Niagara Falls

Just an hour and a half outside Toronto is a natural wonder renowned the world over.  On the border of Ontario and New York sits Niagara Falls, plunging thirteen stories down in a plume of mist, and offering a slew of fun activities for visitors from near and far.

Visitors to the falls can experience its misty wonder for free from the expansive observation deck, but that’s not the only way to see this amazing spot.  Guests can get up close and personal with Journey Behind the Falls, descending 150 ft by elevator to portals located behind the Falls.

There’s the Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company, which takes visitors on a wet and wild ride of the waters at the base of the Falls.  Riders are given plastic garments to protect against spray, but prepare to get damp on this exciting adventure.

If a trip to the Falls’ base isn’t daring enough, helicopter rides are available for sweeping views from the air.  Those who prefer dry land can also learn more about the Falls through an IMAX show and the nearby Daredevil Gallery featuring a collection of historical artifacts used by those who have challenged the mammoth falls.

A slew of tourist attractions are also offered nearby to make sure the entertainment doesn’t end.  A Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum, Guinness World Records Museum, several wax museums, haunted houses, play lands, funhouses, go-karts, bowling and mini-golf are there to thrill guests old and young.  And there are also dozens of restaurants, cafes and snack shops serving foods for every palate imaginable.

And, after a full day of entertainment at the Falls, visitors should be sure not to miss them spectacularly lit up at night.  It’s a perfect way to see this grand natural wonder, and an experience that will be remembered for years to come.
 

- by D.J. Siegel, Toronto Reporter for HelloMetro  (Click to leave a message)