Buffalo is New York State’s second largest city. The region's nearly one million inhabitants enjoy a pleasant, temperate climate, the highest percentage of summer sunshine of any region in New York State, and year-round outdoor recreation. USA Today named Buffalo the winner of its 2001 “City with a Heart” contest, underscoring what area residents past and present already knew: Buffalo is a warm, diverse, lively city and an immensely livable and lovable hometown.
The Buffalo Niagara region (which also includes nearby Niagara Falls) offers the attractions and conveniences of a major urban center along with the friendliness and livability of a small town. Professional sports teams, world class museums, summer and winter outdoor recreation, and a vibrant entertainment scene are just a few of the reasons Buffalo is a great place to live, work, and pursue higher education.
Buffalo is about one hour by air from some of the nation’s major metropolitan areas, including Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is one-and-a-half-hours away by car. In fact, nearly 75 percent of the population of North America can be reached within an eight-hour road trip. Easily accessible by air, train, bus, or car, the Buffalo Niagara region is also known as the “20-minute city,” offering ease and accessibility for commuters and businesses that take advantage of the regions rich economic infrastructure.
Last updated: September 08, 2009 9:37 am EST
