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Forest Lawn

1411 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
+1 716 885 1600
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Ranked #3 of 84 attractions in Buffalo
Type: Cemeteries
Traveler Description:   Buffalo's Forest Lawn Cemetery dates back to 1849.  It is set on a beautiful land full of a variety of mature trees, gentle hills, dabbling brooks... more »
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Fairfax, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Beautiful cemetery. Very well maintained. In town for business and went to visit ancestor's graves. Staff was very helpful in helping locate the graves.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

We only had 30 minutes for this cemetery (went to see the Blue Sky Mausoleum) and it was entirely not enough time. From the time we drove in, we were awestruck at the headstones, monuments and mausoleums. I've never seen anything like this. We only had time to see Frank Lloyd Wright's Blue Sky and Millard Fillmore's grave. I would... More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

My friend and I were interested in seeing Forest Lawn so we took a tour with a knowledgeable guide and two older women who were training to be guides. It was a nice tour despite the rainy, miserable weather. At the end of the tour, though, we realized that we hadn't seen the Blocher mausoleum with its beautiful marble carvings... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Forest Lawn is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the country. The architecture, the history, and the scenery combine to make it a very pleasant experience. The sheer size of the grounds offers a magnificent backdrop for walking, biking or running. We even ran into the famous deer who has taken up residence on the grounds. They offer tours,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

Very peaceful and nice cemetery. Lots of joggers and walkers inside enjoying these really nice and huge grounds. #13 President Millard Fillmore buried here.

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sstarks, Manager at Forest Lawn, responded to this review
June 10, 2013

Thanks for those very true comments! The President Fillmore lot is also home to his first wife Abigail, their daughter, Mary Abigail, their son Millard Powers and his second wife Caroline Carmichael. The University of Buffalo hosts an annual birthday celebration every January 7 for the President right at the burial site. Join us next year! Cocoa and coffee in... More

Buffalo, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

If you love beautiful architecture (Frank Lloyd Wright) and history, Forest Lawn Cemetery is a must see! You can walk through on your own or take a paid tour via trolley or walking (check out the website). Bring your camera!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

There are wild turkeys, amazing family history as well as local history, beautiful grounds and plenty of hills, trees, ponds, benches...lovely place.

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Cheektowaga, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

It is hard to describe a cemetery as a park and place of serenity, beauty, and of historical proportion, yet here we have it in our own backyard

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sstarks, Manager at Forest Lawn, responded to this review
June 11, 2013

Yes Mary... WNY is the country's best kept secret. With the beauty of the city and surrounding areas plus authentic history aren't we lucky to have this all in like you said, "Our own back yard?" More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013 via mobile

Might be the cleanest place in the city like to look at the dear but avoid at night time they have many of shooting on at the club blush on the Delaware side

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Amherst, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Very historic place for a Sunday stroll. Take the guided tour as you will be amazed at what you will learn.

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sstarks, Manager at Forest Lawn, responded to this review
May 19, 2013

Thanks for suggesting our tours... The summer season begins on June 16 with our famous Civil War tours. Then starting June 23, we will begin our ever popular history tours.... both walking and trolley tours every Sunday! See you on the Lawn! More

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