Williamsville, New York
Williamsville is a village of 5,469 people in Erie County, New York.
Why visit Williamsville
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Glen Falls, Williamsville South High School, Entranceway at Main Street at Roycroft Boulevard and Glen Park, Williamsville, New York.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 95 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Williamsville
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About Williamsville
Williamsville is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 5,423 at the 2020 census. The village is named after Jonas Williams, an early settler. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Williamsville, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks17
Williamsville South High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
High school in Williamsville, Erie County, New York
Entranceway at Main Street at Roycroft Boulevard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA
Entranceways at Main Street at Lamarck Drive and Smallwood Drive
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA
Garrison Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic cemetery in New York, United States
St. Mary of the Angels Motherhouse Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Roman Catholic convent at Williamsville, Erie County, New York, in the United States
Williamsville Water Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in New York, United States
Entranceway at Main Street at Darwin Drive
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Entranceway at Main Street at High Park Boulevard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Entranceway at Main Street at Lafayette Boulevard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Entranceway at Main Street at LeBrun Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Entranceway at Main Street at Westfield Road and Ivyhurst Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Kensington Gardens Apartment Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Glen Park, Williamsville, New York
Park · 0.5 mi
Park in Williamsville, New York
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes60
Break'n Eggs Creperie
Restaurant · Breakfast · 0.9 mi
5235 Main Street, Williamsville
Tu-Su 07:00-15:00
Fresh Catch Poke Co.
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.6 mi
5933 Main Street, Williamsville
Su 12:00-19:00, Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House, Pizza · 1.1 mi
5110 Main Street, Williamsville
Su closed, Mo-Sa 16:00-20:00
La Nova Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
5151 Main Street, Williamsville
Su-We 10:00-22:00, Th 10:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
5165 Main Street, Williamsville
Su 06:00-21:00, Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00
Woo Chon Korea House Restaurant
Restaurant · Korean · 1.2 mi
402 Evans Street, Buffalo
Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30; Su, We-Th 11:30-21:00
The Original Rachel's Mediterranean
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.6 mi
5953 Main Street
Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00
48 more on the map.
History
The community developed where the major road between Batavia and Buffalo crossed Ellicott Creek just above Glen Falls. The water power offered by the waterfall attracted millers. The first mill was built by Jonas Williams in 1811, giving the village its first name, "Williams Mills". It still stands today, next to Glen Park, and is known as the Williamsville Water Mill.
Several other mills were built near Glen Falls during the 19th century. In 1841, a raceway was constructed to divert water from Ellicott Creek to the mills, creating an island known today as Island Park. A stagecoach stop, tavern, and inn was built along the main road near Ellicott Creek by Oziel Smith in 1827. Today it is known as the Eagle House. The close crossing of the main road and Ellicott Creek's Glen Falls was the initial attraction, around which Williamsville grew. The village was incorporated in 1850.
Ss. Peter and Paul Church was loosely operating in the early 1820s, and the current church construction began in 1834 following the sale of land for the church from a non-parishioner, Oziel Smith, and was finished in 1836. St. John Neumann arrived to lead Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church from 1836 to 1840. Ss. Peter and Paul School was started by St. John Neumann in 1836, who also served as one of its first teachers.
From the History section of Williamsville, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
The Mosey Buffalo Williamsville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
5195 Main Street, Williamsville
Churches and places of worship11
Former Reformed Mennonite Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Williamsville Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Williamsville United Methodist
Church · Methodist
5681 Main Street, Williamsville
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School Ii
School · 4.9 mi
335 Doat St, Buffalo
Healthcare5
Walgreens Drive-Thru
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
5305 Main Street, Williamsville
Map of Williamsville
171 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 3.4 in | 26.7 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 20°F | 2.5 in | 18.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 14.1 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 2.5 in |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 25.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Buffalo Hcn 72528 (1 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, 1 miles away.
- Cheektowaga 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Harris Hill 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Eggertsville 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Depew 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- University at Buffalo 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Lancaster 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Sloan 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Tonawanda Town 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Kenmore 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Buffalo 8 mi southwest, about 12 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
- Williamsville, Erie County, New York, Adam Moss from Kenmore, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Garrison Park, Williamsville, New York - 20201025, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Island Park, Williamsville, New York - 20220820 - 01, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Excuria Salon & Spa - fmr Alexander Gotwalt House - Williamsville, New York - 20200720, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Braniecki Insurance Agency - fmr Dunlop & Bajak Insurance, Hayes Advertising, Esther Carpenter Hershey House - Williamsville, New York - 20200821, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tesori - fmr Glen Campbell Chevrolet, Ford Service Training School, Shirley Manson Interiors, D. K. Benson Interiors - Williamsville, New York - 20200808, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williamsville United Methodist Church, Williamsville, New York - 20221128, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Stone Schoolhouse, South Cayuga Road, Williamsville, New York - 20200526, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Calvary Episcopal Church, Williamsville, New York - 20200817, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robshaw & Voelkl Law Offices - fmr Christian Rutt House - Williamsville, New York - 20200807, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meeting House, Williamsville NY (c.1871), StephenVincent, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gordon W. Jones Associates Architects - fmr John Haskill House - Williamsville, New York - 20200801, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Island Park, Williamsville, New York - 20220820 - 02, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heritage Garden of 1812, Williamsville, New York - 20200808 - 03, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Steinbrenner & Abel Meat Market, Barney Miller Hardware Store, Ten Thousand Villages et al. - Williamsville, New York - 20200804, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heritage Garden of 1812, Williamsville, New York - 20200808 - 01, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Share Kitchen & Bar Room - fmr H. S. Smith store et al. - Williamsville, New York - 20200803, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heritage Garden of 1812, Williamsville, New York - 20200808 - 02, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eagle House, Williamsville, New York - 20200802, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hershey-Measer House, Williamsville, New York - 20200810, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moor Pat - fmr John Hutchinson barn, Leroy Herman Veterinary Hospital - Williamsville, New York - 20200727, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Acquest Development - former Marine Trust Company Williamsville Branch - Williamsville, New York - 20200731, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Village Hall, Williamsville, New York - 20200731, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Red Mill House, Williamsville, New York - 20200813, AndreCarrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ronecker Building aka Hopkins Block, Williamsville, New York - 20200531, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saints Peter and Paul Church of Williamsville, New York, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glen Falls, Williamsville, New York, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Williamsville Water Mill as seen from Glen Park, Williamsville, New York (02), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glen Falls in Williamsville, New York, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- New York State Route 5 westbound in Williamsville, New York, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street bridge over Ellicott Creek, Williamsville, New York, November 2009, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ellicott Creek (Williamsville, New York), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glen Falls (Williamsville, New York), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Main Street, Williamsville, New York, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ellicott Creek in Williamsville, New York, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waiting in line at Sweet Jenny's, Williamsville, New York - 20220824, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Williamsville, New York - 20200723, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home, Williamsville, New York - 20200605, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of America Williamsville Branch - fmr Liberty Bank Williamsville Branch et al., Williamsville Post Office - Williamsville, New York - 20200812, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Jacqueline Shop - fmr Emanuel and Henry Herr Store, Measer's Shoe Store et al. - Williamsville, New York - 20200729, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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