Niagara Falls from New York

Written by Viator, August 2010

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Niagara Falls is the most powerful falls in North America, and this country-straddling landmark is one of the top tourist destinations of the region. The falls themselves are truly breathtaking, and while most visitors feel that New York City is too far removed, that need not be the case.

Niagara Falls is located in what is known as the Finger Lake region of New York, and the surrounding countryside is lined with farms and apple orchards. A drive through this Arcadian landscape is a delight, and from New York, many 2-day bus tours offer highlights of the region, stopping in Watkins Glen Canyon and its rock-walled canyons before sojourning onward to Niagara.

Other summer tours take you into the mist of the falls on either the historic Maid of the Mist ferryboat, or by exhilarating, finger-biting jetboat.

Is a two-day journey too much time away from New York? For a truly unforgettable experience, you can also fly to the falls and get a bird's eye view of the horseshoe shaped falls, before plunging in behind the falls in a glass elevator, or feeling the mist on your face by way of brave ferryboat. Be sure to book early, however! The Niagara Falls from New York air trip routinely sells out.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Niagara Falls Day Trip from New York by Air

What a magic day...ok up 0500 pick up point on time..off to airport fly to Buffalo about 50 mins..great bus ride down the freeway or is it up the freeway !! where to first ?? Canada side first..what a view !! what a sound !! mist, snow, wet, cold, but a view I have never seen before... Breath taking.. Wonderful buffet lunch great photo stop also..Think you will just have to go to see the American side and enjoy the sound of the falls...A full day of joy and pleasure..A must do if near new york...Flight back to NY 2130 ...Forgot to say had dinner with 15 new friends... Buffalo wings 4 the best pick..just a hint...Go enjoy yourself in niagara falls..make the most of your trip..you will be pleased...

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: 2-Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York by Bus

It was a fantastic trip from start to finish....everything was great .The tour guides and driver were brilliant at their job.Hotel was amazing....Niagara Falls was perfect.
Keep up the great work

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Niagara Falls Day Trip from New York by Air

We had a fabulous day at Niagara Falls. To see it covered with snow was a bonus. Our tour guide, Martha, was excellent and great fun to spend a day with. Great group of people too. Expensive, but so well organised and worth it.

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