I finally made it to Niagra Falls last summer. I've been to the area many times, but never felt moved enough by the hype to go take them in. I have to say it's mighty impressive to go stand right at the edge and gaze over the falls, you can actually feel the energy created by the volume of water whooshing over the edge and feel slightly pulled toward the precipice. If you are doing the tourist thing, get on the boat. Its the best way to actually feel close to it. You get REALLY close to the base of the falls, and you get REALLY wet.

Then I highly recommend that you get in your car and get out of town. The rest of the deal is easily the most cheap, tacky, ugly, over-priced tourist chotchke trap I've ever experienced. The association of the stunning natural wonder and the sleazy human hustle is just bizarre. It's really too bad that you don't have to hike five miles over a rugged precarious trail to get to the falls. It would be a much more fulfilling experience that way.

There is nothing like the beauty of nature on a vacation and Niagara definitely has it. There are some cool things to do at the Falls and you can even get over to the NY side of the falls if you really wanted to see the other view. I don't know which is better, but its really a site to see!

A bit expensieve but really nice and worht it!!

As a natural wonder, its impressive as hell.

But everytime I've been there I quickly get so irritated by the deluge of tourists that I want to start chucking them over it.

People say its the most romantic thing to walk along, see and experience. I guess I didn't do a honeymoon type of thing there, but I have been there on 7 separate occasions in my life, spread over 10 years.
It is a great natural wonder indeed, but it is different to marvel at when you go there alone. It almost feels like the world is falling in front of you and you either take it as a positive or feel overwhelmed by it.

However, if you have never been to Niagara Falls, you should check it out, if even for just a brief stop.

i've only been on the canadian side of the falls. lost to see and lost to do. my favorite place is the great canadian midway!

A lot of water!!!!!......

Not the most beautiful site on earth, but definitely impressive! The water fall is so big and the water is always tough, add some fog, wow, what a site! This is truly a place for a romantic hideout or just to relax from whatever stress you have. With many other attractions built at Niagra Falls, it is the perfect place to go in the summer. You would feel free once you see it!

Got to love the falls... there is so much to do other than stare at the falls, which I could personally do for hours. It is just truely amazing the things to do... make sure you book at least 2 or 3 days at the falls before heading back home or continuing with your vacation. Spend an entire day doing fall activities... including... journey under the falls (you actually go underneath the falls) as well as the Maid of the Mist, great gorge Adventure (highly underated), The Spanish Aero Car is a must, Queenston Park, The Butterfly Gardens, The Skylon (don't do the Minolta Tower) the skylon has an outdoor observatory (still) and they actually clean the glass. Plus you get a much better view of the falls. Minolta is a waste of money. Then there is the restauraunts and attractions of Clifton Hills... plus you will want to spend at least a day at Marine Land (everybody loves Marineland).

ILOVE this place...it's well worth the drive from Philadelphia. If the power of the Falls doesn't just grab you and pull you in there is something wrong with you. And I love all that tacky stuff on the Canadian side....it's just a fun place to be! Don't waste you time with the US side...go look at the falls and go back to Canada...it's more fun!

Wonderful and absolutely amazing! The Canadian side is a much nicer (and somewhat calmer and more relaxed) vacation option than the American side (which is a little too touristy).

The Niagra falls are very beautiful and look really gorgeous in the day time, they are a real good sight for the family to see, They have changed over the years and the cave of the winds tour used to take you under the falls but sadly, there was a fatal accident that caused them to not be able to show you the cave, you just go outside and around the falls. The falls look even better at night! they are illuminated by laser lights and they look all misty and they alternate the colors, that is the best time to see them is at night! The way the mist form the water is colored by the laser lights looks very relaxing and very cool. I had fun there and our trip weas awesome. my dad went there many years ago for his-n-mom's honeymoon and he really thought they've changed, it really is a great vacation spot and Is a great place to go!

Absolutely terrific spot to vacation in the summer. The falls are magnificent and some of the different rides you can do around the falls, like the Maid of The Mist and the Journey Behind The Falls, are exhilirating. There are lots of other attractions in Niagra like the Skylon Tower, The Butterfly Conservatory, and the IMAX theatre. Truly a great spot to go any time of the year.

I had always heard all this hype about the Falls, and when I finally went to visit last summer, I was a little disappointed. I expected to see something more spectacular, and also found the surrounding area too commercial.

I'm a 40 year old female from Vancouver, B.C. In 1998 my father, my pre-teen and myself flew to Toronto to spend Christmas with my brother and his family. One of our most memorable excursions was a day trip to Niagara Falls. All of us mixed ourselves into two vehicles, and left Toronto in time to arrive at the Falls by late afternoon. This turned out to be a perfect plan as it allowed us to view Niagara Falls in daylight as well as in the evening all lit up. We Vancouverites, used to our mild winters couldn't believe how cold it was at Niagara! ( We thought Toronto was cold enough!) But our family members wisely insisted we borrow toques and gloves and scarves so we had a bearable outside walking look at the awesomeness of Niagara Falls. I feel it was definately worth the drive and the cold just to see it. Both children and adults got a kick at knowing we were in pointing distance of the United States side of the Falls. We stayed outside long enough to enjoy the splendour of seeing the Falls lit up at night, then we headed in to the tower building nearby. I was shocked at how expensive the rates were to ride the elevator up the tower to view the falls: over $100 for 7 people. Ridiculous!! Viewing from ground level was good enough for us; every family member had been totally impressed! What we did discover in the building though was a good quality family restaurant where we gratefully warmed up with hot chocolate and French fries. As an added bonus a big Christmas light display, with cute animal motifs etc. was set up on the exit road. A great family outing!

Take a guided tour, then go to the falls at night and your'e done in a day---

I think the falls are a must see, truly incredible sight and I would certainl recommend going if you have the chance. Although I don't think I would suggest that anyone go JUST to see the falls. I mean they're great and all but they aren't so much of a destination trip, there really isn't a whole lot else to do and see. If you are willing to drive there are plenty of places to go withine Canada and Western New York but in Niagara Falls itself there isn't a ton. The Canadian side certainly offers the best views and is much cleaner and well kept than the American side (and probably safer as well) but it's still just too touristy for my tastes.

A truly amazing natural monument. Seeing the power in person is wild.

This is a tough one to rate. I gave it a five for the falls itself but the rest of Niagara really isn't that great. It's kind of like going to Mt. Rushmore, you gotta see it and it's fantastic for it's sheer magnitude and awe but then your left with nothing else to do. At least at Niagara you can hit the bars I guess.

Do people really honeymoon there?

they're a site to see

Ride the "Maid of the Mist" for the full experience of the falls. Don't go for a swim or you will be sorry!