TripHip - Travel Tips and Advice for Traveling on a Budget

Nobody needs to be told that the main attraction at Niagara Falls is the thundering waterfalls. They're fantastic and a wonderful sight any time of the year. But you might be in for a bit of a shock when you visit Niagara, if you are expecting an out-in-the-wilderness location.

Quite the contrary, especially if you are visiting on the Canadian side. Niagara Falls is a loud, busy, bright and completely campy tourist destination. There is a major casino within walking distance of the falls, and tons of fun up Clifton Hill (also within easy walking distance). Clifton Hill is lined with restaurants, hotels, haunted fun houses, strange museums, arcade games and amusement rides. One of the best known spots is the Guinness World Records museum.

One of the many ways to see the amazing Niagara Falls is to walk through the tunnels and see the rushing water up close from *behind* the falls.

It sounds amazing, but it's not really as exciting as you might think. You'll get very wet, and it's very loud. That's about it. I'd recommend seeing the falls up close on a Maid of the Mist boat ride instead.