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Niagara Falls:

General info:
There are two sides to Niagara Falls - the Canadian side and the American side, with several bridges crossing over. The Canadian side has the Chabad and Kosher restaurants as well as almost every activity, therefore almost all DDFers stay in Canada. Also, the falls themselves have two vast sections, neither of which are really wonderfully visible standing on the American side.

The two main activities are a ferry-sized boat ride that takes you right up next to the falls and walking next to the falls. In CA, the boat is called Hornblower and in US, it's called Maid of the Mist. Reviews are great for both and say they are similar experiences. The Hornblower boats are bigger and newer, and may run more often during peak times, but both boats actually follow the exact same route (other than pickup/drop off in the US or Canada respectively, of course.) In CA, walking by the falls is called Journey Behind the Falls, and in US, it's called Cave of the Winds. COTW - yes, on the US side - is the clear winner from DDF reviews and is worth crossing over the border for. JBtFs is impressive, and there is a wonderful platform right next to the falls that is extraordinary, but the portals to look out from behind the falls are essentially grey from the falling water, there's not much to see.

Other great activities that shouldn't be missed are the Skylon Tower (can't miss it) and the White Water Walk (slightly north, downriver from the falls, take WEGO - see below), and for those with the stomach for it, the WildPlay Zipline at the Hornblower area is highly recommended!

It should be noted that Chabad sells a variety of discounted tickets to some of the local activities listed below, which can be a good deal and also help to support Chabad. The passes are sold from a small desk to your left as you enter the michig restaurant. (In particular, their "J-Pass" was found to be useful by one family in July 2018.) There are also also other passes sold by Niagara Parks Canada that may be useful, depending on what you'd like to do.

Set your phone to network only (no roaming), and it should pick up the signal from the USA. However, in the 4P and Chabad area, Sprint did not work well for @Yehuda, but by Sheraton on the Falls / Clifton Hill and the different activities, it worked fine. May be worth looking into getting a Canadian sim card.

http://www.niagarafallsbridges.com/ lists all 4 bridges with appx wait times. You can also call 1-800-715-6722 to check wait times.

Money: Newsflash: Canada is a different country. They measure things in meters, have Tim Hortons instead of Dunkin' Donuts, and eat fries soaked in gravy (poutine) and swear it's good. Surprise, they also have different money than the US.

CCs with FX fees should not be used unless you know for sure that it won't apply from CA. As of July 2018, many stores will take American dollars in a pinch but with unfavorable - or sometimes ZERO - exchange rates, despite the fact that it was 0.76 USD to 1 CAD at the time, so beware.

Minyanim:
See here: http://www.jewishniagara.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/1299265
Please see below regarding parking.

Restaurants:
There is both a Dairy and Meat (Meat only open Sun-Wed) restaurant in the Chabad Center (which is located across from the Four Points By Sheraton Hotel, map) open during the summer season, cash only (they were taking CC's as of July 2018), see the website and/or Facebook page for details.

As of the week after Tisha B'av 2018, the experience of one family was that the fleishig restaurant was brand new, with a limited menu, expensive, but with great food and great service. The milchig restaurant was expensive, with only barely passable food and downright abysmal service.

Important: There is no official parking at the Chabad center/restaurant, but there is paid street parking just up the street from them. Signs posted, and speaking with some of the Chabad and restaurant folks confirm, that parking in the parking lot right near Chabad may result in your car being towed, a $350 ticket, and another $400 to get your car out of the impound lot, not to mention a chilul Hashem. Don't do it. The Chabad website recommends staying at the Four Points by Sheraton Fallsview which is right across from the Chabad center.

Nissan's Deli - There is a limited deli (shnitzel, hot dogs, hamburgers, deli salads, etc.) about 20 min drive away, located in the Top's Supermarket at 3980 Maple Road, Amherst, NY. @S209 called CRC and they vouched for the kashrus here. Call ahead, hours aren't posted on website. The supermarket also has a good selection of fresh kosher items (cold cuts, cheeses, cholov yisroel milk was frozen). The bakery in this Tops is kosher (Va'ad Hakashrus of Buffalo), extensive & delicious - dairy & parve items available.

Hotels:
Be careful with hotel names as there are 4 SPG properties that have similar names - Sheraton on the Falls (CA), Sheraton at the Falls (US), Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls Fallsview (CA), Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls (US). Come on Starwood...

Sheraton On The Falls nice hotel, right next to to the local attractions, Hornblower, Journey Behind the falls(10 min walk) Niagara SkyWheel etc. You can get a Deluxe Fallsview room for 11k Starpoints. The only suites they have are corner suites, so if you book/upgrade to a suite you'll get a corner suite which is very nice and spacious.

Near each other and Chabad
Four Points by Sheraton Fallsview - Category 5 - 35K Marriott, within Eruv to Chabad across the street, meals are in this hotel
Embassy Suites - 70K HH
Hilton - 70K HH (see here for info on a contact for upgrades)

Near Clifton Hill
Sheraton on the Falls - Category 6 - 50K Marriott
Courtyard Niagara Falls - Category 5 - 35K Marriott

Can often find package deals or cheaper rates (not during holiday season) on Groupon or by Googling hotel name and "packages" or "deals" as they each have a packages section of their website.

Transportation:

Although you probably came to Niagara by car, driving around everywhere and parking is a problem. There are not enough (occasionally ANY) parking spaces at the key attractions, and what parking there is is quite expensive. $10-$15 per day is OK, but if there is no hourly rate, you can easily pay that 4x per day if you aren't careful. If you are staying in the hotels and like a lot of walking, you can pretty much walk to the main Hornblower-to-Table Rock section of the Falls activities and from Clifton Hill to Fallsview/Chabad area with a can-do attitude and a good pair of shoes. If you are coming with kids or anyone who gets whiny when they have to walk too much, or you are interested in activities down by the Whirlpool area or elsewhere in the region, consider buying WEGO passes (http://www.wegoniagarafalls.com/fares/), which give you unlimited bus rides on the Canadian side for 24 or 48 hours. The buses are fast and clean, the stops are all over, and the wait is usually not more than a max of 10 min in peak times.

Note that WEGO passes are included in all three levels of the Niagara Parks Adventure Pass (https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/plan-your-visit/deals-packages/), but not in the Chabad J-Pass.

Activities:

Canadian Side:

Journey Behind The Falls
Phone: 905-354-1551
Admission: $16.75/adult, $10.95/6-12yrs, Free/<5yrs (CAD, +Tax. Including a rain poncho)
Mid-December to mid-April: The Lower Observation area closes due to bad weather conditions. Ticket rates will be reduced: $11.25/adult, $6.95/6-12yrs, Free/<5yrs (CAD, +Tax)
Open late on most days

Hornblower Niagara Cruises
Phone: 905-642-4272
Admission: $19.95/adult, $12.25/5-12yrs, Free/<5yrs
Off-Peak (before 10:30am after 4:30pm): $17.95/adult, $12.25/5-12yrs, Free/<5yrs
http://www.niagaracruises.com/

Niagara Helicopters
Address: 3731 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V5
Phone: 905-357-5672
Admission: $137/adult, $85/child, $264/couple
Hours: 9:00AM-Sunset
Duration: 12 minutes (including boarding time)
http://www.niagarahelicopters.com/

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
Address: Several Locations
Phone: 888-438-4444
Admission: $61/adult, $51/child
http://www.whirlpooljet.com/

Niagara's Fury
Address: 6650 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0L0
Phone: 905-358-3268
Admission: $13.50/adult, $8.80/6-12yrs, Free/<5yrs (+ Tax)
http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/niagaras-fury.html

White Water Walk to the Whirlpool Rapids
Admission: $10.95/adult, $7.00/6-12yrs, Free/<5yrs (+ Tax)
http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/white-water-walk.html

Whirlpool Aero Car
Phone: 905-354-5711
Admission: $13.50/adult, $8.50/6-12yrs, Free/<5yrs (+ Tax)
Parking: Free
http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/whirlpool-aero-car.html

Marineland
http://www.marinelandcanada.com/
Admission: $42.95 CDN/ Adult (13+), $39.95 CDN/ Child (5-12), 4 and under- FREE
Parking: Free

Falls Incline Railway
Admission: $2.50/One way, $5.00/Round trip, $6.00/All day (Free <5yrs)
http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/falls-incline-railway.html

SkyWheel
Address: 4950 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4
Phone: 905-358-4793
Admission: $10.99/adult, $6.99/<12yrs

Skylon Tower
Hours: Summer 8:00AM - Midnight, Winter 9:00AM - 10:00PM
Admission: "Ride-To-The-Top & Observation Decks" $13.91/adult ($10.79 online), $8.11/3-12yrs ($6.47 online), Free/<3yrs
"3D/4D Theatre"  $11.59/adult ($10.61 online), $6.95/3-12yrs ($5.89 online), Free/<3yrs
Check out the Revolving Dining Room!
http://www.skylon.com/

IMAX
Address: 6170 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7T8
Phone: 905-358-3611
Hourly shows.
Admission: $12.50/adult (+ taxes = 14.50), $9.90/child (+ taxes = 10.44)
http://imaxniagara.com/

Butterfly Conservatory
Phone: 905-356-8119
Admission: $13.50/adult, $8.80/6-12yrs, Free/<5yrs (+ Tax)
Parking: $5.00
http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/butterfly-conservatory.html

Botanical Gardens
Phone: 905-356-8119
Admission: Free
Parking: $5.00
Hours: Dawn - Dusk
http://www.niagaraparks.com/niagara-falls-attractions/botanical-gardens.html

Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Address: 4960 Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N4
Phone: 905-356-2238
Admission: $15.81/adult ($13.99 online), $9.03/6-12yrs ($7.99 online)
http://www.ripleys.com/niagarafalls/

[Wiki in progress, need to reconcile these activities to those listed above]
CANADA
Hornblower Niagara Cruises (canada) - $20, 5 min walk from SOTF
Journey Behind the Falls (canada) - (bleh compared to cave of the winds)
White Water Walk to the Whirlpool Rapids - $10, take bus to it or park for free.
Whirlpool Aero Car - $11, take bus or park for free.
Falls Incline Railway - just for a view, can get view from hotel room
Clifton Hill
Bird Kingdom - $15, 7 min walk from SOTF
Botanical Gardens - free, $5 parking, bus
- Floral Clock - something to see
- Butterfly Conservatory - $15
Skylon Tower - $13, 15 min walk from SOTF

USA
Goat Island
- Cave of the Winds (usa) - $19 much better than journey behind the falls, 30 min walk from SOTF
- Trolley - $3
- Terrapin Point - view
Fireworks - can be seen from hotel room
Rainbow Bridge for pics/views of both falls - need passport, 1 Dollar (4 quaters ) cash toll, only paying when leaving canada
Whirlpool State Park - hiking down to see the rapids, will do White Water Walk instead

Activities packages - Canada, USA - I found that they didn't have enough of the activities I wanted to do on the same pass (particularly because I wanted to combine CA and US activities). Chabad also has a discounted package called J-Pass as well as discounts to individual activities but they aren't so organized and it's hard to find someone to help you with tickets.


American Side:

Maid Of The Mist
Address: 1 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY
Boats depart every 15 minutes. Trips are 20 minutes.
Last day of operation for the 2014 season is October 31, 2014
Admission: $17.00/adult, $9.90/6-12yrs, Free/<5yrs
http://www.maidofthemist.com/

Cave Of The Winds
Phone: 716-278-0337
Hours: 9:00AM - 7:30PM
Admission: $12.00/adult, $8.00/6-12yrs, Free/<5yrs (must be at least 42" tall)
Parking (on Goat Island): $8.00
http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/cave-of-the-winds.aspx

Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours
454 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Phone: 716-284-2800
Hours: 9:00AM -
Open until 10/31
http://rainbowairinc.com/index.html

Aquarium of Niagara
Address: 701 Whirlpool St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Phone: 716-285-3575
Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission: $10.00/adult, $9.00/seniors(60+), $6.50/3-12yrs, Free/<2yrs
Parking: Free
http://www.aquariumofniagara.org/

Activities on the Way from NY:
Cooperstown - Baseball Hall of Fame, James Fenimore Cooper museum, quaint rural town obsessed with baseball.
Krispy Kreme in Scranton - on Moosic Street, under KOA with supervision from local Scranton Rav - R' Fine, recommended by Rabbi Eidlitz from KosherQuest.com via email to @Yehuda
Corning Museum of Glass ($20) - large museum of varying glass displays and creations, glass blowing demonstrations, has high reviews although @Yehuda didn't think it was that amazing
Watkins Glen State Park (free, $8 parking) - hike in a gorge along several waterfalls, more of an upward step climb than a hike which is quite strenuous, @Yehuda recommends going 20 minutes in to see the first few falls then turning back, if you go the whole 1-1.5 hours you can wait for a shuttle school bus to take you back to the parking lot for $5 cash
Letchworth State Park - hot air balloons
Finger Lakes - can go on a boat cruise or just find a nice place to pull over for a good lunch spot, @Yehuda took Hwy 14, which runs alongside Seneca Lake and found a grassy area with benches.
Strong Museum of Play in Rochester ($15) - not exactly on the most direct route, but a fantastic, huge museum of toys and games (many of which you can play) for all ages
Howe Caverns ($25) - boat ride in a cave, but close to Albany, so not on a great route to Niagara
Erie Canal Tours - Herkimer Highly recommended. (I'll try to edit and post more info soon)
Destiny USA https://www.destinyusa.com/directory/entertainment in Syracuse NY is great place to stop for various indoor fun activities...The mall has an escape room, indoor ropes course, virtual reality, mirror maze, lazer tag, trampoline park, mini golf, Dave & Busters, WonderWorks museum/entertainment center and more...I found the prices to be quite reasonable.

At Niagara you are also ~1-1.5 hours from Toronto.
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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1260 on: August 24, 2017, 05:39:20 PM »
Four Points Fallsview:

A. Does anyone know if the rooms with a "fallsview" have a nice view?

B. What is the cheapest options for parking in that area? I also have a 2nd car I will need to park for the few days I'm there but won't be using it. Maybe I could find a free spot somewhere?

Finally; will my wife be able to cross the border (and obviously back into the US as well) with an expired passport and birth certificate?

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« Reply #1261 on: August 25, 2017, 05:28:03 PM »
Does anyone know if the rooms Four Points Fallsview with a "fallsview" have a nice view? Thanks!

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« Reply #1262 on: August 25, 2017, 05:33:10 PM »
What's the cheapest options for parking in the Four Points Fallsview area? Any free parking to leave my 2nd car while there? Thanks!

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« Reply #1263 on: August 27, 2017, 12:16:35 AM »
What's the cheapest options for parking in the Four Points Fallsview area? Any free parking to leave my 2nd car while there? Thanks!

For in/out I found $15/day to be fine at 4P. For long-term parking you're best off dropping the other car at the casino next door. You pay the posted rate when you exit. On weekends that can be $40, but can be as low as $5 on a weekday.
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« Reply #1264 on: August 27, 2017, 12:45:43 AM »
For in/out I found $15/day to be fine at 4P. For long-term parking you're best off dropping the other car at the casino next door. You pay the posted rate when you exit. On weekends that can be $40, but can be as low as $5 on a weekday.

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« Reply #1265 on: August 27, 2017, 09:41:32 PM »
Any ideas for parking near sheraton on the falls?

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« Reply #1266 on: August 28, 2017, 10:10:23 AM »
Any ideas for parking near sheraton on the falls?
I parked at the hotel, and just sucked up the fee for 2 days. They once took a long time to get my car out of the lot, so checkout refunded me 1 day of parking. Apparently you can park at the casino nearby and get a players card and play like $20 which will get you free parking in the casino lot. Info about that via googling.

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« Reply #1267 on: August 28, 2017, 11:41:34 PM »
Just spent a few days + a Shabbos at the 4P. It was amazing.
Yeh, it's effectively $125 per person. Went this past week. Well worth it.
Correct, was well worth it. At first it does sound too expensive, but hall was set and decorated nicely. Very nice atmosphere. Awesome Rabbi. A huge amount of amazing food, variety of wines. No corners were cut.
For the 3 huge meals you really feel like you are getting more than what you paid for.
Someone there apparently asked the Rabbi why he doesnt charge more, and he says he understands it adds up for larger families and he wants to keep it some what affordable.
I really dont think he is making much or any profit off the meals.
Does anyone know if I can get to the dining room of the skylone tower without buying anything? Just to see the view? Is it worth trying?
There are 2 options, either you pay to go up to the viewing deck, or you make a dinner reservation and you get free entry. I doubt they will let you get away with it.
Does Chabad sell individual attraction tickets as well?  Were they discounted?  There's a Groupon but is seems like I'll do better buying directly with the exchange rate since the Groupom is in USD
Chabad does sell individual atractions as well as packages and tours. Will try post a pic of the price list (can someone remind me how to attach a large pic?).
What's the cheapest options for parking in the Four Points Fallsview area? Any free parking to leave my 2nd car while there? Thanks!
As mentioned above, the casino attached to the four points is a great option.
They only charge on exit. When we were there week days were $5, Friday was $20 & Sat & Sun was $40. If you sign up for a PAC card at the casino for free and load and play $20, parking is free. The free parking does work for more than 1 exit, though im not sure the exact limits. (re gambling, please consult your LOR)
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« Reply #1268 on: August 29, 2017, 02:04:33 AM »
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« Reply #1269 on: September 28, 2017, 05:18:27 PM »
I am traveling from NY/NJ to Toronto for First days Leaving Tuesday night and planning on going to Niagra for Sunday Chol Hamoed 10/8 from Toronto and possibly would stay in hotel Motzei Shabbos through Sunday.  I have total 4 kids(10 & under) and one is under the age of 1.
I will have all the luggage with me unless I am staying in a hotel for the night.
Succah would be beneficial and seems like Four point Sheraton is the way to go for that. Correct?
What would be the best option for attractions if only spending 4-6 hours in Niagra? (keeping in mind 11 month old baby)

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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1270 on: September 28, 2017, 05:50:58 PM »
Maid of the mist/hornblower and journey behind the falls
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« Reply #1271 on: October 01, 2017, 07:36:13 PM »
I am traveling from NY/NJ to Toronto for First days Leaving Tuesday night and planning on going to Niagra for Sunday Chol Hamoed 10/8 from Toronto and possibly would stay in hotel Motzei Shabbos through Sunday.  I have total 4 kids(10 & under) and one is under the age of 1.
I will have all the luggage with me unless I am staying in a hotel for the night.
Succah would be beneficial and seems like Four point Sheraton is the way to go for that. Correct?
What would be the best option for attractions if only spending 4-6 hours in Niagra? (keeping in mind 11 month old baby)
Check with Chabad if they're open and will have a Succah.

Top 2 activities in Niagara are:
1) A cruise on the water up to the falls - Maid of the Mist if leaving from the US side / Hornblower if leaving from Canadian side. (Reviews generally say both are equally good.)
2) Walking up close to the falls - Cave of the Winds on the US side / Journey Behind the Falls. (Reviews generally say COTW is much better. Obviously, if you're staying on Canadian side and only have a few hours, it means crossing the border to get there and you may not have time for that.)

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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1272 on: October 01, 2017, 07:50:44 PM »
Check with Chabad if they're open and will have a Succah.

Top 2 activities in Niagara are:
1) A cruise on the water up to the falls - Maid of the Mist if leaving from the US side / Hornblower if leaving from Canadian side. (Reviews generally say both are equally good.)
2) Walking up close to the falls - Cave of the Winds on the US side / Journey Behind the Falls. (Reviews generally say COTW is much better. Obviously, if you're staying on Canadian side and only have a few hours, it means crossing the border to get there and you may not have time for that.)
Overall the Canadian side is better, but after being to Iguazu you'll find Niagra is just OK.
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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1273 on: October 01, 2017, 10:06:03 PM »
Overall the Canadian side is better, but after being to Iguazu you'll find Niagra is just OK.
I don't see the connection with either point.

While Canadian side is better, it's an easy walk across the Rainbow Bridge to get to COTW for a better activity. While Iguazu might be more impressive, not everyone can make it to both falls, and to such a person Niagara might be WOW.

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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1274 on: October 01, 2017, 10:07:41 PM »
Succah would be beneficial and seems like Four point Sheraton is the way to go for that. Correct?
Actually just got an email from Chabad Niagara - they are open and have a Succah, so yes Four Points is the most convenient hotel for that, although there are several hotels within walking distance.

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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1275 on: October 01, 2017, 10:28:17 PM »
I don't see the connection with either point.

While Canadian side is better, it's an easy walk across the Rainbow Bridge to get to COTW for a better activity. While Iguazu might be more impressive, not everyone can make it to both falls, and to such a person Niagara might be WOW.
You are correct, we visited Niagara in 2006 for the first time and it was a WOW, visited Iguazu on both sides in 2013 and it was breathtaking.
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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1276 on: October 08, 2017, 08:18:33 AM »
Actually just got an email from Chabad Niagara - they are open and have a Succah, so yes Four Points is the most convenient hotel for that, although there are several hotels within walking distance.
Does anyone know if the restaurant is open on sukkos chol hamoed?

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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1277 on: October 08, 2017, 09:02:26 PM »
Does anyone know if the restaurant is open on sukkos chol hamoed?
Yes, they're open.

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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1278 on: November 09, 2017, 12:33:56 PM »
What attractions are open Thanksgiving Weekend?

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Re: Niagara Falls Master Thread
« Reply #1279 on: November 09, 2017, 12:35:28 PM »
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