Niagara Falls Travel Guide

 
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Flights to Niagara Falls

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Pro

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 Beautiful falls and scenery in outlying areas. 


Con

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 VERY touristy , lots of screaming kids 


In a nutshell

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 Got to go on this side for the views and much more 

 

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Things to Do  

Maid of the Mist

Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls

 96 Reviews  Dating back to 1846, the Maid of the Mist is without a doubt one of North America's oldest tourist attractions. Along with Journey Behind the Falls, it is part of what I dubbed the "Big Two" -- the two best ways to see the falls up close, but also the two best ways to end up frustrated in a long... 

Falls at Night

Falls at Night, Niagara Falls

 39 Reviews  Every night after sundown, both the American and Canadian Falls are illuminated by floodlights until midnight (10 p.m. from January to April). As evidenced by the fact that this has been going on since 1925 -- another example of the falls' long history of tourism -- the light show is well done and... 

Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls

 15 Reviews  The Rainbow Bridge connects the sister cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario with Niagara Falls, New York. It was opened on 1941. You can walk across, take a bike or even drive your car. No commercial vehicles allowed. Make sure to bring your passport as you will have to clear immigration. 

Behind the Falls

Behind the Falls, Niagara Falls

 44 Reviews  That's the way to walk closer to the falls. We didn't do it (it must be fun, but time was short and we had to choose), since the Maid of the Mist, took us even closer, with less sacrifices, and gave us the chance to see the lines going up and down by the water, seeming a strange ritual. 

Horseshoe Falls

Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls

 47 Reviews  The second of the "Big Two" attractions of Niagara Falls (after Maid of the Mist), it ended up as our favourite of the two, even if it was for different reasons: I liked it better because it allowed us to get closer to the falls, while my better half enjoyed the stable ground of Table Rock over the... 

Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls

 28 Reviews  At first i just looked at all this madness...not quite believing it. It felt like i was in the middle of some carnival/amusement park. It is overcommercialized, totally touristy, totally tacky and kitschy. You can just walk down the street and go through a million souvenir stores with Niagara Falls... 

Skylon Tower

Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls

 23 Reviews  This was my 3rd visit up to Skylon Tower when I went up on my first evening at Niagara Falls in November 2006. The elevator climbs up 775 feet to the indoor and outdoor observation desks where you get amazing views of the falls and beyond. When I went up last time on an evening I saw the falls... 

American Falls

American Falls, Niagara Falls

 38 Reviews  The falls at left in the picture are American; at right, Canadian. To appreciate both of them you have to be in Canadian side. Maybe because of it, this was the easier American frontier I ever crossed. In both directions. 

Butterfly Sanctuary

Butterfly Sanctuary, Niagara Falls

 20 Reviews  The Butterfly Conservatory is a remarkable place to visit. I would rank this place ahead of Bird Kingdom as the best indoor animal attraction in Niagara Falls. The number of butterflies is incredible. Even at the excellent "Butterflies Go Free" annual exhibit at the Botanical Garden in my hometown... 

Marine Land and Game Farm

Marine Land and Game Farm, Niagara Falls

 16 Reviews  My husband and I took our 3 and 5 year old to Marineland just this past week. I was there as a child, but remembered little from that experience. I was eager to experience it again with my own children. I'll start with the good. The 7 rides in the Family Ride section were great for the kids. Both... 

Hotels  

Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa

 14 Reviews and 2136 Opinions  When I say perfect location, I dont think you can get better then this! The rooms have an awesome... 

Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton Niagara Falls

 8 Reviews and 1032 Opinions  Stayed here in the summer of 2005 for a night away. It's a little further away from the falls, but... 

Restaurants  

Skylon Tower Dining Room

Skylon Tower Dining Room, Niagara Falls

 13 Reviews  The views made the Skylon so special. We took many elevators and were above the Falls. The floor or the restaurant rotated a full 360 degrees. Service was attentive & our meals were good. Salads and prime rib with all the trimmings were very good. However, this was our priciest meal in Niagara... 

Flying Saucer Drive-In, The

Flying Saucer Drive-In, The, Niagara Falls

 5 Reviews  After staying close to the tourist area to eat, and paying ridiculous amounts of money for not so great food, we decided to venture (by car) down Lundy's Lane. After reading the review of the Flying Saucer before we left for our trip, we knew it was recommended by most. And now we know why!... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Personal Safety

Personal Safety, Niagara Falls

 4 Reviews  i live in niagara falls but actually in a good neighborhood. 1/5 nieghboorhoods are good in the falls. but i know all about highland and hyde park and downtown and lasalle its not as bad during the day but i dont recomend being those parts around after 12 and your a tourist, bad stuff might happen. 

Photography Tips

Photography Tips, Niagara Falls

 5 Reviews  When taking a ride on the Maid of the Mist you will most definately get soaked. I saw some folks with some pretty wet digital cameras. Not the best idea if you ask me. We had brought along a little waterproof disposable camera. Another idea would be to get an underwater housing for your digital... 

Tourist Traps  

Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls

 33 Reviews  If you hop on the Skywheel expecting great views and great pictures, think again. We tried it one night, and our view of the falls was not only inferior to what we could see by walking along the river, it was generally poor altogether. The only good views we had were of the Clifton Hill lights and... 

Casino Niagara

Casino Niagara, Niagara Falls

 2 Reviews  Don't think you are going to win here or any casino for that matter. I like to think of the money I spend here as entertainment money. We all have a budget for entertainment and this is money I budget for as such. Plan on spending only what you can afford. You can always walk outside around the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls

 8 Reviews  Arriving to Niagara-on-the-Lake, the guide pointed to our right and said: "There is Fort George". Nothing else, and, when we left the bus to visit the city, I went there to have a look. I didn't get too convinced, and moved back after a short glimpse. Maybe I did wrong. Reading about it,... 

Wineries and Vineyards

Wineries and Vineyards, Niagara Falls

 6 Reviews  Wine tasting and touring vineyards is a popular pastime in Southern Ontario. The largest viticultural area in Canada, where there is about 75% of Canada’s grape growing volume, is the Niagara Peninsula. Discover some of the most incredible wines stroll through grape vineyards. The wineries of... 

Favorites  

General Falls Tips

General Falls Tips, Niagara Falls

 16 Reviews  We just returned from Niagara Falls Canada, had a wonderful time and learned a few things. It isn’t necessary to exchange your USA dollars for Canadian dollars as we didn’t find a single business that wouldn’t take USA dollars for par (1$ to 1$), but be warned you only receive your change in... 

Great Gorge Adventure

Great Gorge Adventure, Niagara Falls

 2 Reviews  If it is your first visit to Niagara Falls, you may want to purchase the Great Gorge Adventure Pass. This ticket which they give to you in kind of a passport holder grants you admission to four of Niagara Falls best attractions: The Maid of the Mist,The Journey Behind the Falls, The White Water Walk... 

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