Niagara Falls Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bridal Veil Falls showing landscape views, a waterfall and a city
Niagara Falls featuring a cascade and landscape views
Bridal Veil Falls featuring autumn colours, a cascade and bungee jumping
Niagara Falls featuring a garden and autumn colours
Ontario featuring 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 travelling near western New York, visit Niagara Falls to see spectacular waterfalls. Water flows at a rate of 150,000 gallons per second (568,000 litres) 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 metres) 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 metres) 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

4.5/5(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 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 ₹14,005 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹14,005
₹16,139 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,387 reviews)
"Everything as planned. Enjoyed. Highly recommend the Koi Restaurant. Great food and service."

Reviewed on 2 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 ₹12,988 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
₹12,988
₹14,807 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,277 reviews)
"The room was very nice. Comfortable beds and the lounge by the window is an extra nice feature. The bathroom was great as well. My grandkids were quite impressed! 😁"

Reviewed on 2 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 ₹15,294 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹15,294
₹18,812 total
3 Aug - 4 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 centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The room is really old and smiles weird, but the staff are professional and helpful"

Reviewed on 3 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.
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 Wi-Fi, 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
Cozy Niagara Falls Cottage w/ Gas Grill + Patio!
Cozy Niagara Falls Cottage w/ Gas Grill + Patio!
3 out of 5
Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Niagara ...
Great Place
"Great little cottage, that met our needs for the weekend. Little place."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Cozy Niagara Falls Cottage w/ Gas Grill + Patio!
The Oakwood Cottage - With Yard & Parking
The Oakwood Cottage - With Yard & Parking
3.5 out of 5
1221 Haeberle Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino ...
5/10 (4 reviews)
"We didn’t feel safe the"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

The Oakwood Cottage - With Yard & Parking
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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