N tweede ring voorstad van Buffalo, New York, gegoede Clarence is 'n toevlugsoord vir antieke inkopies. Hoofstraat in Clarence Hollow, die lieflike, besonderse sakekern van die stad, is die plek waar u baie antieke winkels vind wat besoekers na Clarence van regoor die streek trek - asook 'n wye verskeidenheid ander bekoorlike winkels, restaurante en ander besienswaardighede.
Verstaan
By die sensus van 2010 het Clarence 'n bevolking van 30 673 burgers gehad wat op 138,6 km² grond gewoon het wat meestal plat is, maar wat deur die Onondaga Platorand (plaaslik bekend as "the Ledge") wat in 'n ongeveer west-na-oostelike rigting deur die suidelike deel van die stad loop. Met 'n gemiddelde huishoudelike inkomste van $ 83 281 per jaar (in dieselfde sensus) is Clarence die rykste stad in die metropolitaanse gebied Buffalo-Niagara Falls. Benewens sy hoër-middelklas en ietwat snobbige reputasie, staan Clarence bekend as 'n stad wat polities konserwatief en oorweldigend wit is (die 3,6% van die bevolking wat Asiërs is, verteenwoordig verreweg die grootste sigbare minderheid in Clarence, met ander groepe. wat nie meer as 1% van die bevolking uitmaak nie).
Clarence se ontwikkelingspatroon is tipies van Buffalo se voorstede met die tweede ring: die dele van die stad wat die naaste aan die stad is - hoofsaaklik Harris Hill en die Transit Road-gang - is volledig voorstedelik met (onderskeidelik) blare residensiële onderafdelings en 'n groot kommersiële strook winkelsentrums, winkels en restaurante, terwyl die buitenste rand daarvan nog grootliks landelik en landbouagtig is, en dit lyk baie soos 'n eeu gelede. In die oorgangsone word van die nuutste vaste eiendom in die Buffalo-omgewing aangetref, met McMansions in eksklusiewe gemeenskappe soos 1 Spaulding Lake verkoop gemiddeld vir $ 750,000 - en dikwels baie meer. Soos baie voorstede van die tweede ring, het Clarence die afgelope paar jaar probeer om voorstede te beperk, en veral om die ontwikkeling van landbougrond aan te wakker.
Geskiedenis
Van al die stede, dorpe en dorpe in die Buffalo-Niagara-waterval, buiten Buffalo self, het Clarence die langste geskiedenis. Soos die hele staat New York wes van die Genesee-rivier, word wat nou Clarence genoem word, in 1793 van die Seneca-Indiane gekoop en vir vestiging geopen deur die Holland Land Company, 'n sindikaat van dertien vaste beleggers uit Nederland. Asa Ransom was die eerste wit inwoner van wat nou Clarence is; hy het 'n taverne in 1799 in die suidoostelike hoek van die stad geopen, langs die Great Iroquois Trail (vandag se hoofstraat) in 'n gebied wat eers bekend gestaan het as Pine Grove of Ransomville en wat later Clarence Hollow genoem is. Hy is 'n paar jaar later opgevolg deur Joseph Ellicott, 'n agent van Holland Land Company wat vanaf 1801 'n takkantoor naby die Ransom-opstal bedryf het. Ellicott se teenwoordigheid het meer setlaars aangemoedig om grond in die omgewing te koop; in 1808, die stad Clarence - vernoem na prins William, hertog van Clarence, derde seun van Groot Brittanjese koning George III — is gestig as een van die drie oorspronklike dorpe van Niagara County, waarvan Erie County tot 1821 deel was.
Ten tye van die stigting, het Clarence - waarvan die grense toe ook al die grond bevat wat vandag Buffalo bestaan, Tonawanda, Grand Island, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Lancaster, Wes Seneca, Lackawanna, Newstead, Alden, en 'n deel van die dorpe Elma en Marilla — het miskien 100 of 150 inwoners. Alhoewel Clarence se landoppervlak gedurende die daaropvolgende dekades geleidelik afgeneem het toe nuwe dorpe daaraan afgesny is, het die bevolking geleidelik toegeneem, veral in die tweede kwart van die 19de eeu, aangesien 'n aansienlike aantal Duitsers hulle op die vrugbare, leemgrond van Clarence gevestig het. Die vlytigheid van hierdie Duitsers, deel van 'n golf van emigrasie uit Duitsland na Noord-Amerika wat rondom die 1840's 'n hoogtepunt bereik het, het Clarence uiteindelik een van die welvarendste dorpe in die land gemaak. Afgesien van Clarence Hollow - destyds soos die bevolkingsentrum van die stad - het verskeie gehuggies gedurende die 19de eeu in Clarence saamgeval:
- Harris Hill, wat gesentreer was rondom Asa Harris se opstal in die suidwestelike hoek van die stad;
- Clarence Sentrum, gestig as Van Tine's Corners, is dit naby die geografiese sentrum van die stad, aangrensend aan die New York Central Railroad se "Peanut Line";
- 'n aantal gehuggies langs Transitweg insluitend Snearly's Corners, Swormville, Transito-stasie en Millersport; en
- die gehuggies van Wolcottsburg en Hunt's Corners in die noordelike en noordoostelike dele van die stad, wat vandag nog landelik bly.
In die loop van die 20ste eeu het Clarence oorwegend landbougrond gebly, met ontwikkeling wat byna uitsluitlik beperk was tot Main Street ('n belangrike roete na Buffalo vanaf die ooste in die dae voor die Interstate Highway System) en die bogenoemde gehuggies. 'N Voorbode van die toekoms vir Clarence het egter in 1955 gekom toe die bouwerk aan die Transitown Plaza, 'n voorstedelike winkelsentrum op die suidoostelike hoek van Mainstraat en Transitweg in die gebied wat eens Snearly's Corners genoem is. Tien jaar later het 'n aansienlike aantal residensiële stukke sedertdien in Harris Hill ontstaan Clarence Mall (nou beter bekend as die "Winkels by Main & Transit") was in aanbou regoor Mainstraat vanaf die Transitown Plaza. Die Eastern Hills Mall, op daardie stadium die grootste winkelsentrum in die Buffalo-omgewing, wat in 1972 gevolg is.
Tragedie het Clarence in die vroeë oggendure van 12 Februarie 2009 getref toe Continental Connections-vlug 3407, onderweg vanaf Newark na Buffalo in ysige toestande, vasgeval as gevolg van 'n loodsfout met sy nadering tot die Buffalo Niagara Internasionale Lughawe. Dit het in 'n huis in Clarence Center gebots en al 49 mense aan boord en een persoon op die grond doodgemaak. Die ramp het 'n stormloop van ondersoeke na die werking van plaaslike lugdiensondernemings in die Verenigde State geïnspireer en die Kongres aangespoor om die regulasies wat die lugdiensbedryf raak, te versterk.
Klimaat
Clarence se klimaat is soortgelyk aan dié van Buffalo en die res van Wes-New York. In wese is die enigste variasie binne die Niagara Frontier-streek wat belangrik is om opmerklik te wees vir besoekers, dat Noord-Erie County, insluitend Clarence, oor die algemeen veel minder sneeu as die heuwelagtige terrein van Erie County sien. Maar dit wil natuurlik nie sê dat Clarence in die winter nog nie baie sneeu sien nie.
Besoekersinligting
Die Clarence Hollow Association handhaaf 'n webwerf[dooie skakel] wat op die hoogte is van besienswaardighede, restaurante, antieke winkels, ander sakelys, geleenthede, 'n historiese staptoer en ander besienswaardighede vir besoekers, nie net in Clarence Hollow nie, maar ook in ander gebiede van Clarence en omliggende dorpe. .
Gaan in
Met die motor is daar maklik toegang tot Clarence via afrit 49 van die New York State Thruway (I-90). Nadat u die snelweg verlaat het, draai u links op NY 78 (Transit Road) en gaan noord na NY 5 (Main Street) en draai dan regs. Clarence Hollow - die fokuspunt van die meeste besienswaardighede in die stad - is langs Mainstraat, ongeveer 9 km oos van Transitweg.
As 'n voorstad van Buffalo, moet reisigers wat van buite die onmiddellike omgewing per vliegtuig, trein of bus aankom, die aanwysings volg wat in die ooreenstemmende gedeelte van die Buffalo-artikel. In die besonder moet trein- en buspassasiers kies vir onderskeidelik die Buffalo-Depew Amtrakstasie (BUF) en die bushalte by die Buffalo Niagara Internasionale Lughawe terminale — wat albei relatief nader aan Clarence is as hul eweknieë in die sentrum van Buffalo.
Kry rond
Met die motor
Vir alle praktiese doeleindes is 'n motor 'n absolute noodsaaklikheid om in Clarence te reis.
Die hoofstraat van Clarence is, toepaslik genoeg, Hoofstraat. Hoofstraat, ook bekend as NY 5, loop ongeveer oos-na-west rigting aan die suidelike rand van die stad en loop deur die voorstedelike woonbuurt Harris Hill en die oulike sakekern Clarence Hollow.
Die belangrikste noord-suid-roete in Clarence is Transitweg, of NY 78, wat dien as Clarence se westelike grens met die stad Amherst. Transit Road is die enigste plek in die stad waar groot winkelsentrums en plazas, kettingrestaurante en ander grootskaalse voorstedelike winkels gevind kan word.
Ander belangrike paaie wat deur Clarence loop, sluit in:
Oos-Wes roetes: Van suid na noord: Wehrle Drive, Sheridan Drive (NY 324), Greiner Road, Roll Road, Clarence Center Road, County Road, Tonawanda Creek Road.
Noord-Suid roetes: Van wes na oos: Harris Hillweg, Shimervilleweg, Goodrichweg, Stricklerweg, Saltweg.
Huur motors
Alamo, Avis, Begroting, Dollar, Onderneming, Hertz, Nasionaal, en Spaarsaam fasiliteite op die Buffalo Niagara Internasionale Lughawe. Die volgende agentskappe het ook kantore direk in Clarence:
- 2 Avis, 4545 Transit Rd. (By die Sears Auto Centre in die Eastern Hills Mall), ☏ 1 716-634-1701.
- 3 Onderneming, 6755 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-636-8400.
Met die openbare vervoer
Buffalo en sy omgewing, insluitend Clarence, word bedien deur die NFTA Metro-stelsel, wat bestaan uit 'n netwerk busse en 'n ligte spoorlyn. Die welvaart van die stad se burgerskap het egter meegebring dat Clarence uit die grootste voorstede van Buffalo die minste met die openbare vervoer bedien word. Eintlik ry net drie busroetes die Clarence-stadslyn in - en hierdie drie busse bedien slegs Transit Road!
- NFTA Metro Bus # 48 - Williamsville begin by die Universiteit Metro-treinstasie en loop langs Mainstraat deur Amherst en Williamsville. By Transit Road draai dit noordwaarts, verby die Transitown Plaza en die Shops by Main & Transit voordat dit by die Eastern Hills Mall eindig. Bus # 48 maak op weekdae 20 reise, elf op Saterdae en tien op Sondae en wettige vakansiedae.
- NFTA Metro Bus # 49 - Millard Suburban duur agt keer per dag van Maandag tot Vrydag. Roete # 49 begin by die Universiteit Metro-treinstasie en loop deur Amherst langs Mainstraat, Baileylaan en Sheridan Drive. Dit draai dan vanaf Sheridan Drive na Transitweg en gaan verder noordwaarts, verby die Eastern Hills Mall en die Eastgate Plaza, voordat dit weswaarts draai by Maple Road terug in Amherst en eindig by Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
- NFTA Metro Bus # 66 - Williamsville Express begin in die middestad van Buffalo en loop deur Buffalo en Cheektowaga langs die snelweg Kensington en I-90 sonder om te stop. Dit verlaat die snelweg by Main Street in Williamsville en gaan ooswaarts na Transit Road, waar dit noord draai, verby die Transitown Plaza en die Shops by Main & Transit en die Eastern Hills Mall bedien. "B" -busse eindig by Eastern Hills, terwyl "A" -busse verder noordwaarts langs Transitweg ry, en verby die Eastgate Plaza gaan voordat hulle hul loop by Millersport Highway by Clarence se noordelike grens beëindig. Drie busse - een "A" -reis en twee "B" -ritte - vertrek daagliks van Maandag tot Vrydag, maar uitreise (van Buffalo na Clarence) vind slegs in die aand plaas, terwyl inkomende reise slegs soggens plaasvind.
Per fiets
Daar is baie aangename geleenthede in Clarence vir liefhebbers van fietsry. Die belangrikste onder hulle is die Clarence Pathways, hieronder meer deeglik beskryf. Benewens die roetes self, is die Clarence Hollow-sakekern - waar die meeste besienswaardighede in die stad gevind word - kompak en bekoorlik, en (behalwe soms die druk verkeer in Main Street) baie gemaklik vir fietsryers.
Sien
- 1 Clarence Arboretum, 1 Dorp Pl.. Dagbreek-skemer. Op 'n traktaatjie van 7,3 ha aan die noordekant van die Town Hall-kompleks, op Goodrich Rd net suid van Roll Rd naby Clarence Centre. Die Arboretum is in 2002, 'n paar jaar nadat die Nederlandse oliesiekte en die installering van 'n nuwe rioolleiding, vereis dat baie van die bome in hierdie omgewing gekap moes word, nou meer as honderd bome wat tientalle inheemse spesies verteenwoordig, waaronder rariteite soos die Amerikaner. Kastanje. Stappaadjies loop deur 'n groen omgewing, kronkel langs twee damme, oor 'n bekoorlike voetbrug en verby 'n gerestoureerde klipmuur. Vry.
- 2 Clarence Historical Society, 10465 Hoof St., ☏ 1 716-759-8575. Di 16:30 - 19:00, W (behalwe eerste W van elke maand) 10:00 - 14:00, eerste Sa van elke maand 11: 00-15: 00, So 13: 00-16: 00 Maart-Oktober, ook op afspraak. Hierdie samelewing is gehuisves in 'n bekoorlike ou Griekse kerk in Clarence Hollow, wat in 1844 gebou is, en sedert die opening in 1994 besoekers verlig oor die onderwerp van die geskiedenis van die stad. Uitstallings hier bevat 'n verskeidenheid historiese artefakte wat lewe gee. die prominente individue, gemeenskapsinstellings en die daaglikse lewe van die stad in vervloë dae. Die trots en vreugde van die samelewing is egter die oorspronklike pionierhut wat in 1815 aan die agterkant van die museumgebou gebou is, en die Greatbatch-tentoonstelling, wat hulde bring aan dr. Wilson Greatbatch, die Clarence-boorling wat die uitvinder van die inplantbare was. hartpasaangeër (en wie se liefdadigheidsfonds verantwoordelik was vir die stigting van die museum). Hierdie uitstalling bevat biografiese inligting, sowel as baie van dr. Greatbatch se oorspronklike laboratoriumgereedskap en vroeë prototipes van die uitvinding wat hom internasionaal bekend gemaak het. Vry.
- 3 Platorand Sanctuary, Greiner Rd by Green Valley Dr., ☏ 1 716-741-8927. Dagbreek-skemer. 'N Heerlike oase van 5,7 ha (5 hektaar) aan die voet van die Onondaga-platorand, 'n rotsagtige rand wat wes-na-oos deur Clarence loop en hier ongeveer 18 meter hoog is. Wandelroetes draai rustig deur die landskap, met 'n uitsigplatform wat 'n asemrowende uitsig bied op die woude, vleilande, damme en krans. Vry.
- 4 Museum vir Europese kuns, 10545 Hoof St., ☏ 1 716-759-6078, ✉[email protected]. Op afspraak. Die museum is geleë langsaan die Asa Ransom House in Clarence Hollow en is 'n klein, maar bekoorlike instelling waar John Zavrel sy indrukwekkende versameling oorspronklike werke van sulke kunswerke van Europese kuns soos Salvador Dalí, Marc Chagall en Jean Carzou huisves. Aangrensend aan die museumgebou is die Alexander Garden, 'n beeldetuin wat vernoem is na die marmerborsbeeld van Alexander die Grote wat as middelpunt dien. Af en toe word reisuitstallings, lesings en simposiums gehou. Unieke litografiee en bronsbeelde in beperkte oplaag is te koop in die geskenkwinkel. Vry.
- 5 Tillman Road Wildlife Management Area, Shisler Rd. tussen Bergtold Rd. en Wehrle Dr., ☏ 1 716-851-7010. Dagbreek-skemer. Die departement van omgewingsbewaring in New York besit en bedryf hierdie natuurreservaat wat bestaan uit 95 ha lae, moerasagtige land aan die suidelike rand van die stad, ongeveer 2 km suidwes van Clarence. Hol. 'N Verskeidenheid habitatte - insluitend katstertmoeras, oop water en volwasse hardehoutbos - is die tuiste van plaaslike wilde diere soos bever, wasbere, witsterthertjies, muskiete, skilpaaie en sewe soorte paddas. Voëlkykers kan verwag dat hulle Kanada-ganse, reiers, valke en eende sal sien. Besoekers kan heerlik kuier langs die promenade of die selfgerigte natuurroete wat die suidelike deel van die reservaat inneem, of twee staproetes verder van die gebaande paadjie aanpak. Visvang is in sommige gebiede toegelaat. Vry.
Doen
Soos vroeër genoem, is verreweg die gewildste aktiwiteit vir besoekers aan Clarence antieke inkopies. Raadpleeg die afdeling "Koop" hieronder vir 'n uitgebreide lys van antieke winkels in en om Clarence.
Daar is ongeveer 'n dosyn erfenisgeboue langs Main Street, waarvan sommige van die oudste bestaande geboue in Erie County is.
Fietsroetes
Soos in die afdeling "Get Around" hierbo genoem, spog Clarence met 'n robuuste netwerk van fietsroetes wat gewild is gedurende die warmer maande onder drawers, fietsryers en ander buitelug-soorte. Die Clarence Pathways is 'n netwerk van vier roetes vir veelvuldige gebruik wat deur Clarence en die naburige stad Newstead loop; hulle is ontwikkel in samewerking met die Rails-to-Trails Conservancy en hardloop langs voormalige spoorregte. Twee van hierdie roetes is gedeeltelik of heeltemal binne Clarence:
- Die West Shore-roete loop 5,6 km (5,6 km) langs die voormalige West Shore-spoorweg deur die suidelike gedeelte van Clarence. Vanaf die suidelike grens van die stad, in Wehrle-rylaan, ongeveer 1 km oos van Shimervilleweg, loop die roete in 'n noordoostelike rigting deur 'n mengsel van landskappe, waaronder bosse, velde en voorstedelike woongebiede voordat dit die sakekern Clarence binnegaan. Hol. Fietse, wat effens van die spoorweg afwyk, word gery na 'n toegewyde fietsbaan in Main Street, vanaf Sawmill Road ooswaarts deur die hart van die Hollow. Die roete draai dan noordwaarts na Saltweg vir 'n paar honderd voet (ongeveer 100 meter) en gaan noordoos verder, weer langs die spoorwegpad, deur bosse en landbougrond. Nadat u die stadslyn na Newstead oorgesteek het, word die roete die Newstead-fietspad en gaan voort na die klein dorpie Akron - nog 7,7 km.
- Die Clarence-fietspad, ook bekend as die Peanut Line Trail, sny die dorp in die middel in ongeveer oos-wes rigting. Dit begin by Transit Road, ongeveer 800 m noord van Clarence Centerweg, en loop effens suid van regs oos, en volg die voormalige paadjie van die Canandaigua en Niagara Falls Railroad (beter bekend as die "Peanut Line" van die New York Central-stelsel). ) vir 'n afstand van 9,8 myl (9,8 km). Die omgewing gaan oor van die luukse voorstad na landelike landerye terwyl u ooswaarts ry, verby Meadowlakes Park en die bekoorlike gehuggie van Clarence Sentrum voordat u Newstead binnegaan, waar die roete deur 'n landelike omgewing vir ongeveer 3,7 km (3,7 km) gaan en eindig by die Newstead-fietspad.
Feeste
- Die Groot Pampoenplaas-herfsfees, 11199 Main St., Newstead. Die 1 Groot pampoenplaas, net verby die oostekant van Clarence Hollow, aangrensend aan Antique World (in die stad Newstead), is die plek vir Clarence se jaarlikse herfsfees, wat elke jaar van einde September tot einde Oktober plaasvind. Die organiseerders van die fees beskryf die geleentheid as 'ons manier om die oes van seëninge wat ons in ons gemeenskap en ons land geniet' te vier, en as 'verreweg die grootste gesinsgeleentheid in die streek' (alhoewel laasgenoemde bewering beslis te betwis is). Hoe dit ook al sy, 'n aantal feeste-naweke met 'n spesiale tema word in September afgeskop met 'Oin Oktoberfest', wat homself as die amptelike kooktoestel in die staat New York beskou en ook lewendige musiek bevat, en in Oktober voortduur met (onder andere) die World Pumpkin Weigh-Off, die gesinsvriendelike Olimpiese Spele in Pumpkin Farm, die jaarlikse Pumpkin Drop en 'n wedstryd oor pampoentaart-eet gedurende verskillende naweke. Die pièce de résistanceegter, is die laaste naweek van die fees, onmiddellik voor Halloween, wanneer hooieritte met perde en trekkers, 'n dieretuin, 'n mielie-doolhof en vermaakritte aangebied word - en die toegangsgeld word kwytgeskeld! Deur die loop van die fees is pampoene, appelas, vars gebak, lekkergoed en ander lekkernye by die feeswinkel beskikbaar, en daar kan kos, verversings en kinderaktiwiteite aangebied word. $ 5, finale naweek van fees gratis, ekstra koste vir sommige individuele besienswaardighede.
- Taste of Clarence & Cruise Night. Sedert 2004 maak die Clarence Chamber of Commerce inwoners van Clarence en elders in Wes-New York kennis met die smaaklike aanbiedinge van die stad se restaurante met die Taste of Clarence. Die fees vind plaas om 2 Clarence Town Park vir een dag, gewoonlik aan die begin van Augustus. Deelnemende restaurante van regoor Clarence verkoop voorbeelde van hul gewildste geregte aan honger deelnemers, met 'n verkopersmark, 'n Chinese veiling en lewendige musiek op die klank. Die beste voorgereg, voorgereg en nagereg word toegeken. Daarbenewens word honderde klassieke motors deur hul trotse eienaars vertoon as deel van Cruise Night, wat saam met die Taste of Clarence plaasvind.
Flieks
- 3 Dipson Eastern Hills-bioskoop, 4545 Transit Rd. (Eastern Hills Mall), ☏ 1 716-632-1080. Besit deur Dipson-teaters, 'n plaaslike ketting van filmhuise, bevat die Eastern Hills Cinema drie skerms wat hoofsaaklik artouse-, indie- en buitelandse films vertoon.
Rolbal
- 4 Clarence Bowling Academy, 10718 Hoof St., ☏ 1 716-759-6701.
Biljart
- 5 Bison Biljart, 8216 Hoof St., ☏ 1 716-632-0281. Daagliks 15: 00-3: 00.
Koop
Transit Road, wat langs die westelike stadslyn van Clarence loop, is die bestemming vir buitelandse kleinhandel-winkels in Clarence (dit is inderdaad die besigste kommersiële strook in Erie County). Benewens die skare van losstaande grootkassiewinkels, kettingrestaurante en ander sulke instellings, is daar vier belangrike winkelsentrums langs hierdie gang:
- Die 1 Transitown Plaza was die eerste voorstedelike winkelsentrum wat in Clarence gebou is. Dit is in die uiterste suidwestelike hoek van die stad, op Transitweg suid van Hoofstraat. Die Transitown Plaza se 40 winkels en restaurante sluit ankerhuurders in soos 2 T.J.Maxx, Aldi, en 3 Red Door Ski & Snowboard Shop.
- Die 4 Winkels by Main & Transit, direk oorkant Main Street van die Transitown Plaza, is 'n winkelsentrum wat in 2007 gestig is na die gedeeltelike sloping van die oue Clarence Mall, wat sedert 1966 op dieselfde perseel was. 5 Bedbad en verder, 6 Beste koop, 7 Kantoor depot, 8 Barnes & Noble, en 9 Petco is 'n paar van die belangrikste nuwe huurders wat nuwe lewe geblaas het in die voorheen stilstaande terrein, met Ou Country Buffet en die immergewilde Brennan's Bowery Bar voortgaan as houers van die ou Clarence Mall-dae.
- Die 10 Eastern Hills Mall is die grootste kleinhandelontwikkeling langs Transit Road, en die enigste wat 'n werklike ingeslote winkelsentrum is. Die Eastern Hills Mall is op die suidoostelike hoek van Transitweg en Sheridanrylaan, en was lank die grootste en besigste winkelsentrum in die Buffalo-omgewing ('n titel wat nou deur die Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga). Die winkels en restaurante van die Eastern Hills Mall is steeds 'n belangrike winkelsentrum vir inwoners van Noord-Erie County 11 Sears, 12 JCPenney, 13 Die Bon-Ton, 14 Macy's, Dave & Buster's, 15 Orvis, en die nuutste ligging van Duff's, die plaaslike ketting wat volgens baie mense die beste hoendervlerkies in die omgewing is.
- Die 16 Eastgate Plaza is die nuutste van die viertal langs die oorkant van Transitweg tussen Sheridanrylaan en Greinerweg. Ankerhuurders hier sluit in BJ's Wholesale Club, 17 Dick's Sporting Goods, 18 Michael s'n, 19 PetSmart, 20 Bekende skoene, 21 Dollarboom, en die Buffalo-gebied se eerste 22 Walmart Supercenter.
Benewens die geleenthede vir inkopies soos hierbo, word daar 'n wye verskeidenheid spesialiteitswinkels in die hele stad gevind, wat voorsiening maak vir koper op soek na 'n minder massamark-ervaring. Die volgende afdelings bevat 'n lys van sommige van die opsies.
Oudhede
As 'n bestemming vir besoekers, is Clarence veral bekend vir sy groot verskeidenheid antieke winkels. Die meeste van hierdie winkels is in Clarence Hollow, meer spesifiek rondom die kruising van Main Street en Davison Road aan die oostekant, wat oor die Clarence / Newstead-stadslyn lê.
- 23 Oudhede by die Glencroft, 10210 Hoof St., ☏ 1 716-759-1720. Sa Maandag-16:00, M-F toevallig, ook op afspraak. Ons spesialiseer in plaaslike meubels, beligting en dekoratiewe artikels in ambagsstyl, veral die wat deur die Roycroft-gemeenskap in Oos-Aurora en Charles Rohlfs se Heintz Art Metal Company in Buffalo, asook kunswerke van plaaslike kunstenaars.
- 24 Antieke wêreld en vlooimark, 11111 Main St., Newstead, ☏ 1 716-759-8483. Expo Center Co-op M-Sa 11: 00-17: 00, Su 08: 00-17: 00, vlooimarkte So 8: 00-16: 00. Die grootste antieke en vlooimark in Wes-New York, Antique World, is eintlik 'n kompleks van verskillende fasiliteite, waaronder die Expo Center Co-op, 'n emporium van 10.000 vierkante voet (antieke artikels, versamelstukke, geskenke en ander soortgelyke artikels). as 'n vlooimark binne en buite, met meubels, juweliersware, klere, speelgoed, handelskaarte en ander versamelstukke wat te koop is. Daar is 'n restaurant op die perseel. Parkering $ 1 Apr-Oct, gratis Nov-Mrt.
- 25 Hen House Antiques & Decor, 5270 Salt Rd., ☏ 1 716-510-5645. Di-F middag-17:00, Sa So 10:00 tot 17:00. Oudhede, versamelstukke, meubels en ander handgemaakte artikels is te koop in 'n bekoorlike ou huis uit 1936, 800 meter noord van Clarence Hollow.
- 26 Niagara Emporium se Olde Country Store, 10867 Hoof St., ☏ 1 716-407-3000. Daagliks 10: 00-17: 00. 'N Algemene winkel en geskenkwinkel in landelike styl wat ook goue en silwer kostuumjuwele, munte en antieke gehalte, soos glasware, meubels, taksidermonteurs, en meer koop en verkoop.
- 27 Premier Antieke Sentrum, 11145 Main St., Newstead, ☏ 1 716-759-0455. Daagliks 10: 00-17: 00. 'N Wye verskeidenheid antieke antiekware en versamelstukke van alle beskrywings.
- 28 3 Old Dogs Antiques, 11079 Main St., Newstead, ☏ 1 716-479-7752. Ma Di & Do-Sa 11: 00-17: 00, so 08: 00-17: 00. Spesialiseer in landelike en Victoriaanse meubels van gehalte, militêre oorblyfsels (veral items uit die burgeroorlog), volkskuns en Americana. Dienste sluit beoordelings, boedelverkope en likwidasies in.
Boeremarkte
Soos 'n mens kan verwag van 'n plek wat direk aan die DMZ tussen die land en die rand van luukse voorstede geleë is, is Clarence 'n plek waar vars, plaaslik gekweekte produkte die grootste deel van die jaar verkry kan word uit 'n oorvloed gewilde boere. markte. Uiteraard is hierdie ondernemings gewoonlik die drukste vanaf die laat lente tot laat herfs, maar enkele van die onderstaande markte is die hele jaar oop.
- 29 Clarence Hollow Farmers 'Market, 10717 Hoof St., ✉[email protected]. Jun-Oktober: Sa 08: 00-13: 00, reën of skyn. Die missie van hierdie weeklikse boeremark in die hartjie van Clarence Hollow is om klante van gesonde, vars en plaaslik geproduseerde voedsel en ander spesialiteitsprodukte te voorsien, om bewustheid van plaaslike voedselproduksie en -distribusie te verhoog, plaaslike boere te ondersteun en om bring die Clarence-gemeenskap in 'n aangename atmosfeer. Vir die doel word elke week 'n duiselingwekkende seisoenale produkte op die Clarence Hollow Farmers Market aangebied deur soveel as 30 verskillende verskaffers. Daarbenewens bevat "Vivian's Wine Haus" 'n voortdurend veranderende verskeidenheid plaaslike oesjare, die "Kornerstone Coffee Hut" verkoop koffie per koppie en koffiebone per pond om huis toe te neem, en die Clarence Center Coffee Company se "Snack Shack" bied aan 'n verskeidenheid ligte ontbyte en middagetes. Gemeenskapsprogramme, plaaslike ondernemings van alle soorte en selfs lewendige musiek word gereeld in die Clarence Hollow Farmers 'Market aangebied.
- 30 Greg's U-Pick Plaasmark, 9270 Lapp Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-4239. Daagliks 10: 00-18: 00. Heerlike artikels soos bessies, pampoene, stampmielies, mielies, appels, aartappels en meer is seisoenaal by die winkel te koop, maar die ware trekpleister op Greg's U-Pick Farm Market is die kans om self die landerye aan te durf en u eie produkte wat plaasvars is om saam huis toe te neem. In die herfsnaweke word Greg se "Corn Maze for Roswell" geopen, waar 'n donasie van $ 5 'n hooi-rit en 'n prettige romp deur 'n labirint van koringstingels koop, met die opbrengs tot voordeel van die Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. Pret vir die hele gesin. Slegs kontant.
- 31 Niagara County Produkte, 8555 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-625-9151. Daagliks 08: 00-21: 00. Moenie jou laat mislei deur die naam nie - Niagara County Produce is aangrensend aan die provinsie, aan die Transitweg naby Millersport Highway, maar aan die Clarence-kant van die grens. Niagara County Produce, wat in 1961 geopen is, is die hele jaar deur oop en bied met trots nie net 'n wye verskeidenheid plaaslike produkte soos vrugte, mielies, pampoene en ander groente nie, maar ook deli-vleis en kase, plaaslike spesialiteitsartikels en ander kruideniersware. . Die drie kweekhuise op die perseel verseker dat beskermers van Niagara County Produce vars groente selfs in die winter beskikbaar het!
- 32 Spoth's Farm Market, 5757 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-688-1110. Daaglikse Mei-Desember, ure wissel seisoenaal. Begin in 1951 toe 'Red' Spoth 'n klein vrugte- en groentestandplek voor sy Transit Road-huis opgerig het, verkoop drie generasies van die Spoth-familie vars, heerlike produkte wat op hul ruim eiendom gekweek is, insluitend mielies, tamaties, rissies, en muurbal sowel as artikels uit hul kweekhuis. In die herfs van die winter word daar in November en Desember 'n vinnige besigheid gedoen met die verkoop van kersbome en versierings.
Kuns en kunsbenodigdhede
- 33 'N Tydraamwerk, 9140 Hoof St., ☏ 1 716-810-0123. Di-F 10:00 - 17:00, Sa 10:00 - 15:00. A Frame in Time bied pasgemaakte raamwerke vir u foto's en kunswerke, sowel as doekoordragte. Die aangrensende Ashton-galery bevat oorspronklike kuns en afdrukke te koop.
- 34 Kunstige elemente, 4773 Harris Hill Rd., ☏ 1 716-432-8316. W Do 11: 00-17: 00, F 10: 00-17: 00, Sa 10: 00-16: 00. 'N Winkel wat die werk van plaaslike ambagsmanne verkoop, wat spesialiseer in handgemaakte geskenke, juweliersware, huisversiering en - bowenal - aardewerk. Daar word ook klasse in erdewerk aangebied.
- 35 Clear Light Studio, 10852 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-6480. In Clear Light Studio vervaardig en verkoop William Jobling en Donna Ioviero unieke dekoratiewe artikels soos fonteine, voëlbad, keramiekblomme en ander 'tuinjuwele'. Daar is ook ander beeldhouwerke, tekeninge met pen en ink en grafiese kunswerke beskikbaar by hierdie "Garden of Earthly Delights".
- 36 [dooie skakel]McGee-kunsgalery, 10391 Main St., ☏ 1 716-481-8737. Op afspraak. Hierdie bekoorlike galery, geleë in 'n boomryke, byna landelike omgewing aan die westekant van Clarence Hollow, vertoon en verkoop die werk van Jamestown gebore Christopher McGee, 'n voormalige dromspeler van punkrock, het skilder geword wat abstrakte en representatiewe werke skep wat bestudeer word in visueel verstommende, surrealistiese grotesquery.
Spesiale voedsel
- 37 Avonture in hitte, 10189 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-4328. Di-F 11: 00-18: 00, Sa 11: 00-17: 00. Adventures in Heat is 'n spesialiteitswinkel wat sedert 1999 in die buitelug-braaibehoeftes voorsien. Spesialiseer in gas- en houtskoolroosters, rokers en ander toestelle. Adventures in Heat het ook 'n duiselingwekkende verskeidenheid fynproewersprodukte, speserye en marinades, braaisouse, en warm souse.
- 38 Aléthea's Chocolates, 8301 Main St., ☏ 1 716-633-8620. Daagliks van 10:00 tot 22:00. Aléthea's Chocolates word sedert 1967 bedryf deur die familie Tassy, wie se matriarg, Aléthea, bekend was vir haar tuisgemaakte snoepgoed, en 'n wye verskeidenheid hoëgehalte-sjokolades vervaardig en verkoop, insluitend unieke plaaslike spesialiteite, soos spons en lekkers. Daarbenewens is 'n wye verskeidenheid ander soetkoeke beskikbaar, soos drop, marsepein, bros grondboontjies, sowel as geskenke en suikervrye soetgoed.
- 39 Die Podge, 10205 Hoof St., ☏ 1 716-759-2080. M-Sa 10: 00-18: 00. The Podge, aan die westekant van Clarence Hollow, verkoop 'n verskeidenheid fynproewerskos soos gebak, heuning, konfyte, jellies en plaaslike spesialiteite, asook 'n wye verskeidenheid kookware en bykomstighede van hoë gehalte.
Geskenke
- 40 Die perfekte geskenk, 6000 Goodrich Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-0722. Maandag 11: 00-18: 00, V Sa 10: 00-18: 00. One of two charming specialty shops operated by Deb Tangelder in the historic Eshelman Building, at the central intersection of Clarence Center known as the "Four Corners", The Perfect Gift specializes in home decor and unique gifts including locally produced jewelry and artisanal goods, lotions and spa items, gifts for children and baby, as well as Vera Bradley living room sets, stationery and seasonal gifts.
- Sunshine Square Gift Shop, 10529 Main St. (At the Asa Ransom House), ☏ 1 716-741-0722. Daily 9AM-9PM. The Asa Ransom House offers a variety of unique and charming gifts at their gift shop, Sunshine Square, including handmade soaps, herbal teas, crafts, and specialty items.
Miscellaneous
- 41 Buffalo Road Hobby Imports, 10120 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-7451. M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa 1PM-5PM, Su (Dec only) 11AM-3PM. A comprehensive selection of scale-model die-cast cars, trucks and construction equipment, from toys to museum-quality replicas, with all major brands represented. Also carries model kits and custom decals.
- 42 Cycles Plus, 9059 Main St., ☏ 1 716-626-1419. M Tu & Th F 10:30AM-6PM, Sa 10:30AM-4PM. Cycles Plus is a local institution for cycling enthusiasts from all over Western New York and Southern Ontario. It is an authorized retailer for Bianchi, Masi, Haro, Marin, and Rans Recumbent bicycles, and also offers expert service and repairs, clothing, helmets and other accessories.
- 43 Dkd. Studio, 10593 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-1574. W-Sa 11AM-5PM or by appointment. Rooted in Karen Dentinger's creative interest in crafting ornamental beads, Dkd. Studio was conceived in 2005 after her medium of choice shifted from glass to silver. Today, a wide array of handcrafted, personalized silver jewelry for men and women are offered in this restored former carriage house at the west end of Clarence Hollow, along with decorative items, fine paper goods, accessories, and other gifts.
- 44 Get Heeled, 6000 Goodrich Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-1310. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Th until 8PM. Since 2006, Deb Tangelder has owned and operated Get Heeled, the "sister store" to the Perfect Gift which is in the Eshelman Building in Clarence Center. Get Heeled offers a wide variety of shoes of all descriptions—sandals, heels, boots, and comfortable leathers—as well as jewelry, apparel, scarves, and handbags and other accessories.
- 45 Yours Truly, 6045 Goodrich Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-4500. M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. A brand-new business opened in 2009 in a restored brick storefront in Clarence Center, Yours Truly is Erie County's first paperie, offering an array of fine stationery, pens and other writing implements, stamps and embossers, and custom-designed greeting cards and invitations. A modest but eclectic range of fine glassware, jewelry, and other "useful, indulgent things" are on offer as well.
Eet
| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Begroting | Under $20 |
| Midde-reeks | $20-$40 |
| Splurge | Over $40 |
Clarence Hollow
Midde-reeks
- 1 Clarence Grille, 10250 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-8917. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Located at the west end of Clarence Hollow, this "restaurant and rathskeller" is the purveyor of what they claim to be "Clarence's Best Chicken Wings", which are available in barbeque, parmesan, garlic and Cajun styles as well as traditional Buffalo style. In addition to the usual pub grub, the Clarence Grille boasts an admirable selection of burgers, sandwiches and hoagies that is matched by an equally extensive offering of salads and a full soup bar. Dinners are also offered, including Friday fish fries and baby back ribs, the latter a house specialty available in both half and full racks. $15-30.
- 2 Gianni Mazia's on Main, 10325 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-2803. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. Evolving from its roots as a humble take-out outfit offering pizza, wings and subs, today Gianni Mazia's is a full-service restaurant offering delicious food in a family-friendly environment at reasonable prices. Traditional, hearty Italian fare such as spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, chicken Florentine, calzones, and wood-fired brick-oven pizzas form the core of the menu, with other simple fare such as burritos and fajitas, burgers and sandwiches, and barbeque wings on the menu as well. Gianni Mazia's also offers delivery service. $15-30.
- 3 The Hollow Bistro & Brew, 10641 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-7351. M-Sa 11:30AM-3PM & 5PM-9:45PM. This building has an impressive history: built in 1841, for over a decade it housed the Clarence Classical School; later it served as the home of several storied local businesses such as Wagner's Bakery, the Clarence Deli, and the "Heart of the Hollow" ice cream parlor. Since 2010, however, the Hollow Bistro & Brew has been its tenant. The menu here is almost inarguably the most innovative of any restaurant in Clarence Hollow: the dizzyingly eclectic menu encompasses interesting takes on standards such as steaks, pork chops, and grilled chicken. However, the prominent inspiration is Asian, with appetizers such as pork potstickers and mussels in red curry sauce and mains such as Thai curry shrimp, sesame chicken, and Hong Kong seafood stew that has a loyal following amongst its customers. $15-40.
Splurge
- Asa Ransom House, 10529 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-2315. Lunch W 11:30AM-2PM; Dinner Tu-Th & Su 4PM-8PM, F Sa 5PM-8PM. The Asa Ransom House is a luxurious bed and breakfast and a restaurant each evening from Tuesday through Sunday (including an elegant five-course dinner on Saturday nights for $40-55). The food at the Asa Ransom House has its basis in traditional country-style American cuisine—chicken pot pie, roast turkey, shepherd's pie, and "Jeffersonian Beef" with sherry mushroom sauce are prominent options—with occasional detours into various Continental cuisines exemplified by selections such as sauerbraten and fettuccine bolognese. The homemade desserts served here the same culinary zeitgeist; traditional American selections such as apple strawberry rhubarb pie and berry cobbler are offset by European specialties, including crème brûlée and a delectable amaretto biscotti torte. Dinner theater is held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. $40-80.
- 4 Kennedy's Cove, 9800 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-8961. M-Sa 4PM-10PM, Su 3PM-8PM. Do not be misled by this restaurant's name: seafood is only half of the equation here. In reality, Kennedy's Cove is an upscale steak and seafood restaurant situated about halfway between Harris Hill and Clarence Hollow. Generous cuts of steak, including New York strip, filet mignon, and others, share space on the menu with lamb chops, surf-and-turf specials, and—yes—seafood options such as salmon filets, Australian lobster tails, and scallops. The selection of appetizers, desserts, and fine wines at Kennedy's Cove is equally impressive. $40-60.
Transit Road commercial strip
In addition to the restaurants listed here, locations of pretty much every national chain imaginable can be found on Transit Road.
Begroting
Midde-reeks
- 5 Brennan's Bowery Bar, 4401 Transit Rd. (Shops at Main & Transit), ☏ 1 716-633-9630. Daily 11AM-7PM. Brennan's is an authentic Irish pub and restaurant that is a Transit Road institution. Though the business traces its roots to New York City, where it was founded in 1888—hence the "Bowery" portion of the restaurant's name—Brennan's relocated to Western New York in 1970 and has since adapted its menu to local tastes, integrating (quite successfully, according to local consensus) typical Western New York dishes such as chicken wings and beef on weck into the framework of more traditional old-world pub grub. Authentic Celtic musicians and bands take the stage at Brennan's frequently. Understandably, this is a popular place on St. Patrick's Day. $15-30.
Harris Hill
Midde-reeks
- 6 Gate House Grill, 8220 Main St., ☏ 1 716-565-0338. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F 11AM-10PM, Sa 4PM-10PM. Opened in 2006, the Gate House Grill is, in the words of Buffalo News food critic Janice Okun, "a comfortable neighborhood restaurant with a sophisticated bar and good food". The food here is often quite innovative and high-quality: starters such as the Lollipop Lamb Chops (marinated in red wine with garlic and rosemary) and a chili con queso dip made with corn and chèvre, entrees such as their Chicken Paillard in lemon caper sauce, and lighter fare such as the Gouda Chicken Sandwich seem meant to stand out in what may seem to be a casual, even unassuming, environment. Gate House Grill's specialty, however, is its Chicken Rockefeller, which has won numerous awards at the Taste of Williamsville, as well as its delicious homemade desserts. $15-40.
- 7 Hayes Seafood House, 8900 Main St., ☏ 1 716-632-1772. Tu-Th 11:30AM-8PM, F 11:30AM-9PM, Sa 3PM-8PM. The Hayes Fish Company has been a well-known purveyor of fresh fish and seafood in the Buffalo area since 1877. Though tough economic times caused the company to close their seafood markets in Kenmore and Snyder, the Hayes tradition continues at their restaurant in Clarence (which now also features a much smaller-scale fresh-fish counter on site). Sandwiches and soups (including both New England and Manhattan clam chowder) are available at Hayes Seafood House, in addition to a selection of fried or broiled dinners of tilapia, haddock, sole, salmon, catfish, shrimp, scallops, oysters and more. Non-seafood items, such as grilled chicken and steak sandwiches and a delicious half-pound Black Angus Burger, are also on sale. Not surprisingly, Friday fish fries pack the house at Hayes. $15-35.
- 8 Kabab & Curry, 8445 Main St., ☏ 1 716-565-3822. Lunch M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM, Sa Su 11:30AM-3PM; Dinner Su M 5PM-9PM, Tu-Sa 5PM-9:30PM. An excellent, authentic Indian restaurant that serves top quality North Indian and Pakistani cuisine with attentive customer service. Curries of lamb, beef and chicken—many of which are cooked in a deep circular pot, or karahi, typical of Pakistani cooking—are accompanied on the menu by rice-based biryanis and roasted meats and breads cooked in their own tandoor. Vegetarians are well cared-for at Kabab & Curry, particularly via their small selection of dosas, a sort of lentil-based crêpe typical of South Indian cuisine, and vegetarian curries. $20-45.
- 9 Orazio's Restaurant, 9415 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-8888. M W & Th 11AM-10PM, F 11AM-11PM, Sa 4PM-11PM, Su noon-9PM. At Orazio's Restaurant, the Ippolito family serves up enormous portions of delightful upscale Italian cuisine made from scratch, to legions of adoring patrons. Starters range from familiar but well-executed standards such as parmesan garlic bread and fried calamari to more creative options such as mussels Augustina, babalucci, and orangini. A similar mix of well-known and more exotic items characterizes Orazio's extensive slate of main courses, comprising seafood, pasta, chicken, and meat dishes; their award-winning pasta con vodka is an especial favorite. Cap your meal off with your choice of delicious homemade Italian desserts and coffees. A kids' menu is available for guests 12 and under. Again, guests should be prepared for enormous portions (the leftovers of which Orazio's staff will be more than happy to box up for you.) $20-40.
- 10 Samuel's Grande Manor, 8750 Main St., ☏ 1 716-634-8425. M 9AM-5PM, Tu-Sa 9AM-8PM. One of the most elegant restaurants in the area, the refined ambience of Samuel's Grande Manor begins with the building itself, a stately Italian Renaissance-style edifice in the middle of a large parcel of verdant, impeccably manicured grounds that include gardens, fountains and a charming gazebo. The elegance continues inside, with upscale Continental cuisine served cheerfully by attentive professional waitstaff, in an expansive, airy and exquisitely-decorated dining room. Samuel's specialties are deliciously prepared steak and chicken dishes, the latter especially betraying the definite French and Italian influences on the cuisine. A small selection of seafood dishes is available, and dinner buffets and Sunday brunches are especially popular. Samuel's banquet room is a popular choice for weddings and other formal events. $20-45.
Swormville/East Amherst
Begroting
- 11 Pautler's Drive-In, 6343 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-636-1690. Daily 11AM-9PM Apr-Sep. At first glance, Pautler's may seem to be nothing more than a run-of-the-mill drive-in that any town might have. But visitors will soon learn what it is—aside from plain old tradition; this place has been here forever—that makes Clarence residents flock to Pautler's every summer. It's the combination of the always delicious dessert treats this place serves up year after year, including Mexican sundaes and a unique specialty called the Mint Explosion, with consistent service and at prices that can't be beat. The other items that Pautler's serves—the usual range of hamburgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches—are perfectly passable if not nearly as distinguished as the ice cream. The "Happy Days" feel that the whole package evokes is strengthened by the classic car shows that occur in Pautler's parking lot every Tuesday. Open in summer only. $5-15.
Midde-reeks
- 12 Falletta's Restaurant, 8255 Clarence Center Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-7406. Tu-Th 5PM-9PM, Sa 5PM-10PM, Su 3PM-8PM. Founded in Kenmore, Falletta's Restaurant has operated since 1999 in an Arts and Crafts-style farmhouse built in 1902 on Clarence Center Road, half a mile (800 m) east of Transit Road on the banks of Gott Creek. Upscale Italian cuisine at surprisingly affordable prices is served in what is still a verdant and idyllic setting, with an ample selection of appetizers and salads (the latter served with a selection of homemade salad dressings brought to the table in carafes) accompanying a delectable range of main courses, among which the seafood entrees, including shrimp scampi and a filleted breaded haddock, have earned particularly rave reviews from patrons. Try one of the daily dessert specials to top everything off. $20-45.
- 13 The Rock Kitchen and Bar (formerly Ruzzine's Rock Bottom Eatery & Saloon), 6261 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-204-4004. M-Th 4PM-11PM, F Sa 11:30AM-11PM, Su 10AM-11PM; bar open until mid-night every night. Peanut butter and Jelly Chicken Wings (we're not making this up -- it's on their menu). $5 bottomless mimosas and bloody Caesars at Sunday brunch. Specials on nights the Sabres are playing. Sandwiches, burgers, salads $8-15.
Clarence Center
Midde-reeks
- 14 Clarence Pizza Company, 6235 Goodrich Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-2888. Daily 11AM-10PM. Located on Goodrich Road about a quarter of a mile (300 m) north of the Four Corners, the Clarence Pizza Company's specialty—not surprisingly—is a wide gamut of specialty pizzas offered in a variety of serving sizes, from single slices to full sheet pizzas. The creativity of the menu in this regard is epitomized by such selections as the Greek Pizza, Lasagna Pizza, the Italian Stallion Pizza (which includes pepperoni, salami, capicolla and Romano cheese), and not one but two varieties of Hawaiian pizza. Subs, tacos, appetizers, an impressive offering of salads, a modest range of pasta dishes and dinners, and well-regarded wings are also served at the Clarence Pizza Company, the latter available tossed in mild, medium or hot Buffalo sauce as well as Cajun, garlic parmesan, and two different varieties of barbeque sauce. $10-30.
Local chains
The following local chains have locations in Clarence. Descriptions of these restaurants can be found here.
- 15 Duff's Famous Wings, 4545 Transit Rd. (Eastern Hills Mall), ☏ 1 716-631-3833. M-Th 11AM-11PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight, Su noon-10PM.
- 16 Jim's Steakout, 5651 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-688-8300. Su-Th 10:30AM-2AM, F Sa 10:30AM-5AM.
Groceries
- 17 Aldi, 4259 Transit Rd. (Transitown Plaza). M-F 9AM-8PM, Sa Su 9AM-7PM.
- 18 Dash's, 8845 Main St., ☏ 1 716-650-2888. Daily 6AM-11PM.
- Walmart Supercenter, 5033 Transit Rd. (Eastgate Plaza), ☏ 1 716-565-0250. Daily 24 hours.
Drink
In keeping with its reputation as a quiet, conservative, quaint, and largely rural town, Clarence is not exactly a hotbed of nightlife. Most of the places on this list are friendly, unpretentious neighborhood bars patronized mostly by long-time regulars. An exception is Brennan's, which attracts a somewhat more youthful and energetic crowd. In addition to the places listed here, many of the chain restaurants on Transit Road—Applebee's, Chili's, and so forth—have bars.
For more thorough descriptions of many of these places, see the "Eat" section, just above.
- Brennan's Bowery Bar, 4401 Transit Rd. (Shops at Main & Transit), ☏ 1 716-633-9630.
- 1 Harris Hill Inn, 8585 Main St., ☏ 1 716-634-2464.
Coffee shops
- 2 Clarence Center Coffee Company and Café, 9475 Clarence Center Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-8573. M 7AM-6PM, Tu & F 7AM-11PM, W Th 7AM-8PM, Sa 8AM-11PM, Su 8AM-6PM.
- 3 Goodrich Coffee & Tea, 9450 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-1791. M-F 6AM-10PM, Sa 7AM-10PM, Su 8AM-10PM.
- 4 Ohlson's Bakery & Café, 8500 Sheridan Dr., ☏ 1 716-626-7783. M 7:30AM-6PM, Tu W 6:30AM-6PM, Th F 6:30AM-7PM, Sa 7:30AM-4PM.
- 5 SPoT Coffee, 5205 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-276-8158. Su-Th 6AM-11PM, F Sa 7AM-midnight.
Slaap
In addition to the lodgings listed here, travelers—especially those interested in a conventional chain-hotel experience—should consider the large group of establishments clustered around Exit 49 of the New York State Thruway, along Transit Road. Though these hotels are not in Clarence, they are convenient to most major attractions in the town, and to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, the Interstate, and restaurants and shopping.
Also, travelers along Main Street (NY 5) will note a large concentration of 1950s-style motels between Transit Road and Clarence Hollow. These motels are vestiges of the days before the construction of the Thruway, when Route 5 was the main road out of Buffalo from the east. Many of these motels have since been demolished or converted into apartments or offices, but some still cling precariously to life under their original purpose. Though perhaps interesting from a historical perspective, one would be hard-pressed (to say the least) to recommend most of these establishments to visitors.
Hotels and motels
- 1 America's Best Value Inn & Suites Clarence/Buffalo East (Formerly Village Haven Motel), 9370 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-6845. Free Wi-Fi, free local and long-distance calling to US and Canada, outdoor pool open seasonally. Guest rooms include microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, cable TV with ESPN; suites include whirlpool tub. Pets welcome for a nominal fee. $87-139/night in high season.
- 2 Budget Inn Williamsville, 8255 Main St., ☏ 1 716-634-6622. Room service, fax & photocopy service. Free Wi-Fi. All rooms have cable TV with HBO, microwave and refrigerator. $60-90/night in high season.
- 3 Staybridge Suites Buffalo Airport, 8005 Sheridan Dr., ☏ 1 716-810-7829. An all-suite property whose various-sized units all contain ample storage areas, large and well-lit workspaces, irons and ironing boards, and full kitchens including dishwasher, full-size refrigerator with ice maker, stove, toaster, coffeemaker, and microwave oven. Free wireless Internet. Fitness room, laundry room, business center, indoor and outdoor common areas. On-site convenience store. Complimentary breakfast buffet. Pets weighing less than 50 pounds (about 23 kg) are welcome, subject to extra fees and restrictions. It's on the former site of the Sheridan Court Motel, a much less recommendable property that was demolished a few years ago. $129-185/night in high season.
B&Bs
- 4 Asa Ransom House, 10529 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-2315. It was on this property that the first white settler of Clarence, Asa Ransom, built his home and grist mill in 1799 (though the present building is not the original one; it was built in the 1850s, some years after Ransom's death, by a subsequent owner). But that's not the only superlative that applies to the Asa Ransom House—today, it is known as almost inarguably the best-known and best-loved lodging in Clarence, as well as the most elegant and charming bed & breakfast in Erie County. Its restaurant is lauded by many locals as their favorite, the most elegant, the most romantic, ad infinitum. The ten rooms at the Asa Ransom House are delightfully appointed with period furniture, distinctive, individualized decor in eclectic styles, and lovely and serene views of the impeccably manicured grounds. All rooms contain private baths, radio and hidden TV with cable, free WiFi, individual climate-control units, hair dryers, and irons and ironing boards; all but one of the rooms also has a fireplace. Some rooms also contain refrigerators and porches or balconies. Additionally, a full country breakfast is provided to guests each morning. $135-330/night.
Verbind
Like the rest of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area, the area code in Clarence is 716. It is not necessary to dial the area code for local calls.
There are two post offices in Clarence:
- die 4 Clarence Post Office (ZIP Code 14031) at 9845 Main St. in Clarence Hollow.
- die 5 Clarence Center Post Office (ZIP Code 14032) at 6045 Railroad St. in Clarence Center.
Additionally, many portions of western Clarence are served by ZIP Codes 14051 (East Amherst, NY) and 14221 (Williamsville, NY), whose post offices are in the neighboring town of Amherst.
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Like anywhere else, common sense — lock up valuables, keep your wits about you, etc. — applies. However, the crime rate in Clarence is negligible, and realistically speaking, travelers have nothing to worry about in this regard.
Clarence is locally notorious as probably the only town in Erie County that actively enforces the "residents only" policy of its parks. Visitors to Clarence town parks who are neither residents of the town nor guests of a resident could theoretically face trespassing charges, though in nearly all cases police will send visitors on their way without incident. Of course, it is more likely that the police will not happen to be around at all. Still, visit town parks at your own risk.
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In case of medical emergency, Erie County, including Clarence, is well-served by a wide variety of hospitals and other medical facilities. The nearest major medical facility to Clarence is Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, at 1540 Maple Rd in the neighboring town of Amherst. For non-emergency situations, Western New York Immediate Care has a facility at 7616 Transit Rd, across from the Eastern Hills Mall.
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Broadcast media
Being in Erie County, Clarence falls within Buffalo's sphere of influence in terms of radio en television.
Since June 2012, the business office and broadcast studios of WBBZ Channel 67 have been at the Eastern Hills Mall.
Newspapers
The weekly Clarence Bee has served the town since 1937, and is the most comprehensive source of local news specific to Clarence. Also, as above, Buffalo-based print media—especially the daily Buffalo News and the alternative weekly Artvoice—regularly cover Clarence news and events.
Laundry and dry cleaning
- 6 Arthur's Executive Cleaners, 9450 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-1916. M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa Su 8AM-4PM.
- 7 Big Four Cleaners, 8855 Sheridan Dr., ☏ 1 716-204-4454. M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-5PM.
- 8 Massaro Cleaners, 6429 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-689-6810. M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa 8AM-6PM.
- 9 Massaro Cleaners, 10611 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-6412. M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa 9AM-4PM.
- 10 Read's Laundry & Dry Cleaning, 8525 Main St., ☏ 1 716-633-8980. M-F 7AM-10PM, Sa 7AM-5PM.
Places of worship
The population of Clarence is overwhelmingly white and Christian, and the range of places of worship there reflects those demographics to a great degree. South Asians, many of whom follow the Sikh religion, make up one of the largest visible minorities in Clarence.
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- 11 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary RC Church, 4375 Harris Hill Rd., ☏ 1 716-632-8838.
- 12 Our Lady of Peace RC Church, 10950 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-8554.
- 13 St. Mary's RC Church of Swormville, 6919 Transit Rd., ☏ 1 716-688-9380. One of the oldest parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, St. Mary's was founded in 1839. Its first priest, an itinerant Redemptorist preacher who was a native of Bohemia, would later be canonized as St. John Neumann.
Protestant
- 14 Clarence Church of Christ, 5375 Old Goodrich Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-3030. One of Clarence's oldest existing congregations, the Clarence Church of Christ was founded in 1834 under the name of The First Congregation of the Disciples of Christ, Clarence, and worshipped for its first three decades in the building that is now the Clarence Historical Society. In 1950, the congregation formally severed its ties with the Disciples of Christ and has been nondenominational since then.
- 15 Clarence Presbyterian Church, 9675 Main St., ☏ 1 716-759-8396.
- 16 Clarence United Methodist Church, 10205 Greiner Rd., ☏ 1 716-759-8921.
- 17 Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5353 Goodrich Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-3801.
- 18 First Baptist Church of Clarence, 10800 Hunts Corners Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-3432.
- 19 Harris Hill United Methodist Church, 8495 Main St., ☏ 1 716-632-4688. Another congregation with an exceptionally long history, this church was founded as the United Brethren Church of Harris Hill in 1858.
- 20 New Hope Presbyterian Church, 6969 Strickler Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-6107. Serves a multiethnic congregation with services held in English and Korean.
- 21 St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 4275 Harris Hill Rd., ☏ 1 716-632-8221.
- 22 St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7700 Goodrich Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-2500.
- 23 Zion Lutheran Church, 9535 Clarence Center Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-2656.
Community of Christ (Reformed Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
- 24 Community of Christ Church, 5030 Thompson Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-3242.
Jewish
There are no synagogues within Clarence's borders, but the bulk of the Jewish population in Erie County—and their places of worship—are in the neighboring town of Amherst.
Sikh
- 25 Niagara Frontier Sikh Society, 9550 Clarence Center Rd., ☏ 1 716-741-0077.
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Buffalo is the nearest major city to Clarence, an easy 20- or 30-minute drive west along Main Street or the Thruway. Buffalo boasts a full range of cultural institutions, world-class architecture, professional sports, fine dining, trendy neighborhoods, and other attractions in an urban setting.
Niagara Falls—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the most popular tourist attraction in the region by far, and a genuinely awe-inspiring place to see—is 40 minutes from Clarence by car.
| Routes through Clarence |
| Buffalo ← Amherst ← | W   E | → Batavia → Albany |
| Buffalo ← Amherst ← | W  E | → Batavia → Auburn |
| Newfane ← Lockport ← | N  S | → Cheektowaga/Lancaster → East Aurora |
| Niagara Falls ← Amherst ← | W  E | → Merges with  |