Daytrippers explore Niagara Falls area

    From the Buffalo News: They bounded off the plane, beaming and undaunted by the rain, eager to jam as much sightseeing and enjoyment as they could into one day. The city’s first planeload of “daytrippers” arrived at Niagara Falls International Airport on Thursday from the Chicago area in what could be the beginning of a…

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      NPC has to act as a catalyst for tourism

      From the Niagara Falls Review: We have long supported Kim Craitor’s bid to bring more openness and, it would follow, accountability to government and government agencies. We think the Niagara Falls MPP’s attempt to pass the Transparency in Public Matters Act as a private member’s bill is laudable and responsible, the type of good work…

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        Twisted Ts storefront

        A while ago I posted an article that mentioned a new store called Twisted Ts. The other day I came across it. It’s on Clark Ave across from that parking lot:

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          Where in the world is Captain Jack?

          I’ve never seen Torchwood, but apparently star John Barrowman was recently in Niagara Falls. USA Today reported: Hey, Torchwood fans: Pop reader Duane J. just told me about his encounter with one of the show’s stars at Niagara Falls last week. Here’s the story: The John Barrowman web site talks about the visit: Although John…

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            Wandering Consciousness: Playing Tourist In My Hometown

            Someone with a Blogger blog posted about “playing tourist”: Yesterday was full of firsts. I believe it was the first time I ever bought souveniers in Niagara Falls and I’m pretty sure it was the first time I ever bothered to photograph the Falls. Nancy and I spent the day touring the Falls, the tacky…

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              Hot Summer Fun & Cool Free Parking – all at Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview!

              On Wednesday I received the latest newsletter from the Radisson Hotel & Suites Fallsview. You can sign up for their newsletter on their web site.

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                Summer Niagara Events Heat Up with Daredevil Dean Sullivan’s Thrilling Jump from Skylon Tower on July 7th, 2008

                From a Niagara Falls Tourism press release that is making the rounds (in this case found on Hospitality Net): While there are many Niagara events this summer, few will be more chilling than Daredevil Dean Sullivan’s Jump from Skylon Tower on July 7th, 2008. Sponsored by Celebrate Old Downtown and The Skylon Tower, media and…

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                  Great Wolf Lodge YouTube channel

                  On Monday I received the following email from YouTube: I guess they sent this to people who have posted videos of a Great Wolf Lodge. I posted one quite a while ago of the Bear Track Landing waterpark inside the Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls. I think it’s a great idea. They are the only…

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                    Clifton Hill Resorts Update – June 2008

                    Last Thursday I received the latest issue of the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter. They are promoting Marineland and Niagara Parks packages. You can subscribe to the Clifton Hill Resorts Update newsletter by visiting the Clifton Hill Newsletter page.

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                      The wonder of the falls

                      From Go San Angelo: Janette Story visited Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Canada in July 2007. While there, she visited the famous falls on four occasions. “The immense power of the falls is overwhelming,” she said. “When you are from West Texas, where we treasure every drop of water, the falls and the force of the…

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