Where: Niagara city on both USA and Canada side
Best time to visit: May to November
Price for the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride:$20(Approx Rs.1000)
The Falls: From the American side you can visit three falls viz. The Bridal Veil Falls, The American Falls and the Horseshoe shaped Niagara Falls. All three are equally mesmerising, but the Horseshoe falls takes the cherry on the cake:)
My Experience: I visited the USA side of Niagara Falls in May last year. I had gone via a tour that made us explore both the Day view as well as the stunning night view. You have to see both to believe it!
The Day view: We accessed the Falls from the Goat Island which is a small projection of land through which you can have a good look at the falls. After which we took a Boat Ride famously called as the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride to the Falls. Tickets were bought prior by our guide. The charges also included a light raincoat, because it you really do go almost under the falls:) Inside the boat and towards the falls, was an Amazing experience. Something that cannot be explained in words. The flowing waters and the playful winds were a perfect combination to make a breathtaking experience! I loved every bit of the ride. Rides take place every 20-30mins, but you need to be quick to get a good place to soak in all of Niagara falls;) Cameras do work till the certain distance after which the mist and water make it difficult. But its best way to see the falls, soak in the natural beauty with your eyes: nature’s gifted camera:)
Once we came back from the boat ride, we went for Niagara Caves where you can hear closely the gushing of water. The path is a bit slippery, but safe and guarded well.
Night View: Lights lit up the Falls in stunning colours from the Canadian side. A beautiful view to see.
Also can see the Rainbow bridge which connects the two countries of USA and Canada.
There is a Niagara Park where you can sit and soak in all the beauty of Niagara Falls. Well maintained and neatly kept!
Oh, btw you can say "hi" to the Canadian folks:) from the American side.
There is a play that beautifully describes the folk story of how the Niagara was discovered and named. It also describes about Red Indians, the first settlers.
There is a mall like area near the Niagara Park where you can buy memorabilia and eat. There is also an Indian restaurant:) But I found the place a complete rip off:/
Last Word: A totally MUST VISIT place! Has to be in everybodys bucket-list:)