Niagara Falls Arts & Crafts: Artisan's Alley in Clifton Hill

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Niagara Falls offers visitors a number of great arts & crafts options, but Artisan's Alley, with its great array shopping, sightseeing and dining, has to be towards the top of the list.

Upon her visit in the 1830s, British author Fanny Trollope wrote: "We drenched ourselves in the spray; we perched ourselves on every pinnacle we could find; we dipped our fingers in the flood at a few yards distance from its thundering fall; in short, we strove to fill as many niches of memory with Niagara as possible." Just like Fanny Trollope and Captain Creighton who appreciated the natural beauty of the Niagara Falls and the Clifton Hill area, visitors and locals alike are inspired by the splendor and strength of the falls. With so much inspiration nearby, it's no wonder that the Niagara Falls area is home to so many talented artists, each seeing the Falls and the world from a unique perspective.

These local artisans produce from the soul, inspired by their daily relationship with the waterfall and surrounding scenery, and their artworks capture all the nuances and subtleties of nature. An original piece of art by a local artist makes a charming gift and one of the best souvenirs that a visitor can select to take home. At Artisans Alley, in the Clifton Hill district, over 600 local and regional craftspeople display and sell their art. From contemporary to traditional, the art selection at Artisans Alley covers the spectrum. Choose from a wide variety of media, including stoneware, sculpture, paintings, leather, glass, pewter, toys, games and even porcelain kitchen accessories!

Located in the busy downtown strip area, Artisans Alley is close to many of the area's top attractions, such as:

• Hard Rock Cafe
• maid of the mist
• Schoellkopf Geologic Museum
• Falls Wedding Chapel
• Niagara Falls Convention and Visitor's Bureau
• Daredevils Museum of Niagara Falls
• OTB Rainbow Racing Room Teletheatre.

Artisans Alley is the best place in Niagara Falls to find the perfect handcrafted, truly local gift or souvenir. Filled with beautiful displays and a huge selection, Artisans Alley gives both shoppers and art-lovers a thrilling experience.