Buffalo, NY is a vibrant city with many attractions and activities to experience. This scenic metropolis located in western New York is known for its diverse neighborhoods, rich history, and cultural institutions. From the historic architecture of the Buffalo Zoo to the beautiful waterfront of Lake Erie, Buffalo has something for everyone. Visitors can also explore world-class museums and galleries like the Albright-Knox Art Gallery or enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing at the Niagara River Greenway. For those looking to explore further afield, there are plenty of nearby attractions including Letchworth State Park or even Canada's Niagara Falls. Reviews of Buffalo are overwhelmingly positive with most visitors praising its friendly locals, affordable cost of living, and variety of recreational activities on offer. Whether you’re looking for a weekend away or a longer stay in this charming city, you’re sure to find something that appeals to all tastes.
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growing city - 4/5/2015
Buffalo is growing being redeveloped and is becoming a great place to live. The only real draw back is the brutal winters (great ski
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Horrible people. Ok area - 3/15/2015
The reviewer Mike hit the nail on the head with his review. Buffalo isn't a good place to move- unless you're from Buffalo and you're moving back. The people are terrible. Either jerks or so weird, you can't talk to them. About all you can talk about is the football or hockey team. They have no interest in travel, current events or anything else. They do like to talk about coworkers and people they went to high school with. Lots of sexism and racism here. The drive to toronto isn't bad. That's a plus. The lack of sun all winter is terrible.
If you're not from Buffalo or the surrounding areas, they have no interest in you. They like to stick close to home. They don't know how to make friends. They feel threatened by people not from Buffalo. Some people will feel they can bully you because you're not from Buffalo bat and up for yourself! They back down quickly. They like to think they're a tough inner city, but it's a joke. Lots of car break ins. What does my landlord
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If You Are Contemplating Moving Here...Don't! From - 11/16/2014
I was relocated for a job here in Buffalo, New York from a larger city. I was told that the people here are "friendly," "the city is growing," and "everyone loves Buffalo."
I have one word for all this: Not! When I asked why the company cannot find anyone else in the local area to do this job, and would be spending thousands of dollars to relocate me, I was simply told that there is not the talent there that's needed. This executive sure was right, and I ended up leaving soon afterwards out of frustration, exasperation, and desperation (good thing I didn't stay longer hoping things would get better - they didn't). I'm glad I not only left the company, but the city.
After careful observation, consideration, and discussions with many others who relocated to Buffalo, here are my very important, trajectory-altering comments you should heed before coming here:
1. The few good things I'll say are that the cost of living is relatively low (warning: for
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MS is beautiful - 5/25/2014
I'll admit I have not spent a great deal of time in MS, but passing through and making brief stops, I find it to be a very pleasant place. I have lived in Buffalo,NY my whole life, but have always felt drawn to the deep south. I've done some research on the cost of living, quality of life etc in MS. It looks like a possibility for when I retire. As bad as the taxes are here, and as much as the South calls my name, I can't bring myself to relocate from somewhere I've lived my whole life. A lot of folks say bad things about Buffalo. Some of it is true, but there are certainly some good points about it as well. - This is why I form my own opinion on places and take others opinions with a grain of salt. Really, the only thing that concerns me about MS is hurricanes and tornadoes. I just can't imagine having everything I own destroyed in the blink of an eye. People who have been through this multiple times have incredible resiliance. Up here, the worst we get are blizzards every few years.
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Cost of Living - 5/8/2013
The region provides a good value in terms of cost of living when compared to other metro
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Winters are too brutal - 4/19/2013
Winters in Buffalo are the worst. Many grey, overcast days and you often don't get to see the sun for a few days at a time. It is bitterly cold and it is not uncommon to have daily highs in the teens and overnight lows in the single digits. The snow is exasperating. If 4 feet of snow falls in a 24 hr period, oh well, just another work/school day. A snow blower is a necessity around here. Summers though are gorgeous even though they can be hot and sticky (humid). You will need a/c, or at least a fan, or you will be too uncomfortable to sleep at night.
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great place to live - 4/2/2013
I lived in Buffalo over 30 years ago and loved it at that time. I returned for the first time last year and was amazed at the positive changes that have been made. the downtown and the waterfront have had a great deal of revitalization. The friendly people remain and the cultural opportunities are outstanding.Buffalo was named by Sperling as the second, after Pittsburgh,best city to relocate to.+ Buffalo does get snow but it doesn't have the dangerous weather that the popular sun belt cities have .The lake which causes the snow also protects the city from violent weather. Buffalo has a higher crime rate than New York City but it is much lower than Atlanta,Charlotte N.C,Tampa ,Dallas,Myrtle Beach and Miami I might consider retiring here.
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Where in FL to buy an early retirement home? - 11/9/2012
Hi, I'm 46 and plan on retiring from work at 50, but not life, ehehe.
I'm from Canada so I don't know much at all about the demographics of FL, social norms and rules. I want to buy a small property because I hate house chores, but need quiet place, crime free, bigot free, but lively, lots of life and things to do.
I was think of Cape Coral because it is 2nd safest city in FL but I would have like to be more on the west coast. Can anyone in FL tell me about your place and why it would or would not be a good place for
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My Time in Buffalo - 9/7/2012
I was born in Buffalo and most of my Mom's family and a few of my sisters still live there, while I do not. As a kid buffalo was great! The pizza was the best in the world! But as a I got older I began to feel uneasy there. Im not sure if the city changed or I did. However I do come home for visits often and throughly enjoy summer. Not a fan of the winters. Buffalo has it's own charm if really like being in a populated place but that also means being in a crowded place. The houses for the most part are very close together. But then there are always the suburbs where there is more space.
My family always jokes that there are only two seasons in Buffalo, Winter and road work. Truthfully the roads are awful, but on a pluss side if you like history there are still little pieces of road done in brick. There was one in my Grandmother's neighborhood when I was growing up. However the roads being older in the city means they're very narrow and so in some parts traffic is kinda a
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The Real Buffalo - 5/30/2012
I'm reviewing this as a 28 year old man who has been a Buffalo born and bred resident and lived here all my life. I will try to be as unbiased and helpful as possible. The food/restaurant selection and quality is really second to none in the entire country, (except maybe Chicago). The architecture here is phenomenal. Want to live in a palatial mansion for around 500,000? You can do it here in one of our distinct Delaware or Elmwood districts. But for a far shorter price, say around 75k, you can get a solid home in very good shape in a nice neighborhood. Far, far less depending on the area as well. Some homes around our UB south Campus sell in the 40-50k range and with that of course comes a drunken college crowd. The seasons are as follows. Hot summers for around 80 days. Cold winters with little sunshine, (except for 2012, unseasonably warm). Global warming perhaps?? Bring your Vitamin D for December through March to not fall into the winter blues. Short Spring and Fall
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