Buffalo, New York - "Queen City of the Lakes"
An historic city situated in beautiful western New York State at the junction of Lake Erie and the head of the mighty Niagara river - one of the most scenic and sometimes wildest rivers in the world. About halfway down the river is the world famous"Niagara Falls" followed by the scenic river gorge which empties into Lake Ontario. The area's tremendous location on the shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the mighty Niagara River, its constantly changing seasons, its pleasant high quality of living - is unsurpassed anywhere in the country. It shares its peaceful border with Canada - a really great neighbor that also has many oustanding parks, villages, and historic forts, etc. to offer its visitors.
The picturesque Western New York area offers a tremendous supply of fresh water from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario (over 140 miles of coastline) and many smaller inland lakes. These lakes are world renowned for great fishing (bass, muskie, yellow pike, etc.) and the thousands of acres clear fresh water make boating the best in the world. There is no area in the world that can surpass this Great Lakes region for beauty or as a fresh water and recreation resource.
There are a multitude of golf courses, city, county and state parks and quaint little "Americana" towns and villages sprinkled throughout the region. Sking is great in the winter! The city itself offers a variety of attractions such as art, science and historical museums, many theaters including the recently renovated Shea's Buffalo, a variety of champion, professional major league sport teams, a top rated philharmonic orchestra and music hall, Olmstead designed parks, botanical gardens, golf courses, a world class library system, top rated universities and colleges and much more. (See below.)
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Local News, History, Sports & Much More
Disputed plan to build Niagara bridge revived.
This is an artist’s rendering of a proposed Ambassador Bridge that would run next to the International Railroad Bridge.
A Detroit company has sought permission from the State Department to build and operate a bridge mainly for trucks across the Niagara River in Buffalo — more than three years after first announcing it would do so.
The Ambassador Niagara Signature Bridge Group in August 2004 said it filed for permission to build a privately owned and operated, dual-arched concrete span linking Buffalo’s Black Rock neighborhood to the Bridgeburg section of Fort Erie, Ont.
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Building a Better Buffalo A Forum for Buffalo Concerns & Issues, the Peace Bridge, Water Front, Bike Paths, etc.
More "Green" Power from the Mighty Niagara River. A huge construction project has been taking place in Niagara Falls, Ontario since 2005. The Mighty Niagara river's energy output, far from being completely tapped out, is again being tapped for a tremendous additional amount of new electrical (hydro) power.
BUFFALO'S HISTORIC CANAL SYSTEM. Soon after it was finished, to alleviate congestion of Erie Canal, the city constructed a system of short street canals or slips, in what is now the First Ward area and the harbor, connecting the Erie Canal with Buffalo Creek (now Buffalo River) and Lake Erie.
HISTORY OF BUFFALO
Historical Guide to the Buffalo-Niagara Region: Unique Landmarks, Historic Gin Mills, Old World Neighborhoods.
The Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier
- Dedicated to enhancing appreciation of the built and natural landmarks in the Niagara Region using various lifelong learning and story telling techniques.
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - HAMILTONE GUITARS
FOOT PRINT PRESS - Guide books for central and western NY.
BUFFALO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Check the latest airport conditions and flight schedules.
LOCAL NEWS AND SPORTS
BUSINESS FIRST NEWS - Business news of Buffalo and Western New York.
LINKS TO THE HISTORY OF BUFFALO & WESTERN NY - Plus Much More.
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU - BBB of Buffalo and Western New York.
MAP OF WESTERN NEW YORK - A great map of WNY!
NEW YORK LOTTERY - Check the results - you may be a winner.
BUFFALO MUSIC ONLINE
HOTELS, ETC. - A Directory of Hotels, Motels, etc. located in Western New York.
Area Attractions, Etc.
The BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDENS - is a unique, turn of the century glass conservatory that is open to the public every day.
THE HISTORY & CULTURE OF BUFFALO
BUFFALOPIX - Great photos of the Buffalo and Western New York
BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY LIBRARIES - Look up any book through the BEACON system!
- SOUTH BUFFALO - A great little blue collar community, located in the City of Buffalo, South Buffalo has just about everything within its borders or closeby.
BUFFALO MUSEUM OF SCIENCE - 1020 Humboldt Pkwy, Buffalo.
Exhibits include: Dinosaurs & Company, The Insect World, and the Bell Hall of Space Exploration
MUSEUMS OF WESTERN NEW YORK - More great Museums.
BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - A museum and research library on the history and heritage of the Niagara Frontier
ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY
BUFFALO HISTORY WORKS - History of Buffalo, Erie Canal, Etc.
BUFFALO FIRE DEPARTMENT LOCAL 282
WNY INFORMATION NETWORK - Agreat source for WNY Information - Many Links to:Economic Development, Job Links, Health & Human services, Maps & Research, etc.
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
ERIE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
THE PEACE BRIDGE - The beautiful bridge that connects the United States with Canada. If you walk out to the middle of the bridge facing the lake you will see a breathtaking scene of the Buffalo skyline and the junction of the Niagara River and Lake Erie. This is just another one of the undiscovered sights of our beautiful area.
HISTORIC LIGHT HOUSE .- Built in 1833 it is located at the Coast Guard Station at the mouth of the Buffalo River. Just across the river from the Erie Basin Marina, this beautiful old light house was the beacon that guided the schooners and sidewheeler ships into the harbor in the 19th century. It is accessible by a walkway next to the Coast Guard Station and offers a splendid view of the harbor and lake.
LETCHWORTH STATE PARK - 14,000 acres of magnificent beauty - the Genessee River has carved out this beautiful gorge complete with 3 major water falls and colorful high cliffs. A joy to see - especially in the fall.
ALLEGHANY STATE PARK - 65,000 acres of beautiful mountain forests, lakes, camping and hiking trails. The largest park in the New York State Park System. 716-634-2535 for info.
THE MIGHTY NIAGARA RIVER - A guide compete with photos of Niagara Falls - A world renowned attraction which millions of people from all over the world come to visit each year - more people come here then any other attraction in the Northeast region of the USA.
THE NEW YORK STATE SEAWAY TRAIL - A 454 mile scenic route along Lake Erie, The Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and St. Lawrence River. The well marked route guides you through sophisticated cities, beautiful country side and quaint villages.
OLMSTED PARKS & PARKWAYS - Excellent descriptions, pictures and history of Frederick Olmsted's magnificent designs of the beautiful parks and parkways he created for the city of Buffalo. A great web site!
ALL ABOUT THE ERIE CANAL - Lots of information, maps and pictures, etc. about the New York State Erie Canal System.
- Completed in 1825 the old Erie Canal made the frontier town of Buffalo a boom town and the "Gateway to the West".
Thousands of pioneers and immigrants transferred from the canal packets to the sidewheeler steam ships to continue their westward journey. You can still take peaceful scenic tours on the canal.
OLD FORT NIAGARA - An historic fort situated at the mouth of the Niagara river just across from the Canadian village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in North America. Fort Niagara was the scene of many battles between the French and English and later the Americans - a great place to visit.
FATHER BAKER'S - OUR LADY OF VICTORY BASILICA - 767 Ridge Road at South Park Ave. 716-828-9444. A National Shrine - dedicated by Pope XI as a Minor Basilica, it is perhaps one of the most beautiful churches in the country - magnificently decorated, the interior is full of religious works of art. Father Baker is now entombed in a sepulchre inside the church.
ART PARK THEATRES- A picturesque theatre complex located on the Niagara gorge in Lewiston, NY - 800-659-PARK - Check out their web site for attractions and details.
HISTORIC LEWISTON, NY - A quaint historic Americana town near old Fort Niagara.
SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - A beautiful historic theatre - the center of Buffalo's theatre district.
THE CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION - A quaint, picturesque village and cultural institution on the shore of Lake Chautauqua near Mayville. It offers many summer season concerts, lectures and theatre. It is a one of a kind "must see" in Western New York. Check out its web site.
ELLICOTTVILE, NY - A picturesque village in Western NY near great skiing in the winter and golfing in the summer.
GLOW Community by Effie Rover
- offers an events calendar, news, links and message boards for the GLOW
Region (Genesee Livingston Orleans and Wyoming Counties). Lots of
information for day trips.
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Western NY Sports, Etc.
BUFFALO RACEWAY HARNESS RACING
BERT'S BIKES & FITNESS STORES - A large selection of bicycles & fitness equipment at Bert's 3 Superstores.
New! - Bert's also features a complete line of Motorcycles, ATVs, Snowmobiles at the store on South Western (Route 20)
GOLF DIRECTORY OF BUFFALO & WESTERN NEW YORK & NEARBY CANADA.
DRAG & SPEED RACING AT LANCASTER MOTOR SPORTS PARK
BUFFALO BILLS - Official BILLS web site.
MORE ABOUT THE BUFFALO BILLS
BUFFALO BANDITS LACROSSE
BUFFALO BISONS BASEBALL
BUFFALO SABRES
PEEK 'N PEAK RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER - Deluxe accomodations - swimming, skiing, child care, and much more.
SKIING AT KISSING BRIDGE - Great sking at Kissing Bridge.
HOLIDAY VALLEY RESORT - Skiing, Golfing, etc.
Great Fishing in Western New York
LAKE ERIE WALLEYE MAGAZINE - - Check out their site for great fishing information.
SOUTHERNTIER BASS FISHING
CHARTER A FISHING BOAT
SPARKYS CHARTERS - Charter fishing in the Western NY area.
WESTERN NY BASS FISHING - First Class Charter Bass Fishing - Niagara River, Lake Erie & Lake Ontario - some of the best fishing in the world.
SOUTHTOWNS WALLEYE ASSOC.
- Check out the great fishing around Western New York.
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