Quick Summary:
- The city of North Tonawanda, New York in Niagara County is a part of the state’s Buffalo-Niagara Falls area and is a great place for visitors to spend a day while in the area.
- With a name that means “swift running water” in the Seneca language, the city is named after Tonawanda Creek, which runs along its southern border.
- North Tonawanda, known by locals as the “Lumber City” and the “Home Of The Carousel,” offers a variety of things to do.
- Activities range from unique museums to theatrical productions to chocolate factory tours.
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Driving Times to North Tonawanda, New York
| City | Driving Time |
|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 1-2 hours |
| Cleveland, OH | 4-5 hours |
| Boston, MA | 7-8 hours |
| Washington, D.C. | 7-8 hours |
| New York, NY | 6-7 hours |
| Albany, NY | 4-5 hours |
| Philadelphia, PA | 7-8 hours |
| Portland, ME | 8-9 hours |
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