Niagara Falls Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bridal Veil Falls showing a city, a cascade and landscape views
Niagara Falls showing a cascade and landscape views
Bridal Veil Falls featuring bungee jumping, autumn colours and a waterfall
Niagara Falls featuring autumn colours and a park
Ontario showing a waterfall
Nicknamed the world’s honeymoon capital, this spot is a natural wonder attracting newlyweds, families, cross-country travelers and waterfall fans.

If you’re traveling near western New York, visit Niagara Falls to see spectacular waterfalls. Water flows at a rate of 150,000 gallons per second (568,000 liters) on the U.S. side. See plunging water, hear the roaring falls and feel mist swirling up from the gorge.

The Niagara River, which separates the U.S. and Canada, flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. Watch the water curve dramatically, then drop up to 110 feet (33 meters) in American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls on the U.S. side.

Three state parks offer vistas of the falls and river. Niagara Falls State Park is the launch point for activities at the falls itself. Don a yellow poncho and walk to Cave of the Winds below Bridal Veil Falls. Ride on the Maid of the Mist boat that has brought tourists in raingear near the falls for nearly 170 years. Hike along gorge trails to Goat Island to view Canada’s Horseshoe Falls.

Whirlpool State Park juts into the gorge overlooking a giant whirlpool and water rapids downstream of the falls. At Devil’s Hole State Park, take the stone stairs to the base of the gorge to see rushing rapids. Walk upstream along the river toward the whirlpool.

Consider beginning your marriage here. The area has multiple wedding chapels along with honeymoon suites with beds and Jacuzzis in heart shapes. Your guests will enjoy many activities in the area when not engaged in wedding events. Try your luck at the casino, shop at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA and explore the Aquarium of Niagara. Gaze at the falls illuminated at night.

The falls are glorious in summer with light mist cooling a hot day. Bundle up in winter to enjoy a frosty wonderland. Ice forms over the base of the falls, creating a bridge up to 50 feet (15 meters) thick.

If you have time and your passport, after enjoying Niagara Falls in the U.S., cross the Rainbow Bridge to Canada to see Horseshoe Falls, another portion of the river’s amazing drop.

Where to stay in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls showing modern architecture and a bridge

Downtown Niagara Falls

4/5(15 area reviews)

The enchanting waterfalls and first-class casinos are just a few highlights of Downtown Niagara Falls. Make a stop by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino or Conference Center Niagara Falls while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Niagara Falls
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is AU$184 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$184
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,285 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Comfort Inn The Pointe
Comfort Inn The Pointe
3 out of 5
1 Prospect Pointe, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is AU$172 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,219 reviews)
"Hotel is a little old, it was cleaned, walkable and close to main attractions, only concern was that is so open that anyone can go through but thanks God nothing bad happened i wish there will be a security but overall it was good ....buffett breakfast (kind) was good and they replenished from time ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Comfort Inn The Pointe
Wingate By Wyndham Niagara Falls
Wingate By Wyndham Niagara Falls
3 out of 5
333 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is AU$151 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,013 reviews)
"It’s at a prime location"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Wingate By Wyndham Niagara Falls
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Relaxing Niagara Falls Home with Hot tub
Relaxing Niagara Falls Home with Hot tub
Niagara Falls
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fallsview ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Great FUN In House Time
"The whole family took a little mini vacay just a short time to get away from the everyday routine. The house very inviting and welcoming. Plenty of room as we had a family of 8 and no one ever felt cramped up. Everyone able to enjoy all the house amenities from the Livingroom fireplace, TV, comfy ..."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Relaxing Niagara Falls Home with Hot tub
Three Bedroom Entire Apartment Great for Families.
Three Bedroom Entire Apartment Great for Families.
Niagara Falls
Stay at this apartment in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Niagara ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
Getaway with wife and friends
"Nice and cozy"

Reviewed on 21 Oct. 2024

Three Bedroom Entire Apartment Great for Families.
Niagara Falls House - 4 mins to Falls
Niagara Falls House - 4 mins to Falls
Niagara Falls
Stay at this vacation home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Niagara ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
Nice
"Nice"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Niagara Falls House - 4 mins to Falls
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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