Niagara Travel Guide
As I went to Canada a year ago, I wrote a complete Montreal travel guide. I figured out that it was time to write a complete travel guide about the other city that I visited there: Niagara or as everyone may call it “Niagara Falls”. Niagara is such a beautiful city in Canada. It is known for the famous Niagara Falls! Unfortunately, I spent only 1 day in Niagara Falls because I went to Toronto after that. So I guess I’ll share with you all the things that I did in Niagara Falls and everything you need to know before visiting these epic waterfalls. So Welcome to your Niagara Travel Guide!
Niagara Travel Guide
WHERE IS NIAGARA FALLS LOCATED?
It’s on the New York and Canadian border along the Niagara river, which flows between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie (two of the Great Lakes). In case you didn’t know, New York is only 8 hours away from Niagara. If you went by car of course.
WHAT TO DO IN NIAGARA FALLS
Go visit the adorable town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
I’ve never seen such a green calm town, it’s almost like a village. Very clean, very beautiful and so relaxing to see. There is no better place to enjoy some long walks!
Go visit HORNBLOWER with a boat
Formerly the Maid of the Mist, Hornblower is an oldie but a goody. It is also the most famous attraction in Niagara Falls. It has been operating since 1846 shuttling people across to the US border. In 1885 they started running as tourist attractions to take passengers to an up-close and personal view of the falls. It is another thrilling experience being so close to the falling water. The boat goes right inside the horseshoe and thundering water surrounds you. Be prepared, you are going to get wet! But don’t worry, they supply rain jackets.
JOURNEY BEHIND THE FALLS
The Hornblower may be Niagara Falls most famous attraction but we love the Journey Behind the Falls even more! You descent 125 feet from above the falls to the heart of the cascade. You then get to explore 130-year-old tunnels that weave behind the waterfalls and then you can feel the power of the Niagara and hear the thunder. After you explore behind the scenes, you come out to an observation deck right beside the falls where you’ll get to see them first hand. It’s another attraction that’s sure to get your clothes very wet!
CLIFTON HILL
A visit to Niagara Falls would not be complete without visiting the cheesy shops and museums that line the streets. Dracula’s castle, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Wax Museums, Midways and haunted houses. Clifton Hill is full of just enough kitsch. You must go inside one of the haunted houses just for the fun of it. It’s a throwback to the 70s. Especially, if you go there at night; it’ll feel like you’re in Vegas.
FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT
Fallsview has become a huge draw to Niagara Falls. We’re not big on gambling, but the Fallsview Casino Resort is an excellent place to visit. It’s not just a casino, it’s a resort complete international music acts and 5-star dining. There’s a shopping, five different restaurants, and two nightclubs.
NIGHTMARES FEAR FACTORY
Want to get your blood pumping again? This is one scary haunted house. Located at the top of Clifton Hill across from Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Nightmares is a must for anyone that loves a good scare. It is scary alright, legend has it that it was built on the site of an old coffin factory. The proprietor was killed in a prank gone bad and has haunted the halls ever since. If you become too scared inside the maze of nightmares you can chicken out. Don’t feel bad if you do, over 95,000 people have chickened out over the years.
