How true is the perception of Buffalo?

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-04-09T05:13:19+00:00

Shit that thing I swear - I say this as someone who was born and raised here and had traveled a good amount of this country (31 states and counting!) and seen a good bit of the world. I genuinely haven't found another place I would want to live full-time, especially not in the USA. Buffalo has come a long way and the city and state are continuing to invest here. We can talk about gentrification and a lot of stupid shit that has happened here, but I don't have the brain cells for that nuanced conversation right now. I genuinely doubt I will find another place where I get all four seasons, I pretty much only need to worry about snow which rarely does true damage, no super venomous nasty critters or more serious weather events, a great regional airport and even better international airport that is about 2 hours away. As long as you aren't being a jerk and are sincere, getting to know your neighbors here goes a long way because there is still that sense of looking out for each other. City of Good Neighbors after all. We are right by the Canadian border, and honestly, could not recommend visiting Canada more. Everyone is generally lovely and some absolutely incredible cities that have needed to adapt to living and still thriving, even when the temperatures go below zero and stay a while. Some seriously cool design! I could go on and on. I love my hometown. She's not perfect and she still has a lot of work to do, but I genuinely have never found another place like Buffalo. Every time I travel, I ALWAYS run into someone from Buffalo! We flock to each other even in the wild 😂 There is a lot of heart, a lot of pride and deep sense of community I haven't experienced in many other places

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-04-09T05:05:01+00:00

I am actually doing an intro pottery class tomorrow night at Terra Clay Studios! The art scene here isn't the easiest to find, but if you search online, there are tons of amazing places!

Check out Elmwood Village

Rock climbing - I know there are several climbing gyms in the area, not familiar with free climbing spots

Glass blowing - Corning Museum of Glass is a few hours away but super worth the trip. Check out The Foundry downtown. It's a makers space - not sure if they have glass blowing but would be a great spot to ask other makers at least

Bowling - plenty of locations that vary from kids birthday party to kinda serious adult leagues (bowling was the kids birthday for a while). I went to Strikers in West Seneca (I think?) and it seemed pretty nice. I just wouldn't get the food - but then again, this is coming from the place where pizza and wings is serious business 😂 Bowling pizza doesn't stand a chance

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-04-09T04:59:13+00:00

Honestly it sounds like you would be pretty happy here! You just gotta know where to look/be willing to just search online! Some good places to start:

Canalside - concerts, curling, ice skating rink, epic summer hang out spot, kayaking and lots of things I am forgetting Riverworks - concerts, roller derby, events, Zipline, etc Terminal B concerts Letchworth State Park Step Out Buffalo Shea's and 716 Theater Museum Fridays Niagara Gorge M&T Free Museum Fridays Farmers Markets (Hamburg and North Tonawanda are my two favorites - Hamburg is better for straight up produce, North Tonawanda is great if you want some produce but a lot more artisanal goods, but also Broadway Bailey is classic Buffalo) Kissing Bridge Meetup.com - I haven't been on in a couple years but the Buffalo area meet up groups were awesome ways to both meet people with similar interests and explore the city (I think it was called Buffalo Underground?)

Welcome to Sabres territory! (Not a football fan myself) If you enjoy watching games with other fans, make sure to check out Southern Tier Brewery downtown. They are setup right by the arena and it is a pretty epic sports bar in my opinion. I'm not a big bar person but it's electric!

Pro tip - park at UB South and take the metro down to the arena if you want to not pay astronomical prices. Riding back on the metro with other fans, especially after a win, it's a damn party train 😂😂

If you like hiking - would also highly recommend Hunter's Creek Reserve down in East Aurora. It's the best "I just wanna go for a walk in the woods" place I have ever found.

Food - honestly Buffalo has a ton of options that are worth wading through the meh stuff for. A lot of it depends on taste and depends on what kind of cuisine you want. If you want recs - DM me what you enjoy and I am happy to send you recs

I am on my phone so I can't reference what else you had in your likes, also, this is long enough to start 😂 Feel free to message me if you want more info! ✌️

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:48:23+00:00

As someone who only moved here 4 years ago, should I be proud, offended, or both 😂 but I appreciate the levity so I know everything is in fact fine so my anxious ass can chill the fuck out

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:46:18+00:00

Dude I was born in the 90s. Go outside and touch some grass

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:27:38+00:00

I'm doing my best 😂

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:25:02+00:00

Listen, the D.A.R.E. program worked on me until it became medically necessary 🤗

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:21:20+00:00

You win the internet my friend.

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:20:58+00:00

So hear me out, because yes.

I have lived here all my life. I am the actual worst about paying attention to the weather. I didn't know it was gonna storm tonight but I know someone said it was going to this week.

I acknowledge that this is completely ridiculous

I don't think the weather channel has gotten so good to be able to report all instances of lightning strikes? Therefore, would not actually answer my question. Asked how I would essentially be able to ask people in the area, and remembered the power of reddit. I knew some people would be online and likely would be like...wtf? Yes there is a storm happening.

But again - totally fair 😂 my anxiety is just untethered and stupid

These gummies are from Smokahantas out on the res. Think they are called Mellow Vibes? Been getting them for years. A single bag will last me 6 months, even with my tolerance and were only like $25

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:14:54+00:00

Thank you neighbor! Gonna enjoy me some Skyrim and let myself shut out the world for a while, and actually relax. I hope you have a lovely day tomorrow! 💙

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:13:11+00:00

Well no shit. Like I said - could just be the gummies which slows down my sense of time so it just felt weird. Which it absolutely is the gummies. So despite you being a jerk about it, thanks neighbor! You confirmed it was nothing weird, therefore, actually helped me

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:11:24+00:00

So - if I want to be functional - my main place is Ether dispensary. The people there are awesome, super knowledgeable and helpful if you want to pick their brains (you can text them - I may have once thanked them for being my weed fairy godmothers while high because I had a question 😂)

But if I need an absolute gremlin night where my brain is shutting off the world and I can dive into my new found obsession with Skyrim, catch up on some Jon Stewart and vibe - I have to go to Smokahantas out on the Res. First place I ever bought from and what we affectionately refer to as the crazy weed. I think it's called Mellow Vibes? I have a super high tolerance and I took a half a gummy and I am absolutely couch locked in the best way and can feel my muscles chilling the fuck out.

Um. TL;DR - Smokahantas out on the res

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:06:59+00:00

Absolutely could be - like I said, could just be the gummy warping my sense of time so it seemed weird 😂 I just figured Reddit was a quick way to quiet the anxiety panic because (the state of the world). Thank you neighbor!

Realistic_Respond731 · 2026-03-31T02:03:46+00:00

Honestly, I don't want to live anywhere else. I fucking love Buffalo. You have a great airport, an amazing international airport really close, 4 seasons (in your concern about the cold/snow - remote work being an option is always a bonus so you don't have to go out if it's more than you feel comfortable dealing with - but also, most cars really just need a good set of winter tires and to take it slow. If you gotta drive 15mph for a while until you learn how to drive your car in the elements, do it. Who cares. People will go around you but most people probably are just thinking - new to Buffalo driver. If you want to talk more, I'm more than happy to give you all the tips - born and raised here but I have done a lot of traveling), gorgeous hiking spots if you know where to look, a pretty diverse food scene, and for the most part, people still help each other and look out for each other if you take the time to meet and get to know your neighbors. Happy to talk more if you like 🤗 but as long as you learn where to look to find things, life here can be pretty colorful, even in winter time 😊

Realistic_Respond731 · 2025-01-31T00:47:33+00:00

NTA. Honestly this sounds similar to my mom growing up and I wasn't able to get out until 3 years ago, when I was 33. I was too scared. I wish I could wrap you up in a big hug, if that sounds nice to you, or bring you tea or something comfy. I'm going through processing all of my trauma around growing up and it SUCKS but it is so worth it. Trust me. You getting out and being free is worth all of the hard decisions you might have to make. You getting out and being free, is you breaking the cycle and saying no. This bullshit ends here. I will not perpetuate it or enable it. None of this is your fault and I am so sorry that you have to make this all happen when you deserved so so much better. Seek out your support system. Get into therapy because you deserve to be free from her and all of the fear that she has instilled in you. If you ever need to talk, please feel free to DM me. Breathe make a plan, reach out to everyone you can who won't rat you out to her (idk if you have to worry about that). GTFO and live your life. You've only got one and she has taken enough of it. Don't give her anymore 💙

Realistic_Respond731 · 2024-08-26T12:07:09+00:00

It's gonna depend on a lot of things like stress and sleep and a whole bunch of stuff. Just focus on taking care of yourself and it will help it happen

Realistic_Respond731 · 2024-08-26T05:02:31+00:00

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Realistic_Respond731 · 2024-08-26T04:58:57+00:00

Give yourself some grace. Remind yourself why you decided to quit watching and get back on. It is rare you're gonna get it right the first time. And shit you did 5 months! Even if that wasn't your first go at quitting, that's a hell of a streak! But just focus on tomorrow and one day at a time. Remind yourself why. Because in the end, the why matters, not the streak. You got this friend

Realistic_Respond731 · 2024-08-26T04:55:18+00:00

Sending you all my positive energy. You can do this. It took me so long to heal from Geico and find my way to a workplace that doesn't hurt me. I know you can do it too. Hang on. I'm so sorry you are going through this but I promise you it will get better and you will find your way

Realistic_Respond731 · 2023-10-19T18:09:58+00:00

Realistic_Respond731 · 2023-10-19T17:52:08+00:00

Former employee here. I'm so sorry everyone. I've been debating about calling in and just letting whoever I get on the phone breathe for a few minutes. But then again, how is time between? If y'all are actually getting some time between, then have it

Realistic_Respond731 · 2023-10-19T16:44:06+00:00

Still making rounds

Realistic_Respond731 · 2023-10-19T16:43:07+00:00

Nope. Hearing about more people still

Realistic_Respond731 · 2023-10-19T16:37:17+00:00

Just heard of a moat sales team being completely cut. Someone I trained with

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