Hear what Wolf Blitzer loves most about his hometown
To celebrate the launch of CNN Original series 'My Happy Place,' Wolf Blitzer travels to his hometown of Buffalo, New York.
He eats one of the city's most famous foods, and travels across the Canadian border to get a view one of upstate New York's most popular attractions.
Watch 'My Happy Place,' Sundays at 10 pm ET/PT as your favorite celebrities travel to their favorite places.
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