Buffalonians are a proud bunch, and if you are one (or have ever met one), it’s likely one of the first things you’ll talk about when discussing our city. Whether you are a born and raised Buffalonian or are new to the area, falling in “Buffalove” is basically unavoidable in the 716. Here are twelve undeniable reasons why everyone should love Buffalo:
1. Our waterfront is ever-evolving
Between Canalside and the Outer Harbor, our waterfront has never seen better days!
2. We LOVE food
Chicken wings, beef on weck, fish fry... you name it, we probably make it (better than anyone else) in Buffalo.
3. We're welcoming
Buffalo is a proud refugee resettlement city, and we have a lot of community support organizations that help others succeed!
4. Our creative community is thriving
You don't have to look far to see the creativity of the Queen City. Between the murals painted on buildings and organizations designed around helping creatives flourish, there's always a new way to get your creative juices flowing here!
5. We appreciate the finer things
Head to the Theater district and you'll see what we mean!
6. We support local startups
Buffalo was listed as one of the best cities in America for startups. We have a soft spot for seeing others succeed in our city!
7. We enjoy all four seasons
Some might stick around a bit longer than we'd like sometimes (looking at you, winter), but we're happy to celebrate all four seasons in Buffalo.
8. We're incredibly loyal
Our fans love Buffalo, regardless of our teams' records! We stick around right until the bitter end every season without fail.
9. Our teams are entertaining
Win or lose, our sports teams provide plenty of entertainment year-round. When in doubt for date night, grab tickets to watch the Bisons, Bandits, Bills, or Sabres play!
12. We have plenty of restaurant options
Speaking of date nights... Buffalo is bustling with restaurants both new and old. There are plenty of options for dining out - whether you want to pull up a table at a more modern spot or pull up a seat an an old family favorite.
9. We're all about the nightlife
Buffalo is great, even late! Our bars don't close until 4:00 AM. What's not to love about that?
10. Our architecture is amazing
If you love architecture, you'll really love Buffalo. We have some of the best architecture in the nation, with designs from famed architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, and Frederick Law Olmsted adorning our streets and skyline.
11. We're surrounded by beautiful scenery
Not many cities can brag about having a world wonder in their back yard, but we can! No trip to Buffalo is complete without a visit to Niagara Falls. Even if you live in Buffalo, the sheer power of the falls never fails to amaze us!
How do you brag on Buffalo when people ask what’s to love about our city? Share your “Buffalove” with us in the comments below!
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