From the Tonawanda News: Roger Woodward still remembers how bored and lonely he was that day, July 9, 1960, until a family friend invited him for a boat ride on the upper Niagara River. Seven years old then, he didn’t even know where he was going, but he was sure it would be a good…
@cpadick It's not a guitar. It's a balloon sword. in reply to cpadick # This "Notice of Application and Public Meeting" was up outside the Fallsview Inn on Stanley Avenue. Apparently the http://twitpic.com/223lpe # These stilt-walkers were outside of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant on Friday. http://twitpic.com/223k6c # The old house between the Ramada and GooEe…
On Wednesday I received the following email newsletter from Safari Niagara. They have a special deal on for this holiday weekend. To subscribe to “Yak It Up”, the Safari Niagara newsletter, click on the subscribe link at the top of any page.
They have done a lot of work on the old Capri Restaurant building. It’s hard to believe it is the same place! I don’t know when they will be opening, but it will be very soon. Virtually everything on the outside and inside look done.
As was mentioned before, Marineland will have a new ride this summer. Their web site has the following: Ocean Odyssey – Opening Soon! – new, family thrill ride. (42″ unless with adult. Minimum height requirement is 36″). I haven’t seen the ride, but I’ve come across a couple of things that shed a bit more…
What a gorgeous day here in Niagara Falls! http://twitpic.com/21su8m # Very busy this morning! (@ Tim Horton’s) http://4sq.com/922Rak #
RT @fallsavenue: Happy 143rd Birthday Canada… you don't look a day over 139! #canada #
On Wednesday I received the latest email newsletter from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview. The price is $40 more than the last loyalty offer (from a month ago).
From the Toronto Star: For a city whose main attraction perpetually plunges 53 metres, Niagara Falls has conspicuously lacked depth for decades. On your next visit, get away from the kitsch and vapid casino culture and you might be surprised to see elegant, soulful shoots emerging in this city that attracted about 14 million tourists…
From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Falls council and the Niagara Parks Commission appear to be closing in on a deal to operate some kind of joint-venture People Mover System, as they face a June 30 deadline to take advantage of $50 million in government assistance or lose it. “We’re down to the wire,” Mayor…