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See Niagara Falls (Ontario) for information about the Canadian side of the falls

Niagara Falls [1] is in the Niagara Frontier region of New York state.

[edit] Understand

The Niagara Falls consist of three sections. The large Canadian falls – with their distinctive curved shape – are also known as the Horseshoe Falls. They are separated by Goat Island from the American Falls, which are separated by a small island at their south end, from the narrow Bridal Veil falls. Each side offers a different perspective. The American side offers great views of the Canadian Horseshoe falls and the hotel skyline on the Canadian side. The Canadian side offers views of both the American and Horseshoe Falls. The Canadian side is usually the most popular due to its view of both falls and the number of attractions and hotels. Although the Canadian side of the falls has more to do and see, it is always best to visit both sides to maximize your experience.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By air

• Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (Code: BUF), in Buffalo then drive, bus, or taxi to Niagara Falls (about 20-30 minutes).

• Niagara Falls Intl Airport (code: IAG) is the closest airport to the falls, but it is only for chartered and private flights.
  • Myrtle Beach Direct Air offers twice weekly, non-stop service to Myrtle Beach. On site airport parking is free.[2]

• Toronto Pearson International Airport (Code: YYZ), in Toronto is about a 1 1/2 hour drive from the falls.

[edit] By car

• From Buffalo-Niagara International Airport: Take the I-90 East to the I-290 West to the I-190 North. Take the I-190 North (over both Grand Island Bridges, $0.75 toll) to the Robert Moses Parkway.

• From Toronto Pearson International Airport: Take HWY 427 S to QEW towards Hamilton. Drive for about 100 km and then keep left to take the Provential Route 420 E toward Niagara Falls Bridge to USA. Provential Route 420 E becomes Roberts St. Stay straight to go onto Falls AVE. Turn sharp left onto Rainbow Bridge.

• From New York, Boston, and the East Coast: Take I-90 W towards Buffalo to the 290 W. Exit onto the 190 N towards Grand Island and Niagara Falls. Follow highway through Grand Island, than take the exit immeadiatley after the North Grand Island Bridge (as you're leaving the island) for the Robert Moses Pkwy. Continue until in downtowan Niagara Falls.

• From Chicago and the Midwest: Take I-90 East towards Buffalo to the 190 W. Follow signs for Grand Island and Niagara Falls. Follow highway through Grand Island, than take the exit immeadiatley after the North Grand Island Bridge (as you're leaving the island) for the Robert Moses Pkwy. Continue until in downtowan Niagara Falls.

[edit] Get around

Car: Definitely the best option to get around. There is a bus line that covers the region (NFTA), but it is nothing special. There is no subway.

Feet: If you are staying downtown, the casino is in walking distance to the Falls and the bridge to Canada. You can really do a lot without a car once you get to the immediate vicinity of the Falls. The toll for walking the bridge to Canada is $0.50, paid on the Canadian side coming into the US. It can be paid in American or Canadian quarters.

[edit][add listing] See

Obviously Niagara Falls itself. This should include the Maid of the Mist, a boat that gets you right down to the bottom of the falls. There is also a jetboat tour called Whirlpool Tours in nearby Lewiston or Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

• Cave of the Winds, [3].
• Seneca Niagara Casino, [4].
• Artpark, [5].
• Carousel Museum, [6].
• Niagara Aerospace Museum, [7].
• Niagara Falls State Park, [8].
• Niagara Wine Trail, [9]. Not at the Falls, but within driving distance.
• Manchester House, [10].

[edit][add listing] Do

• Bedore Tours, 1-800-538-8433, [11]. Sightseeing tours of Niagara Falls USA and Canada.

• Seneca-Niagara Casino, 1-877-8SENECA (73-6322), [12]. is a brand new casino and hotel complex with stores and restaurants, a short walk from the falls.

• Magic Mist Limousine, 1-800-689-8189, [13]. Private Sightseeing tours of Niagara Falls USA and Canada by limousine.

• The Mob Tours, [14]. Historic sightseeing tours of former crime family homes, hideouts and people by bus.

• Daredevil's of Niagara Museum, [15]. Kinda cheesy museum/store, but it is free. A couple minutes from the falls

• Dare Devil Tours, 1-800-599-2088, [16]. Limousine tours highlighting the real life stories of people who challenged Niagara.

[edit][add listing] Buy

Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls NY (formerly Prime Outlets) are located at 1900 Military Road. Take the 190 to exit 22 (Niagara Falls Blvd.) and head south on the boulevard for a very little way until you hit Factory Outlet Boulevard at the first light off the exit. It's across the road from a Bob Evans. 716-297-2022 Great designer names like Coach and great savings

• Three Sisters Trading Post, 454 Main Street, ☎ 716-284-3689, [17]. A wide selection of unique gifts and souvenirs edit

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Halal Mobile Foods the food is very good and is a convenient location, the meal is filling, it is in a tourist area 102 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1137

• Judi's is over by the Factory Outlets (across the road) and is a greasy little bar that has a great wing special on Sunday nights (I think it's .10 or .15 cents a wing). But, being that you are so close, you should head to Buffalo for Duff's or Anchor Bar (birthplace of the chicken wing).

• Fortuna's at 827 19th Street has the best Italian food in the city. Main courses include handmade gnocchi, ravioli, steaks, veal, poultry, and fresh seafood. They use the freshest ingredients and even their salad dressings are all made there and there is a substantial wine list.

• Koi at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel is a fairly new Chinese fine dining place, similar to P.F. Chang's.

• Misty Dog Grill is the place for cheap eats. With over 100 menu items, you can't go wrong. From several different styles of hot dogs to venison, ostrich, buffalo, and kobe beef burgers, this is the best place to eat lunch. Beef On Weck, a Buffalo favorite, is also available here.

• Punjabi Hut is the only real Indian food around town. Very homely cooking. 26 Niagara St. Niagara Falls NY 14303

[edit][add listing] Drink

The drinking age in New York is 21, however, due to the fact that Niagara Falls straddles the border, many 19 and 20 year-olds cross the border into Canada so that they would be able to legally drink.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

There are not really any major luxury hotels in the area, but a new hotel is now at Seneca Niagara Casino. There are several other nice looking hotels downtown by the Falls, and then a series of motels on Niagara Falls Boulevard, including several $20/night fleabag specials (where they really always charge you more than that anyway).

Downtown the best hotels are Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center and The Red Coach Inn. Radisson on the River is coming soon on Buffalo Avenue and is located on the Niagara River overlooking the North Grand Island Bridge.

There is a Victorian B+B (Manchester House) on Main Street a few blocks from the Falls at 653 Main Street. Lewiston also has a ncie looking B+B, but this is a little drive from everything (very cute little town however). Niagara on the Lake is always worth the drive (Canada).

• Niagara Falls Hostel, 1101 Ferry Avenue, +1 716 282-3700, [18]. Beds start at $18 per night.

[edit] Get out

Americans and Canadians can cross the border passport-free until new US immigration rules take effect no earlier than Jan 1, 2008, to see the falls from the Canadian side. There are numerous other waterfalls in western New York (all much smaller), notably the 3 falls of the Genesee River within Letchworth State Park.

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