Niagara Falls Travel Information
Everyone’s heard of Niagara Falls, but you may not have heard of
the town. It’s been around for over 150 years, although it wasn’t
incorporated officially until 1892. Today, as then, it’s associated
with lovers and anglers. People take their honeymoons here . . . and
their fishing rods. It’s also the site of the very first hydroelectric
facility, the Niagara Mohawk, built in 1895 to harness the power of
the falls. Traffic can be a little intense, but you may want to
get out and walk anyway. Although Niagara Falls certainly has its
malls and outlet shores, there are plenty of antique and specialty
shops to browse. Don’t worry about finding a place to eat or a place
to stay . . . you should have no trouble finding plenty of options.
You can see the waterfall from town, of course, but you’ll want
to get closer. You can go on foot, through one of the several state
parks, or you can take a sightseeing tour via train, bus, or
helicopter. The most famous way to view the falls, though, is the Maid
of the Mist cruise to the very base of Niagara Falls, where the water
thunders down to break in torrents on the rocks below. The
Falls is not the only attraction in town. The Niagara Power Project is
a major tourist draw. Your kids (and you!) can learn about
hydroelectric power in fun interactive displays. Other attractions
include the Aquarium of Niagara Falls, the Costellani Art Museum of
Niagara University, and the Niagara Wax Museum. If you’re visiting
Niagara Falls between late November and early January, you’ll be able
to see the Festival of Lights. Over 500,000 holiday lights are
displayed across the city, giving the Falls a warm glow, and parades
and fireworks only augment the celebrations. Niagara Falls is
located about 20 miles from Buffalo, New York. For more information
about Niagara Falls, look at the navigational side bar on the
left-hand of the page.
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