Buffalo Overview | An informative introduction to Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is one of the most underrated cities in the country. I visited Buffalo years ago and after making this video I'm convinced I need to prioritize a trip back there. In this video I briefly cover Buffalo's history, population, skyline as well as a few things that make the city unique. Thanks for watching : Buffalo Overview | An informative introduction to Buffalo, New York.

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[DaveyZeeTV]

Grew up here in Buffalo, I’m 61. All but 7 years have been living here. Everytime I moved away, within 2 years I was back…. It has a draw to it…. The people, the pride, eg; when the nutjob pos that shot up Tops Market in a hateful racist attack on innocent people, we all came together to mourn and grieve these souls… we wept together, we shared our grief, and comforted each other, there was zero racial tension, all races came together….no violence! No riots! Just pure kindness and love for each other….. I wouldn’t trade this Place for anything! I Love my Buffalo Ny! Thank you for this great video! Go Bills!

[nickomatick]

As a buffalonian, this is how I would describe buffalo. Its not a big city, its our city. Come back when the Bills and Sabres seasons start up again.

[dan.castelli]

Great video! Buffalo definitely punches above its weight! Would recommend a visit to all

[Coltoid]

Buffalo would have been a much larger city if The Welland Canal had not opened. Nearby Toronto flourished and crushed their economy, leaving Buffalo’s skyline frozen in time.

[christophercole]

I grew up in WNY (not originally from there) and now that I no longer live in proximity to Buffalo, I actually miss it more than I thought I would. I think the thing about Buffalo that's really difficult to capture is that it really is a city that has something for everyone. For culture, there's Shea's Performing Arts Center, The Irish Classical Theater Company, Kleinhans Music Hall, and the Albright-Knox and Burchfield Penny Art Galleries. If sports are your thing, of course there are the Bills & Sabres, but the Bisons are there too and they play in a stadium that began the downtown baseball specific stadium resurgence. For nature lovers Niagara Falls is absolutely close by, but only an hour outside of Buffalo is Letchworth State Park, "The Grand Canyon of the East". Plus, the Finger Lakes region isn't too far away either. If food is what you're into, Buffalo has more than just the chicken wing (blue cheese, not ranch, not breaded). There's "Beef on Weck", Sahlen's hot dogs, Buffalo style pizza, sponge candy. And there are some fine microbreweries as well, my favorite being Pearl Street Grill & Brewery right in downtown, but check out any of the others like Flying Bison or Ellicottville Brewing. For history loves, you mentioned that it's the Western terminus of the Erie Canal, but that's not all. Forts Erie & Niagara aren't far away and both were in use during the mostly forgotten War of 1812. There really is something for everyone in Buffalo.

[marcolojacono]

BRO oh my god, you knocked this one out of the Buffalo is such an amazing city and you highlighted everything beautifully!! I cant thank you enough for taking my comments into consideration and please come to Buffalo again!! You'll love it!! u the goat!!

[davidpetersen]

This was one of the most surprising videos in your growing series. I had no idea how many beautiful buildings were part of Buffalo’s architectural history. It’s hard to be the second city in New York State, but Buffalo seems to hold its own. Great video! I learned a lot.

[aaronjones]

I love my city. For the first 16 years of my life I live on east Utica Street and wholers ave (the heart of the ghetto) now I live in Williamsville (suburb) I’ve seen the city change so much in the last 5 years and I can’t wait to see the city in 20 years. The place is ripe with opportunity.

[zteanalysisofcompanies]

Very well done!!! Thank you for doing a city overview of Buffalo, I am a native to western NY and have been so hopeful for this video.

[TheFrogfather]

We visited Buffalo during our recent rail tour of the US and loved it. We had lunch at one of the stalls in Ellicot square and visited the naval museum. The only downside was having to get a taxi eight miles to Depew station for our journey to Chicago. Some kind of connection to Exchange Street would be useful!

[antoniosoul]

I've visited Buffalo a number of times and there are a number of architectural gems downtown. The city hall is absolutely stunning, with some great decorative details.

[fsa]

There are billboards all over Buffalo that tout the city as a “best kept secret!” It’s a remarkably beautiful city with so much to offer!

[Thomasdracup]

I'm from Buffalo and I learned something from this. Plus you have up to date photos of the new Albright Knox Gallery, pretty cool.

[DonsaiRoadsOfficial]

I was talking with someone just yesterday about how Buffalo is an underrated city. It's not amazing but it definitely gets more hate than it deserves. I'd visit very often and always enjoyed my time there.

[ethanscofield]

The quality of your videos is always amazing 🔥

[mspeters]

Damn, I wish I had seen your video sooner. I just went through Buffalo a couple of weeks ago and now I'm kicking myself for not exploring

[princesskat]

Love my city. Thank you for capturing all of the great things. I have lived here all of my life and I never want to leave. My in-laws have moved here too from Long Island and just love it here.

[sheikowi]

You are always outstanding. Your grasp of history and your artistry are unique, You're right up there with John Reps as two greatest figures in Urban History. I sure wish you were around when I was teaching (20th century). GBU,

[AndrewNearbin]

Love Buffalo! Great video. Sticking with upstate, NY, I think Syracuse has a unique history and culture you could do a video on!

[danroll]

I moved to Buffalo and the people on this town and around the suburbs are very friendly and warm.