Why Go?
5. The first person to survive the Falls in a barrel was a 63 year old female teacher.
4. Niagara is the world’s second-largest waterfall.
3. Niagara is often listed as one of the Natural Wonders of the World
2. Nearly 20% of the world’s fresh water flows over the Falls.
1. Pictures don’t cut it – seeing it in person is pretty bad-ass.

American Side:
Close Encounters
From Terrapin Point on Goat Island, you can get within feet of the Falls.

Rest Your Head
There are plenty of hotels within walking distance of the Falls.  Given the current exchange rate, there are more hotels at affordable rate in New York than in Ontario.

Put it in Park
Niagara Falls State Park ($8/vehicle/day) provides easy access to the Rainbow Bridge border crossing, Prospect Point Observation Deck, Cave of the Wind tour of Bridal Veil Falls and the ever popular Maid of the Mist boat tour.

Feed Me
Hope you like Indian food! Every few blocks has an Indian restaurant, yet the only Asian cuisine is at Koi in Seneca Casino.

You Want to go to Canada, eh?
You can walk ($0.50), drive ($3.25) or bike ($0.50) across the Rainbow Bridge into Canada. Crossing time can be a few minutes or a few hours depending on the season. FYI, they typically won’t stamp your passport unless you specifically ask them to!

Canadian Side:
The Northern side of the Falls is far more commercial than its American counter-part; you can find every sort of tourist trap: wax museums, haunted houses, arcades, a butterfly house(?), a water park, and loads of shopping.

Close Encounters
The $12 price tag is well worth a trip to Journey Behind the Falls; tunnels cut under Horseshoe Falls for an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the cascade.

Put it in Park
Table Rock at Queen Anne Park ($15/vehicle/day) is steps from the Falls, the Canadian Visitor’s Center, Journey Behind the Falls and an easy walk to the casinos and a plethora of dining options.

Feed Me
You can find anything imaginable: Thai, Mexican, Chinese, Texas BBQ, American, Italian, Indian, Japanese, you name it! Note: eateries can get busy and rowdy – the drinking age is only 19.

You Say “Mist,” I say “Rain”
Don’t be fooled, “mist” means “you’re going to get soaked”.  Raincoat, poncho, umbrella, waterproof housing for your camera – be ready.

Spin Me ‘Round
The view from the Skylon Tower is incredible – of the Falls and of Toronto on a clear day.  If you eat a meal at the Rotating Restaurant at the top (a reservation is a good idea), admission to the observation deck is free too! ($10-15 value)

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