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Traveling To Niagara Falls? Here's
Some Inside Information.
If you have never been there, you may not be
aware that Niagara Falls is actually two different cities.
Niagara Falls, New York is on the American side of the Niagara
River. Niagara Falls, Ontario is on the Canadian side.
| The New York side has (in general), much cheaper
hotels and motels. The view of the falls is not considered
to be as good. The American falls, while spectacular, is no
where near the magnificence of Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian
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They do make up for this, though, by having a
platform in Niagara Falls (Goat Island) State Park which hangs over the Niagara
River, with a spectacular view. This is a huge platform,
high above the river which also allows access to elevators which
take you down to the river bank and the "Maid of the
mist". You can even walk up a stairway right next to
the falls.
The "Maid Of The Mist" tour is a group
of boats that take you right under the falls.
You can also walk up next to "Bridal Veil
Falls" through the Cave of The Winds. This is a
spectacular trip.
Right next to the park is the Aquarium of
Niagara, featuring
more tan 1500 aquatic animals. Their rates are very
reasonable.
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The charge to use the platform is $1.00, which I think is very
inexpensive. They even let you use rain ponchos, so you don't get drenched from the spray.
The noise from the falls and the sheer volume of water is astounding. It's not unusual to hear tourists speaking just about every language on Earth.
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You can even take a helicopter ride right above
the falls.
You can drive, or even walk across the bridge to Canada.
Niagara Falls, NY also has some immensely popular factory
outlet stores, which attract people from many countries,
especially Canadians.
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