Niagara Falls Tourism Information Status: Wednesday July 8th 2020- 09:43 am.
THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER BETWEEN THE US AND CANADA IS CLOSED TO NON-ESSENTIAL TRAFFIC UNTIL JULY 21st 2020. THIS MAY BE EXTENDED AND WILL LIKELY BE DELAYED UNTIL AUGUST 21st 2020. THIS INFORMATION IS UPDATED AS SOON AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
NIAGARA FALLS CANADA ENTERED STAGE 2 OPERATIONS ON FRIDAY JUNE 19th 2020. NIAGARA PARKS OPERATES QUEEN VICTORIA PARK IN NIAGARA FALLS CANADA AND THE FALLS AND PARK ARE OPEN. ALL THE MAJOR ATTRACTIONS ARE OPEN INCLUDING THE BOAT RIDES BELOW THE FALLS, NIAGARA ZIPLINE & MOST OF THE CLIFTON HILL ATTRACTIONS ARE NOW OPEN.
NIAGARA FALLS STATE PARK IN NIAGARA FALLS NY USA IS OPEN TO VISITORS FOR VIEWING THE FALLS AND PICNIC AREAS ARE AVAILABLE. THE MAID OF THE MIST BOAT RIDE IS OPEN AND THE CAVE OF THE WINDS IS OPEN. YOU CAN FIND UPDATES ON THE PARKS OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE. NIAGARA FALLS NY RESIDES WITHIN NIAGARA COUNTY AND ENTERED PHASE FOUR JULY 4th 2020. RESTAURANTS OFFER INDOOR DINING/ TAKE-OUT SERVICE OR OUTDOOR SEATING. THE NIAGARA FALLS AQUARIUM IS OPEN AND OLD FORT NIAGARA IS OPEN.
THE WHIRLPOOL JET BOAT OPENED FOR THE SEASON JULY 1st 2020.
Experience the mystery and art of illusion with Greg Frewin, International Grand Champion of Magic. This Las Vegas Style Magical Review features spectacular appearances by our rare and majestic tigers. Your imagination will be captivated and you will be amazed “Beyond Belief!” A family friendly show featuring large cats, and illusions which astounded International audiences at the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas for two years. Come enjoy a Las Vegas show in Niagara Falls! For more info visit the Greg Frewin Theatre.
What is the most exciting adventure besides visiting the Falls? The Whirlpool Jetboat ride is the most exhilarating ride on the planet! Over 1.5 million people have experienced the thrills of riding through the Niagara Rapids on board one of their 1200hp turbo diesel jetboats. Reservations are required and there are departures from both the Canadian and USA sides of the Niagara River. This amazing ride is considered to be one of North America’s most thrilling experiences. For more information and discounted rates you can start here.
We’ve updated Old Fort Niagara webpage with a beautiful 360 degree panosphere. Located in beautiful Youngstown NY only a short drive north of Niagara Falls. The view from here is spectacular and overlooks the Old Fort Niagara and Lake Ontario. Watch the Fort Live, Lake freighters transiting across Lake Ontario and the ever changing weather. If you have the time to spare while visiting our area we highly recommend a visit.
Planning a visit?
The value of the Canadian dollar is extremely low these days and trading at about .75 cents USD. A $200.00 per night hotel room in Canada will only cost $150.00 US. If you have ever wanted to visit Niagara Falls Canada now is the time to book that vacation!
Planning your visit to Niagara Falls has never been easier. First you need to figure out the best way to get to Niagara Falls. Our “How do I get to Niagara Falls” page is full of valuable information on arriving here by everything from planes to trains and automobiles. The Travel Tips page offers information on crossing the border, passport information to what type of weather you can expect during your visit. Of course you will want to view the falls in all its splendor but we’re sure you will want to try some of the associated attractions. Just visit our attractions page and pick and choose what you might like to try. There are discount passes for Niagara Falls attractions available for those who want to visit multiple attractions or if you have limited time just pay individually for each attraction as you go. The next step is to decide on where you would like to stay. Our Niagara Falls Hotels pages offer all the insight you need to choose a place that will suit your needs. If you can’t find what you are looking for check out our sitemap or send an email to info@niagarafallslive.com. We’d be glad to help you plan your visit!
If you are visiting Niagara Falls this season and would like to try something truly unique try to
find the time to visit the IMAX Niagara Falls. This IMAX film takes an in depth look at the history surrounding our natural wonder and is something all ages can enjoy. Visit IMAX NIAGARA FALLS for more information!
Niagara Falls day to night time lapse video
Interested in a good read? Author Frank Thomas Croisdale has just released “Niagara Falls into Darkness”.
A madman serial killer is on the loose taking lives on both sides of the border at Niagara Falls. Newspaper Editor Mick O’Malley and Detective Sally Wendt are the only two with a chance of catching him before he kills again. Will they succeed or will Niagara fall into darkness forever?
“Dean Koontz, John Grisham, James Patterson – make way for the next great American crime thriller author, Frank Thomas Croisdale. Not only is Niagara Falls Into Darkness a page-turning masterpiece, it features one of the greatest protagonists ever created for the written page.” Available from Amazon.
Many visitors to Niagara Falls are unaware that we possess some of the most beautiful hiking trails in North America. The area known as the Niagara Gorge begins at the Falls and extends almost 5.5 miles (9 km) to the north. The gorge is accessible at various points along the Niagara Parkway on both sides of the Niagara River. You can hike down to the rivers edge for some breathtaking views of the local flora and fauna. Visit our hiking page for details!
Niagara Falls Elvis Festival – September 17th-20th 2020. Join us for the fourth Annual Niagara Falls Elvis Festival – September 17th-20th, 2020. We are expanding to four days in 2020, adding a Thursday night Headliner show and a Friday Matinee show. Don’t miss this premier Elvis Festival of Graceland style, entertainment, and competition.If you have a burning love for Elvis Presley, then you’re about to be all shook up. Find more info here.
Congratulations to the winners of our annual Niagara Falls photo contest. We had hundreds of great entries from visitors from all over the world. A big thank you to all that participated !
The best views of Niagara Falls are from the Embassy Suites Niagara Falls according to our unbiased research. If you are visiting Niagara Falls and want to enjoy a jaw dropping stay this is the place to stay. Built on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment this towering structure opened for business in 2003. Floor to ceiling windows and a view that is second to none. Spend a night or two at this amazing Niagara Falls Hotel. Find more information on every Niagara Falls Hotel.
The image below depicts the catwalk and hurricane deck at “Cave of the Winds”. It is erected every Spring after the ice melts and removed in the Fall.
2020 will be our 23rd year of providing the most concise information in an easy to navigate format on Niagara Falls. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions which would enhance our visitors guide feel free to contact us at info@niagarafallslive.com.