Sunday, July 12, 2009

There's Plenty to do in Niagara!

Niagara Falls has plenty to do with it's several amusements and attractions on famous Clifton Hill and the surrounding area. We also have a Marineland here, a safari park, numerous historical sites (including Fort Erie and Fort George, which played a major role in the war of 1812), hiking, rollerblading and bike trails, rock climbing in the gorge, 2 casinos, live theatre, a botanical gardens with a butterfly conservatory, plenty of wineries, world-class golf courses and of course the famous Maid-of the-Mist boat ride.
The Niagara river is about 58 km (36 mi) long, running from Lake Erie at Fort Erie, Ontario to Lake Ontario at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, with Niagara Falls being approximately mid-way. Following the river is the Niagara Parkway, providing plenty of places to stop to picnic and enjoy the the view. There is a trail that runs the full length of the parkway for cycling, rollerblading, or just walking. The natural beauty never ends.
Aside from being right along the Niagara river itself, are the hidden gems of Balls Falls Conservation Area and Decew Falls. The night-life can be amazing and shopping is abundant.
The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake offers quaint little shops and restaurants, the Whirlpool Jetboat Rides, Fort George and live theatre, including the Shaw Festival. If gaming is your thing, Fort Erie has a race track with OTB and slots. There are also a few bingo halls here, Fort Erie and a beach.
Small museums can be found all over the Niagara region for those history enthusiasts. There are festivals at several times of the year, offering great food, drinks and music and every season has something to offer. There is just so much to see here, that the list is endless.
Keep in mind that there are several places around town, as well as in most any hotel, that you can pick up coupons to save on the attractions. However, there is plenty to do here that's free. Come visit and you'll love Niagara.

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