Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- Yes, it snows in Buffalo. Some years it has snowed more than others, some less. My first year living here, there was a storm where we got 7 feet of snow in 24...
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- There are plenty of opportunities for great theater in Buffalo. Probably the most popular theater is Shea’s Performing Arts Center. It is listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places and offers tours...
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- The Buffalo Parks System has a long history. In the 1800s, Frederick Law Olmsted envisioned Buffalo to become a "City of Trees" and planned a system of six parks, today know as the Olmsted Parks....
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- Buffalo is a wonderful place for festivals. There are many events scheduled- the best thing to do is to check out the Buffalo News Discover Guide or the weekly edition of Art Voice (see...
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- My husband and I love to walk. For us, a wonderful way to spend a weekend morning is with a walk down a boutique-lined street, a stop at a farmer’s market, and a cup of...
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- Since I live here and when guests visit they stay with us, I cannot give great recommendations on hotel. I can say that if you want to be close to nightlife, you will want...
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- This is the main drawback to Buffalo: lack of a good public transportation system. We have a subway--it runs in a straight line, and only a straight line--from the south campus of the University...
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- Another great advantage to the city of Buffalo is the cheap and convenient airfare. The discount airlines--Southwest (www.southwest.com), Jetblue (www.jetblue.com), and newcomer Independence (www.flyi.com)--all fly into Buffalo. One of the all-time great deals...
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- There are many exciting places to go within easy driving distance of Buffalo. Niagara Falls is probably the most popular, with the main attraction of the Falls, many casinos, and nighttime light shows with...
Written by Backpackingrl on January 20, 2005
- Football fans will enjoy a Buffalo Bills game (the stadium is actually in the Buffalo suburb of Orchard Park). Buffalo also has a minor league baseball team–-the Buffalo Bisons--with a park located in the...
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