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Top 10 Ways to See Niagara River & Falls

Posted on by Cruisin Michelle

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When you visit Niagara Falls, you can see the river and the falls from every angle possible! We have tried almost every way during our 7 day visit. On Friday, we zip-lined next to the falls and it was an outstanding 45 seconds!
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As a part of our package with Wild Play Adventure Park, we were quite challenged on their adventure course! The best part of this course were the views of the Niagara River and the whirlpool. We were quite distracted by the powerful water flow. We loved this adventure park! This recommendation came from an episode of Live with Ryan and Kelly. The funniest part of the entire day needs no explanation, but you will have to go to our Instagram page to watch that video – let’s just say Brian landed on his butt and not his feet!
The City of Niagara Falls really has created more opportunities than we ever thought possible when it comes to seeing both the Niagara Falls and the Niagara River. You can:

  1. Ride a boat that goes right up to the falls, on the US side you ride the Maid of the Mist and on the Canadian side you ride The Hornblower. Depending on the season, you can enjoy fireworks from the boat.
  2. Ride a boat to the whirlpool from several companies. A few years ago we took a Whirlpool Jet Tour out of Lewiston and loved it!
  3. Take a walking to tour behind the falls called Journey Behind the Falls.
  4. Watch a movie called “Niagara’s Fury” where you get soaked again
  5. Take a helicopter over the falls
  6. Ride the Aero Car over the whirlpool <— which they have been doing since 1916!!IMG_2001
  7. You can go over the the US side and hike Niagara Falls State Park or you can hike on the Niagara Glen on the Canadian side. The trails will get you so close to the river you can put your toe in – but be careful, those are class 6 rapids!!
  8. You can bike right next to the Niagara River and the falls on the Niagara Parkway. We have loved this bike path!! This parkway is 55 kilometers long and has gorgeous the entire way!
  9. You can play mini-golf across the street from the Niagara River from the campground we are staying at, Riverside Park Campground and Hotel.
  10. You can see the Niagara Falls from a barrel. Here is barrel from 1949 which is on display if you are tempted! While not recommended, it has been done. IMG_1999

We certainly have had a blast seeing the Niagara from many vantage points. We have biked, hiked, wandered, zipped, been challenged on an obstacle course, and sipped on fantastic wine! Do you want to know more? Just comment below or leave us a message. Do you want us to plan your visit so you can maximize your vantage points? We will plan a trip that is precisely what you are looking for in a vacation!
 
 

“Peopling” at Niagara Falls

Posted on by Cruisin Michelle


When I think of the Niagara Falls, this is not what comes to mind. But if you come to the Falls, you need to be prepared to drop a lot of money, be ready to be surrounded by people who randomly stop in the middle of the sidewalk, and be forgiving when employees are less than patient.

The Niagara Falls are breathtaking, and genuinely overwhelms the senses. However, like many other Wonders of the World, they are filled with tourists. But with tourists comes tourism and a lot to keep the average person busy for a week. You can enjoy a glass of wine from a Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyard while getting soaked on The Hornblower boat as you get up close and personal with the Falls; you can zip line near the Falls; you can eat a great meal while overlooking the Falls; you can watch a movie about the Falls and you can walk under them. That’s just what’s near the Falls. When you wander up the hill you’ll find Ripleys attractions, Hard Rock Cafe, Rainforest Cafe, an IMAX theatre, a Casino, dinosaur mini-golf, and more food than you’ll ever need to consume.

The Niagara Falls are truly something everyone should experience. We’ve been here several times and never get tired of seeing the Falls from every angle. The only thing we get tired of is the people. There are days where it feels like everyone is in a bad mood and nobody learned manners. There are days when I feel like I’m going to snap if someone else bumps in to me or cuts in front of me.

On those days, when we can’t “people” anymore, we escape to a place where few tourists go. It’s funny tourists all stay within about a half mile radius of any attraction. This is true when we’re in the Great Smoky Mountains, Yosemite National Park, the Grand Canyon, or any other major attraction. All you have to do is walk a bit further than the average tourist and you’ll have a quiet paradise all to yourself.

We’re staying at a small campground on the Canadian side of the Niagara River and we were able to bike to the Falls. The Niagara Parkway bike path is quite impressive and will help you get away from all the people.

This morning we were even able to get out and just walk about 5 miles on the parkway. We enjoyed the Niagara River and only encountered about a half dozen people. Now that’s a good way to start the day.

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