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What To DoTab 1The Maid of the MistThis boat ride is a Niagara Falls tradition. The boarding dock is located at the entrance of the Observation Tower. Admission $13.50 Hours of Operation 9:00 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Goat Island This is the oldest state park in the United States. At the northwest point, you can get a close-up view of the Bridal Veil Falls and see the American Falls. Three Sisters Island offers a great view of the Upper Rapids before they cascade over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, which can be viewed from Terrapin Point. The Cave of the Winds takes you down a 175-foot elevator deep into the Niagara Gorge. Get closer to the Falls than you ever thought possible! Follow a guide over a series of wooden walkways to a mere 20 feet from the Bridal Veil Falls. NOTE: You will get wet. Ponchos and footwear are provided. Admission $11.00 Hours of Operation 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Seneca Niagara Casino Care to try your luck? Located at 310 4th Street, the Seneca Niagara Casino features 8,200 square feet of gaming space, including 2,595 slot machines and 91 tables. Tab 2Fashion Outlets of Niagara Fallshttp://www.fashionoutletsniagara.com Fashion Outlets contains more than 150 designer stores, including Coach, OFF Fifth Saks Fifth Avenue, Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, and more, all at great discounted prices. It has both an indoor and an outdoor shopping strip. Estimated travel time: 10 minutes Walden Galleria http://www.waldengalleria.com The premier shopping center in Western New York. At Walden Galleria, you’ll find an impressive selection of retail stores, services, and restaurants to make your shopping experience a truly exceptional one! Stores include bebe, Best Buy, Sephora, Coach, and Hollister. Restaurants include Jack Astor’s, The Cheesecake Factory, and Bravo! Cucina Italiana. Estimated travel time: 30 minutes (dependent upon traffic) Lower Niagara River Region http://www.northofthefalls.com The towns of Lewiston, Youngstown, Porter, and Ransomville offer unique shopping opportunities at dozens of independently owned shops and boutiques. Come discover antiques, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind finds! These towns also boast extensive history exhibits, arts and entertainment, and fine dining experiences. Estimated travel time: 15 to 20 minutes Tab 3August 10, 2009 - Blue Monday Concerts7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Hennepin Park Gazebo, 4th and Center Streets, Lewiston 716-754-0166 www.artcouncil.org Blue Mondays comes back to the Gazebo, considered by many to be one of the best blues venues in Western New York, for its 15th year of great blues music. And it's free! August 11, 2009 - Artpark: First Niagara Tuesday in the Park Artpark, 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston 716-754-9000 www.artpark.net Western New York's hottest free outdoor concert series magnificently combines world-class musical entertainment with free, hands-on art for kids and an unmatched view of the Niagara River Gorge! August 12, 2009 - Lewiston Jazz Project 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Academy Park, 9th and Center Streets, Lewiston 716-754-0166 www.artcouncil.org The New Upstate Express Jazz Ensemble is a seven-piece group under the direction of composer/pianist Ron Corsaro. This septet's repertoire includes original and classic jazz, swing, and modern jazz. Come enjoy this free event! August 12, 2009 - Artpark: Wednesdays on the Gorge 6:30 p.m., Artpark, 450 South 4th Street, Lewiston 716-754-9000 www.artpark.net Artpark's free mid-week music celebration rocks the Niagara River Gorge with a full schedule of celebrated headliner acts, interactive art activities for children, and much, much more! August 13, 2009 - Pine Avenue Summer Concert Series 7:00 p.m., Columbus Park, 15th Street and Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls 716-285-0377 www.pineavenue.org Enjoy a free outdoor concert every Thursday during July and August! August 15 - 16, 2009 - Soldiers of the Revolution Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown 716-745-7611 www.oldfortniagara.org This event pits British loyalist and Native American forces against continentals and frontier militia. Enjoy live skirmish demonstrations and uniform programs! Activities for children are also available. Tab 4Como Restaurant2220 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, New York Tel: 716-285-9341 Italian, American, and Seafood Fortuna's Restaurant 827 19th Street Niagara Falls, New York Tel: 716-282-2252 Italian fare Hard Rock Cafe 333 Prospect Street Niagara Falls, New York Tel: 716-282-0007 American fare La Hacienda Restaurant 3019 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, New York Tel: 716-285-2536 Italian fare Red Coach Inn 2 Buffalo Avenue Niagara Falls, New York Tel: 716-282-1459 www.redcoach.com Fine dining, seafood Schimschacks 2943 Upper Mountain Road Sanborn, New York Tel: 716-731-4111 www.schimschacks.com Fine dining Seneca Niagara Casino 310 Fourth Street Niagara Falls, New York Tel: 716-299-1100 www.senecaniagaracasino.com Blues Southern/Creole Koi Asian Cuisine Western Door Seneca Steakhouse La Cascata Italian Thunder Falls Buffet Shadow Martini Bar and Restaurant 441 Third Street Niagara Falls, New York Tel: 716-205-0808 Italian and Mediterranean fare Top of the Falls Terrapin Point Goat Island Niagara Falls, New York Tel: 716-278-0340 American fare |
