Construction Watch: Niagara Falls Hyatt Place

From BuffaloRising.com: The Hyatt Place hotel at 310 Rainbow Boulevard in Niagara Falls is speeding towards an early 2018 opening. The $35 million project by Hamister Group, LLC broke ground in July 2016. The six-story, 128-room hotel will feature up to 6,600 sq.ft. of meeting and banquet space (including an outdoor patio) on the top…

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Another proposal for more hotels

I saw this sign the other day beside the parking lot on Clifton Hill. It is regarding all of the greenspace between that parking lot and Robinson St. You can see the the details on the City of Niagara Falls website, or here

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Theatre announced for Hilton site, to open in 2019

From the Niagara Falls Review: The city’s new 5,000-seat theatre will be located next to the Hilton Hotel and be connected to Fallsview Casino by a new enclosed walkway. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) officially announced the site late Thursday, despite work already being done on the property for weeks. The $130 million venue…

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Niagara Speedway go-kart track progress update

Now that many of the new operations on Clifton Hill/Victoria Avenue are open, I guess the next big thing is going to be the Niagara Speedway go-kart track. There used to be banners up on the fencing that showed that it was a go-kart track, but now it is just blank. I’ve actually had a…

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More progress being made at “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze”

They have been making great progress on the new “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze” attraction on Clifton Hill. Yesterday the scaffolding was still up and the building was covered. Today, it is now uncovered and looks great!

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Niagara Speedway concrete and steel work on ramp/spiral

The work continues on the Niagara Speedway go-kart track on Clifton Hill/Victoria Avenue

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Niagara Speedway construction photos

I don’t have any details for you, but here are some photos from the Niagara Speedway construction area. It looks like the buildings/structures are mostly done, and they are starting to work on the concrete at the track.

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Starbucks at Skylon Tower renovations

The other day while walking past the Starbucks on Murray St I noticed that there was some renovations going on. The address is technically on Robinson St (it is part of the Skylon Tower complex).

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Another “Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze” construction update

The work is coming along nicely on the new Big Top Amazing Mirror & Laser Maze. I haven’t heard when they are hoping/planning on opening. I took these photos on Saturday morning.

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DoubleTree By Hilton Opens Upscale Hotel Close To Niagara Falls

From Travelers Today: Tourists who would like to enjoy the natural wonders of the Niagara Falls, may now also indulge in contemporary and upscale lodging, thanks to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The $30 million hotel is one of Hilton’s 13 market-leading brands. The hotel, which had been under construction for more than a year and…

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