Today’s post brings you to Niagara Falls, NY for a Walk with Jo to see the falls – and some doors and windows.
First, the doors at Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls, NY had the little golden guitars.
Here is a danger door:
Here is the door to the OBSERVATION DECK near the Maid of The Mist in Niagara Falls, New York (US). It was closed during our visit.
This next photo is what you see when you look to the right of the doors at the Maid of the Mist (and when I saw this view I knew I was going to feature this Niagara falls walk in my February walk with Restless Jo).
Now for some windows:
Thanks for checking out my doors and windows on this walk with Jo.
To see more walks this week – check out Jo’s post here, where this week she shows us a Pub and England’s highest single drop waterfall.
To see more doors, check out Norm’s blog here.
And to join in with Dawn’s lingering look at windows – go here.
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Visiting Niagara Falls never disappoints. Regardless of how many times I see the Falls, I’m mesmerized by them all over again. I wonder how many photos I can take before I have too many 😉
So sad that “Made in China” is the most common label seen anywhere.
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Hi Joanne, I do not completely mind the made in China or made in other countries, but the store was deceptive with their marketing – the HUGE signs say “100% American Made Products” – but when you go inside – they have one area with American made items. Very deceptive. do you know what I mean?
and I feel the same as you – no matter how many times we see the falls it has that mesmerizing impact…
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Great post. We have stood in so many spots where these photos were snapped from. The 3rd and 4th photos show doors we were able to get in which revealed wonderful vantage points to greater views.
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well thanks for the comment and I updated the caption for the photo to note that it was the OBSERVATION deck…. and I have been in it before and it was worth waiting in line to get it…..
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Yes.
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That’s quite some view, isn’t it? Weird to see it with snow. Thanks so much for thinking of me, Yvette. Life isn’t very cheerful here right now but I’m trying to count my blessings. Hugs, darlin 🙂 🙂
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sending you hugs and sorry you have some tough days right now….
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Hugs from me too, Jo. Hope you feel better now. ❤
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Nice selection of doors. I think it’s pretty hard to get something that’s 100% American made, especially if it involves fabric.
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Hi Dan, I agree and I do not even care that much about it – because I know we trade and export and even tho the system can be improved – I do not mind parts of it – but in this case – the building has two huge signs that imply it is a Made in American store – but “d say 90% of the products were the usual junky imports
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I have visited the Falls on the Canadian sides couple of times and have enjoyed both visits.
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right on…. and I forgot that it is a short drive for you.. 🙂
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I have never been to the US but these photos make it more enticing than ever.
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Thanks Robbie – and many say that The Canadian side of the Falls offers a better view… 🙂
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Great post, Yvette. Have never been to the falls! Would love to see it someday.
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well it should be on everyone’s bucket list – and when you do make it we know yo9u will get some amazing captures with your lens!
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wonderful views and windows!
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I have seen the US side from Canada side but I have not visited Niagara fall from US side. I can’t believe someone have the store that says made in America but they do not have all merchandises made in America.
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thanks for reading – and very deceptive sign… and parking was five dollars and came with a free map – the map was a ten cent piece of glossy paper – ha
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Love the last photo. The little bit of snow, the perspective over the falls. Really intriguing!
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thanks, Theresa. I did not take very many photos during our quick stop – and so I was grateful when couple came out….
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Yes, they are nice. 🙂 I am also challenged by photo-taking, and I’m glad when some turn out well!
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Yet another place I’d like to see!
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I’ve never been to the American side of the falls and admit it has been decades since being on the Canadian side for that matter. The last photo makes me want to say in a motherly fashion ” Don’t get too close! ” 🙂
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I hear ya on the “don’t get too close”
and it sometimes amazes me at how low the guard rails are – although I did notice that the guard rails seem upgraded since I was there last – but they are still low. and the guard rails also have a contour shape that seems to make one feel “safe and back” a little more.
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Nice shots. I really do have to go one of these days. We’re only a day’s drive and yet sadly, I have never been.
That deceptive sign… 😦
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well I think it is so good to have places on our list to visit – keeps life fun, ya know? and I bet one of these days you all will just get in and make it there – with camera and ready to soak it up.
oh and when we visited – the hotels on the Canadian side were extra cheap – think it is the off season….
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My first visit was only two years ago and it was worth the wait. Crazy with all our world traveling and that we live in Upstate NY! Loved your perspective!
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that is crazy to travel so much and to live so close and then only make it there 2 years ago – and thanks for checking out the post. 🙂
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Well I think that happens. I waited ages to go to the Grand Canyon! When our groups of students travelled around India, Indian friends were amazed that we had visited places they knew only by name. We saw lots of that incredible country in a month of traveling! Seeing new places gets in your blood, doesn’t it? BTW most of our traveling is as a result of husband’s work.
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oh that is win-win to have hubby’s work take you to so many cool places : )
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Indeed I am blessed! Travel gets in one’s blood!
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Beautiful shots! I know those views well as I often find myself driving through Niagara Falls for work. Well, not through the Falls, but the town itself.
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ha – driving through the falls would be quite tumultuous – hah
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and thanks again for the link to your post….
https://thephilfactor.com/tag/the-facebook-funeral/
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You’re welcome!
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The Niagara falls look exceptional! They are definitely worth a visit!
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thanks – 🙂
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I’ve always wanted to go to Niagara Falls. Well, I’m not dead yet! HA! My Mom told me they honeymooned there and I did see the Marilyn Monroe movie “Niagara.” Good movie, by the way! Great shots there! It looks cold but I would imagine it’s beautiful just about anytime of year!
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Hi – it was not that cold – for the Falls at least – because I have been there many a times when it was frigid and so cold your bones hurt. They used to have the “festival of lights” every winter and it was so fun to go there and walk around – and get hot cocoa from small booths (overpriced) and go into the convention center and see light displays along the way – but very cold….
anyhow, hope you make it there sometime
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Nice selection Y – esp the guitars on the door 😀 Hope to see the Niagara falls one day (and who knows some Buffalo wings as well) 😉
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yes, yes, yes – Buffalo wings ha
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I’ve been close, but would you believe I’ve never been to Niagra Falls.
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yes – I would believe it – and maybe one day….
and it must be a tease to have been so close without making it – this has been the case for me with a few places- like the The Everglades park in FL – I have been super close- but have not made it yet
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Great shots, Yvette. We’ve been to the Canadian side of the falls too. An awesome sight to behold, although I think Victoria Falls has the edge. 😉 Love those windows, especially the Marilyn one.
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gracias, S…..
well I have never been to Victoria Falls so I can’t compare – but I have seen photos and it looks wonderful 🙂
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Very beautiful for what its worth
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The Niagara Falls were part of my first wedding’s promise of a traditional honeymoon! We also went to see Toronto and enjoyed food, gardens and the people we met. 🙂
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glad you mentioned the gardens part – because many people only think of this area as snowy or super cold – but there is such a nice growing season and many vineyards…. quite a beautiful area for a short season… 🙂
xxoo
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It has probably been 25 years since we visited Niagara Falls. We used to live in Toronto. When we had friends and family visit us for the first time, a drive to the Falls was always part of the weekend itinerary. It never stopped to amaze. Thanks for the refresher.
That “Made in America” sign is so big! Too big. It’s screaming.
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Thanks for your feedback – and you are right about the screaming size of the sign as well – maybe part of why it felt deceptive/ and this was the off season so maybe the asian food place will clean up their sign too….
and how nice to come down from Toronto with guests – 🙂
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Visiting the Niagara Falls is definitely on my bucket list! And thank you for sharing these pics, I´ve just read a little mystery novel that´s settled there 😉
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oh the mystery sounds fun in that setting…. and I just started reading Louis L’Amour – he has been on my read list for a while – put it off because not into westerns – but so far I LOVE his style… and um, not quite set in the Falls area – but have you heard of him>
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It’s great to fall in love with a new book/author, isn’t it? 😉 I haven’t heard if him before but I’m going to have a look since you’re so over the moon 😄
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well it is still early yet – I will let you know more later this spring – xxoo
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Woow, these are some pretty awesome angles you managed to catch here, very impressive
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thanks AW and good day to you amigo
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Haven’t been there in years and must admit looking at the photos actually made me feel cold so well done!! Thanks for the meander Yvette!
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thanks for dropping by – sending some virtual hot chocolate 🙂
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Heads up: The “Made in America” store is on the second floor of that building. The first floor is just a generic gift shop (bad sign, right?)
And I LOVE the handles on the Hard Rock. They are fantastic.
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thanks for dropping by – and I have a better picture of the guitar handles.. will share it next – 🙂
and we will check out the second floor next time…..
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I never made it to the Falls … but it was a joy to do this amazing tour with you! 🙂
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well thanks for doing the tour via blog post – 🙂
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great perspectives and windows!…Love the last photograph. The tad bit of snow, the point of view over the falls. Truly captivating!..
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🙂 thx
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