Niagara Falls- Heading out tomorrow

@KrisNY (7590)
United States
July 7, 2007 9:58am CST
Hi friends! My mom, daughter and me are heading out for Niagara Falls tomorrow morning- It's about an hour and a half for us- We are going to the Canadian side and staying until Tuesday- Girls vacation- leaving the men home- How many have been to Niagara Falls? How many of us take vacations? We are doing the Maid on the Mist- (Boat) Journey under the Falls- white water walk and the butterfly conservatory- It is the first time for my daughter for any of these- Also fireworks on Sunday night- Have any of you been to see the fireworks over the Falls? This will be my first time- Also the first time we aren't gambling at all- I'll post pictures of the trip when we get back- Anyone been there?? Where is everyone taking vacations this year?? Please share your comments!
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@joyce959 (1559)
• Philippines
7 Jul 07
Hi Kris. I was lucky to have been to Toronto last April and then see Niagara Falls, my sister and her hubby accompanied us there. My father and I had our one month vacation in Canada. We stayed 2 weeks with my sis who lives near Montreal and then 2 weeks with my brother who lives in British Columbia. The Maid of the Mist was not open that time because some part of the niagara falls are frozen in snow. We had the great view of the Falls and nearby area from the top of the Skylon Tower. We went to "The Journey Behind the Falls' and its really cold out there. Its so sad though that we're not able to see some of the attractions coz of limited time. Niagara Falls is one of the greatest tourist spots that I have been and seen. Hope, all of you will enjoy and have a great time there!
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jul 07
I love Niagara Falls in the winter- the way the water freezes- it's pretty cool- I don't think I want to go on the skylon tower- it looks too high- They have a new ferris wheel thing there- It's 175 feet high on Clifton Hills- over looking the falls- My daughter has been begging to do that- I'm not sure yet- : ) thanks for the comments!
@joyce959 (1559)
• Philippines
7 Jul 07
A ferris wheel 175 ft high and over looking tha Falls?...The view from there must be fantastic. Kids love ferriswheel... But me at this age... guess I'm afraid now...lol. I was trying to upload a picture of the Niagara Falls, but it didnt. I don't know what's the problem.
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jul 07
Yep she has been driving me insane- so we'll see- : ) I'll take pics and load them when I get back- I have to head out to Wal-Mart in a few minutes to get another memory stick fo the camera.
@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
8 Jul 07
That's a great choice :) I know you will enjoy it. I love the maid of the mist! The first time I came to Canada it was just for a visit and one of the first places they took me was to Niagara Falls. What I remember the most was that it was such a hot day but it was so nice and cool by the Falls. Then I came to live here and since we are close we often go to the falls. It's always nice no matter how many times we go:) I haven't had a proper vacation in about 10 years and don't thin I will have one this year as well but we will try to at least go camping a few weekends. Have a great time :)
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
12 Jul 07
We had a great time- thanks! it was so hot even by the falls!
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@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
12 Jul 07
Glad you had a good time :) But yeah it has been pretty bad the last few days. Way too hot and no breeze. Thankfully it seems that tonight the temperature will go down quite a bit :)
@brendalee (6082)
• United States
7 Jul 07
I hope you have a wonderful time. Yes, I have been to Niagra Falls but I was really little when we went so I don't remember much. And it rained the whole time.lol. I haven't been on vacation in years. The last time we went anywhere was about 4 years ago and we went to Fair Haven and spent the weekend in one of the cabins. It was fun but there were many of us there. Someday I want to go with just me and my boyfriend.
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jul 07
I hope you and your boyfriend get to take that vacation together soon- Even somewhere close- I used to go to the Falls alot as a child- it was a familiar place my parents took us.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
7 Jul 07
nope didnt get up that way when in New york. But it sounds like a wonderful trip and hope ya';; have a wonderful time. Already had Vacation this year went to Tenn. in Feb. to see son and then in April to Utah to see my mom and celebrated her 87th birthday. Dont think going anywhere else.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
7 Jul 07
your welcome
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jul 07
Oh sounds like you had 2 nice vacations- Family ones too- those are always nice- thanks for the comment!
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
7 Jul 07
Love the maid of the mist, not sure what the white water walk is? Is that the one where you go down the elevator and get to walk along the base of the falls? Wait that is on the American side. Butterfly conservatory - that sounds cool, if you get a chance the aquarium on the American side is pretty cool. Have seen the fireworks but saw them from the rainbow bridge, we walked across the bridge, it was raining that day
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jul 07
I think we are only touring the Canadian side- we'll keep the American side for another time- I'm not exactly sure where the white water walk is- it's a package deal- I also heard there is some new bird place too- and my mom loves birds-
@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
7 Jul 07
I tried posting a picture...as usual, it did not post.
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@YoungInLove (1254)
• Canada
7 Jul 07
Hey there! I went to niagra falls on a school trip a month ago. We had a music trip to clevland ohio and went to the rock n roll hall of fame and such and we went through nigara falls on the way home so we stayed there a night. I have never seen the fireworks over the falls, but i did have a chance to visit Lundy's Lane, which i HIGHLY suggest you do. Its very glamorous, kinda like vegas lol. Neon signs, they have tons of small stores. Whats cool about it is, during the night they have amazing haunted houses and tons of tourist attractions. They even have tons of wax museums. I hope you guys have loads of fun, because my first time to niagara falls was amazing!
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jul 07
thanks- We are staying right on Clifton Hill- which is where the wax museums and Ripleys museum are- A short 1 block walk to the Falls- I'm glad you had fun- We are planning on going to Hard Rock Cafe for lunch or dinner- I think my daughter will love it there!
• Canada
7 Jul 07
Clifton hill? Thats where i stayed on my trip. It should be a fun trip for sure.
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@ESKARENA1 (18261)
8 Jul 07
well, ive never been but would love to see it. It is certainly an exciting trip to be contemplating. I will look forward to you posting pictures blessed be
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
8 Jul 07
Thanks for the comment- I have to stop this morning and pick up another memory stick for the camera- I want to get alot of pictures-
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
7 Jul 07
i live an hour north of niagara falls and while it is close by and we tend to take it for granted, we still go there about once a year. one year we went to the falls in january to see what it was like and crossed over and saw the falls from the ny side...man was it cold! i hope you have a great time while in canada!!!!!!!
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jul 07
I'm about an hour and a half south of the Falls and don't get there as mcu as I should- especially when some people would love to come this way- I love the Falls in the winter- it is so cool how some water freezes there-
@ElicBxn (63252)
• United States
7 Jul 07
I've never been to Niagara, but my sister has & my parent's took their honeymoon there. I've done my trip for the year, but I'd hardly call it a "vacation."
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@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jul 07
It is a beautiful place- My parents went there on their honeymoon too : )