It’s finally summertime and the weather is consistently perfect. So how should you spend your long summer days? We suggest visiting nearby parks and enjoying all of the native plants and flowers Western New York has to offer. The Buffalo-Niagara region is home to a plethora of beautiful native plant species, which ...
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The Buffalo Skyway is one of the city's most iconic landmarks -- but it’s also one of the most controversial. The Skyway consists of an elevated bridge across the Buffalo River on Route 5 connecting Downtown Buffalo with the Northern end of the Buffalo Harbor. The Buffalo ...
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Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is a time to treat yourself. There are many places in Buffalo to celebrate all of the best parts of Valentine’s Day. The city has plenty of scrumptious sweet shops, quality florists and fantastic restaurants that can help you make this ...
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It’s a new year, which means many people are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stick to New Year’s resolutions. For some people, it’s about losing weight, while others just want to eat more wholesome foods and increase their intake of fruits and vegetables. Many people may also be ...
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The holidays are quickly approaching, but there’s still time to get some awesome gifts for the apartment dweller in your life. We’ve written holiday gift guides for apartment residents before, but we’ve put together a whole new list of items for the 2021 holiday season. Most are available at local ...
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Anyone who has attended a Buffalo Bills game knows it’s no secret that the people of Western New York like to drink. While Labatt and Molson are popular mass-produced beer choices due to Buffalo’s proximity to Canada, there’s been a large growth in the number of people drinking craft beer ...
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Snow, football, wings and...architecture? While Buffalo is known for many things, people from outside of the city are often surprised to learn about its extensive architectural history and unique designs from some of the most famous American architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson, E.B. Green and Louise ...
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Western New York is known for its many waterways, and the city of Buffalo sits right on Lake Erie, an essential location that gave it a crucial role in American history, especially after the construction of the Erie Canal. You can still find relics today around Buffalo that demonstrate its ...
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Most people don’t realize that Buffalo & Niagara Falls played a huge role in the Underground Railroad and the emancipation of slaves. The region’s geography and shared border with Canada made the Niagara Frontier a key destination for enslaved people seeking freedom in the 1800s. Crossing the Niagara River was ...
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Decorating one’s home with plants has become incredibly popular over the past few years, in part due to the ubiquity of the “Instagram aesthetic” and Pinterest posts showing bright, clean homes filled with greenery. Not only do houseplants make your apartment feel airy and homey, they also help clean the ...
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There's no doubt that we’ve all spent more time at home than ever this year. For many, their home has become their office, gym and entertainment center. And for people that live in apartments, the COVID-19 lockdown has meant that they’ve had to be creative and make the most of ...
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