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T HINK ABOUT BUFFALO, NEW YORK, for a moment. Are you thinking about snow and rust? Then your impression of our city definitely needs an upgrade. It's time for you to meet the 'Unexpected Buffalo'. If you've been here before, we're the same city you know and love with a rekindled sense of innovation and enthusiasm not seen since our industrial heyday. If you're a first-time visitor, be prepared for an unexpected experience featuring brand new attractions, top-tier sports venues and a welcoming convention center—all located in close proximity to inventive restaurants, hip craft breweries and cocktail bars, exciting tours, endless entertainment, and our booming waterfront. See, Buffalo is the destination you never expected (there's a reason Travel + Leisure magazine named Buffalo one of the best places to travel in 2021). Stomach-Pleasing Places When traveling to attend the North American Rink Conference & Expo (NARCE), most of you are probably equally as interested in the goings on before and after the event itself, right? In Buffalo, you'll have it made. Whether you're looking for a bite to eat or a celebratory beverage fol- lowing a successful day of education and fun, there's no shortage of places to go. Just a short walk from the Hyatt, the Chippewa Entertainment District is jam packed with excellent spots to eat and drink. USICERINKS.COM JANUARY.FEBRUARY.2022 / 39 Get to Know BUFFALO NARCE 2022 returns to Buffalo N.Y. // by MATT STEINBERG PHOTO: BIGSTOCK