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Journey Behind the Falls at Niagara Falls

Published by Megan Pasche, Writer

Country: Canada

The Experience

The intrigue and charm of Niagara Falls never ceases to amaze, even for a local! Having lived right next to Niagara Falls for practically my entire life, you might think Niagara Falls would lose some of its appeal. Not so. Every time I visit the Falls, I am still amazed by its beauty; its power. Nowhere is this power and beauty more evident then if you take a trip behind Niagara Falls. A quick elevator ride will take you down thirteen stories beneath the Falls, leading to a maze of tunnels. These tunnels were originally built in 1889, and back then guides led visitors through them by way of lantern. Nowadays, the operation is slightly more sophisticated, yet the basic premise is the same. Two portals situated at the end of these tunnels bring you directly behind the Falls, where you can almost reach out and touch the water. The rushing water thundering down in front of you makes it nearly impossible to hear anything else. After investigating the underground passages and feeling the sheer enormity of the wonder gushing just above you, wander to the upper and lower observation decks, both of which provide an unparalleled view of Niagara Falls. Plastic raincoats are provided before entering the tunnels, as once you reach the observation decks you will feel the Falls first hand with its beguiling mist. There tend to be a lot of tourist traps in Niagara Falls, some which will definitely leave you feeling disappointed, however Journey Behind the Falls is well worth the price that is charged, and it allows you a view you will surely remember.

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When to Go to Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is beautiful in all seasons, and despite the cold, Niagara Falls might be at its most stunning in the wintertime, when everything surrounding the Falls is covered in ice.
The summertime can get extremely crazy in Niagara Falls, and you could end up waiting in long lines to get into places like Journey Behind the Falls. In the wintertime, there are usually no lines, and the price is often a couple of dollars cheaper. It should be noted however that in the winter, the water flowing past the portals might be frozen, so you could end up looking at ice formations instead of flowing water. In the wintertime, the lower observation deck is closed as well, due to the ice. Visiting in both seasons has their advantages and disadvantages.

Odds n' Ends

Costs for Journey Behind the Falls.

Early December to Mid April:
$9.50 adults, $5.70 children

Mid April to Early December:
$12.50 adults, $7.50 children.

Journey Behind the Falls is open year round, except for on Christmas Day. It opens at 9am, but closing time varies depending on the time of year.

More Experiences Nearby

Prepare to Get Wet Cruising the Foot of Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist
Found on the border of the twin cities—Niagara Falls Ontario, and Niagara Falls New York—the Falls has fascinated all who have witnessed it. Although there have been many documents suggesting who discovered Niagara Falls, the bottom line is, the only thing they deserve credit for is writing about it in their journal and giving themselves a pat on the back. The Niagara Falls we see today started forming itself over 10,000 years ago (meaning lots of time for people other than the Europeans to "discover" it). Over these thousands of years, Niagara Falls has been moving ever so slowly. It's ...2 miles away.

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Books and DVDs

Frommer's Niagara Region (Paperback)
Niagara: Miracles, Myths & Magic
Niagara: A History of the Falls (Paperback)

Elsewhere on the Web

Niagara Falls Tourism Official - NiagaraFallsTourism.com
Niagara Falls - About.com
Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Canada, is home to the Horseshoe Falls, the most powerful waterfall in North America and possibly the best-known in the world - truly a sight to behold.
Niagara Falls Panorama - Panoramas.dk
360 degree photo of Niagara Falls

Media References

FRUGAL TRAVELER; Misty About Niagara Falls - NYTimes.com (newspaper)
The falls really do deliver; given the hype and overdevelopment of the surrounding area, it just takes some effort to fully appreciate them.
Niagara Falls - NationalGeographic.com (magazine)
Niagara Falls (Canada) Travel Guide - NYTimes.com (newspaper)

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