Day Trip Palooza Wrap-Up: Buffalo, East Aurora & Unexpected Detours

Send us Fan MailEpisode 150While spending two and a half weeks in Western New York, I set out to complete what I called Day Trip Palooza: four day trips within 90 miles of our home base.Did it go according to plan? Not exactly.In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when weather, holiday hours, work schedules, and real life got in the way, and why two great day trips turned out to be better than four rushed ones.Join me as I recap visits to:East Aurora, home of the historic Roycroft Campus and the famous Vidler’s 5 & 10Buffalo, where we tackled the great wing debate and visited the Herschell Carrousel Factory MuseumFairport, a charming Erie Canal town where a last-minute pivot turned into a fun afternoon.Plus, in this Snack Society Field Report:Duff’s vs. Anchor BarThe history of Buffalo wingsBeef on WeckBuffalo’s beloved sponge candyThis episode is a reminder that you don’t need a perfect itinerary—or even a full vacation—to discover something new.You ready? Let’s roam.In This EpisodeWhat Day Trip Palooza was and why I created itWhy some trips happened, and others didn’tEast Aurora highlightsBuffalo food and attractionsFairport and the Erie CanalThe value of flexible travel plansWhy day trips are staying in my travel rotationResourcesEast Aurora Day Trip GuideBuffalo Day Trip GuideFairport Day Trip GuideGet your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter.Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram.Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yetiLove the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next.Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.