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Second only to New York City as the largest city in the state of New York, Buffalo sits in the far west of the state on the shores of one of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie. As well as being a vibrant and bustling city, Buffalo is close by to the world famous Niagara Falls.
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Buffalo grew up as an industrial town, making steel, and milling grain, as well as being a major railway hub; all factors that led to its rapid growth. Now though these industries are all but gone and after decline, Buffalo is emerging as a great city to live in and visit, with its many art galleries and culture, education, entertainment and some wonderful historic architecture. Visitors to Buffalo should certainly enjoy the many attractions on offer in this city.
Architecture of Buffalo Tourists who enjoy admiring splendid architecture will find that Buffalo is a real gem, offering some amazing architecture from historic to modern. There’s such an assortment here, from the historic Allentown district where there are many grand Victorian mansions, to the mammoth and imposing City Hall. Simply taking a walk around the city will treat visitors to so many different styles from so many periods in history. Museums and Galleries in Buffalo Like all major cities Buffalo has its share of museums and galleries. Art lovers will find the world renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery a great place to visit, but there’s also the Burchfield-Penney Art Center in Buffalo. The latter is dedicated to art from this part of New York state. On a completely different note is the Buffalo Museum of Science housed within an historic building in the downtown area of Buffalo. The interesting exhibits here are sure to appeal to young and old alike. Buffalo Zoo Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the USA, established in 1875. It is the second most popular attraction in this part of the state, second only to Niagara Falls! There are many different species of animals here plus over 320 plant species, many reptiles, amphibians and birds, making this a popular attraction with both children and adults. |