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Niagara Falls (New York)
One of the world's most powerful and famous waterfalls, where the Niagara River plunges over 160 feet at the US-Canada border.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Clarence
New York, United States · North America
About Clarence
Clarence sits on the route: 10 minutes from Clarence Center, 39km from Niagara Falls (New York).
Clarence is in New York, United States, with about 2,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Clarence Center, about 5 km away.
Clarence (Seneca: Tanönogeo’) is a rapidly growing town and affluent outer ring suburb of Buffalo. Clarence is one of the wealthiest towns in upstate New York State and the wealthiest suburb of Buffalo. Clarence is home to various exclusive gated, and private communities, some of the most expensive multi-millionRead more
dollar residential compounds in the Buffalo-Niagara Metro. Clarence is home to many Buffalo Sabres players and coaches, although most Buffalo Bills players live in the southern suburbs due to proximity to Highmark Stadium. Clarence is located in the northeastern part of Erie County, New York, United States, northeast of Buffalo. The population was 32,950 according to the 2020 census estimate. This represents an increase of 7.4% from the 2010 census figure. The Clarence census-designated place occupies the southeast part of the town and roughly corresponds to a postal district with ZIP code 14031 and 14221 in the western side which it shares with nearby Williamsville. The town is named in honor of Prince William, Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (1765–1837), the third son of King George III and later king himself, as William IV.
There are no incorporated villages within the town.
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Within an hour or so of Clarence: Niagara Falls (New York) (39 km), Niagara Falls (Canada) (41 km), Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Side) (41 km), Niagara-on-the-Lake (50 km).
Where is Clarence?
Clarence is in New York, United States, about 5 km from Clarence Center.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,646
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 42.9767, -78.5920
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Niagara Falls (Canada)
The Canadian side offers the most dramatic views of the Horseshoe Falls, with the Journey Behind the Falls experience and Niagara Parks botanical gardens.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Side)
The most powerful waterfall in North America, where 90 per cent of the Niagara River's flow plummets over the curved brink.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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Niagara-on-the-Lake
A charming heritage town at the mouth of the Niagara River with award-winning wineries, the Shaw Festival theatre, and beautiful 19th-century streetscapes.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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