Travel Guide > North America > Niagara Falls
The Niagara Falls are one of the most impressive and famous waterfalls in the world. The falls can be observed from both Canada and USA. Although the Canadian side has been developed into a big tourist attraction, the falls haven't lost any of their appeal. The falls consist of the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, which are almost 800 metres wide and have a direct vertical drop of over 50 metres, and the American Falls, which are about 320 metres wide and just over 20 metres tall. The small Bridal Veils are on the American side as well, separated from the American Falls with a single drop of almost 20 metres as well. The total drop of these falls is over 50 metres. The Canadian and American side are separated by Goat Island.
One of the best ways to experience the impact of the falls is to take a boat ride on the Maid of the Mist, which brings you very close and you can view the falls from beneath. If you would rather walk, the Cave of the Winds takes you to the base of the Bridal Veils Falls.
Most of the accommodation options are on the Canadian site of the falls. These, including travellers' ratings are listed below. If you have difficulties finding accommodation you can also try the American side.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Sunset Inn | 5803 Stanley Ave | Hotel | 75 |
| Accommodations Niagara Bed and Breakfast | 5069 River Road | Guesthouse | 90 |
| Apartment Suite - Niagara | Third Street | Apartment | - |
| Ellis House Bed & Breakfast | 4284 Ellis Street | Guesthouse | 87 |
| HI-Niagara Falls Rainbow Hostel | 4549 Cataract Ave. Niagara Falls | Hostel | 76 |
| Imperial Hotel and Suites | 5851 Victoria Avenue | Hotel | 85 |
| Lyons House Hostel | 5741 McGrail Ave. Niagara Falls | Hostel | 92 |
| Ollies Bed & Breakfast | Welland, Niagara Region | Guesthouse | 100 |
| Red Carpet Inn & Suites Fallsway | 5334 Kitchener St | Hotel | 57 |
| Susan's Retreat | 5311 Bridge Street | Apartment | - |
| Three Diamond Inn | 8911 lundys lane | Hotel | - |
| Victoria Motor Inn | 5869 Victoria Ave Niagara Falls Ontario | Hotel | 89 |
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