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February 4, 2011
The X Factor Show
Just one chromosome separates the men from the ladies and that is the “X” factor. It’s not all about women … or at least that’s what the performers told us. Featuring Kate Davis, Laurie Elliott and Allyson Smith with special guest emcee, Angelique Sobschak, celebrity planner from Slice Network’s “Rich Bride, Poor Bride.” At the historic Seneca Queen Theatre!
Doors: 7:15pm
Show: 8pm
Hotel Ticket Price: $15 plus HST

The Late Show
Featuring Frank Spadone – one of the most talented comedians that Canada has to offer and as an Italian Canadian he has a strong fan base here in Niagara Falls. Your special guest emcee is “the cat in the hat” himself – Donnie Coy! Fantastic comedy at the Seneca Queen Theatre! (Mature content possible)
Doors: 9:15pm
Show: 10:30pm
Hotel Ticket Price: $15 plus HST

February 5, 2011
The BIG Show
It’s the biggest show of the weekend featuring Jebb Fink and John Wing. Jebb is American born, living in Canada – John is a Canadian living in L.A. and both have hilarious views on their lives on both sides of the border. Special Guest: Reed Rankin. Fantastic comedy in the intimate setting of the Seneca Queen Theatre!
Doors: 6:45pm
Show: 8pm
Hotel Ticket Price: $20 plus HST

All shows are licensed and held at the Seneca Queen Theatre, an intimate 320 seat theatre with large seats and plenty of legroom. Wheelchair accessible.

The key to Niagara is the natural and historical wonders. That’s what makes the area unique. I’d follow the Niagara parkway from Chippawa through to Niagara-on-the-Lake. That would bring you by a significant amount of parkland as well as the major Niagara Parks attractions in addition to the falls itself.

As far as ticketed attractions it’s worth going on the Maid Of The Mist boat tour, the Journey Behind The Falls tunnels tour, the White Water Walk down the Niagara Gorge or the Whirlpool Aero Car cable car. I’d suggest putting in a half a day for hiking down to the rapids at the Niagara Glen. Bring the proper footwear for that as it’s trail hiking, but absolutely worth it (and free).

As you get out to the Queenston area the Bruce Trail hiking trail commences in the Queenston Heights park. It’s worth exploring the Bruce and the historical sites from 1812 at the park.

From Queenston you go down the Escarpment into Niagara-on-the-Lake where there are more than 40 wineries, the town itself (which has a nice mix of shopping areas and restaurants), the Shaw Festival theatres and further historic sites from 1812, particularly Fort George.

Sticking to the block or two of hotels immediately surrounding the waterfalls is, in my opinion, a wasted opportunity.

Originaly posted on Quora.com by:

Adam White, video blogger at CheckInNiagara.com

Dora the Explorer and her Cousin Diego to visit the Falls Avenue Resort in Niagara Falls during the Holidays

The popular Nickelodeon characters known to millions of children worldwide will spend time in Niagara Falls as the Falls Avenue Resort celebrates the holidays.

The 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort will welcome Dora the Explorer and her adventurous cousin Diego to Niagara Falls, Ontario at the end of December. Their visit to North America’s Largest Hotel and Indoor Waterpark Complex comes as part of the Holiday Magic Winter promotion which features $250 free in bonus dining and attractions passes.

Dora and Diego have a busy schedule on the Resort when they visit December 27, 28, 29, and 30. They will start each day by greeting fellow explorers at a Kids Eat Free breakfast at the Rainforest Cafe. (reservations are recommended-receive a child buffet breakfast free for each adult buffet breakfast purchased) Guests are reminded to bring a camera to capture the moment as Dora and Diego will be posing for pictures. A free Meet and Greet session with the Nickelodeon stars is planned for 3:00pm daily.

Free daily events are planned including face painting, cookie decorating, family movies each night and photo sessions with the Hershey Kiss, Reese, Pink Panther, and Nickelodeon superstar SpongeBob SquarePants.

A yearly holiday tradition, guests of hotel arriving December 23, 2010-January 8, 2011 will receive the Ultimate Kids Package which features $250 free in dining and attraction passes for 4. Guests will receive the bonus passes by reserving either a Hotel Stay or Hotel Waterpark Package. Waterpark packages feature one night hotel accommodations, and 4 two-day Fallsview Indoor Waterpark passes.

The Ultimate Kids Package includes Two $40 Fallsview Dining Gift Cards, Kids eat FREE Breakfast, Four passes to Tour Bus SWAT Team, Four passes for two movies each at 4D moving theatre (choice of: SpongeBob SquarePants, Glacier Run or Dino Island 2), Four passes to Wild Safari Mini Golf, Four passes to Jungle Friends Funhouse, Four passes to Traffic Slam Bumper Cars, and Four passes to MGM Great Movie Experience.

Located directly across from the Falls, and in the heart of the tourist district, the Resort features popular attractions, first rate hotels, and spectacular dining options including the Sheraton Fallsview, Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls-Fallsview, Skyline Inn, Hampton Inn by Hilton at the Falls, Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, Adventure City, Hershey Store, Rainforest Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls and Planet Hollywood.

The 20 Acre Falls Avenue Resort in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada is set to welcome the New Year with celebrations for the entire family.

Whether your plans include a romantic moment at midnight, family fun for the day, or a full out party weekend, the 20 Acre Falls Avenue Resort has your plans covered for New Year’s Eve.

Located at the foot of the Falls, and within the heart of the exciting tourist district, the Falls Avenue Resort has once again set a course for New Year’s Eve excitement. The Falls Avenue Resort plans to pull out all the stops this year on the entertainment complex with activities ranging from elegant to engaging. New Year’s Eve celebrations include a refined Fallsview Gala at the Sheraton Fallsview, sophisticated Fallsview dining at Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant, extended hours at the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, family friendly dinner at Planet Hollywood Niagara Falls and a rockin’party at the Hard Rock Club.

Celebrate the New Year in spectacular style with a Fallsview Gala Package at the 4-Diamond Sheraton Fallsview Hotel. The popular annual event held at the Fallsview Restaurant is a stylish night of fallsview dining and entertainment. Hotel Packages include one or two nights hotel accommodations, spectacular Fallsview Buffet Dining, all leading up to celebrations at midnight which feature the traditional countdown, fireworks over the Falls, a champagne toast, party favours, and dancing till 1am. Each package also includes a New Year’s Day brunch, and two night packages include a Fallsview Breakfast for the additional morning.

For those looking for an elegant option, but wish to celebrate the countdown to midnight at home, Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant is accepting reservations and has created a specialized table d’hote menu. Celebrated chef, author, and restaurateur Massimo Capra along with Crowne Plaza Executive Chef Damian Harrington have developed a six course epicurean odyssey that includes some of the finest ingredients produced in Niagara. Reservations are required for this chic Fallsview dining experience, with the six course dinner priced at $60.00/person (plus taxes/gratuities). This popular Niagara restaurant, which is located on the 10th floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls-Fallsview, features a panoramic view of the Falls and creates an intimate and romantic setting to your New’s Year Night Out in Niagara Falls. To make reservations please call the restaurant directly at 950-374-4447 ext 4134

Celebrate the arrival of 2011 on Falls Avenue with the kids at the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. At 3 acres, and standing six storeys high, the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark offers hours of fun for the entire family. The Water park offers is complete with 16 slides, a giant wave pool, 1000 Gallon Tipping Bucket, massive “Beach House” Play Area, year round outdoor sundeck & activity pool and Planet Hollywood Beach Club. For added convenience and your comfort, the water park offers easy access to the hotels located on the Falls Avenue Resort through indoor climate controlled walkways.

Once again the Skyline Inn Hotel and Planet Hollywood Niagara Falls are rolling out the red carpet for families on New Year’s Eve. This popular Niagara hotel and restaurant have once again created a special New Year’s Eve family package that includes hotel accommodations at the Skyline Inn and tickets for a spectacular dinner buffet at the popular Hollywood themed location.

‘Party like a Rock Star’ at Hard Rock Niagara Falls! The coolest party of the night is at the Hard Rock Club where pulsating music from Niagara’s best DJ crew will have you on the dance floor until the wee hours of the morning. The festivities include a spectacular laser light show and free party favours for the first 100 guests. Dress to impress and be prepared to dance!

Located directly across from the Falls, the 20 acre Falls Avenue Resort is home to Niagara’s most popular hotels and attractions including the 4-Diamond Sheraton Fallsview, Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, Casino Niagara, Hershey Store, Hard Rock Cafe, Rainforest Cafe, Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant, Skyline Inn and the Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls-Fallsview to name a few. The premier Fallsview destination in Niagara, the Falls Avenue Resort features indoor connections for easy access and comfort, and world class amenities.

For more information please visit www.NiagaraFallsHotels.com

Top 4 Themed Niagara Restaurants

Planet Hollywood
The Planet Hollywood in Niagara Falls, Ontario CANADA is located on Falls Avenue, in the heart of Niagara, by Clifton Hill and literally beside the Rainbow Bridge connecting Canada and the U.S.A.
This popular themed restaurant is well known across North America for its Hollywood themed memorabilia decorating its walls & ceilings.

The popular restaurant swaps prop items with other Planet Hollywood locations in North America making a guest’s repeat experience even more enjoyable since there is always something new to be viewed. What also makes the Planet Hollywood a great restaurant is the fact that they will allow you to come visit without a reservation, in fact go visit even if your don’t plan on staying for their fabulous California inspired menu, you can explore the restaurant and view the timeless stage and screen items.

Hard Rock Café
This is the place to be for an experience that will rock all of your senses! At the Hard Rock Café in Niagara Falls, Ontario you can view timeless, rare pieces of rock & roll memorabilia, set to the backdrop of some of Rock & Roll’s most famous (and infamous) musicians & groups from every era of Rock’s history! Located on Falls Avenue, you will even find a specialty room dedicated specifically to “The King” Elvis Presley. It’s quite the walk down memory lane watching familiar videos, viewing your favorite band member’s actual instruments played at venues you may have been too yourself. Be sure to check out profound quotes from the likes of many of Rock Music’s most remembered, like Jim Morrison, Eric Clapton or John Lennon, just to name a few.

Let’s not forget the popular American style menu with all your favorites, including staples like cheeseburgers, fries, sandwiches, gourmet salads, appetizers, and of course your favourite cold beverages served from the iconic 80ft Guitar Bar.

Rain Forest Café
Now talk about fulfilling your senses, this themed dining establishment not only has the visual and audio experience to make for a great visit, but also includes a thunderstorm every 20 minutes with lightning and rain to make it a truly one of a kind adventure while enjoying a safari jungle-themed menu of all of our favorites.

The entrance to this location, which is on Clifton Hill, is ideal for the shopper in the family looking for exclusive Rainforest Café souvenirs including items that feature your favorite Rain Forest animal to cute stuffed animals, endearing yourself to that special someone. Be sure to check out the Live Shark or Reptiles while your there. Don’t Knock on the Glass!

Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant
This dining gem is located within the luxurious Crowne Plaza Hotel Niagara Falls – Fallsview a Niagara Falls Hotel with a rich history in the Niagara Falls area, which has been frequented by many celebrities over the years.

While not themed dining like some of the other options on the Falls Avenue Resort, Massimo Capra’s Rainbow Room Fallsview Restaurant carries celebrity cache of its own in renowned Chef Massimo Capra. Most often recognized as the host of Food Network Series “Restaurant Makeover”, Capra and the Crowne Plaza culinary team have designed a menu using a fresh market approach that results in the rich ingredients produced in Niagara in the spotlight. The Rainbow Room’s exquisite fine dining and spectacular view of the Falls is an experience not to be missed.

The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival kicks into full gear this weekend with free concerts, parades and events. The annual celebration of Niagara’s wine harvest showcases award winning wineries, winemakers and vintages as well as the region’s rich agricultural landscape.

The Sheraton Fallsview and Crowne Plaza Fallsview are extremely proud of the acclaim and attention Niagara’s wineries have received as the some of the finest producers in the World. The hotels have created two distinct packages that feature the Niagara wine experience including excursions to local vineyards. Our Ultimate Couples package features Winery Tour and Tastings at Hillebrand and Peller Estates, and our Art of the Blend Experience takes guests behind the scenes as they create, bottle, and label a custom blend red wine in a weekend experience that is unrivalled.
The Festival runs through September 26, 2010 and our packages are available year-round.

Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Has Your Ticket to “Ambassadors of Rock-London Calling 2010”
A stop at the Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls is always a rewarding experience, and for a limited time only it could also be your ticket to the one of the biggest events on the concert calendar-Ambassadors of Rock 2010 in London, England.
Each guest to visit the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Cafe location or visit the restaurant’s website between April 30, 2010 and May 23, 2010 will have the opportunity to enter a draw for the chance to win an unforgettable trip valued at over $4500. The Grand Prize includes return airfare from Buffalo, 3 nights in London, England, and tickets for Ambassadors of Rock. The three night music extravaganza in London’s Hyde Park features the biggest names in music, with this year’s line-up including Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder, James Morrison, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jamiroqui, Wolfmother, The Hives and much more. The draw will take place on May 24, 2010.

Sign-up Here

http://www.niagarafallshotels.com/ctw-ambassadors-of-rock.php

As Fall colours begin to hit the landscape and a chill blows in the breeze I thought I should take a few moments to offer suggestions for indoor activities in Niagara Falls for both a family getaway or couples retreat.

-Spend the Day in the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark which is a summer like 84 degrees everyday

-Take a tour of the Butterfly Conservatory

-Feel the Rush at Casino Niagara

-Experience the thrill of victory at Adventure City

-Ride the climate controlled Niagara SkyWheel, high above the cityscape for breathtaking pictures

-Experience the attractions, theme restaurants and shops on the Falls Avenue Entertainment Complex. You can start at Hershey and end the day at Rainforest Café without going outside!

-Treat yourself to a day of rest and relaxation at the full service Fallsview Christienne Spa which offers a wide variety of spa treatments and services.

Niagara Falls is truly a destination that can be enjoyed year round with each season offering a variety of excitement and opportunities that are not to be missed.

See you soon,

Karen Dempsey-Craft

General Manager

Well, we’ve had a great summer so far but that doesn’t mean the fun is coming to an end. Now is a great time to visit Niagara Falls because it is so beautiful and peaceful with the fall time coming so make sure you take a look at all of our hotel specials that we still offer.

The fireworks will continue to light up the falls on Fridays for the next couple of months and Labour Day weekend is a great time to take advantage of the $250 free Summer Sizzler Package as it expires at the end of the holiday weekend! Even though the weather will be cooling down you can still have a really fun vacation in our Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, just in case you missed out on relaxing by the pool this summer.

See you soon,

Karen Dempsey-Craft

General Manager