Buffalo (New York)

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Introduction

The second largest city in New York State, Buffalo has more to see and do than most people believe. The Queen city, Nickel City and the City of good neighors, Buffalo has a rich history and landmarks including Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal and is home to the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

• Per capita Buffalo has the highest number of theaters in New York, after NYC. Theaters include, Sheas, Alleway Theater, Irish Classical Theater, and Lancaster Opera House.
• From August to December, one can go to Ralph Wilson Arena in nearby Orchard park to see the Bills play in the National Football League. NHL seasons generally start in September/October and run until April, with playoffs in May/June and one can see the Sabres play in HSBC Arena in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. Buffalo is also home to some Minor League Baseball action, where the Buffalo Bisons play at Dunn Tire Park, also in the Downtown Buffalo area. Buffalo is also home to a Lacrosse team
• Darien Lake, a popular amusement park, is located about 40 minutes outside of Buffalo in Darien, NY. The park is host to many popular concerts and is open from May to October, when they host a 'Frightfest' Halloween promotion.

Events and Festivals

• Dyngus Day
• Elmwood Art Festival
• Thursday in the Sqaure
• Tuesdays at the Gorge
• Taste of Buffalo
• Italian Festival
• Polish Festival
• Greek Heritage Festival
• World's Largest Disco

Weather

While Buffalo is known for her snowy winters, the summers are mild and sunny with temperatures ranging from around 20 to sometimes 35 °C. August and early September are generally warm and humid. The falls are usually crisp and clear with temperature between 5 and 15 °C. Winter's are generally cold and can be quite snowy. Proximity to Lake Erie can cause quite of bit of Lake Effect snow before the lake freezes.

Getting There

By Plane

Buffalo is home to the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF). About 20 airlines serve the airport, but no international flights exist. The main destinations are Detroit, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Orlando, Phoenix, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Baltimore and Cleveland.

By Train

The Maple Leaf, operated by Amtrak, travels between New York and Toronto, stopping in Buffalo as well.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

• University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also: International Telephone Calls

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