Own and run by the Aurora Historical Society, this museum is situated in a Craftsman bungalow built by the Roycrofters only two blocks from the Campus. The museum contains one of the rarest collections of Roycroft artifacts, and is open for tours. For more information on the Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum and to make reservations, visit the Aurora Historical Society.
Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, began his law and political career in East Aurora, New York. Fillmore built this house in 1826 for his bride Abigail. Besides the White House, it is the only remaining home of the 13th President. Just two blocks from the Campus, the site is open for tours. For more information on the Millard Fillmore House and to make reservations, visit the Aurora Historical Society.
The Largest “5 & 10” Variety Store in the World, with over 75,000 items spread through 4 buildings on 2 levels, this is a shopping experience you won’t find anywhere else! Historic, nostalgic and just plain fun, you can spend hours here and still won’t see everything! Located half a mile from the Roycroft. To learn more visit Vidler’s.
The Martin House estate, built between 1903 & 1905, was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Located in the historic neighborhood of Parkside in Buffalo, it is considered to be one of the most important projects from Wright’s Prairie School era. Tours are available. The Martin House is a 30 minutes drive from the Roycroft Campus. For more information on the site and to make reservations, visit martinhouse.org/
Isabelle R. Martin commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to build a beautiful, sun-filled summer home on 8 acres on the shore of Lake Erie. The Graycliff Estate (1926-31) is 30 minutes from the Roycroft Campus, and is open for tours. For a tour schedule for Graycliff and to make reservations, visit experiencegraycliff.org.
One of the Natural Wonders of the World and not to be missed. Niagara Falls is a 45 minute drive from the Roycroft Campus, and is open year round. For information on what to do in Niagara Falls, visit www.niagarafallsusa.com/.