Harry Connick Jr. brings signature style with a side of charm to Fallsview Casino

From a press release seen on Niagara Frontier Publications: “American Idol” judge Harry Connick Jr. will perform at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 1-2 at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Award-winning pianist, vocalist, composer, bandleader, actor and philanthropist Connick performs pop classics, ballads and New Orleans jazz from his multi-platinum albums with charm and his signature…

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Twitter updates for 2010-08-19

RT @Hilton_Niagara: The Niagara Falls Elvis Festival begins today! Check out http://bit.ly/bQG6nJ for events, locations, etc… # This is the promo leaflet for the upcoming Niagara Falls Elvis Festival http://twitpic.com/2g6j5n #

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Niagara Falls Looks to Develop Outdoor Recreation Activities

From US News and World Report: New York state wants to give tourists more to do when they visit Niagara Falls State Park and is asking developers to come forward with plans. Officials say they’re looking for a major private investment to improve hiking, biking, climbing, fishing and other outdoor activities along the Niagara River…

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$40 Skylon Tower Dining Credit Bonus Offer at Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton

Last week I received an email with this information regarding a special offer at the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton. Book the two night Great Escape Package at the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton, and receive a $40 complimentary dining card for Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room with Ride-to-the-Top and Observation Deck…

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Niagara Falls to be Illuminated – Tuesday, February 14th – in Pink and Red In Celebration of Valentine’s Day

From Niagara at Large: Niagara Falls will be bathed in soft pink and red lights this Valentine’s Day, providing the perfect backdrop to celebrate this romantic evening.

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    Dinosaur Park Miniature Golf improvements

    I commented a while ago that HOCO had put up some new signs for Dinosaur Park Miniature Golf. It turns out that at least one of the signs was temporary. Beside the large T-Rex, there is now a nice neon sign that turns/spins at night. I also noticed that the torches on the main sign…

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      Great Wolf makes big splash

      From Niagara This Week: A new major tourist attraction is set to open its doors in Niagara Falls, sparking hopes the city’s tourism industry will start to flourish outside of the traditional prime-time summer season. Ripley Entertainment Inc., a Jim Pattison Group company, is host of tomorrow’s grand opening for its new 406-room Great Wolf…

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      More US visitors in Niagara Falls, Ontario?

      Yesterday I linked to a Niagara Falls Review article where there seemed to be some optimism for the summer business. I wanted to add my 2¢… Last year when June came around, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) came into effect, and all travelers going across the border needed a passport or some other type…

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