How to enjoy Niagara Falls on the Niagara River

Niagara falls picture we took fom parking lot.

Niagara falls is a great place to visit.

Things You'll Need

• camera,dry clothes

Instructions

1. 

   Niagara Falls is a amazing place to visit with stunning views! We have visited the falls 2 times and both times we were amazed at the beauty and power of Niagara falls.
   You can either get a tour pass with a shuttle ride to Niagara falls or if you know where your going just park in the lots on Goat island or other parking spots and go from there. There are shuttle rides you can take to save on some of the walking. One thing we learned was to take water and snacks because it will take most of the day to visit Niagara falls. The snack stands are expensive and the bugs are out in force. In downtown Niagara you can stop at the many tour offices before you get to the falls if you want to buy discount tickets and shuttles back and forth to Niagara falls.

2. Cave of the Winds is great you take a elevator down to the bottom of the falls. They give you a poncho to wear and sandles.Once there you walk to the bottom of the falls and the wind and power from the falls is amazing. You just have to go there, "for the thrill" you will get soaked from the water so be prepared.
   They also offer the Maid of the Mist boat cruise which will take you to the whirlpools and bottom of Niagara falls. The water flow on the American side of the falls is much less in strength because of Goat Island, whereas Horseshoe Falls has no obstruction to divert it. The view of Niagara and Horseshoe falls is breathtaking. Be prepared to get soaked and keep your cameras covered.
   Whirlpool Rapids is down river a bit and you can take a power boat ride through the rapids its great fun. At the bottom of Niagara falls, the water travels 15 miles over many gorges and whirl pools to enjoy.

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   The guides will tell you of the great history of Niagara falls and how they were formed. I would suggest you visit the slide shows they are fun and educational on the falls and how they began.
   Niagara falls has many small parks with picnic tables and benches to rest and eat. Remember to take plenty of water and snacks. The trolleys are fun to ride and go along the entire Niagara escarpment with many stops along the way to enjoy all the different sites.

Tips & Warnings

• Take dry clothes,good foot ware.

• Camera will get wet.