Discover the beautiful and graceful motion of Niagara Falls as the pristine water cascades down the rock ledges. Niagara Falls is actually two different waterfalls that are on the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the State of New York in the United States. The two falls are known as American Falls and Horseshoe Falls.

Horseshoe Falls is the most famous out of the two and is by far the largest on the Canadian side. This gigantic waterfall features a drop of 173 feet or 53 meters. American Falls is not as large and features only a 70 foot or 21 meter drop.  American Falls actually features another smaller fall on its corner that is known today as Bridal Veil Falls, but its width is extremely small compared to the other two main falls.

Visitors to this attraction can bask in the true power of nature as this formation was created purely by the powerful force of water eroding rock. It is actually possible to walk right up to the base of the Niagara Falls during the Cave of the Winds tour and feel the mist all around. The tour begins with a 175 foot elevator ride in to the Niagara Gorge and from there visitors follow wooden walkways to the Hurricane Deck.  On this deck visitors can feel the spray of water on their skin in pseudo tropical storm like conditions as the water of the falls crashes down all around them. Visiting the Hurricane Deck at night provides an even more unique experience to the falls. Spotlights illuminate the path to the hurricane deck creating a rainbow of color.

One tour involves guests being taken in the Maid of the Mist (a boat) right up to the base of the falls where guests can actually be surrounded by the falling water. To avoid getting wet guests are provided with a souvenir rain poncho. This tour is the only way to actually bask in the waters of Niagara Falls.

A visit to Niagara Falls wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Visitor Center. The center offers guests the chance to pick up a souvenir as well as maps and information about the falls themselves. Housed in the center are several restaurants that serve specialty coffees, ice creams and more. The center has a lush floral garden featuring plant life grown in interesting shapes that can be explored as well as a walkway that follows the path of the Niagara River.

Niagara Falls offers the Adventure Theater that presents a 40 minute show entitled ‘Niagara: Legends of Adventure”. This IMAX presentation shown on a 45 foot screen showcases an exciting journey of the original explorers and settlers of the Niagara Falls area.

Guests can travel by a scenic trolley that goes through some of the highlights of the surrounding park, Goat Island. The ride provides the opportunity to get an overview of the park in 30 minutes as a guide presents various information about each area. Guests can choose to stop at each of the six stops and explore the attraction.

Beyond these attractions visitors to the park can visit the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center that presents a variety of information about the area through interactive exhibits and allows for climbing a 26 foot rock wall that simulates the walls of the gorge.

Dining options are available as the surrounding area is home to several restaurants and hotels. Niagara Falls itself presents dining options such as at The Top of the Falls Restaurant that offers a grand experience with fantastic views of the falls as guests enjoy scrumptious cuisine. Visitors can find a variety of concessions stands throughout the park.

Getting to these magnificent and powerful Wonders of the World is not difficult as guests can travel by car, train or even by plane from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The airport is easily accessible from the Millennium Hotel Buffalo, a Buffalo, NY hotel near Niagara Falls, which provides a quick and hassle free means of visiting this grand destination.