Know All About Buffalo

Buffalo is New York State's second most populous city and is just an hour's drive away from the very popular breathtaking Niagara Falls. The city's name was believed to derive from beau fleuve, meaning beautiful river. This spectacular city is nestled at the confluence of the Buffalo River and Lake Erie and offers heaps of things to do and see. When you're in the city, you must by all means devour its much hyped scrumptious Buffalo wings.

The skyline of Buffalo city is adorned with several abandoned industrial buildings. Buffalo boats about its exquisite art-deco masterpieces and the city's gracious park system enhances its beauty. Its close proximity to Niagara Falls attract hoards of visitors every year. In recent years, Buffalo has undergone massive transformation, from a redeveloped waterfront to a flourishing restaurant scene, bar scene and booming art and entertainment. From festivals, family fun time and events to fine restaurants, recreation, nature and nightlife - there are a plenty of options to explore in Buffalo.

History of Buffalo

Before th European colonization, the regio was settled by the Neutral Nation before the Iroquois Confederacy. Near the mouth of the Buffalo Creeek, Buffalo originated around 1789 as a small trading community. The construction of the Erie Canal in 1825 brought in growth in Buffalo. French were the first European settlers. Cornelius Winney and "Black Joe" Hodges were the first permanent settlers in present-day Buffalo. In 1789, they built a log cabin store used for trading purpose with the Native American community.

In the early 19th century, a main agent of the Holland Land Company, Joseph Ellicott, designed a grid and radial street system. The steerts branch out from downtown and this by far is one of only three radial street designs in the united States. With the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825, Buffalo became the western terminus of the over 500 mile waterway that starts at New York City. In the beginning of the 20th century, Buffalo grew with a flourishing economy. The steel and grain mills draw many immigrants from around the world.

Important Locations in Buffalo

Buffalo is made up of 32 different neighborhoods. The downtown neighborhood is garbed by three main historic districts, viz., J.N. Adam-AM&A Historic District (a national historic district), Buffalo Theater District (the hub of theater scene in Buffalo) and Canalside District, Buffalo (a rich site of Buffalo's revival, development and activity). Allentown is another popular neighborhood in the city, which embraces several cool nightlife spots, fine dining restaurants and lots of antique shopping options. This historic district is also known for its community of artists and a culture of bohemian, gay and hipster. Check out below some of the top tourist destinations in Buffalo.

Niagara Falls State Park: This is the oldest state park in America and each year millions of tourist come to see the over 700,000 gallons rush over the cliff every second. Also explore - the three Sisters Island, Goat Island, and Luna Island at Bridal Falls. For more information about the park, Click Here.

Old Fort Niagara: This historic site is found on the tip of Niagara River where you can explore many significant historic events and track down the 18th and early 19th centuries life on the Niagara Frontier. Call at 716-745-7611 to get more details about the place.

Spirit of Buffalo: Sail off in a fun filled voyage adventure on Lake Erie. With various types of cruises to choose, this is a chance to enjoy serene sightseeing, watch gorgeous sunsets and participate in several activities. Get more details about cruise tour here.

Forest Lawn: A cemetary where several significant American personalities were laid to rest. The lawn also features with ponds, lawns, roads, walking trails and picnic spots. Explore more about Forest Lawn.

Buffalo City Hall: Flanuting its incredibly beautiful art deco design, the City Hall offers 360 degree view of the city from the top observation deck. For details on operational hours and more, visit the website.

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People and Culture of Buffalo

The Iroquois American Indians were the first people who settled in the region prior to European colonization.
The city's ethnic composition include 50.4% White, 3.2% Asian, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 38.6% Black or African-American, 3.9% from some other races. The cultural agglomeration is also vividly radiated in the diverse cuisine of Buffalo. The city has many breweries that withholds the rich brewing traditions of the city. Buffalo served as a significant transportation hub in the US because of its geographic location - at the confluence of several waterways. Buffalo is evolved as a blue collar town and still today its close knit to industries are still reflected in the city's buildings. When it comes to art, the city holds more than fifty private and public art galleries. A special mention is the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, which features a top notch collection of modern and contemporary art. The Buffalo Theater District's community includes over twenty professional companies.

Buffalo Time Zone and Phone Codes

Buffalo is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5). DST is the Summer Daylight Saving Time which is Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4).

Time zone abbreviation: EST
Standard time zone: UTC/EST -5 hours
Daylight saving time: 1 hour
Current time zone offset: UTC/EDT -4 hour

Phone Codes of Buffalo
Buffalo are codes: 716
ZIP code: 14200
International Country Code: 1

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Best Time to Visit Buffalo

We would suggest you to plan your visit to Buffalo between June and August. According to US News and World Records, these are the best time to visit the city. Summertime attracts lots of visitors to the city as the weather is warm and comfortable. Sprimg and fall seasons draw lesser tourist because of its chilly weather. Not to mention, winter in Buffalo is frosty and temperatures hover in freezing level or below, with plenty of snowfall.

Check out Buffalo's notable festivals and Events-

First Friday in Allentown (Year-Round)
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival (April-May)
Buffalo St. Patrick's Day Parade (March)
Taste of Buffalo (July)
National Garden Festival (June-August)
Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts (August)
National Buffalo Wing Festival (August)
Buffalo International Film Festival (September-October)
Winter Youth Jazz Festival (February)
Victorian Christmas (December)