Marilyn Monroe, Same-Sex Marriage and the Meaning of Niagara Falls
Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 01.09.08 | 4:48 PM ET
A recent international incident notwithstanding, Niagara Falls’ moment in the sun has long passed. Yet, as a story in the latest Believer says, it still packs a hell of a symbolic wallop.
Ginger Strand visits Niagara Falls, sifting through its links to a variety of female archetypes—the blushing bride, the desperate suicide, Marilyn Monroe—and witnessing the possible re-emergence of the area as a honeymoon destination. The target this time around: gay couples.
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Photo of Niagara Falls by Ustat, via Flickr (Creative Commons).
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Michael Yessis is the cofounder and coeditor-in-chief of World Hum.
Eva Holland 01.09.08 | 11:41 PM ET
Niagara Falls past its prime? Mike, say it ain’t so. I always thought places like Reno or Niagara only got better with age - you know, like fine French wine…
Marry 07.26.08 | 3:34 PM ET
My opinion differs greatly, but as many people, so many opinions:)
Peter Monroe 09.10.08 | 6:03 PM ET
I think the Niagara Falls are great!
I am thinking about treating my parents and grandparents with a trip to Niaraga Falls, Canada. I’ve already brought the hotel packages but I’m not sure what type of tour packages I should book.
My parents are getting old and my grandparents aren’t in good physical shape so I don’t want to buy tour packages where they’d have to walk quite a bit. What kind of things can old people do at Niagara Falls? What tours would you suggest? They have 4 days in Niagara and I really want them to have a good time.