When platinum recording artist John Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, recently took in Niagara Falls and the surrounding attractions, he became just another name on the long list of star-studded visitors to the world-renowned tourist destination.
According to Niagara Parks Commission chairwoman, Janice Thompson, the nine-time Grammy Award winner and his wife enjoyed their time there. “He was here on a personal visit, just he and his wife,” she said. “He had been to Niagara Falls last month, but didn’t get to see the falls up close.”
When asked about how many famous guests visit the falls each year, Tony Bladinelli, the man who coordinates celebrity and dignitary visits, said it can vary quite drastically. “Some years may be slow, some years may be quite busy.” And, much like the fluctuations in visitors, some choose to take it in from a distance, while others like to get up close and personal. Famous actor and comedian Adam Sandler is one of those, hopping onboard one of the boat cruises during his visit in 2014. [Read more…] about John Legend Just One of the Many Famous Celebs to Visit Niagara Falls