Niagara USA recreates ‘Niagara’ in anniversary package

Niagara Frontier Publications has an article about celebrating the 60th anniversary of the movie “Niagara. Through May 2013, you have the opportunity to celebrate the movie, starring Marilyn Monroe, by experiencing some of the best Niagara Falls attractions from the film. The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp has created a package that includes some of the…

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More Nightmares Fear Factory publicity

Last week Lisa posted about how Nightmares Fear Factory was getting some publicity again from their candid shots of people being scared at the attraction. As a follow-up to this, the pictures are spreading far and wide. The attraction is in Niagara Falls, the article Lisa linked to was in Houston Texas. I’ve seen the…

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This week in Michigan history: Bay City teacher first person to survive Niagara barrel drop

From the Detroit Free Press: Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls on Oct. 24, 1901. The 63-year-old Bay City teacher used a self-designed barrel that was 4 1/2 feet high and approximately 3 feet in diameter, with a leather harness and cushions for protection, according to…

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From the first tee to the falls

From the Toronto Star: For the residents of the new Thundering Waters community in Niagara Falls, it will always be a short walk to the falls or — in the other direction — to the first tee. Located just over a kilometre west of the falls, this two-phase 171-lot community of single-family homes and townhomes…

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Niagara Falls International Marathon

The only marathon that starts in one country (Buffalo, USA) and finishes in another (Niagara Falls Canada took place Sunday. It is otherwise known as the Niagara Falls International Marathon. WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo has an article about it.

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Niagara Falls has gone Pink

Seattle PI reports that the Falls were bathed in pink light Friday night as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And all weekend, patrons aboard Maid of the Mist tour boats will sport pink ponchos to protect them from the chilly spray.  It was the first time Maid of the Mist customers donned Pink Ponchos See…

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Hotel Niagara Renovation Underway

From WKBW Channel 7 in Buffalo: Work is underway to restore the Hotel Niagara in Niagara Falls, NY. The project has gotten some press lately. Now a report in this week’s Business First takes an in-depth look. Developer Harry Stinson is tackling the $24 million renovation. Some say it is a major piece of rebuilding…

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