Niagara Falls:
Where to Stay
If you are planning on going this summer, it may be a little hard to find a "nice" reasonable price hotel room. But, not impossible. I always avoid staying in Niagara Falls during the summer because of the crowds and prices. My family usually goes there in January and February when rates are dirt cheap. After Disney for some odd reason, Niagara Falls is my favorite place to go. It's somthing about running water.
I would definitely stay on the Canadian side because the Hotels are much nicer then the U.S hotels. But, dont avoid the U.S side attractions. I'll get to that soon. I've stayed at the
Sheraton on the Falls ,
Renaissance Fallsview ,
Hilton Niagara Falls , and the
Niagara Falls Marriott . I like each Hotel alot.
Did not have a bad experience in either hotel. Each was very clean and the staff were very nice. If a view is'nt important to you I would go with the Hilton or Renaissance. Each stay they have Falls view rooms, but they don't any more. They are building a very large casino in front of both of them. Both the Hilton and Renaissance have very nice pools. the hilton has a water slide and the Renaissance has two "water falls" flowing into to them. If you is what you want go with the Sheraton on the Falls or the Marriott. The Sheraton gives you a sliding door to view the falls if you get a fallsview room. They will all be crowed, no doubt. That will be the biggest complaint.
The Sheraton will probably be the busiest. It has the best location, right on the corner of Clifton Hill and Falls Ave. The Sheraton pool has a great view of the falls, but it is small because it's on the 14th floor. The other three are in the Fallsview area which is above the hill. If you don't want to walk far to the falls go with the Sheraton. Also all "big name" hotels will charge you for parking your car a day, any where from $10 to $20cdn. a day. We have eaten at a few of the Hotel Restaurants and they were usually overpriced for what you get.
What to Do
Maid of the Mist (US or Cdn. side)
Journey Behind the Falls (Cdn side)
Cave of the Winds (US Side)
Marineland (Cdn Side)
Clifton Hill (Cdn Side)
Guinness World Records Museum (Cdn Side)
Riply'S Believe it or Not (Cdn Side)
Great Canadian Midway (Cdn Side)
Casino Niagara (Cdn Side)
Senca Niagara Casino (US Side)
Where To Eat
Hard Rock Cafe (US or Cdn. side)
Planet Hollywood (Cdn Side)
Rainforest Cafe (Cdn Side)
Ruby Tuesdays (Under Construction, Cdn Side)
The Keg (Cdn Side)
Eastside Marios (Cdn Side)
OutBack Steakhouse (Cdn Side)
Etc... The Basic Chains
Sites To Check Out
City of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Info
Discover Niagara
Ask Me Any Questions, Hope I helped