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 Betting on a winner |
230 Catherine St (at Gilmore Road) Niagara Falls, ON L2A 5N9 Canada +1 905 871 3200 / +1 800 295 3770 http://www.forterieracing.com/ |
Located about 20 minutes south of the Falls and directly across the river from Buffalo, this recently refurbished facility now features live thoroughbreds, simulcast racing, and over a thousand slot machines for a casino-like atmosphere. There's free on-site parking, stands with a 4,000 seating capacity, two gift shops, three restaurants and numerous food vendors. Simulcast racing, intertrack betting and slots are open all year long from 11am to 2am daily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fine traditional dining |
440 Main St (at Lockport St) Niagara Falls, NY 14174 Canada +1 716 745 3907 http://www.fyfe-and-drum.com/ |
Situated within The Fyfe & Drum Inn in historic Youngstown, this restaurant offers fine dining in an atmosphere reminiscent of the late 19th century. There is a huge central fireplace to warm your toes in the winter and a shaded patio for summertime dining. The restaurant offers spectacular views of Old Fort Niagara and the confluence of the Niagara River with Lake Ontario. The menu includes steak, poultry, seafood, homemade soups, and vegetarian dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Floating banquet hall |
100 Whitehaven Rd (Holiday Inn Resort & Conference Center) Niagara Falls, NY 14072 Canada +1 716 774 8594 / +1 888 824 5239 http://www.grandlady.com |
This floating hall will take you down the Niagara River and Lake Erie as you eat, drink and party. A terrific concept in boat charters, the elegant yacht features a full-scale, glass enclosed dining room, hardwood furnishings and unbeatable service. There's a bar area and an aft deck veranda, where guests can enjoy the breeze. The 80-foot vessel holds 95 for dining, and is fully air-conditioned. Bookings are seasonal (May-Oct) and depart from the Grand Island Holiday Inn Resort and Conference Center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine wine and fine food |
1249 Niagara Stone Road Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 468 7123 / +1 800 582 8412 http://www.hillebrand.com |
The multiple award winning Hillebrand Estates Winery offers guests exquisite meals at their Vineyard Cafe. Chef Tony de Luca prepares what he calls wine country cuisine using fresh, local ingredients from the region. For example, you can savour the Ontario lamb rack with honeycomb roasted vegetables, spinach and spring potatoes on cumin sweet pepper jus for dinner and pair it with a Hillebrand wine. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and ready to help if you're not sure which wine would best complement your meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Restaurant packed with local colour |
1965 Military Rd Niagara Falls, NY 14304 Canada +1 716 297 1414 |
If you want to get the scoop on what's going on in town, take a trip to John's Flaming Hearth, sidle up to one of the friendly locals and start asking. The u-shaped bar attracts a loyal following of locals who come to relax amidst friends and a cheerful staff and perhaps enjoy a good steak in one of the several dining rooms. The bar features live music and an appreciative crowd that packs the bar's dance floor every Saturday night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Life in the fast lane |
Braley Rd (at Dickersonville) Niagara Falls, NY 14131 Canada +1 716 791 3602 http://www.ransomvillespeedway... |
If you enjoy life in the fast lane, there's no better treat than a night at the races. Operating from late April to mid-September, this speedway northeast of Lewiston, features numerous races from motorbikes to stockcars on its half-mile track. It is affordable family fun with hundreds turning out to cheer their favorite drivers on to victory. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: ransomvillespeedwaysportsman |
 Photo: Ed Grabianowski |
 Exquisite Vineyard view dining |
3260 Moyer Road Niagara Falls, ON L0R 2C0 Canada +1 888 846 3526 (Toll Free) http://www.vineland.com |
A magnificent view of the Vineland Estates vineyards, in Vineland near Niagara-on-the-Lake, graces almost every diner at this memorable restaurant. Whether you're in the warmly appointed interior, or on the restaurant's outdoor deck, you'll be as delighted with the view as you'll be with the food. Chef de Cuisine Mark Picone creates dishes using the freshest seasonal products from the area. Helpful staff can help select one of many fine wines from the surrounding vineyard to accompany your meal. The Vidal and the Riesling Icewines enhance just about any dessert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Melissa Hartfiel |