So you’re heading to Niagara Falls and your trying to decided what to do and which side of the falls works best for you. In this travel guide I’m going to break down both the American and Canadian side to help you make the best travel plans for you.
And now it’s time for 1 of 3 Tones Travel Tips!
Don’t forget your passport it’s the only thing that was needed as an American citizen to go across and come back. However when crossing the bridge you might want to avoid peak travel times especially on weekends and holidays as I was told the lines can be as long as 2 hours. We crossed over at 10pm and then again at 5:30 am and only waited a few minutes
Probably the most popular thing to do is the boat tour along the falls. On the Ny side it’s called the Maid of the Mist and on the Canadian side it’s called the Hornblower.
We rode the Maid of the Myst
While it looked to me that both are very similar on water the Ny side seemed to have one advantage that when you get off you can get up close and personal with the falls by walking up a pathway called the crows nest.
On the Canadian side there are casinos off in the distant. But the part We visited was called Clifton hill. And oh my they have a little something for everyone. A giant Ferris wheel, miniature golf, haunted houses, a Ripley’s believe it or not, where by far they have some very strange exhibits
And oh yea A very fun go-kart track.
And now it’s time for another Tones Travel Tip!
Book all your major activities in advance as they do sell out. We tried to book the zip line on the Canadian side on a Sunday at 10:30 am and they were already booked for the day. Also pack your patience as Niagara Falls is a very popular tourist destination so there will be some long lines.
The Views
From the American side you can get some really nice views from several different vantage points. However the Canadian side you really get the full and amazing views of the falls. Plus at night with the lights is definitely a sight to see.
By far our favorite part of our Niagara Falls trip was taking the cave of the winds tour which is located on the American side. They give you a poncho and sandals to wear and it’s a good thing because you’re certainly going to need it.
There’s something so amazing standing right next to the falls. The sounds of the water falling. The smell of the water in the air. It truly is an experience worth doing.
And here’s where those ponchos and sandals came in extremely handy.
Here’s a my final Tones Travel Tip.
Even if you’ve bought a ticket in advance like we did, you still have to go over to the cave of the winds tour to book a time for that day. No reservations are taken in advance. You will also want to go early. We got to the booth around 3pm and the earliest reservation they could give that day was 7pm. This worked fine for us as it gave us time then to enjoy the park and ride the maid of the myst.
So if you’re going to Niagara Falls definitely try to get in one full day on each side. While there’s more activities to do on the Canadian side, the Cave of The Winds tour and the ability to go up the crows nest after the maid of the myst makes it a must do on the American side.
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