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home for the holidays resonates merrily in western new york
Home for the holidays in Western New York means being at home in one of the country’s finest communities! No ho-hum here – just a hefty heaping of ho-ho-ho this time of year. Yes, Virginia, even in the frosty grip of old man winter.
If you’ve recently relocated to our region (or even if you’ve been here for years), come along as we take a quick ride around some of the attractions and amenities that will heat up your lifestyle, no matter what the thermometer may say:
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Outdoor activities abound!
Two words are heard a lot in Western New York this time of year: Bundle up! Great advice for those who recognize the benefits of getting out and enjoying the elements. Properly dressed for them, there’s a host of outdoor things to do for the whole family. From sledding and skating at parks and other public places, to building your own backyard ice rink – or at least an old-fashioned snowman – winter’s a jolly time to get some healthy fresh air. Not to mention meeting the neighbors and making new friends. So pry the kids from the TV screen and computer games and repeat after me: “Bundle up!”
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Let there be lights!
The popular Festival of Lights just over the border in Canada is a special treat for all ages. Where else but in our amenity-rich region can you get out to see such a spectacular light show and check out one of the 7 wonders of the world at the same time! In fact, marvel at both the Canadian and American falls – in Technicolor! But don’t forget your own neighborhood, where a healthy walk or family ride can bring you to the doorstep of some sensational outdoor home lighting displays!
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Fuel for the fun loving!
Sleigh bells need horse power – but people need chicken wings! Plus the incredible cornucopia of other delicious foods that are plentiful in Western New York eateries. From restaurants with sophisticated charm, to neighborhood pizzerias and our regional beef-on-wick – all that exhilarating outdoor activity is sure to work up an appetite. Let’s eat!
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Let us entertain you!
Name it and it’s here: headline-making musical concerts. Local festivals from jazz to country. World-class sporting events. Children’s shows and first-rate theatre. Check GUSTO in this newspaper on Fridays, plus other local event listings, to choose the style of entertainment that will strike the perfect chord with you!
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A Time for Others, too.
The holiday season around Western New York always means the festive spirit of giving. Many fine organizations – Toys for Tots, The News’ Neediest Fund, SPCA, food pantries and others – appreciate Western New Yorkers’ legendary generosity, now and all year long. There’s a reason why Buffalo is called the City of Good Neighbors!
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Location, Location, Location!
That familiar real estate chant rings true when it comes to the ideal region that Western New York truly is. With local bed & breakfasts, country inns, wonderful hotels and picturesque resorts – plus a snowball’s throw away from treats like Niagara-on-the-Lake, Toronto and Ellicottville – being home for the holidays takes on a regional meaning you can truly warm up to.
Happy holidays! Welcome to Western New York – and welcome home!
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