LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Fredonia is not what you might consider the typical location for an Urban History Conference. Far from being an urban center, Fredonia is actually a small, pleasant village. Parts of neighboring Dunkirk, a small city which prospered during the heyday of post-war steel production in the U.S., have somewhat of an urban feel to them. Fortunately, the History Department at SUNY Fredonia has an abundance of faculty who specialize in urban history and who do their best to keep an urban sensibility alive and well!
You may not be able to indulge in many urban delights during your stay in the Fredonia area. We don’t have a Starbucks on every corner; however, we do have one on campus. In addition, there are several restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the White Inn or the Clarion Hotel. Both hotels also have restaurants and bars.
On Thursday evening, from 5:00–10:00, we will meet informally at the Ellicottville Brewing Company for drinks and dinner. Lunch will be served at the conference on both Friday and Saturday. After the keynote address on Friday, we will also serve dinner. The cost of the dinner is included in the registration fee for conference panelists. Dinner for those attending the conference but not participating on a panel will cost $20.00.
Restaurants/Cafes in Fredonia, within walking distance of the White Inn:
Ellicottville Brewing Company, 34 W. Main St., Fredonia, 679-7939
Brick Room, 49 W. Main St., Fredonia, 672-5547
Upper Crust, 27 E. Main St., Fredonia, 672-2253
Intermezzo Coffee House, 12 Park Pl., Fredonia, 672-6070
Restaurants/Cafes in Dunkirk, within walking distance of the Clarion:
Demetris (Greek family style), 6 Lake Shore Dr., Dunkirk, 366-4187
Boardwalk Market, Central Ave., Dunkirk
Stone Cold Creamery (in Tim Horton’s), 92 Lake Shore Dr., Dunkirk, 363-6450
Restaurants within a short drive:
The White Village, 5362 W. Lake Rd., Dunkirk, 679-1825
Fireside Manor, W. Lake Rd., Fredonia, 679-1199
White Horse Inn, 8008 Rte. 60, Cassadaga, 595-3523
Rocco’s, 44 Orchard St., Fredonia, 679-0044
Additional Attractions:
The Opera House on the Fredonia Village Square hosts performing artists and shows independent and art movies. See http://fredopera.org/home/ for a schedule of Opera House events.
The SUNY Fredonia campus has excellent performing arts programs; performances of Kiss Me, Kate are scheduled for the weekend of the conference. See http://www.fredonia.edu/rac/ for more information.