Someone posted a question recently to the DIS Discussion Forum (Disney community forum) asking about staying on Clifton Hill: I want to go and book our family weekend in Niagara Falls for Dec.1st weekend. Last December we stayed at the Comfort Inn, now how does that compare to the Quality Inn next door? Then with…
Yesterday we went to the Mystery Maze on Oneida Lane, just off Clifton Hill. It is owned and operated by the Haunted House, Brick City, Fun House, Guinness people. The attraction isn’t very large, and it doesn’t take very long to get through (it took us 7 minutes). But it was fun and we wanted…
The website Gizmodo recently had an interesting article about the history of buildings that spin. Many buildings were specifically talked about along with a photo. The Skylon Tower was only briefly mentioned. Have you ever eaten at their revolving dining room? I haven’t, but would love to give it a try…
From Niagara This Week: Some 60 years before Nik Wallenda walked a tightrope and focused attention from across the world on Niagara Falls; nearly two decades before the Christopher Reeve’s Superman made his famous flight over the mighty cataract to save a young boy’s life in 1979, Marilyn Monroe brought the bright lights of Hollywood…
Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show’s “Holly Jolly Christmas” at Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Show … groupon.com/deals/gl-oh-ca…
From Niagara This Week: As an actor, Peter Mayhew has been a part of one of the most successful film franchises of all time. But you may not recognize him if you met him on the street. Mayhew, of course, is best known to Star Wars fans as Chewbacca, Han Solo’s wookie sidekick. Fans will…
From the Buffalo News: The tethered balloon on Rainbow Boulevard is grounded. The doors to the family fun center in the old Wintergarden are locked. The aerospace museum on Third Street has packed up its collection and is planning a move to Buffalo. At a time when state and local officials are vigorously focused on…
From Niagara This Week: The 17th annual Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled to take place Sun., January 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena. This year’s inductees include: 1900-1970 Era: … Harry Oakes – Benefactor I believe this is the original Sir Harry Oakes. He is the…
From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: The Niagara Falls Trolley will begin service to guests staying in participating Niagara Falls hotels and motels starting today. Metro’s Niagara Falls Trolley buses serve Niagara Falls Boulevard, Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls International Airport and downtown Niagara Falls, USA. Trolley stop signs along the route indicate where riders can…
This week is the March Break (Spring Break) in most places in Ontario, so things have been pretty busy in Niagara falls. I took this video yesterday as I walked down Clifton Hill (since I was walking, the video is a little bumpy). You can see all the main attractions (Niagara SkyWheel, House of Frankenstein,…