Free with fantastic views of the falls, down river and across to Canada…read more We came here after being ripped off for a view at the lower falls down the way. This was far superior at no cost, redeeming my reputation with family.

The Prospect Point Observation Tower (also known as Niagara Falls Observation Tower) is a great…read moreway to admire the full grandeur of the falls from Niagara Falls, NY. Although it is set a short distance away from the edge of the falls, it is close enough to the falls to occasionally enjoy a refreshing spray. From here, you can get a clear view of all three falls, including American Falls, as well as the mesmerizing rapids. The boarding area for the Maid of the Mist tours is located at the base of the tower, accessed by a high-speed elevator from the observation deck. The base of the tower also provides access to the Crow's Nest, a smaller observation area located much closer to the falls. You do not need to go on a Maid of the Mist tour to go to the lower level, but there is a small fee for the deck and elevator.

Great place but they really should put up signs and a PSA before the film starts to tell people NOT…read moreTO TALK DURING THE MOVIE. Thankfully the staff will evict disrupters if you make a complaint to them.

This theater is really nice what I seem to find the problem is the self ticket machine is horrible,…read morethe UI is definitely damaged, the tickets fly out of the machine and the touch screen is not good either. Otherwise it's a good theatre but very busy, also their drink options are insane. And the theater is clean

Lift bridges are beautiful. A classic method for solving the problem of sharing a space between a…read morewaterway and a roadway when there is a need for heavy transport. A hundred years ago, they didn't have the technology or materials for bascule drawbridges to support heavy vehicles so the "lift bridge" was designed. A vertical lift bridge is movable bridge where the span rises vertically while remaining parallel with the deck. These are generally less expensive than "leaf" bridges as the counterweights can be lighter and less challenging to move repeatedly. The Allanburg Bridge (also known as Bridge 11) is a "through-truss" and carries Highway 20 over the Welland Canal between Fonthill and Niagara Falls. It was constructed in 1930 and updated in 2001. Of course, there is no toll for road vehicles to pass over the bridge. I hung out for a bit but there was no traffic at this time, so I didn't get to see the bridge raise. Bummer! [Review 1494 of 2024 - 171 in Ontario - 22517 overall]

I only had an hour to explore Morningstar Mill but I'm glad I made a stop. I just happened to be…read morein Canada the same weekend the mill was running (It only operates about three times a year but is a nice place regardless). It's a small place and guests are able to explore the mill, see the process of grain made into flour, tour the home and barns and there's even a little trail. I saw a number of photographers there also, capturing family portraits. (I believe you have to have permission for this). I'm from the Midwest but had never seen a mill in operation. Never one to miss an experience, I hopped into each building to watch the process, ask questions of the volunteers and even brought a small sack of flour home (they did question me at the airport). I'm not sure if tours are provided, but if asked, the volunteers are eager to explain a few things. This is especially great for families with children who are of the age to understand the milling process and it's even cooler you can take some flour home and make something together. Worth a trip, especially if it's in operation! You could easily spend a couple hours or more exploring. A great Fall family excursion for sure. Morningstar Mill is a small, rural industrial heritage site owned by the City of St. Catharines and operated in partnership with the Friends of Morningstar Mill. It features a working grist mill built in 1872, a turbine shed, a sawmill, a blacksmith and carpentry shop and the historic home of the Morningstar family. The Mill provides a rare glimpse back in time to when moving water was used to mechanically grind grain into flour. Admission is free. Donations are encouraged. Check the website for up to date information on milling and tour schedules. Decew Falls are also nearby, as are many beautiful areas, vineyards and I stayed at Omi's Hause, a gem of a bed and breakfast just a few minutes away!

This remains a great bridge if you need to get to Canada or coming home from Canada. You need the…read moreNexus card, but then it's always fast and easy. I'm definitely a fan of this bridge. There's also a lot of nice public mural art near nearby.

I had just come from the boat ride at Niagara Falls on the Canadian side and gone past the massive…read moretraffic queue for the Rainbow Bridge, so I was very curious as to why there's absolutely NO ONE waiting to cross over on the Whirlpool Rapids Bridge. Standing there and wondering, one of the Canadian customs officers asked if I needed any help so I asked why there's no queue here. He very politely (aren't all Canadians polite?) explained that not only is this bridge for non-commercial traffic, it is also limited to only NEXUS card holders. So if that's you and you've seen the massive wait for the Rainbow Bridge, come on down to the Whirlpool Bridge for a very quick crossing! [Review 1504 of 2024 - 427 in New York - 22527 overall]

Cave of the Winds is the must do while visiting the Niagara Falls American side! You will leave…read moreimpressed with the pure power of water!! Make no mistake, you will get wet here! You must purchased timed tickets, grab a souvenir poncho, ride an elevator, and take a short walk to get to the Cave of the Winds. All to get 175ft down into the heart of the Niagara Gorge! There are several wooden pathways and stairs which take you feet within the roaring Bridal Veil Falls edges. But, the highlight is the Hurricane Deck! You will feel the falls pelting you and be completely soaked!!

I rarely give out 5 stars but this was awesome! My whole life I have been impressed by the power of…read morewater. At Cave of the Winds, you FEEL that power on the Hurricane Deck. Although I didn't have the guts to get all the way back to that rail where the falls come crashing down behind you, I got close enough to feel the wind pushing me over. The deck vibrates as the water pounds the supports. Make no mistake, you will get wet here, especially if you venture onto the Hurricane Deck. We really didn't get too wet because we wore our rain coats and put the provided poncho overtop which protected everything except our faces and feet. DO THIS. My friend told me she wasn't interested in getting soaked but I convinced her to come and she thanked me afterwards. AWESOME!!! You can also choose to stay down on the lower deck where you don't get wet at all. My husband did that. I am going to drag him up on the Hurricane Deck next trip...

Good quick pitstop (about 5-10 minutes) on the way back from Niagara Falls. It's an old stone…read morechimney, with some signage about the history of the chimney and some surrounding green space. There's a small parking lot with spots for a few cars.

Restored and Relocated 3x [Niagara Falls NY]…read more I know it isn't much when you look at it... an old brick chimney, but when I read the history behind it I found it interesting. At first we couldn't find the chimney. The directions from Yelp took us to a different place. We finally found it when hubby saw photos posted on Yelp and it had the lake in the background. There were two interpretive signs next to it... one of them explained why the chimney had been moved 3 times in the past! The sign said that the chimney was moved when it was "threatened by development." The Old Stone Chimney is a historical landmark. The effort to preserve it is more than 250 years old. There is a small parking area nearby and also benches by the chimney to relax. No picnic tables nearby but you can probably throw a blanket on the grassy area and have a picnic by the lake. Review #3021

I have crossed this bridge by foot and by car and it is a great experience both ways!…read moreCrossing by foot is really fun. Even as an adult it is fun to step over the official border line and joke about being in two places at once. You also get some incredibly amazing views. You will need your passport and still do need to go through customs (for some reason some people think that you walk you won't have to). Driving can often have waits, but they seem to not be as bad as some of the other bridges are. Probably because this is more of a tourist bridge than commuter (since the others attach directly to the highways). If you are traveling to Canada and want some great falls views, this is a great bridge.

Rainbow Bridge is a scenic and historic crossing between the Falls on both sides…read more It's a big, beautiful bridge! It does its job!

A great addition for the fee to go up to the viewing vista (that high platform where you get the…read moreview above the water)! Yes, the $2.50 (Canadian) you're paying for indeed include this. It's the line on the furthest right hand side when you approach the vista viewing entrance -- vista being on the left side. On certain days / hours with the wind blowing just right, you can walk the Crows Nest path up to the water fall and get soaking wet. And I do mean soaking wet. The folks working down there kindly gave us the Maid of the Mist ponchos. Yay! This was a great experience and value for your buck. You can get a mini feel of the power of the Niagara. There's another attraction where you can also get close up to the water fall and also feel the mist, but that's a separate attraction at a higher cost. I highly recommend Crows Nest!