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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 16, 2005
Pros: Scenery, lots of things to do, great little eateries and goofy attractions
Cons: clifton hill kind of looks like vegas
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 9, 2005
Pros: Lots to do, very accessible for all ages.
Cons: Sites are spread apart, parking sparse, costs can be high
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 15, 2005
Pros: Stunning natural encounter
Cons: Too many tourons, too much commercialization
Summary: Recently I accepted an invitation to a meeting in the Niagara Falls area- the host of our meeting had a lodge at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Niagara Falls is split into two sections- the American side and the Canadian side. The Canadian side is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 9, 2005
Pros: This is a wonderful area to discover. There is so much to do and see.
Cons: Driving along the river can be painfully slow.
Summary: With the advent of the airplane, high speed travel and more sophisticated travelers, Niagara Falls is no longer that #1 destination of Newlyweds but in many aspects it's still a wonderful way to experience a carefree week or two with a loved one or as ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 11, 2004
Pros: Great views of both falls.
Cons: cannot pull off of road anywhere. Pay to park.
Summary: We went to Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada this past July 20-22, 2004. I had only been somewhere in Canada one other time in my life and I was too young to remember anything more than fishing on a lake with my grandfather and I caught the most ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2003
Pros: Can be cheap, Beautiful scenery, versatile, hospitality, atmosphere.
Cons: Finding good affordable hotels on short notice is hard.
Summary: If you want to go on a trip where you don't have to spend your life savings to find something to do ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 18, 2002
Pros: The Falls, attractions for everyone
Cons: Denny's, crowded
Summary: Some of you may have realized that I am on a review-spree on reviews based on my recent Orlando vacation. Well, I felt like writing about Niagara Falls as I sit here anxiously awaiting an attraction to Universal Studios to be added to the database so I ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 14, 2002
Pros: Wonderful adventure. Kids love it.
Cons: You might want to check the weather report before you go.
Summary: We had been very much looking forward to seeing Niagara Falls on our vacation. It was definitely going to be one of the major highlights of the whole trip. I personally had not been to Niagara Falls since I went with my parents when I was about 12 years ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 21, 2002
Pros: Breath taking views and the locals are so nice!
Cons: Can be too touristy, exchange rates can be disappointing.
Summary: I have been going to Niagara falls at least two times a year. This place has much more than the falls. First, you need a place to stay. I highly recommend the Old Stone Inn which is located across from the IMAX Theatre. It is an old refurbished ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 15, 2002
Pros: Falls are absolutely beautiful!!
Cons: Some attractions not open.
Summary: We found November to be an excellent time to visit Niagara Falls and the surrounding countryside. Although not all attractions are open, there are fewer tourists and no waiting lines for the open attractions and restaurants. Hotel rates are also cheaper ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 1, 2002
Pros: 50 Foot Frankenstein, Giant Hershey bar
Cons: Natural wonders?
Summary: When the world thinks of Canada one word springs to mind: Glitz.
Why then, are the misguided citizens of Niagara Falls, Canada failing to capitalize on the expectations of the world tourism marketplace? Sure there's the 50-foot ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 22, 2002
Pros: fairly inexpensive, beautiful views, plenty to see and do
Cons: weekends are crowded, transportation can be a problem, nearby tourist traps
Summary: My husband just doesn't get time off in the summer. It's just a sad fact that we deal with it. Well, mostly I deal with it. If my children want to see anything in the summer, it's up to me. You could either say I am very brave or very insane to take ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 13, 2002
Pros: Niagara Falls are awesome! You will always remember a trip to the Falls.
Cons: Plan ahead. Be sure to bring ID for everyone.
Summary: Niagara Falls is an experience you will never forget. No matter what they do short of draining the falls (which they did once on the American side after a rock slide), this is a site to see. Even though they have gone “tourist city” around the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 9, 2002
Pros: Nature's Beauty!
Cons: Too busy at times; Not a good idea for young children.
Summary: Finally, our family's first real vacation! We spent the holiday week (Canada Day and U.S. Independence Day) at a cottage in Ontario. Finally, on our way back home to Pennsylvania, my dad decided to take a detour: We were on our way to the Falls!
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 15, 2002
Pros: It is very picturesque.
Cons: Further into the American side it is a little run down.
Summary: One of the worlds greatest wonders lies between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, standing 167 ft. in some parts and 175 ft. in others. What is it? Niagara Falls. Depending under certian circumstances some 500,000 to 600,000 gallons of water go over the falls ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 12, 2002
Pros: BEAUTIFUL scenery! Lots to do
Cons: None
Summary: My husband has never been to the Eastern half of Canada. It has been 20 years since I have been to Niagara Falls. Our 10th Anniversary was approaching, so therefore we felt a visit to Niagara Falls was in order.
We arrived in early May of ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 15, 2002
Pros: Unforgettable scenery.
Cons: Don't leave kids alone at Clifton Hill.
Summary: We stayed at the Best Western Fallsview Hotel for a long weekend. The hotel is in a good location (you can walk to the Imax, the Falls and the Skylon Tower).
The rooms had that 1970's feel, but they were clean. The one bedroom suite was ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2001
Pros: Lots to do in a relatively close range
Cons: Has become a tourist trap
Summary: I had gone to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls recently. I had reviewed some of the reviews on epinions before I went, but I found that, while many of the highlights were mentioned, several helpful hints were not mentioned.
Hotels:
If ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 21, 2001
Pros: The best side to see the FALLS.
Cons: Very little.
Summary: The CANADIAN side of the FALLS is the best side. It has so much more to do i feel bad for the AMERICAN side. They have gardens all around the FALLS and it is so clean and well kept. The exchange rate makes this side very cheap compared to the AMERICAN ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 21, 2001
Pros: The Falls and surrounding scenery, many places to go and see
Cons: Can be quite touristy, exchange rates can be disappointing, crowds at times
Summary: The first time I went to Niagara Falls, I decided to go in early December. My tactic being that it would be less crowded than usual, since millions of people visit the falls every year. I was surprised to find that there was a fair amount of tourists ... read more
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