The name of "Tonawanda" means, "Land by the Waters". It was given to the town by the Neuter and Erie Indians, the area's original inhabitants. Today, the cultures represented in the town are diverse. Restaurants abound with many different types of cuisine available. Whether it is Thai cuisine or Italian you crave you will find it in the town. If it is shopping you desire, there are many large national retailers to choose from as well as many small locally owned specialty shops. Travel times between home and work have an average of 15 minutes!
Tonawanda offers a host of opportunities in the manufacturing industry, health services, educational and professional services. Its proximity to many recreational facilities as well as its central location in the region make it a very attractive location to do business and reside. It's location on the Niagara River offers many opportunities for enjoying water sports and other recreational activities. There are plenty of parks in which to enjoy golf in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. The town offers many activities for children and the schools are highly rated among Western New York schools. There are also many private and parochial schools from which to choose. One look at Tonawanda and you'll see why so many people have chosen it for their home!
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