Vacation to Niagara Falls

We had a GREAT trip to Niagara Falls.  Though Niagara was our destination, we took the scenic (very scenic) route to get there.  We went to CT first to visit with family.  After leaving the dog with my sister and brother-in-law, we took off to Niagara Falls.


We stopped at the Niagara Falls State Park first (in NY) to do the Cave of the Winds and Maid of the Mist.  Let's just say, you don't stay dry on these adventures, even with the provided ponchos!!!  After this, we walked along the American Rapids and back to our car to drive over to the Canada.

 Our Canadian experience included going to Niagara on the Lake & enjoying the quaint town in the rain.  We enjoying going in and out of cute shops and trying ice wine.  If you haven't had ice wine...well...let's just say it was so good.  Brian was even tempted to buy a bottle.  Too bad it was $90 for 375mL.


On our drive back to Niagara Falls from Niagara on the Lake we saw the famous flower clock.  We also toured the power plant.  It isn't right near the falls because there is a greater drop in the river farther downstream.  They do use intake tubes above the falls to divert water to their facilities.  It was very educational and interesting.  Then, as we continued our drive, we stopped at many scenic overlooks (to humor Becca) and enjoyed the way the river curved and flowed.

 We had a great time & this time, didn't have a plan.  We knew the few things we wanted to do or see, but didn't have a planned out itinerary of places to go by this time on this day.  It was nice to take a vacation that way!

Last photo to share is the view of the falls from our hotel room.  Brian knew it would be worth the extra price and he was right!  It was a great view.




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