Niagara Falls

I have been to Niagara Falls numerous times.  This was actually the second time my 2 year old twins have been there.  I have however never been to the Canadian side.  Actually I lied.  I have been to the Casino on Canadian side once in the dead of Upstate NY winter, and at night.  You could barely see anything even though the falls was lit up.

Since my husbands family lives in Syracuse/Buffalo area it is so easy to make that road trip every time someone from Europe visits.  Everyone from Europe wants to visit Niagara Falls.  I don’t ask why, just take them there.

The Canadian side is dominated by tourism since you can see American Falls as well as Horseshoe falls a lot better.

This is the view of the American side where you can see the viewing tower and standing area.  The only reason one should not cross the bridge to the other side is if they are not sure if they can come back to the US.

Other then that reason I highly recommend getting on the rainbow bridge and seeing the beauty of the falls.

There are a lot more attractions like getting soaked by taking a voyage into the falls on Maid of the Mist.

You do however have to be prepared to get a little bit wet no matter what.  Which is not bad with 90 deg heat but as you imagine that is rare in Upstate NY.

Thank goodness there is a barrier to keep the kids from jumping

You can always strap them into a strolled where a minute of calmness is sponsored by Apple.

Before that they were running on the street playing stop.  Not necessarily a game which makes mommy feel safe, unless your parenting skill is closer to Michael Jackson’s.

So after holding them, saying no, having a heart attack and popping about 20 relax pills, they were strapped back into the car.

Even the drive around is filled with attractions, casinos, funky shops, indoor water park, wax museum even Marineland that features marine animal shows.

Anything and everything you want and imagine is there.  So why you gamble your life savings while using the excuse you are sightseeing your kids can be entertain to the max.

Even normal Burger King is not that normal.  So if you ever have a choice, Canadian side is the place to be, well at least when it comes to Niagara Falls.