Niagara Falls Family Travel Guide

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Niagara Falls Family Travel Tips

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. Read More

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Hotels

Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel and Spa

6740 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars
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Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
from: $103

Comfort Suites Downtown

601 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14203 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
from: $102

Howard Johnson Closest to the Falls and Casino

454 Main St/I-190
Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

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Attractions

Niagara Falls State Park

expert favorite attraction
Robert Moses Pkwy.
Niagara Falls, New York 14303

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Niagara Falls State Park is more than a tourist attraction—it's inspiration to the millions of... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Maid of the Mist

expert favorite attraction
151 Buffalo Ave.
Niagara Falls, New York 14303

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Of the millions of people who travel to New York and Canada every year just to get a glimpse of... Read More
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Pedaling History Bicycling Museum

expert favorite attraction
Rte. 277
3943 N. Buffalo Rd
Orchard Park, New York

Distance: 27.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

You don't have to be a two-wheeling fanatic for the world's largest bicycle museum to... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Niagara Falls

Distance (mi.)
Buffalo Niagara International Airport 19.8 map
Toronto Pearson International Airport 50.1 map
Syracuse Hancock International Airport 148.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Niagara Falls

Distance (mi.)
Toronto Island Airport 41.1 map
Rochester Monroe County Airport 70.2 map
Kitchener/Waterloo Kitchener-Waterloo Reg Airport 75.9 map

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Niagara Falls Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NIAGARA FALLS, NY

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NIAGARA FALLS, NY

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Toaster, Utensils, Utilities included, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

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