From Wealth of Geeks: Clifton Hill is #8 on the list Although many argue that Niagara Falls is not a tourist trap, the surrounding area is. One person said that Niagara Falls is their hometown, and they’re disappointed that people don’t get to enjoy all they have to offer, choosing to spend all their money…
From BlogTO.com: While Canada boasts endless attractions from coast to coast from natural wonders to man-made marvels, it’s inevitable for visitors to find some overrated or underwhelming spots in the mix. A recent study carried out last month by American magazine USA Today sifted through a whopping 23.3 million Google reviews across 65 countries in…
From the Niagara Falls Review: A Toronto tour operator has blasted the city’s Destination Marketing Fee (DMF) in an e-mail forwarded to council members, saying it “damages the image of Niagara as a welcoming tourist destination.” Jacob Stevens, owner of Tripsetter Inc., is angry that the fee – up to 10% at some hotels –…
From the Hamilton Spectator: …It’s fashionable for grownups to dismiss Niagara Falls as a tourist trap and make fun of it as a cultural wasteland with cheap motels featuring heart-shaped Jacuzzis, high rise casinos with has-been entertainers, and gimmicks galore, including cheesy wax museums, rip-off arcades and a flying saucer restaurant. It’s easy to forget…
MSN Travel has a section on Overrated Tourist Traps Around the World, and mentions Clifton Hill (with a picture): Niagara Falls is quite possibly one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. However, we are left to wonder why, exactly, the Clifton Hill strip exists within blocks from this breathtaking attraction…