Brutus Beefcake enjoying his time in Niagara Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: One of the most beloved superstars in wrestling history enjoyed a nice and relaxing weekend in Niagara Falls. Brutus (The Barber) Beefcake was in town to attend the Falls View Hose Brigade’s two-day pop culture trivia night. The event began with an evening that was open to the public Friday,…

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Niagara Falls tourism fee called ‘ridiculous’ as some businesses make it mandatory

From CBC News: Every year, millions of people flock to Niagara Falls, Ont., shelling out hundreds of dollars for hotels, restaurants and attractions clustered around the towering falls. But at some businesses, visitors are finding a contentious tourism fee is now a mandatory part of their bill. CBC’s Marketplace, which has looked into the tourism…

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Time for province to tackle DMF mess in Falls

From the Niagara Falls Review: Last spring, my cohort Ray Spiteri and I did a three-part series on the Destination Marketing Fee, the notorious tourism fee several Niagara Falls hotels and restaurants have been charging since 2004. In recent years, the fee – up to 10 per cent in some places – has angered countless…

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Major changes for Clifton Hill

From the Niagara Falls Review: Expect to see some multi-million dollar changes taking place near the top of Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls. Older buildings like the Comfort Inn are slated for demolition, businesses like Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum and Kelsey’s Restaurant are being renovated or expanded, and new interactive entertainment features are…

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The WORKS Gourmet Burget Bistro Coming to Victoria Ave.

The WORKS, a popular burger restaurant will be opening this year on Victoria Ave. The closest operating location is one city over in St. Catharines, and is very successful. Diners have tons of options to choose from including type of meat, toppings, and even bread. For more information, check out this link: The WORKS

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Niagaralicious offers tasty dining options

From Bullet News Niagara: If you know someone coming to visit our city, here’s a program you, and they should know about: Falls Avenue Resort has just launched Niagaralicious, a brand-new culinary experience that offers guests and locals the opportunity to enjoy specially crafted dinner menus at some of the city’s best restaurants. In the…

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Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls

Someone with a blog called “A Penchant for Travelling” visited Niagara Falls recently and posted about their trip (including pictures): The famous tourist area in Niagara Falls is called Clifton Hill, where there are many hotels, restaurants and shops for tourists visiting Niagara Falls. I think it was the only time we stayed near to…

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Savor: A touch of class in downtown Niagara Falls, N.Y.

From the Buffalo News: Ten years ago, when my job included reporting developments – or lack thereof – in downtown Niagara Falls, I was often asked where to find the best meal within a walk of the famed cataracts. My answers made hungry people sad. Three weeks ago, I found myself eating at a fine…

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Biz beat: Investing in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

From the Niagara Falls Review: The New York side of Niagara Falls will never be what the Canadian side is, says Michael DiCienzo. And the Niagara Falls developer understands that. But it’s not deterring his company from plunking down $50 million on hotels and attractions on the US side. “That could easily double,” says the…

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