Niagara Falls - Western New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Buffalo showing central business district and a city
A world-famous waterfall together with wild state parks and bustling city streets combine to make this New York region a rewarding destination for a vacation.

The Niagara Falls and Western New York region is an incredible place to explore the state’s wilderness without having to venture too far from the big city. Take a boat under one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, visit vineyards and sleepy towns, and watch a football game in a local stadium.

The mighty Niagara Falls serve as a reminder of the sheer power of Mother Nature. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of water flow through the waterfall every second in the summer months. There are a few different ways to experience the falls: embark on a Maid of the Mist boat tour, fly above them by helicopter or try a Cave of the Winds tour, during which you trek through the Niagara Gorge.

The closest big city to the falls is the museum and restaurant-packed Buffalo. Visit Darwin Martin House, a prairie house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, marvel at beautiful canvases in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and have lunch at Broadway Market. Time your visit for June or August and join enchanting garden tours as part of the National Buffalo Garden Festival.

Get back to nature at Allegany State Park. Kayak on shimmering lakes, hike through dense woods and camp on hilltops overlooking lush green foliage. Go whitewater rafting in Letchworth State Park and, for a once-in-a-life-time thrill, take a hot-air balloon ride over dramatic cliffs.

The area around Chautauqua Lake is peppered with charming rural communities and fishing spots teeming with potential catches. Learn about the history of the Chautauqua Institution, visited by many U.S. presidents, including Gerald Ford and Ulysses S. Grant.

High season runs from May to September and most of the hotels, shops and restaurants in the area remain open during this period. Summers are warm and comfortable, though if it does get hot, just head to Niagara Falls to let the mist cool you down.

For a different perspective on Niagara Falls and Western New York, visit in the winter so you can zoom down the slopes at Holiday Valley Ski Resort and admire glittering snow-covered trees.

Where to stay in Niagara Falls - Western New York

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Fallsview

4/5(95 area reviews)

Are you interested in enchanting waterfalls, first-class casinos and eye-catching views? A visit to Fallsview might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Fallsview Casino and Skylon Tower.

Fallsview
Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Shea's Performing Arts Center, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
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Downtown Niagara Falls

4.5/5(44 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
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Clifton Hill

While visiting Clifton Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Clifton Hill and Fallsview Indoor Waterpark.

Clifton Hill
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Old Town Historic District

5/5(7 area reviews)

Old Town Historic District is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club or Shaw Festival Theatre.

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Queen Victoria

If you're spending some time in Queen Victoria, Clifton Hill and Queen Victoria Park are top sights worth seeing.

Queen Victoria
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
2.5 out of 5
100 Holtz Dr, Buffalo, NY
The price is ₹6,735 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
₹6,735
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,055 reviews)
"Could use a little updating. Breakfast was good"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Sleep Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Fully refundable
The price is ₹7,683 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
₹7,683
per night
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 10 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,007 reviews)
"Always a nice stay at Seneca. Convenient to visiting Niagara Falls and Canada. Recommend seeing Cave of the Winds. Despite the favorable currency exchange for USA to Canada, expect high prices in Canada. Their taxes are ourageous."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Comfort Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
Comfort Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
3 out of 5
4345 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is ₹9,103 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
₹9,103
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (342 reviews)
Overnight and early morning shuttle
"Good hotel for an overnight stay and getting to the airport early the next morning using their shuttle!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Comfort Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport
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.
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Niagara Falls/Buffalo
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Niagara Falls/Buffalo
2.5 out of 5
2821 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,209 reviews)
"Stayed for one night. I have stayed here a few years ago. It has been renovated and updated. The rooms were clean and roomy. The staff were pleasant and friendly. The breakfast was sufficient. Only issue is it is not close to shopping or restaurants, but I knew this before my stay, so that was ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Niagara Falls/Buffalo
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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