Econo Lodge at the Falls North: 2017

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

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A mystic adventure awaits when you stay at the Econo Lodge at the Falls North hotel in Niagara Falls, NY.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

10 Signs You Might Be in Love With The World

I want you to focus here. I know how easy it is to dream, to be distracted. There’s so much stuff to think about instead of being in a chronically-boring routine.

Have you ever been in love? I have a few times… with humans. But, there’s no one out there who can make me feel the way I feel about the World, the way I feel about traveling.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

How to Have a Better Flight

It’s no secret that flying these days can be a headache, with long security lines, delays and a growing list of pared-down amenities. While passengers don’t have a say over most factors that can make flying unpleasant, there are ways for them to have a better experience, according to a flight attendant who has worked for a major United States airline for more than three decades who requested anonymity to protect her job. Here, she shares her insights:

BE POLITE, PLEASE Some passengers are exasperated when they board because they have had a stressful time getting to or at the airport and take their frustrations out on flight attendants. “We want to give you good service, but it’s hard when you’re getting upset with us for things we don’t control,” she said. Passengers also become testy with flight attendants because their preferred meal choice ran out, the onboard Wi-Fi isn’t working or the flight is delayed, all of which attendants don’t control, either. Politeness, including saying please and thank you when making requests or being served, creates a more positive mood for everyone. And, the flight attendant said, readers should know her job is no picnic — in recent years, flight attendants have had to deal with pay cuts, increased health insurance costs and longer work hours.

SAFETY COMES FIRST Some fliers, no matter how seasoned, ignore one (and sometimes all) of three passenger no-no’s that affect their safety: They get out of their seats to get their bags from an overhead compartment while the plane is taxiing, they don’t buckle up when the seatbelt sign is on, and they hang out in the galleys, where food and trash carts, which can weigh as much as 200 pounds, could potentially move and hit them or roll over their feet. “You can get injured by not following the safety rules,” the flight attendant said.

HAVE AN AMENITY KIT Consider carrying an amenity kit with a few essentials to make your flight more comfortable. Include a neck pillow and a sweater or a blanket. “If you get cold or end up spilling on the blanket we give you, you’re out of luck,” the flight attendant said, explaining that most airlines allot one per passenger. Other items to have in your kit: lip balm and a travel-size lotion to ward off cracked and dry skin, and a noise-reducing headset to drown out snoring passengers, crying children and other sounds.

BRING FOOD Did you know that most flight attendants fly with their own food? “The meal portions airlines give to passengers have gotten smaller over the years and leave them still hungry,” the flight attendant said. “And they also tend to be high in sodium and fat.” Keep your palate satisfied by bringing snacks like fruit, protein bars and sandwiches. If you follow a special diet, such as gluten-free, bringing food is a must. Although airlines often accommodate special meal requests with advance notice, these requests sometimes aren’t communicated to the airline’s kitchen.

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Amenities

We provide free WiFi to each of our guests for your convenience.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Continental Breakfast

Start your day off right at Econo Lodge At The Falls North with a free Continental Breakfast!

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Travel!

Check out these wonderful benefits of traveling!

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

America's Best Spring Drives

Views out the car window look brightest in spring, when the landscape bursts with wildflowers. See for yourself on America’s best spring drives.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

We Love Haering From You!

We are always looking for ways to improve your experience with us. Let us know how we are doing by taking our short, 2-question survey!

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Amenities

Start your day off right with a cup of coffee on us!

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Amenities

Let your kids let loose on our playground while you relax a bit!

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Cave of the Winds (New York)

The Cave of the Winds was a natural cave behind Bridal Veil Falls at the Niagara Falls. The cave was some 130 feet high, 100 feet wide and 30 feet in depth. It was discovered in 1834, and originally dubbed Aeolus' Cave, after the Greek God of winds.

Guided tours began officially in 1841, through Goat Island and descending down a staircase closer to the falls, into the cave. A rock fall closed the tour in 1920. It officially reopened in 1924, bringing visitors to the front of the Bridal Veil instead of behind it, on a series of decks and walkways. Tropical storm-like conditions can be experienced, as winds can reach up to 68 mph underneath the falls. The cave was obliterated in a massive 1954 rockfall and subsequent dynamiting of a dangerous overhang.

Today, the "Cave of the Winds" is the name of a tourist attraction near the same site. An elevator takes people from the area between the American and Canadian Falls down to the level of the Niagara River at the base of the American Falls. A series of redwood decks and platforms allow sightseers to walk right up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls with water crashing down right on them and flowing beneath the decking.

The decking is removed each fall due to the potential damage caused by ice buildup at the falls and re-installed each spring by park officials for sightseers to enjoy the experience. The decking is not secured to the rocks below by bolts or other construction materials; the wood beam supports are simply wedged into the rock crevices.