Niagara Falls

Pros: Loads of fun for the whole family!
Cons: Tourist traps, watch out for them, parking is difficult and expensive.

I am lucky enough to actually live in Niagara Falls, Ontario, so I see the falls all of the time. I have a family, so we do partake in the attractions here and there are some things that you need to know in order to enjoy your time ...

Pros: many options to view the falls, amazing scenery.
Cons: very crowded. Expensive prices.

We visited Niagara Falls on the Canadian side of the falls. So if your visiting on that side make sure you have your passports, its still a good idea to at least have your ID if your staying on the New York side just because it is so close to the ...

Pros: The place is outstanding a excellent place for family and kids.
Cons: it is crowded on a particular day of holiday and the food services are bad.

As we walk by the park we can hear the sound coming from a far distance. As we went closer the sound increases and finally we reached Niagara Falls in Buffalo. I have been to many places in my life but the best place to me is the Niagara Falls. There are ...

Pros: Nice inexpensive place if you just want to see the falls.
Cons: I could see where it could be very crowded in the summer months.

We were in Niagara Falls last month (early October) on a day trip. We were headed east and decided to stop off in Niagara Falls for a few hours. I was on a tour bus headed to Cape Cod. I did feel sorry for the bus driver. The parking for the bus ...

Pros: Great place to take vacation
Cons: The Burger King was horrible there.

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary in Niagara Falls. We stayed on the Canada side. Overall the vacation was really great. We rode the Maid of the Mist. This is a must. However I do recommend purchasing a waterproof disposable camera ...

Pros: its a beautiful place to visit!!
Cons: it's pretty cold at certain parts of the year!!

I was born in Niagara Falls, but moved to Las Vegas when I was nine. After that I would come and visit my dad a couple times a year. I believe that if anyone could tell you about the Falls, I could. I have seen the Falls atleast one hundred times ...

Pros: Tourist friendly, easy to walk to main sites, lots of choice.
Cons: Expensive, slightly tacky and very busy.

I recently travelled to the Falls for the first time with my wife and we loved it. We easily picked up a cheap rental from ArgusCarHire in Cleveland and hit the road, arriving into Niagara in the afternoon and sought our motel (the Diplomat). Once ...

Pros: Maid of the Mist Boat Tour, Cave of the Winds, the scenery
Cons: Clifton Hill venues, anything Ripley's, Fallsview Restaurant

I took my kids there in July 2006. We're American, but I had a free room through Hilton Honors, and they only had availability on the Canadian side. We stayed at the Hampton Inn on Victoria Avenue. It was not as nice as some Hampton Inns I've seen, ...

Pros: The Falls, Maid of the Mist, Marineland
Cons: Spiderman Ultimate Ride, Public transportation

This year our family decided to take our summer trip to Niagara Falls, ON. We have two boys, ages 7 and 5. We were there three days and two nights, from July 31 to August 2nd. Quality Inn (Clifton Hill) - we stayed at the Quality Inn on Clifton ...

Pros: natural wonder, always something different to do, Maid of the Mist
Cons: crowds (especially in the summer), some tacky tourist traps

Living in Erie, Pennsylvania, I am lucky enough to be in close proximity to four major cities: Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. I’ve gone to the first three for concerts on several occasions, while the last is always a good excuse for a ...

Pros: For winter: virtually no crowds, easy to book hotel
Cons: For winter: ice closes several attractions and some viewpoints, generally overcast

My anniversary is in mid-January, so I decided to take my wife on a trip to Niagara Falls as a surprise. I was a bit hesitant to go during the middle of winter, but figured the off season would be better for a relaxed trip. The trip was exactly as I ...

Pros: You simply MUST see this wonder!
Cons: None

Want to see God? Go to Niagara Falls with your heart, mind and spirit open to see the truth in what it is. The Niagara River, that drains the largest freshwater bodies on the Earth, has been cutting through solid rock like a knife through butter for ...

Pros: Breathtaking falls
Cons: cheap attractions, waste of money

The Falls are certainly marvelous to look at, but other than that, there's nothing much to see at Niagara. Being an inexperienced tourist, I fell for all the tourist traps. I was overwhelmed by the huge crowds and neon lights, shocked by the run-down ...

Pros: Scenery, lots of things to do, great little eateries and goofy attractions
Cons: clifton hill kind of looks like vegas

So I recently went to Niagara Falls this past weekend. After learning my lesson TWICE, I am going to post some things here. First of all, I stayed in the Villager Lodge on Lundy's Lane. Sure it was at the end of Lundy's Lane, that's what the Niagara ...

Pros: Lots to do, very accessible for all ages.
Cons: Sites are spread apart, parking sparse, costs can be high

The Official Adato Guide to: A Niagara Falls vacation Who we are Before I get into the actual vacation description of who *we* are so you can make an accurate comparison to your desired family experience. We are a family of 6: A couple of ...