Housing priced well below the national median and shorter-than-average commute times are two of the many ways Buffalonians stretch their dollars.

Artsy Allentown. Historic Hamlin Park. The multicultural West Side. Buffalo is a tapestry of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct vibe.

From blooming springs and glorious summers to cozy falls and crystalline winters, Buffalo’s climate boasts four picture-perfect seasons.

Sure, Buffalo has a zoo and a children’s museum. It also has an antique hand-carved carousel, a zip line course between giant silos, the top-ranked fossil park in the country and so much more.

Buffalo’s world-renowned collection of modern and contemporary art is on full display in the stunningly renovated Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

Frederick Law Olmsted created the nation’s first citywide park and parkway system in Buffalo, weaving greenery into every corner of the city.  

Whether it’s comfort food like weck and wings, innovative haute cuisine, or tantalizing dishes prepared by one of Buffalo’s many immigrant communities, there’s something for every palate.

For Buffalonians, living near Niagara Falls is the most ordinary extraordinary thing. Day or night, in every season, it’s a breathtaking sight.