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Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3G489 reviews for Niagara Falls
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"...seeing the falls from the Canadian side and you can get a..."
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"It's one of those things that should be seen at least once."
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"And "Journey Behind the Falls" was WELL worth the $13.13."
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Review from Q H.
North York, ON
1/23/2012 21 photos
I've been to Niagara Falls probably more than 200 times. How? Because I go there in the middle of the night (anywhere between 11PM - 5AM) with my best friends. Why? Because it's time to think. Time to look back. Time to figure out future. Time for self-discovery. Time to find treasures in the past. Time to strengthen a friendship. Time to learn who we are. Time to learn what we are. Time to think why we're doing what we're doing. Time to think why we exist. Time to know we don't have limits. Time to remind ourselves we can always be like this. Time to convince ourselves we won't change. Time to ensure things we have now will be there 10 years later. Time to make a time capsule. Time to discover new feelings. Time to make promises. Time for discussion. Time to question. Time to understand. Time to forget. Time to remember. Time to smile. Time to laugh. Time to not think. Time to share. Time for adventure. Time to love. Time to live.
From St. George / College to Clifton Hill / River road. All the time wasted on the 270 mile journey. All the thoughts that sparked in our minds and came out of our consciousness as words. All the clashes of ideas and opinions. All the music we listened to. All the gossips. All the complaints. All the worries about life. All the excitements over so called love. All the excitements over getting new gadgets. All the languages we created. All the experiences I wasn't there to witness in my friend's life. All the experiences in my life my friend wasn't there to witness. All our truest forms and feelings. All our hopes for future. All our pacts. All the things we said we would do. All the smiles that bridged us.
Whenever we drive past the bridge, my best friend says industrial land looks like Lord of the Rings. Whenever we are accelerating on the bridge, I tell her it feels like we're driving into the sky with nothing else around below the bridge. Then she tells me I watch too many sci-fi movies.
Then we stop by at the shipwreck. We take a walk around the area. We try to reach to the end of the L-shaped bank. But it always gets too windy somehow. So we go back. Then we count the stars. "Which one is Vega?" "Which one is Sirius?" "Let's look for a satellite." "Ohhh I saw a shooting star!" In the distance, we can see Toronto when the weather is nice. It looks like a futuristic city.
We head to the falls. Sometimes we take a walk. Or sometimes we head to Whirl Pool to sit on a bench to talk. Or sometimes we just head back to the campus. I give her the estimated time. 50 minutes? 40 minutes? I push the car's speed beyond 100 mph on some sections of the freeway. With all the wind and road noise, she somehow manages to sleep.
Sometimes we head to Cherry Park to see the sun rise after the journey. The left side of the sky is bright while the right side of the sky is still dark. We call it "night and day." Then we head to either my or her place to sleep. When we wake up, we notice we missed some classes. Everything is bright, and the world is back to normal again.
I can't say that we have become different people after each journey. Maybe by a little bit. But if there's one thing this tells me, it is that what's been created cannot disappear. Whatever I had in myself back then is still here. All the energy, hope, ideas, knowledge, passion, skills, feelings, persistence, confidence. I just have to look for them and bring them back out. After all, I am the same person that I was back then.Listed in: Best parks in Toronto
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Review from En L.
2/6/2012
5 stars for the Falls.....I can stare at it for hours. The Falls is spectacular.
1 stars for the town: The last time I was at Niagara Falls, I was 12. I remembered the bustling and exciting Clifton Hill: Haunted house, Ripley's museum, candy stores, etc. I have such a happy memory of Niagara falls! And, now, looking from an adult's eyes, I see a lot of run-down or empty stores. I hate to say it,but a bit dingy. -
Review from Justin R.
12/24/2011
I've been here a few times now and it's another spot I appreciate more and more. Although I've been here a few times, it has always been in the summer. This is my first time ever during the winter season. It's a totally different experience. Summer time is always crowded. Winter time is freezing and no one is in sight.
It's so relaxing just looking at the water. Niagara Falls was just another landmark and tourist spot that I grew up dreading. What's so great about it? Then one day I realized how much I missed Canada. I grew up and it became something I appreciated. They're pretty decent shops, lots of walking, many places to eat and they even have a casino with awesome views! -
Review from Zoey R.
2/12/2012
If you are in the new york area and have a passport due yourself a huge favor and go to into Canada because they have a much better view! Lots of fun stores to check out and a great area to walk and check out the falls.
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Hello Niagara, you are my 600th review.
This is not only the honeymoon capital of the world (I'm really not sure why), but also the weekend getaway of many Toronto and environs residents.
Of course, if you've never been here, it's worth walking along the bridge (Canadian side of course), taking in the falls (better in Spring than Winter because it gets really misty and you can't see), maybe even catching one of the tours Behind The Falls or in that boat where you get wet.
After you've done this a few times, it's even nice to skip all that and have the view of the falls from your hotel room or restaurant. Check out Teambuy or http://Traveldeals.ca for any upcoming deals on stays.
As for other attractions, there is a Strip on Clifton Hill that has tons of activities for all ages. There's Haunted Houses, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Wax Museums, an indoor roller coaster, a ticket arcade that at any age you can spend hours in, there's even a few clubs. There's also a Bird and Reptile Museum and a Butterfly conservatory.
Check out also the Hershey Factory!
When you've outgrown all of this, you can take a drive (or on the way) to Niagara on the Lake. The small main street has lots of boutiques for gifts, small restaurants and clothes for grandmas. It's romantic. You can also go to a winery or take in a play at the Shaw festival (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...).
Back to Niagara Falls....
Food wise,it's very catered towards the American diner. Boston Pizza, The Keg, Brazillian BBQ, Ihop, Dennys, Applebees. For something different, check out Sandstone Grillhouse (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). It was a hidden gem I found that was close to the Strip, but not as far as Niagara on the Lake, serves some good food and is different from the others. OR you can take a drive to the Niagara town and find Paris Crepe Bistro (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) It's only max 10 min drive away, and its a non-touristy unique restaurant.
When you've really exhausted all your options, you can also go to the Casino. There are two. Casino Niagara (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) and Fallsview Casino (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). They both are related to each other in terms of ownership, so if you have a Players Advantage Card, parking should be free in both.
Inside the Fallsview Resort, there is a food court (usual food court stuff), some shops (love the Toy store here http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), and some restaurants (usually over priced, and I'd skip it unless you have credits from the Casino).
Canada One Shopping outlets (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) are also on the way, and houses the Canadian Coach Men's and Women's outlet. Lots of good finds here. http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
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How can you get here cheaply? Take the Safeway bus! Read more here: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
The only disadvantage is that you will not have the flexibility to get to shopping, over the boarder or On-the-Lake and other things. Surprisingly this Falls area is not the most walkable, especially staying at the Hilton or Fallsview. I would inquire about a shuttle.
Oh yes, last year we went for the day, and went skating with the falls in the background! (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) How romantic.
I think one of the better times to go is May, some time between the boarder line of "Low Season" and "Peak Season". Low season prices (and free parking everywhere) with Peak Season (re: warm) temperatures.Listed in: NOV 2011 - 30 days Yelp…
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Review from Kristina C.
12/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
DONT FORGET YOUR PASSPORTS, the front of the falls is looking from the Candian side.
Ok yeah - freaking amazing...HOWEVER if you ever decide (like we did) to visit in December...don't! This is definitely a summer type destination...the trees, grass, and everything had an inch of ice on it - walking was interesting to say the least, and the mist that is blowing constantly over the entire of Goat Island was sooo cold!
And for the love, don't forget your passport because the best view is definitely from the Canadian side...and they do have a pressed penny machine in the US Goat Island gift shop if you collect those like I do.
I mean even freezing my a-- off, it was such an amazing site and I can't wait to go back.
We did end up going to the gift shops and basically it was all I (heart) NY stuff which I was so/so about...I love me some gift shops but with all of the wineries around I would have expected more wine type (and wine) stuff being sold. And if you ever get to Vetter Vinyards, try the Love Potion wine, it is like drinking chocolate covered strawberries...I should have gotten a case :)
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Review from Christine K.
12/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was the first place my mother visited when travelling through the US. She came when she was 23 and repeatedly urged me to visit when I got the chance.
Well, I'm 22 and finally visited this past year and the places is a natural beauty. The US side is great for hikes and side pictures of the falls but the CA side is where its at. It gives you a complete view of the falls and the lights change color at night during the winter which is beautiful to watch.
Make sure you stop by the duty free store to pick up some cheap booze and infamous ice wine! -
Review from Karen W.
This was my third time to Niagara Falls and really enjoyed it. The last couple of times that I was here was in the summer and fall. Since we were there in January, the falls were beautiful with the frozen trees and scenery. LOVED it!! The grounds were very well kept with salt all over the sidewalks. Enjoyed the views of the falls in the winter time!!
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Review from Michelle A.
10/5/2011
It may be touristy, but it's one of those landmarks you simply have to see at some point in your life.
My friends don't lie - the view really is better from Canada. Sure, you're right up on the falls on the American side, but you're not able to really see the entire expanse. Plus it's kind of fun to wave at your fellow Americans from another country.
My fiance and I simply parked in the $20 pay lot because we didn't know how long we'd be, but there were plenty of other spots to park for less by the hour. I didn't like that the Canadian side was so built up while the American side is a huge park filled with trees, but at least the viewing areas were much nicer on the Canadian side.
We also did the walk behind the falls which was the perfect way to get up close. It's a little cheaper than Maid of the Mist (either American or Canadian) and you can stay there as long as you want. You can even go directly behind the falls and wait for the wind to blow large amounts of water through the catacombs.
Note: Do have your passports at the ready to come over here, non-Canadians. They'll ask all kinds of questions, including "Why are you coming here?" Say Niagara, expect the eye rolling, and you'll be on your way. The Rainbow Bridge is the closest, but it's $3.25. Supposedly all three bridges in the area cost money to enter Canada but this was the only one with a sign stating a price. -
Review from Eric D.
12/17/2011 1 photo
VEERRY COOL PLACE. went here on a roadtrip as a kid. it was a little over my head but i do remember being in awe for the most part. one of those places everyone should visit at least once along with the Grang Canyon. you owe it to yourself to visit Niagara Falls.
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Review from Laurie S.
12/2/2011 1 Check-in Here
Everyone has to go at least once. It makes a great weekend trip.
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Review from Lily A.
We drove across the Rainbow bridge to the Canadian side, eh! Remember to bring your passports, it is worth the view from the Canadian side. Plus there are beautiful gardens and walkways, a whole lot better up keep from the Canadians!
Go for a day, or an hour...it's free and it's beautiful! If you want to save money on parking don't park in the $25 lot, just drive further away and park in smaller lots that are by the hour, we only put in $3 and it was a short walk to the falls.
Beware of lots and lots of tourists!
Remember to bring your camera!
If you go during the day, you'll see pretty rainbows like this one:
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There's a gift shop. There are tons of little eateries. There are tours such as the maid of the mist to spend your money on. But just standing around seeing such a grand gush of water was enough for me! If you're in the area, it's a must!Listed in: Western NY visit
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Review from Ms. L.
12/25/2011
An absolutely incredible experience.
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Review from ana l.
8/28/2011
Crossing the border from NY to Ontario at 8pm is relatively easy. A quick walk through the turnstiles and across the bridge. Then a couple of questions at the border patrol station and you are there!
The views of American Falls are breathtaking as they are lit up (Thanks Canada!) We could see Horseshoe falls from a far, but did not have the energy to walk further down to see it closer.
Watch out for obnoxious tourists! Would definitely like to revisit during the day. I also recommend walking as the traffic going to Ontario did not look fun (and that is pretty much how it looked during the day.)
Tip: Pay 50cent toll to leave Canada/get back into the US. -
Review from Amanda M.
11/19/2011
Niagara Falls -gorgeous and breathtaking. The Canadian side is so majestic and awe inspiring! Such power and beauty!
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Review from Wilbert O.
11/6/2011
This afternoon witnessed my second visit yo this sight. When we first saw the Niagara Falls USA in our car, we were excited. Besides, we saw two rainbows, and it was really beautiful.
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Review from Dawn A.
5/31/2011
Unforgettable... Perhaps because I've never been .. Perhaps because we were on the Canadian side ... Perhaps because we were they as the sun set and got to see the falls at night under the lights ... And perhaps because of the lightening storm followed by a downpour of rain that left of drenched from head to toe! ... And then they still had the fireworks show!!
SOOOOOoooooo FUN!
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Review from Ashley R.
This is my all time favorite place ever in the whole wide world. You just can't beat the falls! There is something so incredible and even spiritual about them. They just draw you in with their strength and their beauty. If you haven't been--you should drop what you are doing and go right now!
There are so many great things about the falls (and I'm talking Canadian side, people) not the least of which is that they are free. What could be better?!? There is a great walking path right along side of them, taking you down the Niagara river, past the American Falls and right up to the top of the Horseshoe Falls. You can literally look right over as the emerald green water plummets 170 feet down. It is gorgeous!
There are also great parks and lots of beautiful flowers and foliage. And if you like a show, every Friday and Sunday evening at 10:00pm they have a free fireworks show and a live band, both of which exceeded my already high expectations. They are light the falls at night which give you another way to experience their power.
There really is nothing better than a trip to Niagara. I highly recommend it! -
Review from Donna P.
7/1/2011
One more item checked off the bucket list.
Absolutely beautiful! Make sure you go to the Canadian side the view is much better. -
Review from Zach G.
8/6/2011
This is definitely a must-see location. The falls are amazing. It is very touristy, but that should be expected. There is a wide variety of restaurants and the nightlife is very active. We definitely recommend seeing the falls from the Canadian side and you can get a full view of them. The lights at night are worth seeing if you can stay after dark.
Very enjoyable and I am glad I was able to make it. -
Review from Sunil R.
7/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
LOL, there are people who have rated Niagara Falls less than 5 stars!!! Now what would impress these folks, I wonder?
Anyway, I have been here more than a dozen times since I go to Toronto often and it still takes my breath away. It is an incredible sight in any season. My tip is go to late at night when parking is free and it is not crowded and you also get to see it with the lights on. -
Review from Wang Treecy E.
8/14/2011
Morning, Day, & Night, the fall is beauty! This has been my second time going to the falls, and I am planning on visiting again!
I love the mist in the morning, the huge rainbow gold during the day, and the lights at night. I can't get enough of it. The hotels that I've stayed in gave such fantastic views but being up close and personal is 100 times better. I hopped on the maid of the mist, went on a journey behind the falls and snapped my camera's life away, yes it's not waterproof, but I wanted those moments to last forever.
During the day, there are many other things to do. If you're sick of the water, which you will never be, you could go to local places to have another perspective. Maybe jump on the people's movers for $8.85 which will lead you to many places such as the butterfly exhibit, floral clock, etc. If you want some crazy adventure, go to the whirlpool jet boats, you'll have a blast! There is so much things to do with so little time in Niagara, it's wonderful, you would never want to leave! With all the restaurants, arcade, shoppings etc, you'll never be bored. At least I didn't get bored. After you're done playing, come back to the falls at night and look at the view again! All of the different colored lights shining through the water makes it gorgeous.
Ahh... Being able to have a "peace" of heaven for free is always the best. -
Review from Frances T.
5/25/2011 2 photos
This place is absolutely breathtaking! A must-see natural wonder of the world. I got a lot of friends asking me if I visited any of the touristy attractions while visiting horseshoe falls (like Maid of Mist), and I must say: YOU DON'T NEED TO DO ANYTHING ELSE but gaze at the natural beauty of this establishment.
All I did was walk it and I was in complete awe. I am so glad I walked ALL THE WAY to the end (even though it gets pretty misty on the way) because I was in a TRANCE when I saw how close the falls were. It was almost as if I can touch it! (Please see my pic that I posted when I was right next to the falls because I did not zoom or edit the photos I posted.)
The best park about it was that it didn't cost me any more than the $3 I paid to park 2 blocks away (it was a meter).
If you are visiting Toronto and not sure if you want to take the hour long drive to see this, you will REGRET it if you don't do it. And yes, I did wake up EXTREMELY early to get here and enjoy it's beauty while the sun was shining. -
Review from Mon P.
6/6/2011 1 photo
Is that it? was my first impression for the Falls.
After having heard so much about how grand, how amazing, how great, how wonderful Niagara Falls is, I have SOOOOOOOOO much expectation for this natural wonder. My expectation was not met. However, combining the Falls with other fun downtown activities, it was a great experience. -
Review from Andy C.
4/5/2011 29 photos
With blinders on to all of the glitz, chintz, gaudiness, and pure piles of crap that make up the Canadian side of the touristy Niagara Falls cesspool, the falls are beautiful. Not in a traditional "Oh that's pretty" sense, but more of a powerful "whoooooosh".
There's a Ripley's. A Guiness Book of World Records. Rainforest Cafe. Something called MarineLand (which wasn't open due to the season). Hershey's Store. Hard Rock Cafe. Casinos. A Hershey's store. Etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
Skip all of that. If you must do something touristy, I suggest that you do your best to do the Journey Behind the Falls when the weather is nice enough that all of the observation decks are open. If you're on a budget, just walk up and down by the Falls from the Table Rock Welcome Center (you'll see where the Falls start to fall at Horseshoe Falls), all the way down to where Rainbow Bridge is. Along the way, you'll get a flavor of both American Falls and Horseshoe Falls. If you have more time, I'd actually suggest that you make the short drive along the river to the whirlpool area. Skip the little tram that takes you above the river; instead - drive further around the bend and along the scenic look-out you'll see everything that you would have seen from the tram, but at minimal cost and effort.
If you drive to the Canadian side, be mindful that there are different parking lots at different rates. The lot right by the river (Victoria Park) is 14 dollars for the day. The lots by Skylon that are paved are about 7 per day. The lots by Skylon that are gravel are 5 per day. If you go off season, there's a very good chance that if you try to park before the nightly light show, parking at Victoria Park will be free. I guess I should clarify that there won't be anyone there to take your money. However, I'm not optimistic that during the on-season (summer), you'll be able to make use of free parking. But when I went the first weekend in April, we were able to park by Skylon for the day for 7 dollars, go have dinner, and then park in Victoria Park for free.
Pictures say a thousand words. By no means was this the most lovely of trips I've ever taken (Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore takes that honor), it was still worth seeing the falls in their power. I was pleasantly surprised that the nightly light show didn't make the falls look "cheap" or "whorish." It actually looked alright. See my pics. Remember to not get sucked into the tourist trap. (I would highly recommend staying at the Rex Motel on McLeod). -
Review from Edward P.
9/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Breath taking!
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Review from Sue Ellen E.
12/23/2010
Beautiful and romantic! Visit with someone you're in love with.
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Review from Richard D.
4/8/2011
Meh. Yes I'm a waterfall snob. I had the fortune to have visited Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina, and it makes this place seem really lame in comparison.
I guess ignorance is bliss. If you ever want to see some really big stuff, head down to South America. But I guess for the majority of American tourists, Niagara will seem really cool. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
12/9/2010
Niagara Falls = Breathtaking, Grand, Amazing, etc...
The focus is usually on the Falls and it's excellent on the Canadian side where you can see both the US and Canadian side equally well. The pathway leaves more to be desired and wish there was more of a local welcoming touch to this path as it was desolate to the point of walking into a scary forest/park type of feel.
Maybe a Hot Cocoa booth would be nice or even a Pancake booth with Maple Syrup. I took my friend down from the Fallsview Casino side and since I'm been around before, I got some warm drinks from Tim Hortons before the trip down knowing that not much exist when you arrive at the bottom. Hot Cocoa + Winter Niagara Falls = Perfection.Listed in: 4+ ****Stars****, 24 (Niagara version)
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Review from jocelyn l.
3/20/2011
For the longest time, I'd heard so much about Niagara Falls...how gorgeous it was, how beautiful, fun, breathtaking etc etc.
So i was really excited to be in Toronto for work and figured I couldn't miss the opp to check out Niagara Falls, a mere 1.5 hours drive away from the city.
When the van pulled up to Skylon Tower...and I looked out of the viewing area...I thought...well, that's nice....certainly quite scenic...but really...wasn't that moving or breathtaking or even amazing.
I walked down to the promenade, hoping to capture a sense of awe...and walked away feeling a little...dampened.
The Niagara area is really cheesy...filled with Casinos and campy stores and restaurants...it felt like Vegas but a cheaper version.
And right across the street from the Falls was the Casino...there wasn't many dining options except in the casino itself (otherwise, you're stuck with fast food and extremely exp gross to-go options).
I don't know...i was expecting more...and definitely did not get it from Niagara.
PS: The Canadian side is definitely more scenic than the American side (where both the falls are facing Canada)...i really can't imagine what they can see from the American side...half the Horseshoe and the backside of the American Falls? Weird -
Review from A S.
9/27/2010 1 photo
This is truly truly an AWESOME place. I've been lucky enough to visit 4 times and this was my first time on the American side which were equally spectacular.
The falls are captivating, spectacular and have a magnetic attraction.
Wish there was a 6 star option on Yelp. -
Review from Cat C.
8/2/2011
Seeing the falls is absolutely breathtaking. Yes, the area surrounding it is a gaudy tourist trap. Yes, there's tons of mist, making it difficult to see. All of those things are true, but the natural beauty and wonder of the falls is incredible. Watching the water shoot down the river towards the falls, hearing the roar of it, it's all amazing and definitely worth the trip.
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Review from Nicole H.
7/22/2011
The falls are beautiful. The park across the street is too. It's all good. But really not worth more than a half day's visit in my opinion. It's like... ok... I've seen the falls. Now what?
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Review from Mark S.
7/19/2010
Really enjoy this tourist area. The waterfalls are beautiful. It can get crowded in the summer, but there is still plenty of room for everyone. There are also a bazillion things to do around this area. It is such a big tourist area.
At night the falls are lit up with different colored lights shining on them.. the falls change colors.. pretty breathtaking (in a good way. not the Seinfeld way). The lights/colors stop around midnight if I remember correctly. I wish the lights would stay up a bit longer since even at midnight there were tons of people all around the area.
There's a nearby casino right next to the falls, carnival, shopping areas, tourist attractions, and basically anything else you can think of. It is definitely a place to go with friends, family, significant other, etc. -
Review from Marj C.
9/7/2010
How do you review a body of water? It's not like you can turn around and say "five stars for customer service". Although I almost want to say that, because the stunning views and the collection of tacky tourist shops gave me one of the best day trip experiences of my life.
Formed by a receding glacier, people of the world act like the falls exist for them and them alone. This narcissism is easily provoked by the dramatic view that unfolds in front of your eyes. The romanticism of first catching a peek will take your breath away.
I visisted the Canadian side which was garnished in glamourously tacky shops. Neon lights and flashing signs blazed out from every corner, and the amount of souvenirs to be found in the complex nearest to the Falls couldn't be missed.
Of course we relished in the wonderful tourist orientated activities - we stepped aboard the Maid of the Mist, and disappeared under the Falls in a dug out cave.
But nothing beats the Falls themselves. A natural wonder, it's quite a life altering moment breathing in their vapour, and basking in their beauty. It's glorious to find yourself caught under a sudden rainshower brought on by the rising water particles. On a sunny day, frequent rainbows cut through the mystical mist of the Falls - a moment captured on camera the world over.
Enjoyable for all the family, the horseshoe falls should be seen at least once in your lifetime. I mean, I wouldn't career down them in a barrel like some mad cats hastened to do, but I appreciate their beauty and am humbled by how in the world there can exist such a bewitching natural wonder like this. -
Review from Donald P.
7/12/2010
INCREDIBLE!!!
Didn't see them but apparently they have FIREWORKS on Friday and Sunday nights. I fail to understand why there are none on Saturday night though. Wouldn't have mattered to us since we were there during the weekdays. Look on Google for the fireworks schedule.
I could live here and I doubt it would ever get old. Love the fact that there's casinos here too. WOO HOO!!! It's worth the walk all the way over to the edge of the Horseshoe Falls where you can see the edge just a few meters in front of you. -
Review from Christina C.
7/19/2010
The waterfalls are beautiful but what ruined my experience was the way my friends and I were treated by the workers in the tourist area.
They were completely rude and this was not at just one establishment but multiple. We were ignored at the sky wheel and treated with such disrespect at their souvenir shops as well.
Their attitudes completely ruined my Niagara Falls experience and that was my first time there. I really don't see myself going back there again, If I do it will probably be a quick stop to see the waterfalls and that's it. -
Review from Austen T.
8/22/2010
The Falls themselves get five stars, but the whole kitschy, tourist-trip town gets one star--two at best. Luckily, as the sole reason to visit Niagara Falls (the town) is to see the Falls, I'm giving this four stars overall.
I believe Niagara Falls is a place that every American and Canadian should see--really. It's just a shame that there's not much else to do in the area. The Falls are quite beautiful. I spent hours looking at them and taking pictures. I wouldn't recommend staying in Niagara for more than a day or two though. Perhaps the best plan would be stopping by to see the Falls on a trip to, say, Toronto.Listed in: Travel Tips and Tourist Traps
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Review from Inigo M.
9/12/2010
Awe-inspiring. A literal force of nature.
Great for families, couples, and couples making families.
Take a full day and do the package tour (Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls, Aero Car, etc.).
Find cheapish ($5-13) daily parking on the outskirts of Clifton Hill (kitschy tourist trap area), forget the car, and brace your walking shoes.
You will get wet by mist along Niagara Parkway near the south falls (next to big welcome center); and bottom-drenched on the boat tour.
Pack a waterproof camera. -
Review from Elizabeth S.
2/15/2011
While it's true that the view from the Canadian side is more panoramic and therefore better, there is one thing that is better on the American side: the HARD ROCK CAFE. In terms of food quality, service and ambiance, the cafe in New York towers over the one on the Canadian side.
So if you are there around a mealtime, the U.S. Hard Rock is tops. Also, a little further into the city of Niagara Falls, NY, you will find the "Little Italy" of Pine Street, which has some good, authentic eateries that are NOT tourist traps (as every place on the Ontario side is). La Hacienda and DiCamillo's Bakery on Pine are especially popular.
The Canadian side has more tourist attractions to accompany the Falls, but most are dreadfully tacky rip-offs. A few are worthwhile and those include: Bird Kingdom, Ripley's Believe-It-Or-Not, and Marineland.
