6) 1 P.M. TOUR A CLASSIC

Move onto a different kind of cultural experience in Buffalo’s regal Parkside neighborhood. The magnificent Martin House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s many notable structures in Western New York, has been restored after 21 years and $50 million of efforts. The house has a fascinating history of opulence, abandonment and resurrection, which the docent will share as you start in the Toshiko Mori-designed glass pavilion and are then guided through the 15,000-square-foot home (one- and two-hour tours, $19 and $37). Upon entering, catch the epic view of a towering Winged Victory sculpture, visible in the home’s conservatory, across a dramatic 175-foot pergola. The home also features furniture, decorative elements and art glass designed for the Martin family by Wright.

7) 2:30 P.M. STROLL & SHOP

As you crisscross the city, one thing you won’t see is a big mall or department store. Instead the city’s shopping is wonderfully small-scale and local, best illustrated in Elmwood Village. Stroll alongside young families and students from Buffalo State College who give the neighborhood its buzz. Explore the unique boutiques. Blue Sky Design Supply offers sustainable housewares and interior decorating supplies; Half & Half is where you’ll find the season’s trends for both men and women; and Talking Leaves is your source for idiosyncratic book titles along with best-sellers. You also won’t want to miss Watson’s Chocolates, founded in 1946. Treat yourself to a box of sponge candy, an airy, crunchy treat made with caramelized sugar and covered in chocolate that’s a Western New York specialty.

8) 3:30 P.M. ARCHITECTURAL GEM

Before the day is over, do a little time travel with a visit to the theater district’s Market Arcade. Built in 1892, the historic Beaux-Arts and neo-Classical space is modeled after the decorative shopping arcades of 19th-century London. Admire the architectural details — Corinthian columns, Palladian windows and sculpted bison heads — as you step inside the three-story building that’s diffused with natural light from a frosted glass skylight above. You can also take home a piece of the city, thanks to the growing number of boutiques like Buffalo Adore, which features plenty of Buffalo-themed shirts, pins, coasters and prints from more than 100 local artisans.