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Voykit pocket guide · United States
East Aurora
One half‑day for the historic Fillmore house and Knox Farm; add a night at Roycroft Inn if you want a boutique stay.
East Aurora is a small New York village with two main historic attractions – the Millard Fillmore Home and Knox Farm State Park – both reachable on foot or by a short drive. A half‑day covers the sights; overnight lodging is optional for a relaxed evening at the historic Roycroft Inn.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight) (check)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $100–$150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Beer (draft) at a bar | $5–$7 |
| Lunch (sandwich or salad) | $8–$12 |
| Dinner entrée (steak, seafood, pasta) | $15–$30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BUF · Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- ≈20 min drive north via NY‑16
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- about $45–$80, include insurance (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk between downtown attractions; a car or local taxi covers the park (1 mi north) and nearby towns; limited bus service, check schedules.
See and do
Known for
- Millard Fillmore Home
- Knox Farm State Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| West Seneca | NY‑16 eastbound, about 5 min drive | 15 min |
| Buffalo | NY‑16 north, 20 min drive | 30 min |
Sleep
- Roycroft Inn
- Historic landmark hotel, rooms from $189+ per night
- Hampton Inn East Aurora
- Standard chain hotel, free breakfast
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?combien ça coûte |
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited public transport; plan a car or rideshare.
- Fillmore Home tours run Jun‑Oct 1‑3 PM only; verify hours before visiting.
Generally safe; watch for traffic on main roads and keep valuables secure in parked cars.
One and two days
No timed day plan for East Aurora yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Millard Fillmore Home
- Knox Farm State Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Hampton Inn East Aurora – Hilton: www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bufeahx-hampton-east-aurora/
- Wikivoyage: East Aurora, revision 4898674 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4898674
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
East Aurora
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate in Buffalo (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/east-aurora). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.