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Niagara Falls USA Travel Guide 2017

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SEASONAL<br />

JULY<br />

>> 04: Fourth of July Fireworks:<br />

View a spectacular display of fireworks<br />

from <strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>Falls</strong> to Lake Ontario.<br />

>><strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>Falls</strong> Bike Rentals:<br />

A leisurely bike ride is the perfect way<br />

to take in <strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>Falls</strong> <strong>USA</strong>. Strollers,<br />

children’s wagons and wheelchairs<br />

are also available. fallsstreet.com<br />

>>16–23: Canal Fest of the Tonawandas:<br />

Enjoy eight days of non-stop fun: fair food<br />

and rock music, car cruises and chainsaw<br />

carvings and duck races—it’s everything<br />

you can imagine and more. canalfest.org<br />

>>Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course:<br />

This stunning Robert Trent Jones, Jr.,<br />

18-hole course was voted one of the top<br />

public courses in New York State by Golf<br />

Magazine. senecahickorystick.com<br />

AUGUST<br />

>>12–13: Annual Lewiston Art Festival:<br />

Join fellow art lovers on Center Street and<br />

view 200+ artists selling paintings, jewelry<br />

and more. artcouncil.org<br />

>>25–26: Annual Historic Lewiston Jazz<br />

Festival: Be there as renowned musicians<br />

from all over the world come together for<br />

a sonic celebration at indoor and outdoor<br />

venues along Center Street in Lewiston.<br />

>>Smallmouth Bass & Walleye Return:<br />

Grab your gear and head to the nearest<br />

fishing hot spot. The Lower <strong>Niagara</strong> River<br />

is your best bet for both species.<br />

SEPTEMBER<br />

>>02–03: Old Fort <strong>Niagara</strong>’s Annual<br />

War of 1812 Encampment: <strong>Travel</strong> back<br />

200+ years to a young America and<br />

experience the daily lives of soldiers who<br />

fought for our freedom. oldfortniagara.org<br />

>>08–10: Annual <strong>Niagara</strong> County Peach<br />

Festival: Celebrate your favorite fruit with<br />

a peach parade, a peach shortcake eating<br />

contest and even a peach fuzz contest.<br />

lewistonpeachfestival.org<br />

>>15–17: Annual <strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>Falls</strong> Blues<br />

Festival: Don’t miss the smoothest,<br />

coolest festival of the year, where you’ll<br />

hear gospel, Chicago blues, and other<br />

favorites. niagarafallsbluesfest.org<br />

>>16–17: <strong>Niagara</strong> Celtic<br />

Heritage Festival &<br />

Highland Games:<br />

Immerse yourself in<br />

Celtic traditions and<br />

pageantry. Enjoy<br />

live music, dancers, contests and<br />

more. niagaraceltic.com<br />

>>23–24: Lewiston Harvest & Craft<br />

Festival: Share in the bounty of <strong>Niagara</strong><br />

<strong>Falls</strong> <strong>USA</strong>, brought to you by more than<br />

100 local farmers and craft vendors.<br />

>>23–24: NYPA Wildlife Festival:<br />

Kids of all ages will love learning<br />

about birds of prey, slithering snakes,<br />

archery and more.<br />

>>30: Annual Old<br />

<strong>Falls</strong> Street<br />

Oktoberfest: Raise<br />

your stein high and<br />

celebrate with authentic<br />

German cuisine<br />

and beer. fallsstreet.com<br />

OCTOBER<br />

>>Tiffany Window Tour: Marvel at the<br />

exquisite beauty and artistry of stained<br />

glass windows created by Louis Comfort<br />

Tiffany at the First Presbyterian Church<br />

of Lockport. 1stpreslockport.org<br />

>>Marble Orchard Ghost Walks:<br />

Hear ghost stories, myths and tales of<br />

tragedy and crime about Lewiston’s best<br />

and worst. artcouncil.org<br />

NOVEMBER<br />

>>Fatima Shrine Festival<br />

of Lights: Wander through<br />

15 acres of twinkling Christmas<br />

lights in the shape of angels<br />

and other inspirational figures.<br />

fatimashrine.com<br />

>>Cooking Class: Let the pros at the<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>Falls</strong> Culinary Institute give you a<br />

few tips and techniques to help make this<br />

holiday dinner delicious. nfculinary.org<br />

>>Black Friday Holiday Shopping:<br />

Ready, set, shop! Head to the Fashion<br />

Outlets of <strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>Falls</strong> <strong>USA</strong> to buy the<br />

brands you love—at prices you’ll be<br />

thankful for. fashionoutletsniagara.com<br />

>>At the <strong>Falls</strong> Arcade and The Great<br />

American Arcade: Get your fix of fun at<br />

two of the best arcades in <strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>Falls</strong><br />

<strong>USA</strong>. sheratonatthefalls.com<br />

greatamericanarcade.com<br />

DECEMBER<br />

>><strong>Niagara</strong> Power Vista Festival of<br />

Trees: Admire fabulously and efficiently—<br />

decorated Christmas trees lining the halls.<br />

nypa.gov/niagarapowervista<br />

>>Lewiston Christmas Walk: Stroll the<br />

charming streets of Lewiston, where you’ll<br />

see Santa, enjoy boutique shopping and<br />

holiday treats. niagarariverregion.com<br />

>><strong>Niagara</strong> Craft Spirits: Celebrate the<br />

day Prohibition was repealed with a<br />

healthy dose of handcrafted whiskey,<br />

bourbon or gin. niagaracraftspirits.com<br />

>>Riveria Theatre & Performing<br />

Arts Center: See a movie, check<br />

out the “Mighty Wurlitzer” or just<br />

say hello, as this area icon<br />

celebrates another incredible<br />

year. rivieratheatre.org<br />

Find us @niagarafallsusa niagarafallsusa.com | 1-877-FALLS US 43

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