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The Queen City, as it’s known around the state, is located very close to Niagara Falls as well as bearing two of the country’s presidents; Millard Filmore and Grover Cleveland. The best place to spend your time while in Buffalo is in the downtown area. This is where the life of the city is, with shopping, dining, and events. A life all it’s own, this city has a truly unique flavor. If you look for it, there is a rich history here and a whole lot of pride.

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Things to do in Buffalo

Local interests are the key to this city. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin Martin House was built in 1904 and Frank Lloyd himself designed it. It showcases the many talents of the man and his legacy. The Albright Knox Gallery holds famous pieces from the likes of Picasso, Renoir, Monet, Matisse, and Van Gogh. If you want to get outdoors and enjoy the air go to the Buffalo Zoological Gardens. This zoo is the third oldest zoo in the country. There are also over one thousand animals that live here.

Nightlife in Buffalo

Buffalo has some great options for students wanting to get out and experience the party scene. Club Marcella and Cozumel are hot spots and have pretty good and affordable drinks. OPM Lounge plays non stop dance and techno music. The Colonie Lounge is for the more sophisticated or for someone looking for a change in scenery. For alternative rock fans, Club Diablo is the place to go.

Dining in Buffalo

When dining in Buffalo, remember to grab some buffalo wings before you leave. Also there are several other great options for students dining on a budget. Hutches, Salvitores, and Olivers are just to name a few. There is such a great variety of delicious food in this city, you really can’t go wrong anywhere you eat.

Shopping in Buffalo

Buffalo has the best variety of shopping, suiting everyone’s needs. There are a few malls in the city as well as some spectacular window shopping. Just walk around and get lost in the charm of this city as well as it’s local artist splendor. The Fashion Outlets at Niagara Falls house an extremely huge selection of retailers guaranteed to satisfy your shopping craving.

Buffalo travel tips

Try buffalo wings, they were started here so you know they’re worth it.
When traveling in the winter, Buffalo can be exceptionally cold from the winds coming off the lake.
If you go during the summer, you can hear live music every Thursday evening at Lafayette Square

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