We are thinking of taking the family vacation there this year. Has anyone gone? Any must sees (aside from Niagra Falls itself)?

By Jackie on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 05:47 pm:

We went to Niagara falls about 1 1/2 yrs ago in September, we went on the Canada side. I loved it, it was so beautiful. I would highly suggest the "Maid of the Mist" boatride. It is so cool, and not to be missed ride.Its very commercialized, lots of hotels,game room type things, up and down the main street.They also have a wonderful Butterfly Conservatory there too.There are thousands of them flying around and they will come and land right on you. There is a great website for Niagara falls, but dont know what it is. I know ifyou do a search you will find it.

By Eve on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 07:16 pm:

I would love to go, Colette! Have fun planning!

By Bobbie on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 08:38 pm:

Niagra Falls

My Aunt and Uncle went for their anniversary. Said it was a great time. I would love to go to...

By Marcia on Thursday, April 1, 2004 - 12:44 am:

We live an hour and a half from the falls. Marineland is there, and it's lots of fun.
The butterfly place is nice. You can walk around and check out so many little places.
We've only taken the kids to see the Falls once, and just spent the day. We went to Marineland on a different occasion.
Oh, there's lots of great shopping on both sides of the border.

By Colette on Thursday, April 1, 2004 - 06:10 am:

thanks, I am still not sure we are going there. Dh wants to go to a national park...so we still have to do some discussing.

By Dana on Thursday, April 1, 2004 - 08:29 am:

We went last October. It was great! Maiden of the Mist is a must! You can really feel the power of the falls on that.

Lots of info on the net with package pricing. Also, if you are US, and plan to do Canada side, pay with your credit card on everything. You pay American dollars thus saving yourself money.

By Bea on Friday, April 2, 2004 - 12:55 am:

These are the things I'd recommend. We went a few years ago and loved it.

Maid Of The Mist
Niagara Falls Aviary
IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls
Skylon Tower
The Casino
The Butterfly Conservatory
Niagara Spanish Aero Car
The Illumination of the Falls
At Clifton Hill .... The Adventure Dome etc.

By Missymelissy on Friday, April 2, 2004 - 11:26 pm:

DH, DS and I usually end up going 1-4 times in a summer if we have the time -- it's only maybe an hour and half to two hours from where we live. It's fun. We have pretty much done as much as we can do there; although, we haven't done the butterfly conservatory -- I don't like most flying things (too many bad experiences) -- I might be ok with butterflies, they're harmless.

A good place to have a picnic is Queenston Heights -- it's between Niagara and Niagara on the Lake. Niagara on the Lake is a must see.

We've not been on the American side of the falls.