Family Fun at Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Canada- Boston Pizza & Bowling

The “Tales of a Ranting Ginger” blog has a posting about a recent trip to Niagara Falls, along with some pictures: It amazes me that no matter how many times we can visit Niagara Falls, we are always finding new stuff. I seriously had no idea you could eat a yummy meal from Boston Pizza,…

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Niagara Falls City Council votes down free outdoor concert

From the Buffalo News: A proposal to put on a free outdoor concert in downtown Niagara Falls this summer was shot down by city lawmakers on Monday night. Mayor Paul A. Dyster’s administration pitched a concert for Old Falls Street, but concern about the $40,000 cost to the city generated concern among some members of…

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Revisit casino property tax assessment: Region and City

From Niagara This Week: If a reduction in tax assessment for two casino properties in Niagara Falls is allowed to stand, the result will be a “tsunami in assessment appeals,” Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati said after a joint media conference with Regional Chair Gary Burroughs Tuesday. Just steps away from the Fallsview Casino Resort,…

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Hampton Inn Opens in Niagara Falls

From Hotel Business magazine: Hampton Hotels has opened its newest property, the 79-room Hampton Inn Niagara Falls/Blvd here. The hotel is owned by Falls Hotel, LLC. It is the third Hampton property in the Niagara Falls area and the 48th in the state. Located in the city’s business district, the hotel is in close proximity…

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Niagara Sunset Cruises will begin July 1

From the Niagara Falls Review: Ask and you shall receive. When his customers kept asking about the possibility of having dining cruises, Whirlpool Jet Boat owner and operator John Kinny saw the opportunity and decided to do something about it. Starting July 1, Niagara Sunset Cruises will be offering dining and sight-seeing cruises in the…

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Tourism officials set sights on U.S. visitors

From Niagara This Week: With a sinking loonie, the playing field has tilted slightly toward tourism operators on the Canadian side of the border. As of Tuesday, the dollar was trading a little more than 90 cents (.0902) against the US greenback, and tourism officials in Niagara Falls said they’re ready to take advantage. “Since…

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Niagara Falls developer interested in buying Bills

From WIVB Channel 4 in Buffalo: A prominent New York City developer with ties to Niagara Falls is among the parties interested in buying the Buffalo Bills. Sources tell News 4 that Howard Milstein is interested in purchasing the team. Milstein, who is chairman of the NYS Thruway Authority, owns 400 parcels in downtown Niagara…

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Deceiving our tourists with ‘destination fee’ is shameful

From the Niagara Falls Review: It rears its head every summer in Niagara Falls like a visiting relative you’re ashamed of. The ‘G’ word. Gouging. If you’ve lived here long enough, you know the drill. You know what restaurants to skip. You know what areas to avoid when the snow melts. You know that for…

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10 Interesting Facts About Niagara Falls

From Yahoo! Voices: One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world is the Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is comprised of three waterfalls. These three waterfalls have been a popular tourist attraction since the 18th century. Here are 10 interesting facts about the famous tourist attraction:

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