Is Niagara Falls worth the hype?

The whole experience was worth it, despite my initial reservations. Yes, the area around the waterfalls is ridiculously touristy, but if you can separate the commercial from the natural, you won't be disappointed. In the end, our visit to Niagara Falls was far from disappointing, as I had first feared it would be.



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It's always free to walk into Niagara Falls State Park to see the Falls, and it's open 365 days a year! What many people are happy to discover, however, is that along with this majestic natural wonder, the Niagara Falls tours and activities that you can enjoy inside the park provide hours of added fun!

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Now, let's get back to our main question, and explore whether Niagara Falls is a wonder of the world. The answer, again, is a No! Niagara Falls doesn't even find a mention in the unofficial list of seven wonders of the world, let alone the official one [if there would be any].

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People do not recommend swimming in the Niagara River, nor is it allowed in most areas. The river has strong currents, turbulent rapids, and unpredictable undertows, especially in the Lower Niagara River below Niagara Falls.

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Angel Falls, Venezuela Beginning with the one that is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall, at the height of 3,200 feet, Angel Falls is the largest waterfall in the world.

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Experience the awe-inspiring sight of Niagara Falls lit up in a spectacular show at night – make sure to visit during the evening illumination! The illumination is a sight to behold, with the falls lit up in a rainbow of colors. The show is a unique experience that you won't want to miss.

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Sure, you could visit Niagara Falls in one quick, rushed day, but it is better experienced with a two day stay (or longer).

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Based on this plan of the day, you should be spending anywhere between 8 to 10 hours at Niagara Falls and surrounding area. And you will have covered all the key areas around the Falls, that we believe are worth a visit!

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Yes, Niagara Falls is a generally safe place to visit. However, visitors should always stay aware of their surroundings and take appropriate safety measures when travelling to Niagara Falls and other destinations.

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An area 12,300 years in the making, Niagara Falls is a natural wonder unlike any other. The history of Niagara Falls goes back thousands of years, to the Ice Age, when large torrents of water were released from the melting ice, draining into what is now known as the Niagara River.

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The fresh water that plunges over Niagara takes around 685,000 gallons (2.6 million litres) of water from four great lakes: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan Lake Huron and Lake Erie - in fact, ? of the world's fresh water is found in these four great lakes.

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