Tonawanda Town, New York
Tonawanda Town is a community of 56,806 people in Erie County, New York.
Why visit Tonawanda Town
Townapedia lists 95 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 283 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Buffalo State University, Canisius University, Riverside Park and Riviera Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 80 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Tonawanda Town
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About Tonawanda Town
Tonawanda is a census-designated place (CDP) in Erie County, New York, United States. The CDP comprises the town of Tonawanda minus its subsidiary village of Kenmore. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 58,144.
From the Wikipedia article Tonawanda (CDP), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Buffalo State University
School · 3.5 mi
Public university in Buffalo, New York
Canisius University
School · 4.3 mi
University in New York, United States
International Railway Bridge
Bridge · 4.3 mi
Bridge between Canada and the USA
North Park Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
1428 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo
Tacoma Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
351 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo
Museums and landmarks95
Riverside Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Erie County
Riviera Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Theater and movie theater in North Tonawanda, New York, United States
67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda
17-21 Emerson Place Row
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Former rowhouses in Buffalo, New York state, USA
33-61 Emerson Place Row
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic dwellings in Buffalo, New York
Annunciation School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic school building in Buffalo, New York state, USA
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Art museum in New York, US
Buffalo Electric Vehicle Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Building in New York, United States
Buffalo History Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Museum in Buffalo, United States of America
Buffalo Milk Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic dairy building located in Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Buffalo Public School No. 77
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
School building in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Private, all-girls school in Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY, US
Buffalo Smelting Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic copper smelting complex in Buffalo, New York, United States
83 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
Broderick Park
Park · 5.0 mi
Park in Buffalo, New York, United States
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes283
New Jewel of India
Restaurant · Indian · 1.8 mi
The New Jewel of India welcomes you to the treasure trove of the most authentic Indian cuisine. Located in Buffalo, New York along the...
1609 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo
11:30 - 21:30
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
707 Main Street, Tonawanda
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Alibaba Kebab
Restaurant · Indian, Kebab, Chicken · 1.9 mi
827 Military Road, Kenmore
Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00
Cluck Cluck Moo Moo
Restaurant · Burger · 2.8 mi
1518 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-21:00
CoreLife Eatery
Restaurant · Salad, Soup · 3.0 mi
1595 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst
Mo-Su 11:30-20:00
Dockside Inn
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Chicken, Sandwich, Fish And Chips, Barbecue · 2.6 mi
153 Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00
Joe's NY Style Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.5 mi
92 Niagara Street, Tonawanda
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
271 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Days Inn by Wyndham Tonawanda/Buffalo
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
1120 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda
Super 8 by Wyndham Kenmore/Buffalo/Niagara Falls Area
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1288 Sheridan Drive, Kenmore
Center Way Hotel Tonawanda
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
225 Crestmount Avenue, Tonawanda
Churches and places of worship29
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church Buildings
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
1085 Englewood Avenue, Tonawanda
Shopping73
Gas and EV charging36
Schools, colleges and libraries89
Healthcare22
Catholic Health Sheridan Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
300 Two Mile Creek Road, Tonawanda
Map of Tonawanda Town
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 3.2 in | 22.9 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 17°F | 2.4 in | 16.1 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 2.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 18.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for N Tonawanda (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Erie County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2022-12-26: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Kenmore 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Tonawanda 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Eggertsville 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- North Tonawanda 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Buffalo 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Cheektowaga 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Niagara Falls 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Depew 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Lackawanna 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Lancaster 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Riverside park, Paranormal Skeptic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riviera from the Stage, Dheckler510, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allan Herschell Carousel Factory, November 2008, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Public School No. 60 Buffalo NY Oct 13, Pubdog, CC0
- Niagara Gateway Apartments - fmr Buffalo Milk Company - Buffalo, New York - 20190912, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20090412 Entranceway at Main Street at Roycroft Boulevard from northeast, TonyTheTiger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Market Square Historic District Buffalo NY Jul 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Herschell–Spillman Motor Company Complex May 14, Pubdog, CC0
- Homes on University Ave., University Park Historic District, Buffalo, NY, Jul 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Richmond Avenue Methodist-Episcopal Church Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Clement House - 1, DACC23, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Packard Motor Car Showroom, Shine runner (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Tonawanda Carnegie Library Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hayes hall on UB south campus, Davidhar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Zink Block Apr 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church Buffalo NY Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Woodlawn Avenue Row, Buffalo, New York, December 2009, Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Laurel and Michigan Avenues Row Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 20090412 Buffalo Tennis and Squash Club, TonyTheTiger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dayton House Buffalo NY Jul 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Elbridge G. Spaulding "River Lawn" - Grand Island, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- School77 BuffaloNY, D-Day, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- North Tonawanda Post Office Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ). Original uploader was Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- US Post Office Tonawanda NY Sep 12, Pubdog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kibler High Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Tonawanda Armory Nov 2008, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Temple Beth Zion, Fortunate4now, CC0
- 20090412 Saturn Club, TonyTheTiger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Annunciation School Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Edgar W. Howell House, Buffalo, New York, December 2009, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 20090412 Entranceways at Main Street at Lamarck Drive and Smallwood Drive from east, TonyTheTiger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward A. Diebolt House Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 33-61 Emerson Place Row, Buffalo, New York, December 2009, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- The Dick Block No. Tonawanda NY Sep 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Eberhardt Mansion Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- F.N. Burt Company factory Buffalo NY Sep 16, Pubdog, CC BY 2.0
- The Wayne and the Waldorf Apartments Buffalo NY Oct 14, Pubdog, CC0
- Parkside Candy Shoppe and Factory Nov 15, Pubdog, Public domain
- Buffalo Smelting Works Jul 11, Pubdog, Public domain
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