I will admit that when I used to cross over the border and hit Niagara Falls, I didn't stop. I…read moreended up visiting other cities, such as Buffalo, Erie, Columbus, and Philadelphia. Maybe it's because I'm used to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Canadians will say that it's the nicer Falls, with the floral clock, Skylon Tower, Hershey's, Fallsview Casino and Hotel, and more. The Falls on this side of the border are equally as stunning. What is cool about the Rainbow Bridge that connects Canada and the United States, you can cross in a vehicle or on foot, as long as you have proper documentation. It's cool. If I did the latter at Emerson-Pembina (Manitoba-North Dakota) border, I'd probably get a bunch of nasty stares! I recently stayed in Niagara Falls, NY. It was mainly because hotel prices were cheaper than in Buffalo. I'm glad that I did. The Courtyard hotel that I stayed at used to be a chocolate factory. One of the reasons why I loved staying there was because it had reminders of its past in the form of a mini museum. It was a gem of a find. This tourist enjoyed learning about the area quietly. Nearby was Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino. I used to work in the gaming industry and only heard about casino locations. It was cool driving back to the hotel at night and passing by this casino that had coloured lights illuminating the place. The Courtyard hotel where I was staying at seemed to be having an exterior lights dual with this casino. If you're a Canadian yearning for your favourite American items, you don't need to hit Buffalo. Niagara Falls is where you want to be. Trader Joe's. Ollie's. Wegmans. Tops. Duff's. Dunkin'. Olive Garden. It's a shorter distance to get your shopping and food fixes. I was only in the area for just under two days. Locals were so nice and friendly. They made my short stay enjoyable and memorable. I particularly liked dropping by Crush It Nutrition to get shakes and teas with no to low sugar. I thought that I either wouldn't be able to find such a place or would need to venture into Buffalo. I was grateful to have found this studio within a ten-minute drive from my hotel. It also helped that the owner was nice and chatty. I like when I make travel plans, and end up making a lot of fond memories and gaining an appreciation for a city that I took for granted. It was cool figuring Niagara Falls out for a brief time. It has left me wanting to go back to discover it some more. (157)

It's very pretty in the winter because the mist freezes over and everything is frosted over. You…read morefeel like you're inside a snow globe.

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I went to the Niagaat Falls DMV to renew my license last week and had the best DMV experience I've…read moreever had. That says a lot. I worked with Trish behind the counter to renew my license, which required the dreaded new picture, but she was so friendly and made sure I had a picture that I was happy with. She was quick and efficient while remaining patient and kind. While I was there, her manager Diane came out to say hello and to ensure I was having a good experience. The process was easier than I could've imagined. I was prepared to spend all day there. Diane and Trish went above and beyond and I will be going to this specific DMV going forward due to these two alone.

I never got a notice to renew my license a month before. I go there to renew my license but They…read moretake their lunch break 10 minutes before they actually go to lunch. They told me to go online to renew on their website but i saw no such thing.

Best part: it has a 24hr self serve kiosk here. No lines and after hours efficiency is so…read moreconvenient

It reeks of weed. Why is this in a federal building? Do it in your car, not in the Post Office! The…read moremanagement is sub-optimal, and the employees are rude. I tried to retrieve my held mail, but they gave me stuff from my P.O. Box instead, insisting it was my held mail. I wish I had never had the displeasure of entering this USPS facility again.

This is a well run facility with a very polite and helpful law-enforcement staff. It is nice to see…read moretight security with courteous officers doing their job well but not going out of their way to intimidate. The efficiency of each court room depends upon the specific judge assigned. Some take the bench promptly, some will keep you waiting an hour before they ever come out of their chambers. There are plenty of conference rooms, and the place is spotless. On street parking can be tight. They have an auxiliary parking lot just past the building on a side street which usually has a few open spaces. The District Attorney's Office is right in this building on the second floor. For violations, the Town Prosecutor does not have an office in the building, they are over at City Hall which can be a bit inconvenient. But that is not a reflection on the efficiency of this beautiful building.

Shoutout to the Canadian Border Service -- honestly the most unexpectedly wholesome part of our…read moreBuffalo trip. We cruised up to the border like, "Hey Canada, you up?" and they hit us with the chillest energy ever. Officer asked the usual questions, but with that classic polite Canadian tone that somehow makes you feel both safe and slightly underprepared for life. We told them we were just popping in to hang around Niagara Falls for a bit, and they basically said, "Alright then, have fun, eh." Iconic. The whole process was smoother than maple syrup on a warm stack of pancakes. Zero drama. Zero attitude. Just friendly vibes and a "Welcome to Canada" that felt like a warm hug in border-control form. 10/10 would cross again. Canada: elite. Niagara Falls: still wet. Our trip: certified banger.

Walked across twice while here and then came back to USA and the trip was easy and didn't take very…read morelong. As a walker, the line can back up for a bit and there is only one person processing people through - so it can take a while but, patience is a virtue. It's pretty easy - standard questions here: -What are you doing? -Where are you from? -Bringing a ton of money? etc. etc. No charge to enter Canada but, on the return if you are walking, you'll need $1 USD or $1.25 CAD but they do have a change machine if you don't have quarters.