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The Two Districts of Niagara Falls

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Many people do not know this, but there are actually two districts in Niagara Falls. Locals (and familiars) may call it the "old" strip and the "new" strip and although these characteristics are somewhat true, it does not completely define the character of both areas. Clifton Hill ("Old" Niagara Falls) This has been the world famous area for many, many years and was the first entertainment area to be built, hence the descriptive word "old". What To Expect   If I had to chose which district to bring your children, it would be Clifton Hill. This area offers a lot of family-friendly activities, such as Rock-N-Bowl at Strike Rock N'Bowl , Wax Museums, such as MovieLand Wax Museum of the Stars , and even the famous Niagara Sky Wheel . Also accessible through Casino Niagara is Fallsview Indoor Waterpark .  Clifton Hill at night (from bottom of hill-near the falls) All of these attractions are within walking distance to one anothe

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So you are interested in planning a trip to Canada's Vegas! This article should help you fully understand the different aspects of this entertaining city from hotel styles, restaurants and entertainment. Where Should I Stay? First things first (and I cannot stress this enough), there are TWO areas in Niagara falls. Many times I hear of individuals being quite disappointed as they feel misled by the internet (and hotel chains) as to the location of where they will be staying. I will break down the two districts here and explain the