| Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River, Buffalo is the principal city of the Buffalo- Niagara Falls metropolitan area and the seat of Erie County. The city itself has a population of 292,648 (2000 Census) and the metropolitan area 1,170,111 (2000 Census) the 46th largest in the United States. Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the country, and went on to become a major railroad hub, the largest grain- milling center in the country, and the home of the largest steel- making operation in the world. Albright- Knox Art Gallery - Considered among the best in the world when it comes to modern and contemporary 20th century art, this gallery has a rich selection of works by artists like Picasso, van Gogh, and Jackson Pollock. The Delaware Park gallery also features outstanding work from the 17th- 19th centuries. Allentown232 Allen Street - Home to the Allentown Art Festival and listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, this vibrant, ethnically and lifestyle- diverse area has become a magnet in recent years for art galleries and restaurants. The area centers on Allen Street from Main to the east and Symphony Circle to the west, North Street to the north and the Theater District to the south. Attractions in the area include the Wilcox Mansion, and the Towne Restaurant. Alleyway Theatre Inc - An entertainment corporation working out of Buffalo's downtown Theater District, this enterprise brings together four distinct performance groups under one administrative umbrella. The arrangement, which includes Alleyway Theatre, Pandora's Box Theater Company, K!dSHowCo and the Upper West Arts Center, offers artistic independence while at the same time integrating box office and other administrative work. The enterprise also handles joint efforts involving community service and local theater events so that both locals and visitors can enjoy their theatrical experiences to the utmost. The Walden Galleria is the largest shopping center in the Buffalo Niagara region. Comprising 1,600,000 square feet of retail space with more than 200 stores, services and restaurants. Other Buffalo shopping centers include Fashion Outlets of Niagara, with more than 150 name brand manufacturers in Niagara Falls, the Boulevard Mall in nearby Amherst, McKinley Mall in Hamburg and Eastern Hills Mall in Williamsville. Shopping at Buffalo outlet malls is second to none with a large variety of brand name retailers available. |
