New York's second city, Buffalo sits on the banks of the Niagara River and Lake Erie, and is renowned for its proximity to the Niagara Falls and its instrumental role in the development of the modern US economy. Known as the Queen City of the Lakes, Buffalo is often a considered a stop-off for visitors travelling to New York City, but in fact has plenty to offer visitors in its own right as one of the state's two leading cities.
A diverse population has made Buffalo a cosmopolitan, vibrant city, with plenty to offer in terms of food, the arts and entertainment. Considered one of the country's leading cities for art and music, Buffalo is home to the Allentown and Elmwood Art Festivals, which draw extensive crowds annually to browse and buy works from up-and-coming and established artists. For revelers, Buffalo's late night alcohol licensing and party atmosphere make it a year round celebration city, and one of the most culturally vibrant in the North East.
