About Buffalo

Learn more about what the city of Buffalo and South Campus at UB has to offer!

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Central Location

Explore the essence of Buffalo, a city that stands at the heart of various regional influences and opportunities!

Visit Buffalo, New York

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From Visit Buffalo:

  • Buffalo has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, from a redeveloped waterfront and revitalized neighborhoods to a burgeoning craft beer scene and over $1 billion in new investment. 
  • Now there’s even more fun and exciting things to do in Buffalo! Like architecture? Visit seven Frank Lloyd Wright structures. Enjoy art and entertainment? Spend the morning with Charles Burchfield at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. History buff? 
  • Relive where President Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office. Looking for something more casual? Take in the scene at Canalside or Larkin Square. Or check out Niagara Falls. (Yes, THAT Niagara Falls!)

Western New York State

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  • For those who like to travel, Buffalo offers a tremendous opportunity to see many of the Northeast region's great cities. Major cities such as New York City, Toronto, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Boston are just a day trip away.
  • For those who want to travel further, the Buffalo International Airport offers over 100 nonstop flights daily, serving over 30 destinations.

An International Border City

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Niagara Falls; Image Courtesy Buffalo Rising

  • Many Western New Yorkers take advantage of our three international bridge crossings to visit the beaches of neighboring Fort Erie, the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and cosmopolitan Toronto.
  • The grandeur of Niagara Falls can be enjoyed on both sides of the border. Several attractions, including the Maid of the Mist boat ride, allow visitors to get up close and personal to the Falls—not to mention a little damp—while taking in its roaring glory.
  • Toronto is less than a two-hour drive from Buffalo. The cultural, entertainment and financial capital of Canada, Toronto is also the country’s largest city, with more than 2.7 million residents.