Solar eclipse fever grips Niagara Falls: Hotel and vintage train prices soar, party spots prepare for massive crowds
Hindustan TimesFrom vintage train rides costing almost $4,000 per person to hotel rooms listed at $1,600 a night, businesses in and around majestic Niagara Falls are preparing to cash in on the April 8 total solar eclipse - with around a million visitors expected. Solar eclipse fever grips Niagara Falls: Hotel and vintage train prices soar, party spots prepare for massive crowds The dramatic waterfall, situated along the Canadian-US border, is in the path of the eclipse, and many people are splurging on hotels and rentals in advance to experience the phenomenon at one of North America's natural wonders. PARTY ATMOSPHERE Hotel company Hilton's property that overlooks the falls is hosting a "parking lot party" offering eclipse views from its outdoor venue along with live music, a DJ and food trucks - priced at a C$10 entry fee, which includes a pair of protective solar eclipse glasses and a souvenir drink cup. Pizzeria & Grill in Ontario's Niagara Falls, said the solar eclipse will bring "more people and more luck."