Buffalo is a city in the state of New York that is the second most populated, after New York City. It is located in the western portion of the state along the Lake Erie shores as well as the Niagara River. The downtown area of the city is less than 20 miles from the famous Niagara Falls. Buffalo started out as a small trading community in 1789. It grew quickly from 1925 when the Erie Canal opened and by 1900, it was the eighth largest city in the country. Today, the largest part of the economy in the area is education and health care. It has been rated the 10th best place to raise a family and because of the presence of Niagara Falls, it has become a popular tourist city as well. When you are planning a trip to the area, look into the various hotels Buffalo has to offer. These hotels vary in style, price and features. Whatever you need in your accommodations, you can find within one of the hotels Buffalo has to offer.
The most popular attraction in this area of the country is Niagara Falls. The falls are just a short drive away from the city and visitors from all over the world have come to see the falls since they were first discovered in 1678. Millions of tourists visit the falls each year and enjoy the world-class attractions in and around them. The Maid of the Mist boat ride takes guests right under the falls where they can get a different view of the water and get a little wet at the same time. The Cave of the Winds is an elevator ride that takes visitors 175 feet down into the Niagara Gorge. You can enjoy the hurricane deck, which sits 20 feet from the Bridal Veil Falls. You will feel as if you are in a tropical storm and you will likely get rather wet.
Niagara Park surrounds the falls and it is the oldest state park in the country. The park has a number of islands as well as the Great Lakes Garden that greets visitors when they first enter the park. The park has a trolley that allows guests to have guided tours through the park, stopping at the most scenic parts. Niagara Falls has plenty of information surrounding it regarding its history over the years. It is even more spectacular at night when the water is lit up from all different angles.
Buffalo also gives visitors the chance to explore a rainforest within the city's zoo. The zoo is the only place in the city to house exotic and domestic animals from all over the world in their natural habitats. Visitors can enjoy the latest exhibit at the zoo called the Delta Sonic Heritage Farm. This farm is a re-creation of a farmstead that used to sit beside the Erie Canal in the 1850s.
For another piece of history, you can visit the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historical Site. This site is where Roosevelt's presidential journey began. The site has high-quality exhibits that visitors can see on guided tours. The sights and sounds of the pivotal inauguration will surround you from the second you step inside the doors.
Buffalo even has architectural history, thanks to Frank Lloyd Wright. The city has six different homes designed by the famous architect including the Darwin D. Martin house, which has gone through multiple, annual restoration projects. Many of the homes are open to visitors for tours and those interested in architecture should see as many as they can.
You can also find outstanding modern art in the area at the Albright Knox Art Gallery. This gallery has a wide array of contemporary art that belongs to some of the top international artists in the world. The exhibits change on a regular basis to highlight the new and upcoming artists alongside the proven favorites.
As you begin to look forward to seeing Niagara Falls and all of the other attractions within this city in New York, you will want to book one of the hotels Buffalo has available. After seeing several things each day, you will need comfortable accommodations waiting for you at night.
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