Whether you’re planning an autumn trip to Niagara to celebrate an anniversary or because the two of you haven’t had a free moment to spare since Memorial Day weekend, Niagara Falls is a perfect place to enjoy time with your partner and even rekindle romance. Whether it’s the awe-inspiring sights, the second-to-none wine country, or […]
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Spotlight on St. David’s Bench Wines
Less than five miles to the south of Lake Ontario and just above the Lake Iroquois Plain sits St. David’s Bench, a geographical formation carved out by glaciers when the Niagara Escarpment was formed. Marked by a steep ridge that gathers the cooling Lake Ontario breezes and circulates them back across the plains, the St. […]
Great Autumn Hikes Around Niagara That Anyone Can Enjoy
While Niagara enjoys a stellar reputation for its natural wonders — namely, it’s waterfalls — not nearly enough people know about or take advantage of its excellent hiking, which is a shame. From city parks and conservation areas to Niagara Glen Nature Reserve, there are stunning options for nearly every skill, age, and fitness level. […]
3 Reasons to Head to Niagara’s Wine Country This November
For anyone who loves wine, every day is a perfect day to visit Niagara’s wine country. The landscape is always lush and nearly without equal. The tours and tasting rooms are top-notch, and the wine — well, the wine is internationally renowned, so you know it’s always going to be worth your time. That being […]
4 Reasons October Is the Perfect Month for Your Niagara Falls Vacation
It’s not uncommon for people from all over the world to get an itch to visit Niagara Falls. For over 100 years now, it’s been one of the world’s most popular destinations. While most visitors make their way to the falls and surrounding area during the balmy summer months, autumn has an appeal that’s hard […]
A Few Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Oktoberfest in Niagara
One of the world’s most beloved and imitated festivals, Munich, Germany’s Oktoberfest pulls in millions of visitors from around the world each October to celebrate Bavarian culture —especially its beer and food. While many cities and regions boast lively Oktoberfest celebrations, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the festival in the Niagara region. From […]
Get Ready for the Niagara Falls International Marathon (or at least the 5k)
Believe it or not, running in the Niagara region, especially as summer winds down into fall, is one of the greatest pleasures of area runners’ lives, and much of that pleasure has to do with the changing look and feel of the place. As autumn emerges, the summer foliage starts its deepening into darker, less […]
Murder at the Old Fort Eerie: A Community Event
On September 12, locals and visitors to Niagara Falls can gather at the historic Old Fort Eerie to participate in a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: solving a murder. That’s right: Murder-mystery nights are back at the Old Fort Eerie, and everyone is invited to play a character and solve the crime. Here’s all you need to […]
What to Know About Niagara’s South Coast
While most visitors to the Niagara Falls area are most familiar with its eponymous waterfalls, the Niagara region is a vast place home to much, much more. There are scores of wineries, thousands of acres of vineyards, orchards, and farms, countless businesses, a wealth of wonderful people, and more hidden gems than the lucky visitors […]
Niagara Tours That Really Are Fun
Taking a guided tour is a great way to experience a new place, whether you’re in a foreign country or just down the road from where you grew up. From titillating historical details to fascinating and hard-to-imaging facts, a tour can acquaint you with a place’s uniqueness and specificity in a way that can better […]