Niagara Falls Family Vacations

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Niagara Falls (PhotoDisc)
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Niagara Falls Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Cruise to the base of the thundering falls aboard the Maid of the Mist
  • Walk to within 20 feet of billowing Bridal Veil Falls on a Cave of the Winds trip
  • Get a panoramic view of the falls from the Observation Tower
  • Hike the trails of Niagara Falls State Park
  • Take a boat trip through working locks on the Erie Canal

Niagara Falls Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Although countless honeymooners have posed in front of Niagara Falls' tumbling cascades, the wide-eyed wonder works on kids, too. Niagara Falls, about 20 miles northwest of Buffalo, straddles the border between New York and Canada with family attractions on both sides. On the American side, the waters tumble 180 feet, forming a 1,060-foot crest, and on the Canadian side, named Horseshoe Falls, the drop is 170 feet with a 2,200-foot crest.

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Hotels

from: $136 expert favorite hotel
Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel and Spa
6740 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada
Distance: 1.7 Miles
(from destination center)
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Howard Johnson Closest to the Falls and Casino
454 Main St/I-190
Niagara Falls, NY
Distance: 0.4 Miles
(from destination center)
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3.8 out of 5 13 reviews
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Comfort Suites Downtown
601 Main St.
Buffalo, NY
Distance: 16.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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3.2 out of 5 4 reviews
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Attractions

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Maid of the Mist
151 Buffalo Ave
Niagara Falls, New York Map
Distance: 0.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: What do Teddy Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe and... Read More
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Niagara Falls State Park
Robert Moses Parkway
Niagara Falls, New York
Distance: 1.1 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Holding the distinction of being the oldest state... Read More
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Pedaling History Bicycling Museum
Rte. 277
3943 N. Buffalo Rd
Buffalo, New York Map
Distance: 24.9 Miles (from destination center)
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You don't have to be a two-wheeling... Read More

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Niagara Falls Vacation Rentals

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'Niagara Red Brick House' (Walking to the Falls!)
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Blender, Central heating, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Garage, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Private Parking, Refrigerator, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

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Niagara Falls Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Playground, Refrigerator, Towels, Utensils

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Niagara Falls Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Coffee Maker, Dishes, Lakefront, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Playground, Refrigerator, Stove, Utensils, Woodburning Stove


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