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Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls – The Perfect Fall/Winter Getaway Destination
Clifton Hill: The World Famous Street of Fun By the Falls offers up big-city excitement in an intimate setting near the natural wonder of Niagara Falls.
October 21, 2010 (Niagara Falls, ON) Fresh off hosting Canada’s largest skateboarding competition, Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls prepares to welcome tourists seeking a fun-filled weekend getaway or mini-break this fall and winter. With the majestic falls as the backdrop to countless attractions and activities, Clifton Hill provides joy for people of all ages and interests, which you can learn more about at the official website Cliftonhill.com.
Endless Attractions
The 30-minute Maid of the Mist boat tours continue to be among the most popular Niagara Falls attractions. Weather permitting, October is the last month of the year you can get an up-close-and-personal experience with the majestic falls. If you miss the boat, hop on the Niagara Skywheel located in the heart of Clifton Hill. Soaring 175 feet above the falls, the Skywheel provides the newest way to view the falls and is (open) year round. On return to earth, take a short walk along the Street of Fun to the Great Canadian Midway, a 70,000-square foot entertainment complex featuring interactive rides and games for families and singles.
Night Life to Remember
Whether you’re in the mood for a good laugh, want to dance the night away or to try your chances at poker, it’s all available in Clifton Hill. Casino Niagara boasts 2,700 slot machines, 150 games tables and more in a 100,000-square foot facility that rivals the best casinos in the world. It also features one of the top comedy lounges, Yuk Yuk’s, which showcases the rising stars of the comedy world. More energetic entertainment takes place at Rumours nightclub on Clifton Hill where world-class DJs spin the latest hits. Or, get your bowling shoes on at the Strike Rock N’ Bowl, a 25,000-square foot entertainment complex, where you can also prove your talents at the billiards tables.
Food, Glorious Food
After a day of touring the numerous attractions on Clifton Hill, unwind and enjoy a delicious meal at the nearby Niagara Falls Restaurants like Boston Pizza, which also features bowling, interactive games and a large sports bar. For home-style cooking, check out Kelsey’s Bar and Grill, or refuel at the local Tim Horton’s or Wendy’s, where you can grab a coffee or a quick meal before heading out for more fun. With Christmas around the corner, stock up on sweet treats for your family and friends at the nearby Fudge Factory.
Planning Your Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Getaway
Fall, winter, spring or summer, the excitement never ends in Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls. Create your own passport to fun by visiting Cliftonhill.com for its special Niagara Falls Packages and offers. Find information on party packages, download coupons or purchase a hotel package to take advantage of the area’s attractions and entertainment at the best prices. You’ll also be able to search for accommodations and download maps and directions.
For more information on attractions, call 1-905-358-3676. To book a hotel room or package, please visit: CliftonHill.com/reservations or email: info@cliftonhill.com.
This is the final photo in our SkyWheel Photo Series. Comments are welcome.
Spinner Spokes ~ A beauty when the sun is setting for the evening.
Photography by Christine R Lobsinger
Email – clobsinger1@cogeco.ca
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?memberID=293635
Photo Number 4 in our SkyWheel Photo Series, and my personal favourite. Christine’s comments are below.
Sky Star ~ Absolutely love the sense of ‘dizziness’ standing directly underneath the skywheel…a beautiful witness with the gorgeous blue sky above.
Photography by Christine R Lobsinger
Email – clobsinger1@cogeco.ca
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?memberID=293635
Photo Number 3 in our SkyWheel Photo Series. As always, let us know what you think. Christine’s comments are below.
Front Row Seats ~ Walking up from the parking lot…I was amazed to view her towering over the surrounding buildings of fun.
Photography by Christine R Lobsinger
Email – clobsinger1@cogeco.ca
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?memberID=293635
Thursday, October 14
The Niagara Parks Commission and the Niagara Falls Illumination Board will partner with Estée Lauder to illuminate both the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls in pink, as part of the Global Landmark Illumination campaign. Together with other prominent landmarks around the globe, the world-famous Falls will be lit in pink, thereby continuing a tradition of drawing attention to the need for knowledge and research aimed at combating breast cancer.
Event Highlights
7 p.m. Pink Falls Illumination Ceremony and Silent Auction at the Table Rock Grand Hall
7:30 p.m. Pink Fireworks Display over Niagara Falls
© CAA Winter Festival of Lights
Photo Number 2 in our SkyWheel Photo Series…let us know what you think. Christine’s comments are below.
Extreme Engineering ~ It’s big, it’s round and it moves SLOWLY so visitors will take in the breathtaking views of the Horseshoe and American Falls, the City and beyond. Canada’s largest wheel at 175 feet tall was designed by Ronald Bussink Professional Rides of Switzerland and manufactured by Chance Rides if Wichita, Kansas. It was interesting to me that Siemens designed the “high tech control system”
Photography by Christine R Lobsinger
Email – clobsinger1@cogeco.ca
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?memberID=293635
One of our Niagara Falls Blog readers emailed us some photos of the Niagara SkyWheel. We thought they were so good we asked her if we could post them to the Blog. So, for the next 5 days I will post one picture per day along with Christine’s comments. Let us know what you think.
Back of the SkyWheel ~ To capture this magnificent view, I walked around the back and wedged myself in-between a fence and an industrial garbage bin…I could not resist the sun setting and framing of these gorgeous purple trees
Photography by Christine R Lobsinger
Email address: clobsinger1@cogeco.ca
from the Niagara Falls Review
Get out your Daisy Dukes, the good old boys are coming to town.
John Schneider and Tom Wopat, stars of The Dukes of Hazzard, will reunite at the Niagara Fallsview Casino for two nights of country music Jan. 21 and 22. Known as Bo and Luke Duke, the actors both enjoyed music careers after the TV show. Tickets start at $25. (more…)
from the Niagara Falls Review
Oakville teen Jonathan Cosentino was one of the few skateboarders who got to show off his tricks at what was billed as Canada’s largest skateboarding competition in Niagara Falls over the weekend.
Steady rain Saturday turned the “Take the Cake” contest into a soggy affair and forced a competition among 15 professional skateboarders to be watered down Saturday.
It turned the stage at Oakes Garden Theatre into a temporary outdoor skatepark for the weekend.
Cosentino, a 16-year-old, who has been skateboarding for about six years, won the amateur portion of the contest Friday, earning him $750 and a chance to compete with 15 pros for the top prize of $50,000 on Saturday. He credited his hard flip — ” a kick flip that spins at the same time, but behind you” — as the move that won him the amateur contest. (more…)
