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We visited the Buffalo Zoo, which is the third oldest zoo in the country. It was under renovation but it was nice, small compared to other zoos I've been to. I loved that it was in an old neighborhood and easy to access. Lots of places to shop and great wings, pizza and craft beers. Of course if you are close to Buffalo you have to pop over to Niagara Falls which is always beautiful to see and a short 30 minute drive.

The location was great. Took us no longer than 20+ minutes to get anywhere. Lots of walkable restaurants. However, the beds were not queen size, they were maybe twin or double. Also the pool and hot tub areas were down when we went to use them. I'm not a fan of having to pay $15 a night just to park my car. Shouldn't that be part of the stay? $220 to stay in a room with small beds and no pool/hot tub and then more money to park. Nah, not right. We went to the Bills stadium. Casinos, put put, Niagara falls and wax museum.

As far as the City of Buffalo, I knew what to expect. The property could use a little more human touches, i.e. more towels, there were no face cloths available, there was some paper products (kitchen and bathrooms) but not enough to sustain our stay (we did purchase more). The house was very clean and spacious with enough bedrooms and baths to support our group.

We travelled the week before Christmas so the snow was heavy, but we were impressed with how the town cleared roads and pathways. We stayed at the Residence Inn Downtown Buffalo which was a perfect location for both walking around town and getting to the highways with our rented vehicle. Everyone we met was extremely friendly and helpful. The Sheas Theatre on Main Street is a must visit as the architecture and decor is stunning. Colter Bay bar and restaurant on Delaware Ave and Allen St, has a great vibe with live music and fantastic chicken wings. Cafe 59 on Allen Street, is also a great small bar restaurant with fantastic dishes and great service. We primarily went to Buffalo for an NFL game, and access to Niagra Falls and Canada, but were pleasantly surprised as to all the other attractions Buffalo has to offer.

Considering the horrendous weather I had for 4 days I continued my plans. Will definitely return in more favourable conditions. Looks like lots to see and experience the revitalizing of Buffalo. Would like to have the canal area via walking but again the weather was too wet, windy and cold. Stayed in Allentown which is getting a new lease on life, so I will look forward to visiting again in the near futute.

Buffalo has been the hidden gem of places to visit in the state of New York. Conveniently situated near the Canadian border within a short distance of the GTA, it should be on everyone's radar as a fun, interesting and exciting destination for a weekend or longer. Great places to eat and drink; a good zoo, fine art galleries, a superior botanical garden, enormous open spaces, a great old ballpark, NFL and NHL teams and some of the best architecture and city design in the USA. Something for everyone and plenty to interest the discerning visitor.