The massive size, thunderous waters, and graceful majesty of Niagara Falls have drawn honeymoon couples and other romantics for generations. If you’re planning a visit, don’t miss out on the top attractions and best activities in and around the falls for couples in love. Note: US citizens need a passport card or passport book to enter Canada.
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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist Paseo en bote
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Couples can’t get much closer to the Falls than at Maid of the Mist . You’ll get a complimentary poncho when you board, and you’ll need it – the boat sails downstream from the falls, pulling you so close that you’ll feel the mist on your face. (If you don’t want to get wet, you can get inside.)
Depending on weather conditions, the tour begins in April or May and generally ends for the season in October.
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Open Jet Boat Tour de las cataratas
If sailing near thunder falls on the softest
not exciting enough, imagine doing it on a speedboat. The ride, which takes about an hour, accelerates into the rough waters as they feel increasingly wet (ponchos are provided). This budget trip is one of the most popular activities in Niagara Falls.
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Niagara Falls Grand Helicopter Tour
An experience to remember forever, this helicopter flight is designed for just two. Departing daily between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the flight flies over the wine country of The Falls and Niagara, pinpointing historic landmarks and other points of interest. The best time to go is on the last flight of the day, around sunset. That’s when you’ll get the best photos and the most romantic views. A complimentary bottle of Niagara Champagne is included in this package.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tasting Tour
While The Falls is worth seeing (and experiencing it on water, land, and air), the city of Niagara Falls is a tourist trap with plenty of tacky family attractions.
If you prefer something more sophisticated after seeing the natural wonder, the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is just a 20-minute drive away. A small-group tour familiarizes you with the city and region and also takes you to vineyards to enjoy a wine and cheese tasting at a selection of wineries. This area is famous for producing sweet and delicious iced wine, a perfect addition to dessert. Some tours include a meal.
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Fallsview Casino Resort
Do you like to play when you travel? Or do you want to learn how? The dazzling Fallsview Casino Resort is one of the best places to stay in Niagara Falls and is not a place for families traveling with children. It is the largest gaming complex in Canada, with 3,000 slot machines and 130 table games. In addition to its casino and live entertainment, it contains many rooms with exceptional views, a spa, a shopping arcade, several restaurants, and even a wedding chapel.
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Niagara Falls Duty Free
Don’t leave Niagara Falls without stopping by their extensive duty-free shop. If you’ve developed a taste for ice wine, this is the place to pick up a few bottles before heading home (rather than picking them up on your trip). Many other brands of spirits are also sold here at lower prices than what you can find at home.
It’s also the place to shop for Canadian specialties like genuine maple syrup and Nestle’s delicious Coffee Crisp candy bars, which put Hershey to shame.
New items (like spirits and flavored spirits) and limited-edition products will tempt you to spend your last Canadian dollars (US currency is also accepted and cashiers will calculate the conversion for you).
The store also has an extensive cosmetics department offering Clinique, Christian Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Estée Lauder, Lancome, Shiseido and Biotherm cosmetics. The duty-free shop, which is located across from the falls on the Canadian side, has a great lookout beyond its parking lot with a beautiful view. Keep in mind:
- Dutyfree no longer reimburses visitors for purchases made in Canada that include VAT tax.
- Do not try to return Cuban cigars to the US, where they are illegal. If you smoke cigarettes, buy them and light them on the Canadian side.
