Allentown, New York

The Allentown district is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood is home to the Allentown Historic District. Allentown is the first neighborhood north of the Downtown Buffalo core. It borders the downtown theater and entertainment district to its south, and runs north to North Street at its northern edge, Plymouth Avenue on the west, and Main street on the east. The neighborhood is generally centered on Allen Street and Elmwood Avenue.

Allentown is known for its community of artists, for its embrace of bohemian, hipster and gay culture, and for the civic commitment of residents to the historic and aesthetic sensibilities of the neighborhood. Allentown is one of Buffalo's premier areas for nightlife, dining, and antique shopping.

Notes & Trivia

 * Allentown, New York is not to be confused with Allentown, Pennsylvania.