4 NIAGARA

WANT TO HAVE AN AMAZING TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS? BE SURE NOT TO MAKE THESE MISTAKES – INCLUDING A FEW THAT WE’VE MADE IN THE PAST.

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DON’T: Stay only on the American side

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DON’T: Get sucked into a scam

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Don’t be afraid to get away from the crows to have a different Niagara Falls experience. We found it much more peaceful on either end of Niagara Parkway (closer to Rainbow Bridge and near the Niagara Parks Power Station).

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Seeing Niagara Falls illuminated at night, getting below the Falls, watching fireworks over the American Falls, checking out an aerial view of Horseshoe Falls… there’s just so much to do that it’s worth spending at least 1 day in Niagara Falls.

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DO: Get a room with a view

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bEST HOTELS IN NIAGARA FALLS

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One of the most classic things to do in Niagara Falls, whether at the US and Canadian side, is a boat tour. They both cross in front of the American Falls and then proceed into the thundering water of Horseshoe Falls for a drenching.

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DO: See Niagara Falls from different perspectives

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4 NIAGARA

MISTAKES TO AVOID

(and what to do instead)

WANT TO HAVE AN AMAZING TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS? BE SURE NOT TO MAKE THESE MISTAKES – INCLUDING A FEW THAT WE’VE MADE IN THE PAST.

DON’T: Stay only on the American side

DON’T: Get sucked into a scam

Don’t be afraid to get away from the crows to have a different Niagara Falls experience. We found it much more peaceful on either end of Niagara Parkway (closer to Rainbow Bridge and near the Niagara Parks Power Station).

DON’T: Spend all of your time mobbed by tourists

Seeing Niagara Falls illuminated at night, getting below the Falls, watching fireworks over the American Falls, checking out an aerial view of Horseshoe Falls… there’s just so much to do that it’s worth spending at least 1 day in Niagara Falls.

DON’T: Leave after just a few hours

DO: Get a room with a view

bEST HOTELS IN NIAGARA FALLS

One of the most classic things to do in Niagara Falls, whether at the US and Canadian side, is a boat tour. They both cross in front of the American Falls and then proceed into the thundering water of Horseshoe Falls for a drenching.

DO: Take a boat tour

DO: See Niagara Falls from different perspectives

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to learn more about the things you should and shouldn't do at Niagara Falls!

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