Buffalo's Canalside is Fun for Everyone
From Saturday artisan markets and Sunday magic shows to laid-back lakeside bars, swanky restaurants and hip beach clubs, Buffalo's waterfront is bustling with summertime fun. A recent multimillion-dollar restoration of the historical Canalside makes this one of Buffalo's best places to be in the summer. While visiting the eastern edge of Lake Erie, set aside some time to enjoy these unforgettable activities:
Cruise Buffalo's Waterways
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5 Tips For Traveling With Kids
If you’ve ever traveled with children before you might feel that packing up the kids and putting them in a car for an extended period of time is something close to impossible. Crying, cranky, and crabby children can easily put a damper on any vacation getaway before you’ve even arrived at your destination. Having to factor in the kids doesn’t have to be a reason to put off a trip for another year. Follow these tips to make traveling with tots simple and smooth.
Keep the kids app-y
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Where To Stay When Visiting Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, one of the original 7 Natural Wonders of the World, is a fantastic tourist destination. The Falls, consisting of Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, draw an estimated 12 million tourists annually between both the Canadian and American sides. Whether tourists are seeing the Falls for the first time or are taking their umpteenth visit, its beauty and magnificence cannot be denied.
One of the best hotels to stay at when going to view the Falls is the Giacomo, ...
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Why You Need To Start Planning A Vacation
Did you know that a vacation (or staycation) is proven to help increase productivity in the workplace? Studies show that if you have a job, you’re working harder than you think and are in need of a vacation. 80% of working people feel stressed at their job, 57% have unused vacation time, and 40% can’t justify using the time they have earned to take off from work. These workers refusing vacation time are most likely unaware of just how beneficial a vacation can truly be.
First, stepping away ...
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Buffalo’s Most Creative Craft Beer
Our Picks for Your Buffalo Beer Tour
Summer is the perfect season to explore Buffalo’s craft gastropubs and breweries, each offering unique brews and bites to entertain your taste buds. Here’s our selection of destinations to get you started, so round up a group of friends and hit the town for your Buffalo bar crawl.
National Beer Mile
Whichever pace is right for you, make a team and run, jog or walk the National Beer Mile. The event is a national tour of fun-filled events capped off by ...
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Ellicott Hotels Sponsors 2016 Buffalo Bills Season Ticket Giveaway
Ellicott Hotels is proudly sponsoring this year’s Buffalo Bills Season Ticket Giveaway! Just like last year, one lucky winner will be chosen and awarded with Buffalo Bills 2016-2017 season tickets.
The tickets will be for 4 seats in the exclusive Jim Kelly Club. The Jim Kelly Club is one of the 3 “Sidelines Clubs” available at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Jim Kelly Club, located on the visitors sideline on the second level of the stadium, is the largest of the three Clubs.
Having seats in the ...
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Niagara USA Discovery Passes Now Available at the Giacomo!
Planning a trip to somewhere like Niagara Falls can prove to be overwhelming for many people. With so much to do and a limited amount of time, many people may find it difficult to figure out how they would like to spend the time. Not only do tourists have to decide how to allocate their time and what to see, but then they must purchase tickets for all of the activities. Maybe some of them need to be bought online beforehand, while others must be bought at the attraction the day of. Either way, a ...
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