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Established in 1849, Forest Lawn stands as one of America's first purposefully designed rural cemeteries, encompassing 269 acres of resting space for nearly 170,000 permanent residents of all faiths. This non-profit landmark, listed on the State and National Registries of Historic Places, is a pivotal part of Western New York’s cultural tourism. Visitors are drawn to its exquisite natural beauty—rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant trees—as well as its artistic treasures, including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Blue Sky Mausoleum. Forest Lawn's history is as rich as its landscape, with notable figures such as a U.S. President, foreign royalty, veterans from every American conflict since the Revolutionary War, and people like us who have quietly built the community that we and our families enjoy. Their stories are preserved in the expansive archives of the Margaret L. Wendt Archive and Resource Center and brought to life through our award-winning tours and events.

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The Heart of Forest Lawn Walking Tour

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Oct 24, 2026

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Art, Architecture, and Symbolism

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Aug 29, 2026

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Sunday in the Cemetery Walking Tour

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Oct 04, 2026

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The Famous Sunday in the Cemetery Trolley Tour

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Oct 11, 2026

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Forest Lawn and the Pan American Exposition

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Dates vary between Jul 25, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

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Forest Lawn and the Pan American Exposition

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Dates vary between Jul 25, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026

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Buffalo's Gilded Age Walking Tour

Greater Niagara,

Various Dates Through Aug 01, 2026

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Legends on the Lawn Trolley Tour

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Oct 09, 2026

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Women of the Pan American Exposition at Forest Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Aug 08, 2026

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Original 80 Acres of Forest Lawn Walking Tour

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Oct 11, 2026

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Buffalo's Favorite Daughters w/ No Illusions Tours

Buffalo

Sep 12, 2026

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Buffalo's Favorite Daughters with No Illusions Tours

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Sep 12, 2026

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Inside the Main St. Gate Walking Tour

Buffalo

Sep 12, 2026

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Insite the Main St. Gate Walking Tour

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Sep 12, 2026

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Forest Lawn and the Pan American Exposition Walking Tour

Buffalo

Sep 19, 2026

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Civil War Trolley Tour

Buffalo

Oct 11, 2026

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Historic Civic War Trolley Tour

Greater Niagara, Buffalo

Various Dates Through Oct 11, 2026

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