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Within the park, you can look over Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island’s Terrapin Point, get up close and personal with the Bridal Veil Falls from the Cave of the Winds-you will get drenched despite your free poncho and sandals-the “Hurricane Deck.” You can take a ride on the Maid of the Mist, where you’ll also get soaked (wear the sandals from Cave of the Winds), but have the awe-inspiring experience of being enveloped in the spray from the American and Horseshoe Falls. However, if you want to get up close to all three falls, Niagara Falls State Park on the American side is your best bet.

Hands down, the best views of the Falls are from the Canadian side, as you’ll have unobstructed views of American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. side, if you plan to see sights outside of the town, you’ll need a car.

Once you’re in Niagara Falls Canada, there are a ton of attractions within walking distance along the Niagara Parkway and Fallsview Boulevard.

Almost every airline flies in and out of this airport, depending on where you’re coming from. If you’re visiting the Canadian side of the Falls, or just prefer a larger airport, your other flying option is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), which is about 90 minutes from Niagara Falls. If you plan to get outside of the town, possibly to visit Old Fort Niagara or one of the surrounding towns, a car is a must. But, if you plan to stay in town and time is of the essence, you can walk everywhere.

Once you’re in Niagara Falls USA, there are a few different shuttle options like Discover Niagara Shuttle to get you around town. Major carriers to BUF include American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United Allegiant Air and Spirit fly to IAG. Niagara Falls USA is drivable from Cleveland (3½ hrs.), Pittsburgh (3½ hrs.), Detroit (4 hrs.), Philadelphia (6½ hrs.), and New York City (7 hrs.), but it’s only a 30-minute drive from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) or a 15-minute drive from Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

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