Niagara Frontier Travel Guide
Encompassing a wide area of the western-most end of New York State, the Niagara Frontier region includes Buffalo, Niagara Falls, the "Twin Cities" of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda, and areas in between.
The largest city of the Niagara Region, Buffalo, is New York States second largest city, and is known by a number of different names, most notably, the "Queen City", and "the City of Good Neighbors".
Unfortunately, the City has lost at least half of it's population with the loss of Bethlehem Steel, and a number of other manufacturing corporations in the past 50 years. The city makes up for it, however, with places such as the Albright Knox Art Gallery, the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, the Buffalo City Hall on Niagara Square, it's radial street plan (similarly planned like that of Washington DC) by Ellicott, the Darwin Martin House, and Delaware Park. Buffalo also has the South Campus for the State University of New York at Buffalo, and Buffalo State College, two nationally known educational institutions.
Niagara Falls is located northwest of the City of Buffalo and is accessed easily by Amtrak Trains, the Niagara portion of the New York State Thruway (I-190N) and by the NFTA Metro System's 40-Grand Island bus.
Niagara Falls has experienced a transformation as of lately, landing the first of three casinos that the Seneca Nation opened, in the previous Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center, and the second in Salamanca, about 30 miles south of Buffalo. The City of Niagara Falls also has a number of other attractions, including the Whirlpool Rapids, the Niagara Power Vista Project (in neighboring Lewiston), and Niagara University.
The "Tonawandas" are also known regionally as "the Twin Cities", because of the City of Tonawanda and City of North Tonawanda. The Cities benefit from being an early port for the Erie Canal, and having the Herschell Carousel Museum, near Wurlitzer Park (NE corner of North Tonawanda).
The City of Tonawanda also is part of the larger Town of Tonawanda, a moderately priced, safe suburb to stay in.
Due east of Niagara Falls is also the City of Lockport.
Lockport is well known as another stop on the Erie Canal, and is part of the Erie Canal Heritage Trail.
Featured Destinations from North America
Ashland : Kansas
Ashland is the largest city and county seat of Clark County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 975. Geography Ashland is located at 37°11'12" North, 99°46'9" West (37.186803, -99.769259)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.4 km˛ (1.7
Ocean City : New Jersey
Ocean City is a city located in Cape May County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,378. Ocean City is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. The city is known as a family seaside resort and prohibits the sales
Sheridan : New York
Sheridan is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,838. The Town of Sheridan was incorporated in 1827. The town is on the county's northern border. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area
Dover : New York
Dover is a town located in Dutchess County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,565. The Town of Dover is located on the eastern boundary of the county. History The town was formed in 1807 from part of the Town of Pawling. Geography The east town line
Bowling Green : Missouri
Bowling Green is a city located in Pike County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,260. It is the county seat of Pike County6. Geography Bowling Green is located at 39°20'30" North, 91°12'0" West (39.341597, -91.200076)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has
Jacksonville : Texas
Jacksonville is a city located in Cherokee County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,868. Jacksonville is located in an area of rolling hills in East Texas, north of the county seat, Rusk, and south of Tyler, in Smith County, on U. S. Highway
Gully : Minnesota
Gully is a city located in Polk County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 106. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 km˛ (2.0 mi˛). 5.2 km˛ (2.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.50% is
Wolcott : New York
Wolcott is a town located in Wayne County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,692. The town is named after Governor Oliver Wolcott of Connecticut. The Town of Wolcott is in the northeast corner of the county. There is a village named Wolcott
Idlewild : Michigan
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Paris : Texas
Paris is a city located in Lamar County, Texas situated in East Texas, specifically Northeast Texas, at the western edge of the Piney Woods. Physiographically, these regions are part of the West Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 25,898. It is the
Lapeer : Michigan
Lapeer is a city located in Lapeer County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,072. It is the county seat of Lapeer County6. Most of the city's urban area is located within Lapeer Township, although small portions lie within Mayfield Township and Elba
Sheffield : Vermont
Sheffield is a town located in Caledonia County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 727. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 84.9 km˛ (32.8 mi˛). 84.5 km˛ (32.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛
Richland : Missouri
Richland is a city located in Camden, Laclede and Pulaski County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,805. Geography Richland is located at 37°51'32" North, 92°24'10" West (37.858875, -92.402788)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 km˛ (2.3
Villard : Minnesota
Villard is a city located in Pope County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 244. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of
Woodruff : South Carolina
Woodruff is a city located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,229. Geography Woodruff is located at 34°44'26" North, 82°1'57" West (34.740530, -82.032580)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.5 km˛ (3.7 mi˛). 9.5
Moody AFB : Georgia
Moody Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Lowndes County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the area had a total population of 993. The air base is home to the 347th Air Rescue Wing with an additional 3400 civilian and military personnel. In addition, the
Greenup : Kentucky
Greenup is a city located in Greenup County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,198. It is the county seat of Greenup County6. Greenup is named in honor of Christopher Greenup. Geography Greenup is located at 38°34'25" North, 82°50'1" West (38.573503, -82.833549)1. According to the United
West Springfield : Massachusetts
West Springfield is a city located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It is considered a suburb of Springfield, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 27,899. History West Springfield was first settled in 1660 and was officially incorporated in 1774. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the
Janesville : Wisconsin
Janesville is a city located in Rock County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 59,498. The city is located to the southeast of and adjacent to the Town of Janesville. Carrie Jacobs Bond, songwriter, was born in Janesville in 1862. Located in Janesville, the
Parkers Prairie : Minnesota
Parkers Prairie is a city located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 991. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and
Detroit : Texas
Detroit is a town located in Red River County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 776. Geography Detroit is located at 33°39'42" North, 95°15'52" West (33.661703, -95.264524)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 km˛ (1.6 mi˛). 4.1
Coralville : Iowa
Coralville is a city located in Johnson County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,123; a special census taken by the city in 2003 counted 17,269 residents. It is a suburb of Iowa City. In 1998 the Coral Ridge Mall opened with more than
Mulliken : Michigan
Mulliken is a village in Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 557. The village is within Roxand Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.7 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.7
Sonora : Texas
Sonora is a city located in Sutton County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,924. It is the county seat of Sutton County6. Geography Sonora is located at 30°34'5" North, 100°38'39" West (30.568166, -100.644163)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Rochester : Indiana
Rochester is a city located in Fulton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,414. The city is the county seat of Fulton County6. Geography Rochester is located at 41°3'43" North, 86°12'24" West (41.061883, -86.206727)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a
