Niagara Falls Ideas

Active Poster Joined: Aug 07 2009 Posts: 26

Any ideas of things to do for in/around Niagara Falls. Where have you stayed? Going on a 3 day trip without the kids and want to do something different, exciting, romantic and fun. Thanks.

Posted: Tue, Jun 05 2012, 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: Niagara Falls Ideas

Platinum Member Joined: Mar 24 2008 Posts: 6528

Are you driving? If yes you can plan your trip around Letchworth State Park and Watkins Glen. Both are gorgeous, and are a great place to stop for a scenic hike/walk and picnic along the way.

Silver Member Joined: Nov 04 2010 Posts: 895

http://www.niagara-usa.com/

Silver Member Joined: Jan 09 2008 Posts: 724

we were there for 5 days last summer, over shabbos, it was amazing
you gotta do the whirlpool jetboat tour, very thrilling, you get drenched
there's a nice ferris wheel where you could see the falls and just walking by the falls is amazing, I could've stood there for hours
there's tons of things to do and even night life, so we really took it easy, went out, did something, came back to hotel, ate lunch/supper, depending on time, and went out again later,
it was a great trip, we had our 8 yr. old dd with us, but she was able to do all the stuff we wanted to do, so it was fine

Posted: Wed, Jun 06 2012, 8:44 am Post subject: Re: re: Niagara Falls Ideas

Platinum Member Joined: Mar 24 2008 Posts: 6528

ausable chasm is on the way to Montreal. I don't think you pass it on the way to Niagra. but I have to say it is a must see, with a ride down the canyon.

Silver Member Joined: Jan 29 2012 Posts: 739

Maid of the mist, underground tour of the falls, the ferris wheel and whirpools that someone mentioned. There is lots of fun things to do and its an amazing trip!

Active Poster Joined: Aug 07 2009 Posts: 26

Thanks a lot for all the suggestions! Especially what do do on the long drive up! I was wondering about that. We hope to drive at night, find a place to sleep on the way, then drive more in the morning. Coming from NY.

Active Poster Joined: May 31 2011 Posts: 54

cave of the winds is an amazing attraction on the american side. we did maid of the mist on the canadian side then cave of the winds on the american afterwards. very cool to see it from the top. very fun getting to practically touch the falls. it was our favorite part. it also makes you go through a stunning park with amazing views! make sure to bring clothing that you know can get all wet, and ziplock bags to slide your camera in so it doesnt get wet. also bring more food than you think. enjoy!

Silver Member Joined: May 01 2012 Posts: 623

we went for 2.5 days w/o kids - I would recommend flying instead- it saves a lot of time!
Then we rented a car to get around.
It was really nice.

Gold Member Joined: Jun 07 2006 Posts: 1527

I'm not the op but a couple of questioners to the ppl that know....
1) is it a good place to visit with little ones ( ranging 2 till 9 ) ??
2) what about shabbos? any jewish neighborhood nearby that has hotel ect....?
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Gold Member Joined: Aug 24 2010 Posts: 1465

Buffalo has a frum community with a young israel (and a supermarket with kosher food).

http://yibuffalo.org/ has a lot of information - both about buffalo and general touring in the Niagara area.

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