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Featured advertisers include: Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara History Center (includes Erie Canal Discovery Center, Niagara County Historical Society and the Col. William Bond/Jesse Hawley House), New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista, Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, Lockport Cave, Snow Park Niagara Falls, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, Seneca Niagara Casino, Hotel Giacomo, Olcott Beach Carousel Park and Carousel Concessions, Quality Hotel Niagara Falls, Lakeview Village Shoppes, Mariner's Landing, Artpark, Smokin Joes, Rainbow Air Helicopter Rides, Becker Farms, Hot Stuff Southern Cafe, Niagara County Visitor Center, Niagara Power Project's Wildlife Festival, Marble Orchard Ghost Walks, Niagara Apple Festival and Niagara County Summer-Fall Events, Taste of Niagara, Olcott-Newfane Fishing and Events. |
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A Great American Getaway! August’s hot days and nights provide Niagara USA with plenty of outdoor activities! An abundance of concerts and festivals celebrating music, art, and the rich cultural heritage of the area occur every weekend throughout the month. Come and enjoy the Italian Heritage Festival (July 31-Aug 1) on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls, where you can sample the city’s best Italian cuisine, entertainment, and bocce tournaments! If you appreciate art and unique craftsmanship, take a trip to Historic Lewiston for the 43rd Annual Lewiston Art Festival (August 14-15), which features the work of 100 exceptional artists from Western New York, Ontario, and Pennsylvania. Only a few minutes from Lewiston, Youngstown is home to Old Fort Niagara which will be holding Niagara Besieged! (Aug 1-29) where you can meet people who fought for the fortress during daily living history programs. If you prefer to relax and cool off, take a boat ride on the Maid of the Mist or the Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruise--or get soaked on the Whirlpool Jet Boat Ride or Cave of the Winds. |
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Explore the incredible world of rare animal species, their habitats and natural ecosystems at the 24thd annual admission-free Wildlife Festival (September 25-26) at the Niagara Power Project’s visitor center. To truly get ready for fall and Halloween, take part in the Mason Winfield's Haunted History Walk (Friday nights) and Marble Orchard Ghost Walks (Saturday nights), both offer haunted history walks and the ghost stories of Lewiston. October in Niagara USA is full of harvest and haunted happenings! Kids will love Becker Farms’ Pumpkin Fiesta (weekends starting September 19 through October 25), featuring free live music from 1pm to 4pm, pony rides, farm animals, pig races, wine tasting and much more. Also a tradition at Becker Farm are the Haunted Hay Rides (weekends in October). For a “spooktacular” time, visit the Herschell Carrousel Museum for the Halloween Spooktacular (October 22), or the Aquarium of Niagara for Halloween Happenings (October 30) where little ghosts and goblins can enjoy Halloween parties. While you’re in Lewiston, Youngstown, Sanborn, and Ransomville, be sure to check out the River Region Scarecrow Expo (October 2-31), an artistic interpretation of these not-so-scary figures! For more information on all that there is to see and do in Niagara USA, you can call 1-877-FALLS- US or visit www.niagara-usa.com to book your fall getaway. Summer Fun in Newfane & Olcott If your pleasure is fishing, shopping, dining, exciting events and enjoying the lakefront, then the Olcott-Newfane area is where you want to be this summer. Located on Lake Ontario, Olcott Beach is home to Olcott Beach Carousel Park. In addition to the 1928 Herschell Spillman carousel, this vintage kiddy park has 5 restored rides - a auto/fire truck ride, a 1940s Sky Fighter, a 1940s boat ride, a 1950s Rocket Swing ride and a kiddy Ferris wheel. The cost per ride is only 25¢ making this an affordable day out for the family. Along with the rides, enjoy a game of Skee ball or be entertained at the Tom Kelly Rustic Theater. The park is run entirely by volunteers and relies on several fund-raisers throughout the year including the upcoming Ragtime & Dixieland Concert benefit on June 24 at the Historic Palace Theater in Lockport. Olcott has some very unique events. They will host a Duck Race on June 13, where one thousand brightly colored ducks float down Eighteen Mile Creek to race to the finish line. On July 3, Olcott Harbor bursts into glory as fireworks are shot over Lake Ontario. Families love this waterfront community and kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes and wagons for the Patriots Parade on July 4, which begins in Krull Park at 12:30pm and ends at the Carousel Park for a free spin on the carousel. In addition, each child that participates in the parade receives a free ice cream cone compliments of Carousel Concessions. The annual Pirate Festival will be held July 9-11 and includes rides, food, music, live entertainment and plenty of pirate revelry. On July 31 & August 1, step back into Olcott’s golden era on a free historical narrated trolley tour or reminisce at the many exhibits during Old Olcott Days. From Sunday Bike Nights when the streets are filled with motorcycles or Saturday Night Car Cruises, Olcott Beach is busy all summer long with offerings for all ages and tastes. The Town of Newfane has restored the Van Horn Mansion to its former glory and it is open to the public every Sunday from 1-4pm (excluding January) for guided tours. The mansion is also available to rent for special occasions and is the host site for many festivals including a celebration of the apple harvest in October, apple blossoms in spring and candlelight tours throughout the fall. World-class, year-round fresh water fishing is abundant in the Town of Newfane. With Lake Ontario, Burt Dam and Eighteen Mile Creek, your catch can include salmon, trout, bass, pike or perch. Throughout the year, many fishing tournaments are held to challenge the most seasoned angler. A variety of cottages are available for rent by the day, weekend or week or your area stay may include a quaint bed and breakfast or motel. Add in a diversity of dining and shopping choices and your visit to Olcott and Newfane will be complete. For more information about the area go to www.olcott-newfane.com or call (716) 778-8531 ext. 241. For fishing information and tournaments visit www.olcottmarinafishnews.net. ANNUAL WILDLIFE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS Join in the free celebration as The New York Power Authority’s Niagara Power Project hosts the 25th anniversary Wildlife Festival in cooperation with the Niagara County Federation of Conservation Clubs on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26, from 10 am-5 pm. Admission and parking are free and the show goes on rain or shine! The Wildlife Festival has grown from a series of small table top exhibits in recognition of National Hunting and Fishing Day to one of the premiere attractions on the Western New York fall calendar spread out over two days with more than 50 environmental exhibitors, outdoor educators and wildlife rehabilitators now participating. One of many new attractions this year is an exhibit tracing the history of the Tuscarora Nation. It all takes place at the Power Vista grounds, 5777 Lewiston Road in Lewiston, New York. You can also sample more than 50 interactive exhibits about hydroelectricity and the historic role it has played in the Niagara Frontier. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Niagara River gorge from the observation deck. And when it’s time to satisfy your hunger, you can pick from local youth groups hosting various concessions. Whether it’s your first visit or 25th, the Wildlife Festival offers new experiences. Learn how to make a difference in our environment, improving our planet both for wildlife and our neighbors. Annual favorites from reptiles to primates and birds of prey will be joined by new animals, shows and attractions scheduled throughout each day. Brownies, Cub Scouts, Boy and Girl Scouts can even earn a special Wildlife Festival badge. For more information call (716) 286-6661, 1-866-NYPA-FUN or visit www. nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm for a complete schedule of activities. New Hotel Opens in Niagara Falls, New York The Former United Office Building, within walking distance of Niagara Falls, the Seneca Niagara Casino and other attractions, has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel. There is also a residential component - 24 apartments that have access to all of the hotel’s amenities. The structure, which was built in 1929, has been given new life and not one detail has been overlooked. Now called the Giacomo, as a tribute to one of the owners’ father, this gem of a lodging property is something you would expect to see in San Francisco or other chic metropolitan area. Local artist Donna Wojcik has been selected to institute her design talents into the decor of the building. The bar in the lounge and desk in the reception area have castes of the foyer banister incorporated into their motif. Replicas of the Indian statues on the outer building that welcome you at the entrance are also present on either side of the fireplace mantle in the front sitting area. Wojcik also created every painting adorning each room. The letter G (for Giacomo) is found somewhere in each piece of artwork. The color scheme and patterns in the wallpaper and paint also tie into the marble in the floor and bring the entire building together as one. The Giacomo offers butler service and complimentary valet parking for your entire stay. Although you can walk to most destinations around the Giacomo, transportation is included to and from the Buffalo Niagara International and Niagara Falls airports and within a 3-mile radius of the hotel. The art deco-themed spacious rooms have high ceilings, large bathrooms, mini refrigerators and some include fireplaces and Jacuzzis. A complimentary extended breakfast, a fitness center, free Internet access are just some of the amenities available to Giacomo guests. For pampering and a restful stay in Niagara Falls, make your reservations at The Giacomo. They are located at 222 First Street, Niagara Falls USA. They can be reached at 716.299.0200 or go online to www.thegiacomo.com. Experience the Newest Seahorse Exhibit at the Aquarium of Niagara Seahorses are one of the most unusual fishes in the sea. The Aquarium of Niagara is proud to house 7 seahorses in their new exhibit. Unlike most bony fishes, seahorses are not covered in scales, but with bony plates covered by a thin skin, which can change color to blend in with their environment. They rely on their prehensile tails to grasp vegetation and dine mainly on any small living animals that come within reach of their tube-like snouts. Another feature, which makes seahorses unusual in the animal world, is their breeding behavior. The males have a pouch on their belly region where the female deposits her eggs. The eggs are then incubated by the male and once hatched are expelled where they must fend for themselves. Seahorses mate for life and already there has been courtship rituals taking place in the “Honeymoon Capital of the World” at the Aquarium. In addition to the seahorse exhibit, The Aquarium of Niagara is also home to a variety of sea life: harbor seals, sea lions, Peruvian penguins, “Twister” the octopus and hundreds of fish (both fresh and salt water). A poison dart frog exhibit is also planned for the near future. The Aquarium is open daily, year-round and they are host to a variety of family-friendly events including Reptile Experience in November and Storytelling Saturdays throughout the month of February. On March 4, 2010 their annual fund-raiser SEAsonings will take place from 6-9pm with savory servings of food and wine throughout the Aquarium. This is one of the most delectable ways to enjoy all that the Aquarium has to offer plus it helps this wonderful organization continue their mission of education and breeding programs. For more information about their programs, exhibits and events call (716) 285-3575 or visit aquariumofniagara.org. |
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