Is Buffalo a Good Place to Live? Pros and Cons

Pros of living in Buffalo

• More than one hospital is available in the wider central area

  Multiple hospitals are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives residents more than one healthcare facility to compare for location and services. Hospital examples include Brylin Hosp Map, St. Vincent Health Center Map and Douglas Memorial Hospital Map.

• Multiple libraries can make study routines more flexible

  More than one library is located within about 12 km of the centre, giving students alternatives for quiet study or research outside their main campus. Library examples include East Clinton Branch Library Map, Reinstein Memorial Library Map and Kenmore Branch Library Map.

• There are plenty of cultural and historic places to build a visit around

  Multiple museums, historic places and arts or entertainment venues sit within about 12 km of the centre. That gives visitors enough nearby options to build a fuller itinerary instead of depending on one headline attraction. Nearby examples include First Centennial Missionary Baptist Church Map, Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Map and The Mayfair Castle Map.

• Several parks or playgrounds add everyday outdoor options

  Several parks or playgrounds are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives residents and families multiple places for walks, play or outdoor breaks. Nearby examples include Parkitects Inc. Map, Griffith Park Map and Dingens Park Map.

• There is a broad choice of hotels around the central area

  A substantial number of hotels are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives visitors more neighbourhood and price-point options when choosing a base for the trip. Hotel examples include Aloft Map, Holiday Inn Express Map and Comfort Inn Map.

• Several theatres or stadiums create more evening options

  Multiple theatre or stadium venues sit within about 10 km of the centre. That gives visitors more potential evening or event options. Venue examples include War Memorial Stadium (~0.7 km) and Offermann Stadium (~1.8 km). Check the current calendar for what is actually on during your dates.

• The wider region gives you other substantial city options

  Other substantial cities sit near Buffalo, so the trip does not have to be a single-city stay. Nearby alternatives include Hamilton (~92 km), Mississauga (~101 km) and Toronto (~103 km). You can compare a wider itinerary, an alternative base or a day trip using the actual timetables.