I was afraid to click on and open this video...especially with the thumbnail picture.(Why they are knocking that building down .?.Idk..maybe another God forbid parking lot?)But so far as I'm watching this and its rather a positive look at my hometown..Despite the abismal facts on population loss and gains..Appreciate what you have done here..Maybe you should read up on Washington DC developer Douglas Jemel and all the buildings he's buying up and redeveloping..Its quite amazing ..Thank You for doing this video..

I'm From Virginia, I moved to Buffalo in 2014. The cost of living is convenient, there's always something to do, and the people are friendly. 😊

I was transferred to Buffalo in the early 2000s, and went kicking and screaming. The stories that I had heard/been told about this city were not pleasant, and the weather upon my arrival (early Jan.) was rough, as the largest snowfall in 20+ yrs had just fallen. I moved to the upper West Side and stayed for 3yrs. All of that negativity was not justified, as I ended up enjoying my time there, met great friends, and loved the seasons. I just went back to visit friends and felt a bit of nostalgia.

As a Toronto resident I have a fondness for Buffalo having grown up watching Buffalo tv stations and occasionally visiting. It is honest hardworking town that has gone through some tough times but still has a lot of good aspects IMHO.

I grew up dirt poor in buffalo my mom had addiction issues and honestly the people I met growing up were some of the most generous kind people...my neibors always helped me and my little brother when our mom was too strung out to care for us and they taught us how to survive and are the reason I was able to make a better life for myself and move away

I was born and raised in Buffalo and I live in a Buffalo suburb. It is one the best kept secrets. Housing is affordable. Culture abounds. Restaurants are amazing but most of all is it’s people. Friendly and genuine.

Hello from Cincinnati. I first drove truck to Buffalo in 1975, sometimes 2 or 3 times a week, our terminal was in Kenmore, Millitary Road. Delivered new Chevrolets and Pontiacs all over Buffalo. Anyways liked the town and people!

My city, my Buffalo looks fabulous in your video. Love it here and proud to say I am from here.❤

I've lived in Buffalo, Columbus, Indy, Detroit and Chicago. Buffalo is, by far, the best of these cities BY FAR. It's a clean city with so much to do, the cost of living is very affordable, it's super easy to get around, the four seasons are very distinct, the public schools are excellent by any measure, the food is fantastic and the people are GENUINELY friendly and helpful. I would never want to live anywhere else.

Largest concentration of millionaires in US circa 1900, exquisite mansion row Delaware Avenue. City of Lights, City of No Illusions, City of Good Neighbors

I get a little teary eyed when I think of Buffalo. I grew up 45 min north outside the city in the suburbs and never was really allowed to venture down there by myself growing up. It took some friends, family, and being married to finally let me explore the city more and I gotta say it gets more and more beautiful with each time I visit and have time to stop and enjoy. There are some really cool things I've been to. There's Shakespeare in Delware Park that I love to visit. My favorite place is Broaderick Park where I can watch the Peace Bridge change colors at night and walk along the path and then get off the path under the rails, and sit on the rocks safely and eat a snack. The Buffalo Japense Garden is exquisite behind the Buffalo History Museum. And there is soo much to mention. But I now live 45 mins south of Buffalo in another county and I always feel like Buffalo is home even though I lived in the Suburbs. And I miss home in some ways. But I visit often as my brother, Uncle, and birth mom live there. And I visit my adopted family often in the suburbs. But I love that my husband has fallen in love also with the city and the suburbs too. He grew up in the heart of the county below Erie in Chautauqua County. So my area was brand new to him sorta, and he has fallen in love with it just as I have. I never get tired of seeing the beautiful shots of the buildings and history. It's really cool to see it when u come in to landing from the plane. Beautiful view u'll ever see. U see buildings,houses, and greenery as far as the eye can see. Amazing.

I have lived and worked in the Buffalo area for more than 40 years. Mayor Brown turned some of the worst areas of the city into a beautiful neighborhoods any one would want to live in and we now have condos downtown that most people cannot afford but they are selling like hot cakes, showing that even the wealthy want to move downtown.

Hard to believe they used to call this awesome city the Arm Pit of America. I absolutely love Buffalo the people are amazing. There’s lots to do there to, I’ve always found it calling me back. I’ve been coming to the Buffalo area since I was a young lad, that’s over 50 years now. I would recommend the city to anyone, and I’m Canadian. I’d rather visit Buffalo than go to many other places.

What Buffalo once was and what it has transitioned into are very, very different! Buffalo is a modern, beautiful, bustling city with many attractions and activities for those of all ages.

I recently drove to Buffalo from Cleveland to go to concert. I stayed the weekend on Delaware Ave in the Allentown area. It was very nice. The Key Bank Arena was great. I can't believe there is leg room between the rows. So much better than Rocket mortgage Field House Arena in Cleveland. Downtown was very easy to get around by car. The architecture is beautiful. Definitely will be back!

Buffalo is an awesome city, with awesome people

They also make Lucky Charms at that General Mills plant. Sometimes when you're driving on the i-190 expressway you can smell it.... you also could have taken the Cave of the Winds tour at Niagara falls. It's a Stairway and walkway that goes down and right in front of the bridal veil Falls on the American side... Also, if you go just a little bit further north from Niagara Falls and stop at Lewiston you can take a jet boat tour . It's a high-powered dual jet boat that takes tours of people through the Rapids of the lower Niagara River and gets everybody splashed wet with River water! ... and then there's Old Fort Niagara . ...You'll have to come back sometime to see some more and go to a Buffalo Bills football game!

WOW~! I always pictured Buffalo as a dump that was always 50 below zero. It's very pretty. The Falls are exhilarating! Nice work!

Love to see this. I was married in 1969 and we came here on our honeymoon to see Niagara Falls. When we got here there were no falls! The falls were being fixed and so all we saw was rocks without the water. 😢

Here to represent Buffalo and the 716, I love all of you. It's nice to see content about Buffalo, and there are so many peaceful nooks and crannies in the city as well. Thanks for a vid that highlights the positive aspects of our city. It truly is a wonderful place, and there is room for everyone, no matter who you are. It is a beautiful and diverse place full of potential friends. Too many people focus on the negatives of Buffalo, but that kind of stuff is in every city. Here in Buffalo, you will see things you'll never see anywhere else.

I've lives in 5-6 cities from Miami, Dallas, Charlotte, NC, NYC & Buffalo. Buffalo was my favorite. Amazing food, friendly people and a beautiful city. Except the winter, which I don't kind, it's a hidden gem. Would rather live in Buffalo then anywhere else in the U S..

Buffalo is such a great, underrated city

Buffalo is a wonderful place - I will never leave it! Let's Go Buffalo!

The city hall was built in the "art deco" style and is considered an arquitectural masterpiece

Also love that you opened with the Naval yard. Its definitely a buffalo gem. The SS Sullivan started sinking a few months ago and had to ferociously be saved from going all the way under. I believe they're still trying to get funds to completely repair the issues (hence the save the sullivans sign you can see there!)

Definitely go to Riverworks next time…it’s where you saw the Ferris wheel! It’s where our Roller Derby teams play, and also has a restaurant, a Brewing Co., a zip line, kayaks, paddle boards, a rope course, silo climbing, ax throwing, concerts and events. Our waterfront is beautiful, and we have beaches. Buffalo also has an amazing theater district, music venues, museums, and is home to many festivals. Did I forget the Bills Mafia? The Sabres? The Bisons? The Bandits? We love our Goo Goo Dolls too! Lots of movies are filmed here, including Nightmare Alley, and Marshall… our city has beautiful architecture! Forest Lawn Cemetery is also a must see. I could go on and on…

I miss my hometown... Buffalo is an awesome city with great people. I transferred to Miami and hate it. Miami is the closest foreign country to the United States.

Buffalo known for best local food, Italian, German, Polish and bakeries. We don't like franchises and support local businesses. Festivals every werkend.

I worked in Buffalo 5 years ago Building 2 new Hospitals Installing the HVAC Systems in both buildings. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised how clean the City was. Also the people as a whole were really helpful and friendly. I was there almost a full year and enjoyed my stay in Buffalo.

Very interesting and unbiased view of this old city that's making a comeback after a couple decades of hard times with the closing of the steel industry. It's a beautiful city.

You drive fast! Sandy from Buffalo here, 67 years. Born in Buffalo 1954 I moved in 1984 for a consulting job in minicomputers. I worked in SF and lived in Mill Valley, Marin County for 32 years. I moved back to a town outside Buffalo 4 years ago to escape SF technocrats who ruined the city. I love Buffalo, nice people and traditions. I would not go back to SF, CA even if offered a billion dollars.

I lived there 2 years ago, and I thought it was a beautiful city. I was everywhere with no problem. There were some sketchy parts, but I never felt unsafe. I actually enjoyed my time there.

I was born there in the late 1940s and loved Buffalo as a little boy. School 78 rocks.

Buffalo is an interesting place. And don't let anyone tell you it's part of the northeast. It's totally midwestern.

Buffalo is historically important, between 1800 and 1900 it was one of the 10 most populous cities in the US. Not all cities that lose population end up like Detroit or St Louis.

Love Buffalo! The people and food are amazing!!

I moved away from Buffalo over 25 years ago for work and try to visit at least once a year. Wonderful architecture, fantastic food and amazing people. I did not grow up there but I will always consider it "home".

Must do Delaware Avenue next time and historic cemetery Forest Lawn. Thanks, I am a true lover of Buffalo as you can tell. Also historic art town of East Aurora, home of the craft and art movement, home of Millard Fillmore. Town filmed for Christmas movies since it looks like town in "It's a Wonderful Life" and it is.

I have lived in Florida, Connecticut and Buffalo by far Buffalo was the best, the people are friendly helpful, the four seasons are beautiful a little less snow would be nice but it beats having to go through hurricanes also the food is amazing sponge candy beef on wick and the buffalo wings can't be beat

The Buffalo Bills were a charter member team of the AFL in 1960 not the NFL. They joined the NFL in 1970 when the AFL merged into the NFL. Great video as always!

This video made me so nostalgic for my hometown. I am actually planning on moving back in 2 yrs when I retire. I have traveled all over the world, lived in bigger, more popular cities, but I can’t think of anyplace I would rather be.

Glad you took my suggestion on visiting Buffalo/Niagara Falls! I told a friend who was leaving my company and thinking about being a traveling nurse about Buffalo, and I don’t think he believed me until I sent him the KZfaq video “Are You Right for Buffalo”. Even though he was initially polite, he reacted with great surprise a lot like you guys a few days later when I showed him the video. If you ever come back to the area, visit Niagara on the Lake on the Canadian side during the summer. Keep up the great work!

What a beautiful city, and oh my goodness Niagara Falls is breathtaking. Sure hope I can go there someday. Thanks for sharing!

Buffalo , western new York has some of the best food in the world voted in many travel publications over NYC , Chicago , est . Also if you love beer , it has more micro breweries you could ever wish for .

I just recently discovered your channel and it is a gem. After watching these videos, I think I’m going to make a travel bucket list. I’ve been to New York City but it never dawned on me to visit Buffalo or Niagara Falls. They’re both cool. Even the General Mills factory was awesome. The history of buffalo wings and the low wages were interesting facts. I’m quite surprised the wages are so low but glad to hear crime is lower too. All in all, this looks like a place I hope to visit. Thanks for the tour. 👏

3:22 The Building in the middle of this shot is called the Marin. I live on the 10th floor of this building with a wonderful view of downtown Buffalo. I love this city. I moved from NYC to here in 2019 and have never regretted it one bit.

Nicely done. Another thing I appreciate about Spoda's videos is that he doesn't hawk products or beat you over the head to hit the like and subscribe buttons. I don't think I've ever seen that and it's appreciated. Content providers have to earn the likes/subscriptions and subscribers (at least this one) resents being badgered on so many channels to "hit the like and subscribe buttons" before we've even had a chance to evaluate the content and determine if it's worthy. Sheesh. Spoda is worthy. He's kind of like Video Muzak with the low key delivery spiced with history, facts, and interesting local lore. And he can fly a drone. You've come a long way from the early stuff shot in your den, Spoda, and it shows. Start thinking about what you 're going to do when this trip is over - travel is your thing so hope you'll take another lap or two around the country.

Was really cool seeing such a large portion of my daily commute on a KZfaq video. Buffalo's on the up and up and improving over time.

I'm from NYC and I love Buffalo. It's a very underrated place. And it's suburbs actually boast some of the best places to live in the country.

“Shhhh Keep Buffalo A Secret”🤫 😂 been all over the world and ran back to this city every time! I love this city and would never move anywhere else again no matter the circumstances. I do realize we are coming into the end of being able to enjoy the city as is, before it’s overwhelmingly gentrified….and leave it up to an Italian women to wing something up for her son and his friends and it become a international sensation! Love from the Lo ❤️glad you enjoyed the city!

I have lived in the Buffalo-Niagara area for all of my 64 years. For more than 40 years I have worked in field service in and around the area. For much of that 40 years I watched the downtown area slowly die. The past 10 years the city has come alive again in ways I never expected. There's a drone video someone did of the city empty in the spring of 2020, during lockdown, and it was kind of heart breaking to see the old girl so still and quiet again.

Another great one, Buffalo people have always been nice when we've been. The Bills were charter member of the AFL in 1960

My family moved from Toronto to Buffalo in 1911. I was born there in 63. I have great memories there. I left in 06. I was outside with the snowblower for the second time on a February afternoon in 06, it was freezing cold and windy and the snowplow came along and buried the end of my driveway again. After I got done blowing out the driveway again I put the snow blower in the garage, I walked in the house, grabbed a beer, looked at my wife (who is from Texas) and told her "you have two choices". She looked at me kind of strange and asked me what I meant. I told her "Florida or Texas we are selling this house, I'm not doing this again next year". We bought a house in Texas a couple months later. I sure do miss Buffalo but not in the winter time. It's a beautiful area of the country, it's kept clean, the people are a proud people, there is plenty of entertainment and culture. Summers in Western New York can't be beat, there is so much going on there because Buffalonians are experts at squeezing so many outdoor activities into such a short period of warmer weather. Even my Texas wife was sad to leave Bflo, she loves it there.

City of no snobs, living like it's 1960. Strong traditions, family, church and hard work. No BS.

As a Buffalonian, I have to say thank you. You know, I grew up in the inner city. It was rough. I always heard people in my neighborhood say "Buffalo wasn't shit" or "There's nothing to do here like in Atlanta or Miami" but I never realized that they never left here. Then to see the comments from people who have visited. I had no idea others had love for Buffalo like that. I respect that and I hope you all return. We'll have the beer and wings waiting for ya.

That was so fun, one of your best! I want to go visit Buffalo and Niagara Falls someday with my family. Loved the Cheerios part, I could live on Cheerios!

Take the back roads the next time you’re in the area and visit the town of East Aurora. It’s the home of Fisher Price toys and has a restaurant called Bar Bill Tavern that has BOTH some of most acclaimed wings and weck in the area. My school helped restore the Roycroft Inn when I was moving away and now it’s one of the most interesting places to stay in the country.

Buffalo has an unjust, negative reputation among many in the Northeast. It has a rich history, closely knit neighborhoods, magnificent early high rise architecture and plenty of friendly pubs. The Falls (both of them) are mirrors of eternity. Everything about them in your video was exactly identical to my memory of them 30 years. Humbling to think of such voluminous quantities of water pouring forth continuously for eons. Same Maid of the Mist experience too. Surprised to see that your immediately preceding (unless I missed some) video was in W. VA., quite a distance away.

Great video...beautiful city. Love and peace to you from Ontario Canada.

Fabulous videos, LS. I had no idea Buffalo was such a beautiful place. I had visions of it looking like Detroit, etc. What a surprise! Niagara Falls and Horseshoe Falls are totally awesome. And a town can't be all that bad if it produces Cheerios! haha Thanks for showing us this awesome area.

This is by far the best video ever!! 🤩 I was born and raised in Buffalo. Left there when I was 28 years old and moved to Las Vegas.

That drone footage is really extraordinary! Thanks for these numerous vids! Love this channel!

I've just discovered your channel and it's fascinating! I was born, raised, and still live in Buffalo (27 years old). It has grown on me so much since I was younger. I go into the city itself 3 times a week for different regular activities, as I live a little bit outside of the city. One of my favorite areas of the city, although I don't go often, is the Elmwood Village area. Lots of little shops around there and the surrounding area is really making a comeback. Also, as others have mentioned, you can occasionally smell Cheerios or Lucky charms in different parts of the city depending on the time of day and what way the wind is blowing, and it's delightful. It'd be interesting if you checked out Rochester or Syracuse, too.

An interesting and lovely video! Thank-You for the efforts that you both put forth!

Niagara Falls was amazing!!! Loved the drone footage too. You always get the best food and it’s always when I’m hungry 😩😂

Buffalo... The city i didn't want to move in, and now the city I don't want to leave.

And the lower west side n downtown has a lot of pan handlers and junkies but that's in every city ... I love my city

Proud Buffalonian here....great food ...great sights to see...nice people...4 seasons of beautiful views. J7st make sure you have a FIREPLACE!!!

I’m from ct and mass I e spent a lot of time in the buffalo area and absolutely love the area the lakefront and river are wonderful and the rural suburbs are very scenic I find it very relaxing to visit

Not one word on the Albright Knox gallery? It's what brought me down from Canada to Buffalo, and it was impressive, especially the Clyfford Still paintings.

So appreciative of your fine work and also from the commentors. For the hidden history of Niagara Falls, from 1 of the greatest wonders in the world to the sorry state of the City of Niagara Falls I recommend reading highly acclaimed "Inventing Niagara Falls" by Ginger Stand, 2008.

You must not have been there at the General Mills plant on a day they're making the Cheerios, it gives your nose a great experience, & it's something all the people of Buffalo love & miss when they move away. Nice video, that could have been longer as you venture out of the downtown area. :D Come back & take in more of Western New York, you're always welcomed :D

Outstanding drone footage. Another amazing video! Thanks for sharing!

We lived north of Buffalo for over two decades. The people I worked with who were from there said they never went downtown anymore. This is a nice tribute to Buffalo, which used to be "the place where things happened". Nice drone shots. I've been in the ships in the Navy yard. The closing of Bethlehem Steel sort of crippled the whole area. Have been to the falls several times but never went on the Maid of the Mist. Lots of history in Buffalo. I like the video.

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY..(30 years) I had to move after covid as the rental properties went up in price to $1,200 and more for a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. The food is so good most of us are over weight.. lol.. I miss it but I can't afford a 1k or 1,100 one bedroom apt... I love the people. 716 for life.. BFLO

I had the good fortune to live in Buffalo for six years, and I loved it! I loved Buffalo as a place to be, loved the people, loved the Erie County fair, loved Shea's Buffalo, loved the proximity to Niagara Falls. The bike trail along the Erie Canal is wonderful. I lived near Hertel Avenue, which was the ideal urban neighborhood; it had a supermarket, movie theater, pharmacies, and a variety of shops, all within walking distance. Given the right opportunity, I would return to Buffalo and be happy to do it.

At first I didn't think the Pub was open. What a cool place. Enjoy traveling with you both!

I just moved back to Buffalo I missed it. I have traveled a lot and lived in several different places and I guess there’s just no place like home. I love it here to be honest. It’s a great place to live. Of course there are some areas that are shitty just like in any other city. But overall it’s a great place to live.

I'm a new subscriber and I just watched your video about Gary I was going to suggest Buffalo I'm glad to see you have already been there. And what you'll hear almost everybody say is that it's the city of Good neighbors which it truly is!

Very educational video thanks for the fun facts gonna tell my friends when I drive around !😊

Thanks for the beautiful drone shots I miss home recently moved about 5 months ago

Love your work brother keep up the good work..

Buffalo and the surrounding suburbs really aren’t a bad place. Always something to do(concerts, festivals, etc) all year round. Yes it’s cold and lots of snow but cost of living is fairly cheap and we have mountains, beaches, etc all within an hour drive.

Great video and rich in history…. Especially love Niagara falls!

Awesome video. Thank you. Had been on both sides of the falls years ago. Watching your video makes me want to visit again. One of the best videos I have seen in a while👍

Falls on American side is called the Bridal Falls. What you call the Canadian Falls is The Horseshoe Falls which extends across whole river from American to side Canadian side. Born and raised in NF but haven’t lived there in 25 yrs. I still visit once or twice a year to see family. Nice to see a positive video on the area.

Very interesting ! I always wondered about this City. Thank you for filming this.

Enjoyed the video! Loved when you went to the falls! Fun to see!

I have a lot of family and friends following you guys. Your travel videos are the best on KZfaq I have ever seen!!!!!!

Have loved Buffalo every time I visit. A best kept secret.

Buffalo is in my travel list Rn as many others cities that I want to visit in US Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷 I really liked your channel bro, new sub!

Buffalo is actually very picturesque, beautiful old mansions . Love Niagara Falls, very beautiful...❤

The city is awesome. Nice sharing.

I went to Buffalo 29 years ago for my step dad’s Postmaster’s convention! Rode on the Maid of the Mist also and went into Ontario! I thought it was so cool! I have to go back. 🙌🏻

Housing is still slightly pricey for this area. I'm from the city next door and I pay $6K per year in property taxes on a home that is worth around $170K. In other words, we western NYers pay around the national average for housing, but we get screwed if we sell our homes and move to an area where home values are higher. Our area has a ton to offer as far as tourism and I love it here, but NYC seems to steal the spotlight when New York is mentioned to those who aren't from our state.

Every one of your videos is high quality. Great visual content and commentary. You never compromise that standard, and that is unusual in the KZfaq world.

I always wanted to see the falls up close. Thanks for the tour.

My hometown. I'm happy you got to have Wings, and Beef-on-Wick. 😋. I surely miss them.

i LOVED this! I was BORN in Buffalo many decades ago!!

Boost Buffalo it's good for you!-was a PR campaign to "boost Buffalo"-we were so beat up in the 60's til about 20 years ago, when people embraced Buffalo's unique heritage, amazing architecture and fabulous food. I on the other hand, growing up smelling cheerios on my way to school, have always loved "The Queen City". Buffalo warrants her own video-you just scratched the surface!-better yet-keep her a secret!...come visit again! There is so much more!