The best time to visit Niagara Falls is June to August. Summer is peak season, and with good reason: Average highs rest in the low 80s.
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The best time to visit Niagara Falls is June to August. Summer is peak season, and with good reason: Average highs rest in the low 80s. Mists and breezes from the waterfalls can make the area feel cooler.
A: Niagara Falls State Park does not close and there are no specific Niagara Falls open dates. Guests can view Niagara Falls year-round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Rainbow Bridge is the gateway between the cities of Niagara Falls. You can cross the bridge by auto, on foot or bicycle 24/7 every day of the year. Restrictions apply and you can read all about current border crossing information here.
Buffalo offers great dining, outstanding art and architecture, historical sites, and river cruises. If you stay at the falls, stay on the Canadian side. Falls viewing is better and the choices for hotels and food are better. Definately stay in Canada.
Yes. If you're an international tourist [not from the European Union, Canada or USA], you'd be needing a passport with a valid visa to enter Niagara Falls on either side of the border. If you're a US citizen, you still need a passport to be shown as you re-enter the US after your Niagara Falls, Canada trip.
For tourist visits to Canada of less than 180 days, U.S. citizens do not need visas. Other types of travel generally require visas. Visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for current information. If you have a criminal record, you may be unable to enter Canada.
Like most towns and cities, there are unsafe spots for tourists to be walking around in after dark. Consult with your hotel concierge on where safe zones after dark are. One of the safe zones that is highly recommended is between the casino and Niagara Falls itself as it is one of the well-lit areas.
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. Please visit the government website for any further details.
Situated along the U.S./Canadian border, Niagara Falls State Park welcomes travelers from around the world. To reach Niagara Falls State Park, most visitors simply fly into the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) or drive in on Interstate 90.
The Canadian side is where you get gorgeous panoramas of both the American Falls and the mighty Horseshoe Falls. It's definitely the more glamorous side of Niagara Falls. While you can't get right up to the American and Bridal Veil Falls, you can get right up to the brink of Horseshoe Falls.
Niagara Falls IlluminationTogether, these lights work to create a breathtaking view not to be missed, and are illuminated every night of the year beginning at dusk. Throughout the year, Niagara Falls is illuminated for holidays and significant occasions, as determined by the Niagara Falls Illumination Board (NFIB).