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 Niagara Falls State Park or Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Niagara Falls
Sheraton Niagara Falls

Sheraton Niagara Falls

4 out of 5
300 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is ₹10,985 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
₹10,985
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,041 reviews)
"Walls very thin I could hear the neighbor talking at 6am"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Sheraton Niagara Falls
Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls

Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls

3 out of 5
311 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is ₹10,985 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
₹10,985
per night
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (1,583 reviews)
"Adriana was so welcoming. If rooms are available when you arrived , they can be very accommodating. I would definitely book this hotel again ."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Cambria Hotel Niagara Falls
Wingate By Wyndham Niagara Falls

Wingate By Wyndham Niagara Falls

3 out of 5
333 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is ₹7,389 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
₹7,389
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,111 reviews)
"Very close to Niagara Falls. Avery short walk"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Wingate By Wyndham 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.
The Iron Scow - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality

The Iron Scow - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality

3 out of 5
442 5th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Niagara Falls State ...
8/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
"Lots of rooms with lots of beds. Fit the whole family very comfortably. Walmart was a few minutes drive and bought stuff for bfast. Walking distance to Niagara Falls and Canada (~10 minutes easy pace walk with the whole family). Overall, the property was comfortable, great price, SAFE, great location. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

The Iron Scow - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
Texas Hold-em Duplex- 3BR Free Parking

Texas Hold-em Duplex- 3BR Free Parking

3 out of 5
440 12th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and ...
7.4/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"The unit was very clean and everything were made readily available. I would rent again!!! Thank you"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Texas Hold-em Duplex- 3BR Free Parking
The Trotter Manor - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospital

The Trotter Manor - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospital

3.5 out of 5
2218 Ferry Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
"The door knobs were missing or loose. The air conditioning was set too cold, 69 degrees. The illumination was very poor. Not enough blankets. Old folks felt cold. Not enough kitchen utensils. Not parking space. Bathrooms locks were bad."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

The Trotter Manor - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospital
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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