “Best of Buffalo” tour. Our guide will meet us at the Buffalo Naval Park after the scheduled reception. You’ll be introduced to “Officer O’Connor,“ an Irish cop from the 1800s who brings to life all the hidden stories of the Queen City. Once aboard the bus, we'll explore:
- How Buffalo Got it’s Name
- Buffalo's notorious Canal District
- Millionaire′s Row
- Richardson Complex (A.K.A. the Psych Center)
- The Triple Hanging at City Hall
- The Naval Park and America’s Most Famous Photo
- Canalside
- Secrets of Downtown Architecture
Limited to one bus, this tour is likely to sell out.
The tour lasts 90 minutes. It starts from Buffalo Naval Park at 7:30 pm and ends back at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at approximately 9:00 pm.
Special conference rate: $45/person
Ready to book your seat?
Please make checks payable to:
National Maritime Historical Society
In the note area, specify: Thursday Bus Tour.
Please send checks to:
1000 N. Division Street, Suite #4
Peekskill, NY 10566
Friday, 26 September
Niagara Falls at Night
This is an open evening; however, if you are a member of NMHS or HNSA, both organizations have private dinners on Friday night. Please consult your member organization for details.
If your plans do not include one of these dinners and you are looking for something to do on Friday night, how about a two-and-a-half-hour nighttime illumination of Niagara Falls tour with fireworks?
Our private bus will pick us up at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at 8:00 p.m. and return to the hotel after the fireworks have ended, approximately 10:45 p.m. The tour includes round-trip transportation and a nighttime guided tour of the park.
Spaces are limited.
Special conference rate: $45/person
Ready to book your seat?
Please make checks payable to:
National Maritime Historical Society
In the note area, specify: Friday Falls & Fireworks.
Please send checks to:
1000 N. Division Street, Suite #4
Peekskill, NY 10566
Niagara Falls Tourism
Sunday, 28 September
Cave of the Winds & Maid of the Mist
Join us for an unforgettable morning tour of Niagara Falls, featuring the thrilling Cave of the Winds tour and the iconic Maid of the Mist cruise. Enjoy round-trip bus transportation and the expertise of a professional guide as you explore these natural wonders.
The tour lasts 4–5 hours, with a pick-up at the Hyatt hotel at 8:30 am and an anticipated return at 1:00 pm.
Don't miss this chance to witness the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls up close!
Spaces are limited.
A minimum of 40 people are required to run the trip.
Special conference rate: $69/person
Ready to book your extra adventures?
Please make checks payable to:
National Maritime Historical Society
In the note area, specify: Maid of Mist Tour.
Please send checks to:
1000 N. Division Street, Suite #4
Peekskill, NY 10566
Questions or concerns about booking any of our special tours?
Please contact Susan Sirota at (914) 737-7878 Ext 550 or email [email protected]
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