Videos from our visit to the Ripley’s Niagara attractions

Here are a few videos I took on our evening when we visited the Ripley’s attractions in Niagara Falls. None of them are earth shattering, but they will give you an idea of some of what you will see. This first video shows one of the rooms in Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks. On one side of…

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Playboy Bunnies Putting on Final Touches for Fallsview Casino Party

From a Marketwire press release: Thirty Playboy Bunnies and four Playboy Playmates will party the night away with 400 guests at Fallsview Casino on June 10, 2010, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the world-famous Playboy Club and iconic Playboy Bunny.

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Twitter updates for 2010-11-04

This was taken yesterday morning on Clifton Hill. Things are pretty slow around here mid-week… http://twitpic.com/33ut6w # I don't know how long this has been there, but I've never noticed this "scoreboard" outside Ghost Blasters (inside http://twitpic.com/33ur50 # RT @SafariNiagara: 2011 Season Memberships on sale soon for Christmas… stay tuned! #

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Banner at the Admiral Inn

I noticed this awhile ago, but never got around to posting about it. This is a banner that is on the side of the Admiral Inn at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Clark Avenue. At first glance, it seems fine…. Picture 1 is a butterfly. Ok, we have a Butterfly Conservatory Picture 2 is…

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    Spiritual Water Ceremony, Niagara Falls

    Apparently on August 27, 2008 there is going to be some ceremony that connects “the Energies of North and South America”. I heard about this in a local paper when I was away at the cottage, and it mentioned that some water from Iguazu Falls was blessed and will be poured into the water at…

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      Another SkyWheel update

      The Niagara SkyWheel must be opening soon. They are finishing up a lot of things: Sod has been put down Almost all of the interlocking bricks are down The computer systems are in place

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        Niagara’s Fury is revealed

        From the Thrill Network: One of the most spectacular, dramatic and immersive attractions in the world comes to Niagara Falls this summer. Premiering in June 2008, The Niagara Parks Commission’s Niagara’s Furyâ„¢ lets you experience the extreme, violent and beautiful birth of Niagara Falls in a way you’ve never dreamed possible. After unveiling Niagara’s Furyâ„¢…

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        People mover talks progressing

        From the Niagara Falls Review: Talks aimed at creating an integrated people mover system are underway. After parting ways more than a year ago, city and Niagara Parks officials are back at the table discussing opportunities to create a single, seamless transit system to link tourist districts with areas currently serviced by the NPC’s familiar…

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        Tesla statue overlooking Niagara Falls

        A writer for NetworkWorld magazine recently visited Niagara Falls: Like most (all?) of you, I’m cursed with finding it difficult to leave work behind while on vacation, especially when connected by smartphone or other devices. Sure enough, on a family vacation to Niagara Falls in Canada last month I couldn’t help looking around for the…

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        Leigh Nats: Niagara Falls

        Someone with a Blogger blog has posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls: My dad was superpumped that Chris and I decided to go to Niagara Falls for Thanksgiving weekend, as he was under the impression that it’s the engagement capital of Canada. I don’t know if that’s the case, but I made it…

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