It’s Sherendipity >> Birthday Countdown, post 12/29

    Someone with their own website posted an old picture of her family in one of those “going over the falls in a barrel” sets: This was my first trip to Niagara Falls. This photo booth was on Clifton Hill and was set up as this creepy plastic half barrel, that you stood behind and pretended…

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      Casino opening was city’s windfall

      From the Niagara Falls Review: Toddlers with water-wings, splashing about in the YMCA’s leisure pool, seem a world away from the ringing bells, stacks of poker chips and whirling roulette wheels at Casino Niagara. But there’s a link that might be easy to overlook. Niagara’s casinos donated $250,000 toward the construction of the MacBain Community…

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        Rainbows, butterflies, and tacky souvenirs: this must be Niagara Falls

        Someone with a Blogger blog posted about a recent trip to Niagara Falls (with some nice pictures): On Thursday, Maggie and Stuart read as part of the Virus Readings series, in the Book Nook at 4555 Queen St, Niagara Falls. Stuart’s friend Heather and I came along, and we made a day trip out of…

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        Buffalo area in midst of new hotel building boom

        From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: The Buffalo-Niagara Falls area is in the midst of a lodging industry boom, with more than two dozen new hotels expected to be built in the region over the next few years. The Buffalo News reports that eight hotels are currently under construction, with as many as 18 others…

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          Oak Hall a famous Niagara landmark

          There is a great article in today’s Niagara Falls Review about Oak Hall. Written by Sherman Zavitz, it details the changes in ownership, and focuses on the renovations/additions that the Oakes family did. Unfortunately, the article isn’t available online. Here’s a snippet: Without question, it is one of Niagara Falls’ best-known landmarks. Proudly standing above…

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          Pictures of Nightmares Fear Factory

          Last year Graham posted about how some pictures taken at Nightmares Fear Factory had gone viral. Well, I just saw the picture online again. It’s interesting that they are still out there. You can see them on the Houston Chronicle website.    

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          Summer in Niagara Attractions Package

          On Monday I received this information from the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton – Niagara Falls. Enjoy exciting attraction in Niagara Falls this summer and take advantage of great inclusive hotel packages at the Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton. The Summer Couples package (with rates starting at $204/night, CAD) includes hotel…

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          The ultimate guide to Niagara Falls, Canada — Part 1– Falls attractions

          From the Cleveland Travel Examiner: Niagara Falls is one of the great natural wonders of the world with millions of visitors from all over the globe. While some tourists have to travel thousands of miles to see the wondrous sight, Clevelanders are lucky that it is only approximately a four hour drive for them to…

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          Signage could be a kink for Rink at the Brink

          From the Niagara Falls Review: Niagara Parks commissioners may be about to throw a kink in plans for the Rink at the Brink. On Monday, commissioners voiced their concerns about a request from the Winter Festival of Lights to erect signs and banners near the outdoor rink near Table Rock promoting the Toronto Dominion bank…

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            Great Wolf Lodge – Other Observations

            No matter what age you are, there is a lot to do at the Great Wolf Lodge, but ultimately it is the kids that will enjoy it the most. As I mentioned when talking about the hotel, there are all sorts of activities for the children. In the lobby there is a talking moose, bear,…

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