No. Niagara Falls is in a public location on Niagara Parks land. It can be accessed for free 24/7 all year around. The surrounding attractions however need to be paid for.
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There is no legal right” to refuse paying the 3% fee, other than it is NOT a tax. It is a charge imposed by the hotel, just as if they charged a fee for telephone calls, Wi-Fi or parking. The fee is based on a percentage of your overall charges at the hotel.
Niagara Falls State Park is open 365 days a year, and it's always free to walk into the Park and experience the Falls! Today, the park's signature attraction, the majestic Niagara Falls, is the dramatic apex of the free-flowing waters of four of the Great Lakes into the Niagara River Gorge.
Most establishments in Niagara Falls Canada take or accept American money and American debit and credit cards. However, it is best to change your American currency to the Canadian dollar to get a better exchange rate. US currency is accepted at most hotels, attractions and restaurants in Niagara Falls Canada.
Can I walk across the Rainbow Bridge without a passport? No. Rainbow Bridge, despite its unusual location, still functions as a regular border crossing. Therefore, if you want to have a walk on the bridge, or use it to visit Canada, you need a valid passport with you.
the us side is much less expensive, but with the kids, you might want to stay on the canadian side cause there is more to do. you could even look into staying in buffalo, its close, only a 20 minute drive, and theres lots to do there, but i would only do that if cost is a big player.
The largest waterfall, known as “Horseshoe Falls” or “Canada Falls”, is mainly located on the Canadian border. Considering that two of the three waterfalls are located in US territory, it's safe to say that you can get a great look at most of Niagara Falls without needing a passport.
The United States Government does not refund sales tax to foreign visitors. Sales tax charged in the United States is paid to individual states, not the Federal government - the same way that Value Added Tax (VAT) is paid in many countries.
Do American Citizens need a passport to enter Niagara Falls, Canada? Yes. A Passport (or a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's License if coming by land) is required for crossing the border into Canada unless you are age 15 or younger.
The lights by the Falls are turned off at midnight, though tourists can still be found walking around then. It's best to be on guard at all times and stay in well-lit areas in order to feel safe in Niagara Falls.