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$280 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$280
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (3,494 reviews)
"Good property and well kept. Staff was nice"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 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 NZ$364 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$364
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,406 reviews)
"The property location was fantastic, directly across the street from the falls. The room was clean and very comfortable and the rate was great. If I'm in the area again I will definitely stay here again. My only negative was the less than enthusiastic front desk clerk. I felt like I was a bother ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Comfort Inn The Pointe
Sheraton Niagara Falls

Sheraton Niagara Falls

4 out of 5
300 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is NZ$366 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$366
30 July - 31 July
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! (1,043 reviews)
"Negatives: On site they have a rainforest cafe, service was so SLOW. Everything was very expensive on the menu and was not worth it. Pool was very big compared to others in the area but pool area was very musty smelling and humid. Parking on site but they charge you $20/ day for a vehicle. Also would ..."

Reviewed on 26 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! (117 reviews)
Great stay
"We enjoyed our stay, all of the instructions were very clear, the home was neat and tidy and had a cozy feel. Check in was simple, I would recommend and book again next time I'm in the area!"

Reviewed on 13 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! (93 reviews)
Great place!
"Very clean 2 bedroom one bathroom bottom floor of a split level house. Host answered all questions quickly and helped me get my kid's passports. James is a great guy. Highly recommend staying here and if I am ever in the area again I will only stay here!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

West Inn on Weston - Great for Families
The Evergreen - Hear the Roar of Niagara Falls - 5 Minutes to Niagara Falls

The Evergreen - Hear the Roar of Niagara Falls - 5 Minutes to Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls
Stay at this apartment in Niagara Falls. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fallsview Indoor Waterpark ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"We enjoyed our two nights there. It was very clean. Kitchen is amazing! It's an old house in an old neighborhood, so keep that in mind. The location was perfect for getting to the falls! We would stay here again if we were ever traveling there again. No complaints on our part."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Evergreen - Hear the Roar of Niagara Falls - 5 Minutes to 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.

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