Summer Vacations with an Edge: Niagara Falls? Really?

    Jaunted, “The Pop Culture Travel Guide”, recently had a posting about Niagara Falls: Yes, you’ve seen Niagara Falls before, but have you ever ventured over the edge in a barrel? No? Here’s a tour that’s the next best thing–and probably a lot safer.

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      The Falls could use a lift: Reviving tourism at our Wonder of the World

      From the Buffalo News: Most people who would like to see Niagara Falls, N.Y., redevelop as a tourism powerhouse don’t necessarily envision the kind of carnival atmosphere of its neighboring city across the Niagara Gorge. There are enough tourist trappings on the Canadian side — with more, and bigger ones added routinely— to turn the…

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        Daredevil Charles G. Stephens

        I’m a few days lat eon this, but on Friday the News – Democrat & Leader (out of Kentucky) had a religious article that mentioned a daredevil named Charles G. Stephens who tried to go over Niagara Falls: Daredevil Charles G. Stephens was one of many to attempt to survive a barrel ride over Niagara…

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          The Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls Canada Announces Free Admission to a Popular Niagara Falls Attraction When Enjoying Niagara Fallsview Dining

          Wow, that’s a long title! The following is from a press release at Hospitality Net from the Skylon Tower: The Skylon Tower announces FREE admission to the popular Niagara Falls attraction Ride-to-the-Top and Indoor/Outdoor Observation Decks when dining. Visitors to Niagara Falls can combine the experience of this favorite Niagara Falls attraction with the best…

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            Niagara’s Fury delayed by inspection

            From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara’s Fury is facing further delays. Niagara Parks Commission spokesman Tony Baldinelli said Monday it might be Friday before the Transportation Safety Standards Association signs off on the attraction, allowing people to ride. “We’re really at their mercy,” he said.

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