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 travellers 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 Niagara Falls State Park 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 NZ$302 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$302
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,393 reviews)
"Huge the room was great the only thing missing was a microwave"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
3 out of 5
311 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is NZ$317 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$317
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews)
Must stay
"Loved the stay, only thing was it doesn't have a pool but that was my over look at booking."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
Sheraton Niagara Falls
Sheraton Niagara Falls
4 out of 5
300 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is NZ$365 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$365
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy 2 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Fit for purpose
"The best feature for a business stay was the coffee shop and food options. The room was perfectly serviceable at a reasonable price for a business conference."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Sheraton 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.
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 Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Fallsview ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
Overnight
"We were just guests over night but it was an enjoyable experience"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Three Bedroom Entire Apartment Great for Families.
West Inn on Weston - Great for Families
West Inn on Weston - Great for Families
Niagara Falls
Stay at this apartment in Niagara Falls. Enjoy a water park, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Fallsview ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Very quiet and friendly location.
"We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was close to everything… The aquarium, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Lewiston… Wonderful little town… So much to do and this location was perfect! It is 100 year old home with hardwood floors, a library of books, a quaint little kitchen, bedrooms and bath. ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

West Inn on Weston - Great for Families
Cozy 1 bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
Cozy 1 bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
3 out of 5
441 6th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Niagara ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"My 26yr old son and I visited the falls for a father's day weekend. We had a great visit. The apartment was sufficient. The couch was not so comfortable but we spent very little time in the residence. We were able to walk to all the local attractions even to the Canada side. We did get a lot of steps ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Cozy 1 bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
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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