24 Hours In Niagara Falls With Teens

Niagara Falls is one of the world's three great waterfalls and should be on everyone's bucket list. More than 3,000 tons of water pours over the falls every second. Four of the five great lakes drain into the Niagara River. The city of Niagara has gone through a metamorphisis of circus atmosphere to souvenir central to national park. 

Be sure to check out Niagara Falls at night. You can see Toronto, Canada in the background. We did not cross the border, but I would highly recommend spending an extra few days in Toronto. 

We found a hole in the wall stuffed burger place called Rock Burger.  If you like crazy burgers, then this is your place. 

There are a lot of inexpensive hotels in the city of Niagara. Check awardmapper.com to see if it's worth using points. All the major chains are in Niagara. We stayed at the Wingate by Wyndham Niagara Falls which included breakfast and cost $100. It was quite nice and a few blocks from the falls. We paid for the room instead of using points because Wyndham was running a promotion where you stayed for 2 nights and earned 15,000 points. The nights did not have to be consecutive or even at the same hotel. 

There are tons of activities in Niagara Falls from the Maid of the Mist (boat tour of the falls), walking tour of Goat Island (top of the falls), Canadian side of the falls, American side of the falls and The Cave Of The Winds (self guided walking under the falls). You know us well enough to know that's what we decided to do. 

We got there early because we were worried that would be a line, but apparently we were the only ones who were concerned. Before you head to the falls, there is a nice exhibit demonstrating the history of the falls. There is also a short movie. Then the fun begins. The tour includes ponchos and sandals. 

You take the elevator down to the bottom of the falls and then walk and get wet, really, really wet. Best bet wear your bathing suit. 

The tour lasts about 1 hour and costs Adult: $17 Youth (Ages 6-12): $14. You cannot buy tickets online. If you plan to experience several activities, take a look at the Discovery Pass.  You can look at the falls from several sides for FREE.