Niagara Falls, NY

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Bridal Veil Falls which includes a city, a waterfall and landscape views
Niagara Falls which includes landscape views and a waterfall
Bridal Veil Falls showing bungee jumping, autumn leaves and a waterfall
Niagara Falls which includes fall colors and a garden
Ontario showing a cascade
Nicknamed the world’s honeymoon capital, this spot is a natural wonder attracting newlyweds, families, cross-country travelers and waterfall fans.

If you’re traveling near western New York, visit Niagara Falls to see spectacular waterfalls. Water flows at a rate of 150,000 gallons per second (568,000 liters) 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 meters) 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 meters) 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 which includes modern architecture and a bridge

Downtown Niagara Falls

4/5(2,198 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
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is ₩98,919 per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
₩98,919
₩154,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,207 reviews)
Honeymoon 2.0
"Lovely place but smelled of cigarettes as soon as you walked through the front door."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Wingate By Wyndham Niagara Falls
Wingate By Wyndham Niagara Falls
3 out of 5
333 Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is ₩100,590 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
₩100,590
₩114,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,919 reviews)
"It was decent"

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Wingate By Wyndham Niagara Falls
Hyatt Place Niagara Falls
Hyatt Place Niagara Falls
3 out of 5
310 Rainbow Blvd S, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is ₩136,579 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
₩136,579
₩155,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,839 reviews)
"The area around the hotel seemed a bit creepy. Plus it was a long secluded walk from the parking garage age to the hotel."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Hyatt Place 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 Eastside Manor - Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
The Eastside Manor - Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
3 out of 5
560 6th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
"Really good and quiet property. Close to the Niagara Falls. Spacious. It is a pity that there is no laundry room."

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024

The Eastside Manor - Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
The Haines Villa
The Haines Villa
3 out of 5
446 5th St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Niagara Falls State Park and Fallsview Indoor ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"It was greatly convenient"

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

The Haines Villa
The Southside Villa - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
The Southside Villa - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
3.5 out of 5
513 23rd St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Niagara Falls State Park and Fallsview ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"cigarette smell, poor house condition"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2024

The Southside Villa - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
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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