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Top Attractions to Visit in Buffalo, NY
1. Niagara Falls State Park - While technically not a part of Buffalo proper, Niagara Falls State Park resides a mere 20 miles away in Niagara Falls, NY. Considered one of the seven wonders of North America (and unofficially the "eighth wonder of the world"), the power and grandeur of Niagara Falls is something everyone visiting and living in the area should see.
2. The Buffalo Zoo - One of Buffalo's biggest (and oldest) attractions, The Buffalo Zoo sits on 23.5 acres with thousands of animals and hundreds of different plant species for its nearly 400,000 yearly visitors. The Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest zoo in America, opening in 1975, and it is open year-round for visitors.
3. Canalside - The focal point of Buffalo's revitalized waterfront district, Canalside sits on 21 acres and has a wide variety of events and activities for the entire family to partake it year-round, despite the weather.
Facts About Buffalo, NY
1. Buffalo is home to the longest running footrace in America. Buffalo's Turkey Trot has been running continuously since 1896, and has inspired numerous similar footraces across the country since its inception.
2. Founded in 1832, Buffalo was originally named for the nearby Buffalo Creek. The debate over the naming of the creek, and thus the city itself, still rages, however. A popular theory is that a prominent member of the Seneca nation of Native Americans was named Buffalo and had the creek named after them. Another theory pushes the idea that the name is a French phrase, "beau fleuve," which translates to beautiful river. A direct answer has not be settled on yet.
3. Buffalo is the site of the first city to be powered by the long-distance transmission of alternating current (AC) electric power. Buffalo would quickly develop an electric network for its street cars and street lamps thanks to the innovations of Nikola Tesla. Soon after, much of the world would begin to benefit from similar electrical innovations.
