Note: Javascript is disabled in your browser.
To see the gallery in all its glory, you'll need to enable Javascript.
Introducing Western New York
Stabilizing somewhat after hemorrhaging industries and population for the past decade, most of the cities in this region live in the shadow of Niagara Falls, a natural wonder that attracts upwards of 12 million visitors from around the world per year. Buffalo was once a booming industrial center and the terminus of the Erie Canal, which used to serve as the transportation lifeline connecting the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean; it now boasts an indigenous culinary scene and bohemian enclaves. Syracuse and Rochester are both homes to big universities; the latter is worth a visit for the George Eastman House (585-271-3361; 900 East Ave, Rochester; adult/student/child $8/5/3; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, until 8pm Thu, 1-5pm Sun) and International Museum of Photography & Film (585-271-3361; 900 East Ave; www.eastmanhouse.org; adult/child $8/5; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, from 1pm Sun).
Advertisement
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
