ECC City Campus is Buffalo's greatest example of adaptive reuse - a former post office was converted into a community college after years of abandonment and neglect.  Today it stands as a testament to

A collection of art and art-related books

the largest small-boat marina in New York State

featuring African-American performances

A popular retreat for office workers and weary tourists, this downtown Buffalo park has tree-shaded places to sit, flowers and criss-crossing paths, the two-story Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument built in 1882 and, most appealing of all, free Thursday evening concerts featuring music of all genres by regional and national names.