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Cheektowaga is a suburb of Buffalo, New York, and it is home to a strong Polish-American community. Some great historic places to visit include Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel and the Villa Maria Motherhouse Complex. One of the biggest attractions in Cheektowaga is the Walden Galleria Mall. The Walden Galleria has 250 stores across two levels as well as a food court and movie theater. Other attractions include the Diamond Hawk Golf Course, Niagara Hobby and Craft Mart, and the Pole Position Raceway.

Key facts

The principal airport of Erie County, the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is located in Cheektowaga. The majority of Cheektowaga's hotels and other accommodations are located near the airport. Cheektowaga has many highways and interstates that run through it, such as Interstate 90 and 190, so you're sure to be well connected if you're traveling via rental car.

Hints and tips

Visitors should be sure to taste the delicious Polish cuisine that the city is known for, which can primarily be found in the Sloan and South Cheektowaga neighborhoods. Cheektowaga is known best as the home of crab apples, so hard cider has a centuries-long tradition here. You will find the city's most popular bars and pubs along Cleveland Drive, and many of these establishments offer Krupnik, a traditional Polish-style liqueur made with honey.