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    Maid Of The Mist - Maid of the mist

    Maid Of The Mist

    4.6(599 reviews)
    4.8 km

    Again one of those must do's while here in Niagara falls. Is…read moreit crowded? Yes but the lines move fast as there are plenty of boats. The provide a poncho (way better than the cave of the winds poncho, if you are doing both, save this one), the poncho of course is to protect you from the water, because that is what poncho's do. You have two choices here. 1) You can stay on the bottom deck of the boat, and I hear you can remain fairly dry, but I cannot attest to that as, you are at Niagara Falls, you should be on the top deck, getting wet! 2) The Top deck, the Upper decker, they have some seating up here, and great views. The boat navigates so that all sides of the boat get equal views of the falls and get to experience the massive mist generated, no it's not raining on you it's the falls. So, don't be one of those pushing into people/groups to get your shot, be patient you will get your turn. Yes there will be people taking selfies for the entire duration or groupies (not sure what its called if its more than 1), Yes they will claim part of the deck for the entire trip, this is easy resolved with a gentle nudge as they enjoy a small quick journey overboard and get the VIP experience. Wait no, don't actually do that, just ask people to move and/or take a picture of you with the falls in the background. Everyone was friendly!

    This is a must do experience if visiting the Niagara Falls state park. How else can you get so…read moreclose to the majestic waterfalls? I mean there's also Cave of the Winds but that's a more intense experience. I decided to visit during late afternoon so there wasn't much of a crowd. They load the ships every 20 minutes or so as each trip takes about 20 minutes. Definitely wear waterproof clothing or clothing that easily dries if you can because from the knees down, it will get soaked and maybe the sleeves too. I put my phone into a waterproof bag to capture the ride and a good thing I did because otherwise it would've gotten drenched. Tickets can be pre-purchased online or day of. Check the hours before visiting as they change depending on the season. An elevator took me down to the bottom where I got my poncho and lined up to board the ship. Apparently these ponchos are thicker than the ones at Cave of the Winds (so the rumors say). I made sure to pull the hood on tight and secured it with the plastic strings and it definitely held up against the waterfall winds! I got a blue one when I visited but noticed the next day, they were handing out red ones (twinsies with the Canadian Hornblower). Top deck is the spot to be to get the best experience. The ship brings us by one of the falls that has a light mist blowing towards us with a gentle wind. Then as we got closer to Horseshoe Falls, boy could I feel the wind and mist blowing my poncho around. My sleeves, pants and shoes were drenched and the water was blowing so fast at me that I could barely see! It was actually so much fun to experience! How else can I get this close to the falls? Wearing sunglasses also helped to keep some of the water out of my eyes. The ship stayed there for quite a while before making a U turn to head back to land. It really felt like I was in the middle of a torrential downpour. Afterwards, take another elevator up to the observation deck to get another great view of the Niagara Falls. Honestly this was so much fun, I definitely want to try the Canadian version too next time! And maybe Cave of the Winds (on Goat Island).

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    Over the Falls Tours - Maiden of the Mist

    Over the Falls Tours

    4.3(114 reviews)
    5.9 km

    How can you come to Niagara Falls without "doing it all", and this is maybe the best way to do…read morethat. Obviously you pay way more money to take this tour, than to do these destinations on your own, Pros and Cons? Certainly. Pros: -They pick you up at either your hotel, or a designated area. -You get to go to the highlight spots without having to purchase separate tickets. -You do not have to pay for parking, or attempt to find parking for each of the attractions. -Border crossing could not be more easy. Cons: -You may not get to spend as much time, or you may spend too much time for you, at each of the attractions. -You are tied to a group, so part of the pace of you journey is tied to the others you are bundled with. -The "Lunch" stop. Yes you can pack your own, you can purchase at the designated spot which has a store and a Maple Syrup tasting, but clearly this is a designated tourist trap and of course the stop here was quite long. -The sign in the front of the van to "Tip your drivers, that 20% is customary as this is how they make the majority of their wages"

    Our Tour Guide, Ed was very knowledgeable and told us about the points of interest and history of…read morethe area. He made sure all 20 of us that were taking the tour had a great time. We stopped for lunch and had bathroom breaks but more than that he made sure we were all taken care of--a few of us who had a more difficult time with walking he advised short cuts and places we could sit and wait.

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    Niagara Falls State Park - Please step carefully for the other residents and visitors of of NFSP! Thank YOU!!

    Niagara Falls State Park

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    4.9 km

    Niagara Falls State Park is America's oldest state park and provides adventure-packed and…read morefamily-friendly experiences with incredible views. Thrilling attractions and interactive exhibits, riverfront hiking trails, and delectable dining options. While I was here, I spent time exploring many of the trails throughout the park with gorgeous views of nature that was well maintained. The park has amazing views of the falls. I participated in the Cave of the Winds experience where I descended 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge and feel the water flowing off the Falls from the Hurricane Deck. I got a ticket to the Niagara Falls State Park Observation Tower where I saw the only panoramic view of all three cataracts that comprise Niagara Falls, including the American Falls. I ate at Top of the Falls Restaurant that offers American-fare lunch and dinners and a panoramic view of the Falls. You can access The Maid of the Mist boat tour in Niagara Falls, N.Y. From the park. I did not purchase tickets for this experience since I rode the boat on the Canada side. I spent almost the entire day here and could have spent even more time exploring the trails and the Schoellkopf Power Station ruins site if I didn't have a time restriction. Definitely a must see natural wonder.

    While the Canada side of Niagara Falls gets the better view of actual waterfalls, that doesn't make…read morethe NY side any less impressive. In fact, if you are a nature lover, you are going to enjoy this place so much more than you will the more heavily landscaped walk on the Canadian side. There are more trails here, more places and opportunity for a quiet walk, and other than right in the thick of it where most people will congregate for a falls view, it can be quite peaceful. The walks are all in good condition, and the park is clean. The parking is a fair price of "admission" to the park and is convenient to most of it. You'll still find plenty of wooded area and small wildlife to observe. There is of course a more tourist catering section around the main falls with food and gift shop, as well as kitschy things to stick you head through and take pictures. All in all, it's a nice place to spend a couple hours.

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    Best views this week! I love this place

    Niagara Falls State Park - Prospect Point 18 Feb 2025

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    Discovery Tours Unlimited - On the Niagara River below the fireworks

    Discovery Tours Unlimited

    5.0(2 reviews)
    4.4 km

    I cannot say enough great things about Discovery Tours and our guide for the day, Tim…read more We stopped in the area for the day on our way to Toronto and decided to do the Undiscovered Winery Tour...we couldn't be more happy with our decision. Our guide Tim picked us up at the Fallsview Casino, which was convenient for us, before we picked up one more group of 2. The small group of us (4 plus Tim) was just the right size. Tim was very knowedgeable both about wine and the Niagra region. He took the time to get to know each of us and what tastes were like in wine. We stopped at 4 wineries (all were equally delicious, although I'd have to say my favorite was the red Ice Wine from Vineland) and each time Tim brought us inside, introduced us to the staff, and helped offer suggestions based on what he had learned about us. We also learned the proper way to taste at our very first stop. This was a welcome change from other tours we have done in the past where the tour bus simply stops in the parking lot while you go inside, sample, then come out when you are ready to leave. This was much more personable and made for an excellent tour experience. In addition to the 4 wineries we stopped at the Upper Canada Cheese company to sample their fine cheeses, as well as stopped mid-day in Jordan Village for lunch. The tour was well structured and you had plenty of time to shop after each tasting as well if you wanted to (although none of the wineries/staff were pushy in any way whatsoever.) Overall it was a great day, great experience, and I would certainly consider other future tours with Discovery.

    I purchased a wine tour with Discovery Tours unlimited from Buytopia and the customer service that…read moreI received was beyond excellent. I had a few questions regarding the tour which I had emailed in, and I had received responses within an hour of submitting my question. Clear information was provided and I was even offered a pickup from my hotel. I am excited for the tour and am already impressed with the customer service.

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    Your guide, Tim the Wine Nut at Vineland

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    Flights of Wine, Discover The Difference

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    Fireworks from the base of the falls

    Niagara City Cruises - Niagara City Cruises (Voyage to the Falls)_Yelp_Sanju-16

    Niagara City Cruises

    4.6(502 reviews)
    4.9 km

    This was a great experience from start to finish. Everything was well organized, the staff was…read morefriendly, and the views were absolutely incredible. Being that close to the falls really makes you appreciate how powerful and beautiful they are. If you're visiting Niagara Falls, this is definitely an experience worth doing. I'm glad I did it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to see the falls.

    This excursion was a surprise I got for my guys when they went to Niagara Falls. I didn't even tell…read morethem about it until the night before, while they were at the hotel. I will admit I have never been out of the country, and Yelping was a little rougher for me when it came to restaurants. I just didn't know distances from the hotel to where I was looking for things to do. So, I left food to them. I had fun finding activities for them, and this boat ride ended up being another success on my scoreboard. You do have to schedule a time, but they ended up not checking the time, they just scanned the tickets I forwarded to my husband's email. Easy enough. So, FYI, the Canadian boat typically has more people on the cruise than the U.S. side. It was packed! Not sure how I would have like that, but those things don't bother them like they do me. They will get you very close to the falls, and you will get pretty wet, but they do give you a poncho before you leave on the cruise. The cruise was about 20 minutes for $42 Canadian dollars. It was definitely something they would do again. It was really easy for me to book. 9/24/25

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    Niagara City Cruises - American falls

    American falls

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    Waiting area

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    Smiles all around

    Journey Behind the Falls - The other portal, just solid ice. When thawed would be the waterfall, a wall of water

    Journey Behind the Falls

    3.7(293 reviews)
    5.9 km

    Journey Behind the Falls is an experience offered by Niagara Parks on the Canadian Side where you…read moredescend 125 feet through bedrock and explore century old tunnels directly behind the horseshoe falls. We purchased the wonder park pass that gave us access to various Niagara Park experiences including Journey Behind the Falls for a two day window. You are given a yellow poncho to wear and then you descend down some stairs where you can view an history exhibit of a journey through time, from the formation of the Falls to the first Indigenous inhabitants and the rise of Niagara Falls as a global tourism destination. After the history exhibit, you descend 125 feet and explore 130-year-old tunnels through the bedrock, where you can feel the thunderous vibration of the Horseshoe Falls long before you see them. The cave-like portals that open behind the falling water, allow you to see, hear and feel the power of the falls up-close from a unique viewpoint. Then make your way to the lower observation deck at the foot of this 13-storey-tall wonder where you stand just feet away from the mighty Niagara Falls, surrounded by the ancient rock formations carved by centuries of flow. This was such an incredible experience to view Horseshoe falls from the perspective of both behind the bedrock and below the falls. Captures some amazing memories and photos of the experience.

    The view from the deck is unmatched! If you are deciding between this or a boat tour:…read more I would consider: the boat tour will be a full experience, poncho needed! Just a boat trip full of giggles and mist. Journey behind the falls, long lines for a portal hole that I'm still slightly confused about But a one of a kind view from the falls while staying dry, poncho not needed. Journey behind the falls is located in a nice building with lots of fun lunch options for the whole family so a nice slow down or hang out if that's what you need!

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    Journey Behind the Falls - A photo shot

    A photo shot

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    Journey Behind the Falls - Next to the falls!!!

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    Next to the falls!!!

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