Niagara Falls, N.Y.- Looking to take advantage of the Black Friday deals in Niagara USA? Here's a guide to an array of local stores and shopping venues to check gifts off your list.

Whether you are an early bird, and by early bird I mean before you've even finished digesting your Thanksgiving turkey, or looking for some great door buster deals, Niagara USA has a handful of premier shopping destinations, as well as popular department stores for those looking to complete their holiday shopping.

One of the regions most popular Black Friday shopping destination, Fashion Outlets Niagara Falls USA is hosting its annual "Midnight Madness" event with select stores opening at 10 p.m. Thursday and the remainder of stores opening at midnight Friday and will remain open until 9 p.m. The Fashion Outlets is located just five minutes from the world famous Niagara Falls and features designer fashions at up to 75 percent off. The mall is home to 150 top-brand name outlets including Coach, Burberry, Barney's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nike and many more. Click here for a full list of stores.

The mall is providing free coffee and Red Bull to early birds,and will give $15 Master Card gift cards to shoppers who spend $125 on clothing, shoes or accessories on their Master Card. See the customer service desk for details. Want special offers or promotions sent directly to your mobile phone? Text the word ShopNF to 69302.

For more information on the Fashion Outlets, or the Midnight Madness event visit www.fashionoutlets.com

In addition to the Fashion Outlets, Wal-Mart(1540 Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 298-4484,) located just next to the mall will open its doors at 10 p.m. Thursday, Target (7414 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304) will open at Midnight Friday, T.J. Maxx, located adjacent to the Fashion Outlets will open at midnight Friday and Hobby Lobby (1560 Military Rd. Niagara Falls, NY 14304) opens at 8 a.m. Friday.

The Niagara Holiday Market (Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303), which features more than 40 vendors displaying an array of goods including men's and women's fashions, handmade artisan products and one-of-a-kind products from regional and international merchants will be sold. for more information visit www.niagaramarket.com

Lewiston Shops (Center Street Lewiston, N.Y. 14092) From boutique clothing retailers to antiques and independently owned shops and art galleries, Center Street in the charming Village of Lewiston is a great stop on any shopping excursion in Niagara USA. For hours and stores visit http://www.niagarariverregion.com/visitors/todo/shopping.shtml

The Rapids Theatre, one of Niagara USA's premier entertainment venues has gotten into the Black Firday spirit offering a 25 percent discount on five of its upcoming shows. From midnight Friday to noon Saturday, tickets to the following shows will be discounted:

12/2/11- DAVID COOK (Winner of American Idol) w/ Zander Bleck

12/3/11- EASTON CORBIN w/ Logan Mize

12/6/11- BIG SUGAR w/ Wide Mouth Mason

1/20/12- THE WAITING ROOM: America's Premier Tribute to Genesis

1/26/12- RUSTED ROOT w/ Big Leg Emma

Seneca Niagara Casino: (310 Fourth Street Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14303, 716.299.1100, www.senecaniagaracasino.com) From men's and women's apparel, jewelry and accessories to Native American art and high-end electronics, Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel features premier retailers such as Yankee Candle, Swarovski and Watson’s Chocolates among others.

For the camping and outdoors enthusiast, on "Cyber Monday" the popular on-line shopping day which is held on Novemeber 28, New York State Parks will offer a special one-time offer. Anyone who purchases the $65 Empire Passport on-line at www.nysparks.com from midnight Nov. 28 to midnight Nov. 29, will receive a free camping gift card worth $25. Empire Passports provide annual unlimited vehicle access to most of the state parks. The camping gift card can be redeemed at a New York State Park-operated campground.

The camping gift card can be used for campsites, cabins or cottages at nearly 70 state park campgrounds operated by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Gift cards can be purchased for any dollar amount and have no expiration date. The gift card is not available for state campgrounds in the Adirondacks and Catskills.

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