The Buffalo Niagara region is a rich cultural center. Buffalo — dubbed the City of Good Neighbors — is the second-largest city in New York State, a big city with a hometown feel. Buffalo is a thriving city situated in a region of more than two million people that offers a world of opportunity. World-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and major and minor league sports teams are just a few of the wide array of cultural and recreational elements that make Buffalo such a great place to study, work, and live.

Major media entities agree that Buffalo should be celebrated!
 • A hip center of arts and performances ~The Washington Post
 • The architecture treasures of Buffalo must be seen ~The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
 • Elmwood Avenue bustles with night spots, cafes and shops ~The Chicago Sun-Times
 • Buffalo belongs on the short list of America’s greatest food cities ~Spirit Magazine
 • Joy of discovering world-class attractions in a city not known as an international tourist mecca ~USA Today

Airport and Travel

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is located just fifteen minutes east of downtown Buffalo. Major carriers and ground transportation options available on website.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
4200 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 630-6000 or (800) 359-2642

Transportation

Shuttle service and taxi rates range from approximately $18.00 to $36.00.

Conference Hotel

The 2010 CCUMC Annual Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. Group rate $129 plus tax and includes high speed Internet access. Make your reservation online (group code: G-MEDA) by September 6, 2010 to qualify for the discounted conference rate.

Hyatt Regency Buffalo
Two Fountain Plaza,
Buffalo, New York, USA 14202
(716) 856 1234

Parking

Parking is available at the Augsperger ramp across from the hotel http://buffalo.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/parking/index.jsp
http://www.bcarparking.com/augspurger_ramp.php
Google map of location: http://tinyurl.com/24yhf28

Tours, City Guide

Buffalo City Guide - The Best Things to do in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Niagara - The Official Travel Resource for Buffalo & Niagara Falls
Buffalo Tours - Offers self-guided downtown Buffalo architectural tours.
Trip Advisor - Things to Do in Buffalo

International Travel

Many people have expressed interest in extending their stay to include a trip to Canada. Be aware that you MUST have a current passport to cross the border. If you do not have a current passport, there is a new, lower cost wallet-size U.S. Passport Card option (some restrictions apply). The card is less expensive than a passport book.