Wonders Blog
Buffalo unfolds as a city where the echoes of its industrious origins harmonize with majestic natural landscapes, iconic architectural marvels, and a resilient infrastructure that together compose a tapestry of wonder shaped by history, ingenuity, and the enduring rhythm of the Great Lakes
Niagara Falls One of the Natural Wonders of the World About Niagara Falls Niagara Falls, a breathtaking natural wonder straddling the border between the United States and Canada, is more […]
Get To Know the Queen City Explore Buffalo® is a non-profit organization that offers tours and various opportunities to uncover the remarkable architecture, rich history, and vibrant neighborhoods of Buffalo. […]
The Worst Snow Storms in Buffalo History: A Fascinating Look Back Buffalo, New York has a storied relationship with snow. Known for its fierce and unrelenting winter storms, the city […]
Buffalo used to be known as the “City of Light” because Buffalo was the first American city to have widespread electric lighting. The lighting was produced by hydroelectric power harnessed […]
Colonel Ward Pumping Station is a vital part of the infrastructure in Buffalo, New York. It has been supplying clean drinking water to the city since 1904 and is now […]
The Buffalo Metro Rail system was implemented in the city of Buffalo, New York to provide an efficient and cost-effective public transportation option for commuters. The light rail line is […]
Buffalo’s Cobblestone Historic District remains as a testament to the city’s industrial past and position as the Great Lakes’ grain handling hub. Bordered between Illinois, Perry, Columbia Streets, and South […]
Discover Buffalo’s rich African American heritage by strolling through the Historic Michigan Street Corridor. Once the epicenter of the abolition movement in 1836, the bustling street went on to witness […]
Located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, the Guaranty Building stands as one of the city’s most iconic structures. Constructed from 1895-1896, this 10 story office building was the first […]
War Memorial Stadium was an iconic part of the Buffalo landscape for many years. Opened in 1937, it was the home field of the Buffalo Bills and Boston Braves professional […]
Buffalo, New York is not only a bustling city today, but also has a deep and rich history. The area was originally inhabited by the Iroquois people, who were known […]
The Erie Canal is one of America’s most significant engineering feats, and its creation revolutionized transportation in the United States. It was originally conceived as a way to open up […]
The majestic Niagara Falls were formed at the end of the Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago. As massive glaciers retreated from North America, they carved out a path for […]
The Maid of the Mist is one of the most iconic boats to ever sail in Niagara Falls. Its story began in 1846, when a businessman named Luke Daly and […]