Sidewalk changes on Victoria Avenue
I’m not sure why they are changing it, but the sidewalk at the top of Clifton Hill on Victoria Avenue (beside Ripley’s Moving Theater) is being changed.
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Planet Hollywood leaflet
The arrival of Casino Niagara brought a lot of bigger name restaurants to the Niagara area. Planet Hollywood was one of the first. They have a large building, with handprints out front of numerous celebrities, and the usual entertainment memorabilia inside. I’ve only eaten there once (had a burger), and I looked around almost the…
Whales show an ability to learn and teach
From The Guardian: Canadian scientists have observed a case of learning and culture in a killer whale. A four-year-old orca in a marine park in Ontario has found a way not just to provide fresh fowl for supper, he has shown other young whales how to do the same thing. The precocious predator made a…
Wallenda abruptly cancels final practice
From Niagara This Week: Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda, who will be crossing the Falls between the U.S. and Canada on June 15, has been holding his practice sessions open to the public May 12-22 at the Seneca Niagara casino, twice a day and yet before Tuesday’s last appearance he unexpectedly cancelled. Spectators lined up against…
Niagara Falls attractions that won’t leave you over a barrel
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Thomas Barnett opened the first museum in Niagara Falls, a concatenation of “natural and artificial curiosities” that drew in the tourists. It also attracted the envy and competition of Saul Davis, a ne’er-do-well who entered into a competition that ended in gunfire, a death and Davis ultimately buying up the Barnett…
Truly a wonder of the world!
I took these pictures on Wednesday, when we had a very nice, clear day. You can definitely understand why some people travel across the world to see this area!
New York State Parks marks use of bird-friendly glass
From the Bristol Herald Courier: The Observation Tower at Niagara Falls State Park is a popular spot for bird watching. Now it’s better for the birds, too. On Monday, New York state parks officials will recognize a college professor whose work led to the installation of bird-friendly glass in the tower.
Tweet: The @CrashedIce course looks good. My family was i…
The @CrashedIce course looks good. My family was impressed. Too bad we couldn’t see any of the action! http://t.co/Xgi8zWBs
4 for $100 – Just 3 Weekends Left!
Last Friday I received the latest email newsletter from Oh Canada, Eh? Dinner Theatre
Another Niagara Clifton Group discount card
Shortly after I found that beat up discount card for Niagara Clifton Group. This card is a slightly better deal. It gets you into Brick City, The Fun House, Mystery Maze, Bronto’s Adventure Playland, The Haunted House, and Guinness World Records Museum for $4.50 including tax (the other card was $4.99 plus tax).