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Inside Background
Architecture 
DOWNTOWN BUFFALO is filled with unique and interesting architectural...
Last edited: 30 November 2006
History 
While the rest of Western New York was under British settlement, Buffalo’s Erie...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Tim Russert is a proud son of Buffalo and his book Big Russ and Me is a great...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Buffalo’s reputation for brutal winters is exaggerated—but not by much. Lake...
Last edited: 10 December 2006
Albright-Knox Art Gallery 
 Embarrassment of Riches This summer the experience of walking down the rear...
Last edited: 21 October 2009
City Hall - An Art Deco Masterpiece 
Experience a Free Tour of Buffalo’s Art Deco Masterpiece From the intricate...
Last edited: 28 June 2010
Introduction 
Despite the name, you won't find any roaming herds here.  You will find a...
Last edited: 06 December 2005
The Lancaster Opera House 
The Magnificient Lancaster Opera House  From performing on stage to helping out...
Last edited: 21 October 2009
The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site 
Ready Teddy: New Roosevelt Site Really Rocks! The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural...
Last edited: 21 October 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Buffalo is accessible by car, plane, or train. Drivers from the United States...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Getting Around 
Buffalo is best seen by driving. The downtown area has plenty of one way...
Last edited: 10 August 2011
Public Transportation 
Buffalo’s public transportation system is run by the Niagara Frontier...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A nice excursion from Buffalo is a trip to Ellicottville, New York.  It's about...
Last edited: 11 February 2008
Events & Festivals 
One of the best times to come to Buffalo is in the summer because that is when...
Last edited: 10 June 2010
Family Travel 
Traveling with the kids? Buffalo has plenty of attractions that are fun for the...
Last edited: 06 September 2007
Nightlife 
With a lively theater and music scene, multiple nightlife districts, and last...
Last edited: 19 September 2011
Off the Beaten Path 
One destination in Buffalo sometimes ignored by tourists is the Hertel Strip in...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
The Performing Arts 
Buffalo is home to a thriving performing arts scene. For starters, the Buffalo...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
Shopping 
The Elmwood Strip and Allentown district is a great place to shop at small...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Sports & Activities 
Finding a sporting event in Buffalo should be no problem, regardless of the...
Last edited: 08 June 2006
A great weekend  
Martin House tour is great.  You can combine your visit wth Graycliff and...
Last edited: 23 November 2011
Buffalo Tours 
Buffalo Tours runs family-friendly tours all year long.  You can choose from...
Last edited: 21 March 2011
National Buffalo Wing Fest 
After 10 years of always having an excuse not to go, wife and finally went to...
Last edited: 06 September 2011
Buffalo City Hall 
Buffalo City Hall must be seen to be believed!  Construction of Buffalo City...
Last edited: 09 July 2010
Elmwood Strip 
Elmwood Avenue, part of the "Elmwood Village," is a great place for strolling...
Last edited: 02 June 2008
Elmwood Village 
Elmwood Avenue, part of the "Elmwood Village," is a great place for strolling...
Last edited: 02 June 2008
Erie Basin Marina Gardens 
Erie Basin Marina Gardens If you are ever looking for a relaxing and free...
Last edited: 25 September 2009
Erie Community College City Campus 
ECC City Campus is Buffalo's greatest example of adaptive reuse - a former post...
Last edited: 19 June 2007
Forest Lawn Cemetery 
  Buffalo's Forest Lawn Cemetery dates back to 1849.  It is set on a beautiful...
Last edited: 10 June 2010
Guaranty / Prudential Building 
A masterpiece of American architecture, the  Guaranty Building was designed by...
Last edited: 19 June 2007
One M&T Plaza 
Completed in 1966, One M & T Plaza is the work of American architect Minoru...
Last edited: 17 February 2008
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral 
St. Paul's Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture in the...
Last edited: 19 June 2007
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium 
This hidden gem of Buffalo is a great, inexpensive activity for everyone.  The...
Last edited: 14 March 2011
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Buffalo may be known for its snow, but its best kept secret is its fabulous...
Last edited: 19 July 2006
Breakfast 
Breakfast in Buffalo offers many options. If you would enjoy a light breakfast...
Last edited: 19 July 2006
View 
Outdoor Dining at The Roycroft Inn   With summer still in full swing, there are...
Last edited: 25 September 2009
Digiulio & Co 
This restaurant is tucked back off the street. Hard to find if you're not...
Last edited: 20 February 2008
Duff's Sheridan Patio 
Duff's Sheridan has been known for their chicken wings siince the early 70's...
Last edited: 23 April 2009
Fiamma Steak House 
Fanning the Flames of Flavor at Fiamma Looking for a special place to celebrate...
Last edited: 25 September 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 11 May 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 15 June 2011
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 14 May 2010
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: 11 October 2011
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 21 July 2011
Tipping & Etiquette 
  CAUTION:  Some of this information is subjective by nature, and is by no...
Last edited: 04 January 2012
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Natural and Historic Sites 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 May 2011
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 02 October 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 12 February 2011
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 16 January 2012
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 07 January 2011
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 28 October 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 04 September 2011
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