Explore Buffalo | SUNY Buffalo State University Feel the Buffalove! We’re not the land of ice and snow (though we have that, too!). We’re a big city with a small-town feel with four beautiful seasons, friendly neighbors, and exciting things to do. Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York state and is always changing. Welcome to the City of Good Neighbors. Our Neighborhood Our Neighborhood Our 125-acre campus is very accessible, walkable, and located between two culturally-rich sections of Buffalo's West Side: The Elmwood Village Museum District and Grant Street neighborhood. The university is surrounded by cafés, museums, restaurants, shops, and parks. Buffalo AKG Art Museum Buffalo History Museum Buffalo Zoo Burchfield Penney Art Center The Elmwood Village Grant Street Neighborhood Center Test the Waters Test the Waters Buffalo's evolving waterfront is the place for fun, relaxation, and learning. Canalside Erie Basin Marina Great Lakes Center Outer Harbor RiverWorks Sports Visit Us Visit Buffalo Accommodations Attractions A City of Great Design A City of Great Design Buffalo boasts commercial, residential, and institutional buildings from some of the most revered architects in American history. The H.H. Richardson-designed Richardson Olmsted Campus looms large on Buffalo State's landscape. Explore Architecture in Buffalo We Love Our Green Spaces We Love Our Green Spaces Like Buffalo's architecture, the city's lush parks are steeped in history. Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Delaware Park is located directly across the street from campus and offers a green getaway for relaxation, exercise, and rejuvenation. Learn More About Buffalo's Parks 276K+ Population Estimate (2025) 18 Nearby campsites 50+ Art galleries Frederick Law Olmsted Parks More Facts Buffalo Eats Buffalo Eats Buffalo's cuisine offers something for every palate. From its world-famous chicken wings to local specialties like beef on weck, the city offers a full menu. See What's on Buffalo's Plate Check Out Meal Plans and Dining Locations on Campus Winter Fun! Winter Fun! Everybody knows that Buffalo gets snow in the winter, but most don't realize that the bulk of the white stuff falls south of the city proper. That's where world-class skiing, skating, and sledding can be found. Some avoid the winter, Buffalo embraces it! Explore Winter Fun in Buffalo 25 min. To Niagara Falls 2 hrs. To Toronto 3 hrs. To Cleveland