For what it is worth, in 1999 I had a friend come down and visit from Toronto. (we met online) It is worth noting that the only places in the States she had visited before were Orlando, Vegas, and Detroit. When we first started talking I mentioned where I was from and she asked if it was near the 'Burg. When I told her, "yes," she said that CW was one of the places she wanted to visit in the states. So when she came down, it was #1 on our list. Sadly it was late December and we could not go to BGW.
The point is, CW is not an unheard of place.