# Have you ever been to Niagara Falls? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 22, 2016, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689 "2016-08-22T23:52:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/41 "2016-08-23T14:42:58Z")
My wife and I took a trip to Toronto for our wedding anniversary a few years ago. As part of that trip, we drove down to the Canadian side of the falls, then spent the afternoon and evening in Niagara-on-the-Lake, which was very lovely. The falls themselves were amazing, but the tourist trap all around it, not so much. ---
**Author:** ![Lowdown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Lowdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lowdown)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/42 "2016-08-23T16:26:20Z")
I’ve been to both sides a zillion times. I grew up in a small town south of Buffalo, and nearly every year I was in school our annual field trip was either to the Falls or the Buffalo Zoo. Then when you turn 19 you can drink in Canada, so it was a frequent destination. Canadian side had some fantastic strip clubs too, so that helped. Last time I went was a few years ago, since now I’m living in Wisconsin. Went home to visit my folks and while there my wife, mom, and I hit up the Falls. Every once in a while someone will mention to me how they’re going to go see it, and I try to be excited for them but I struggle. ---
**Author:** ![Amateur\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/43 "2016-08-23T17:22:16Z")
Not yet. It was never of interest as a long destination, and I never traveled closer than NYC. But I’ve been interested in seeing it, both US and CA sides, since we moved here. Unfortunately, it’s just a little too far for a day trip and there still isn’t interest in a multi-day trip up there, nor any close trip for any other purpose. One day. Hope it doesn’t dry up before then. I am always amazed to re-learn that the Falls are on a short river between two lakes. I always envision it as some great outpouring more directly to the sea. ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/44 "2016-08-23T17:43:32Z")
We had relatives who lived in Buffalo, so we hit the Falls two or three time during trips to visit the folks. I think the last time I went, I was less than 12 years old, so, maybe late '60s. Niagara Falls also was my first International border crossing. Exotic Canada! I was fascinated. I’ve since been to Victoria Falls as well. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/45 "2016-08-23T18:03:50Z")
> [@Amateur\_Barbarian](#): > > One day. Hope it doesn’t dry up before then. [You better hurry.](http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/niagara-falls/niagara-falls-is-going-to-go-dry-x2013-again-20160123) ---
**Author:** ![Amateur\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/46 "2016-08-23T18:05:15Z")
Heh. I actually remember that. ---
**Author:** ![PrimalEnvy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/85f322/32.png) [@PrimalEnvy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PrimalEnvy)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/47 "2016-08-23T18:20:29Z")
Once, way back when I was about 7 or 8. First time in Ontario. We drove by it late at night (for a kid). I can hardly remember it- just the light of the city heading towards it, and a glimpse of the US. ---
**Author:** ![Pabitel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbce88/32.png) [@Pabitel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pabitel)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/48 "2016-08-23T18:27:40Z")
Lots of travel from Michigan to the New England. One of the easiest routes is right through Niagara. Also wen several times as a kid. I even went [the year they turned it off](http://nowiknow.com/turning-off-niagara-falls/) ---
**Author:** ![Amateur\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/59ef9b/32.png) [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/49 "2016-08-23T18:31:57Z")
Why does this have me singing, “The niiiiiiggght they turned Niagara off…” 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/50 "2016-08-23T18:54:06Z")
I used to live in Buffalo and went there regularly with visitors, most recent was a family trip to Buffalo / Niagara Falls / Welland Canal in November 2014. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/51 "2016-08-23T19:22:51Z")
Been there a few times, both sides, last time was about 10 years ago. Did all the usual stuff - Maid of the Mist, straddling the border on the bridge, Imax theater. Nice place to spend a day, then drive on to Toronto. ---
**Author:** ![Mk\_VII](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Mk\_VII](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mk_VII)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/52 "2016-08-23T19:30:37Z")
1. Went over to view it from the Canadian side (it doesn’t look like very much at all from the US-ian side). Made sure my visa was multiple entry first. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2016, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/53 "2016-08-24T00:30:32Z")
Only once, both sides back in 1960. As it happened, that was just after the boy survived the plunge. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2016, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/54 "2016-08-24T00:42:13Z")
I’ve been to the Canadian side many times, but never to the US side. I hear I’m not missing much. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/55 "2016-08-24T01:47:20Z")
> [@Amateur\_Barbarian](#): > > Why does this have me singing, “The niiiiiiggght they turned Niagara off…” 🙂 Wasn’t that the plot of a Rocky & Bullwinkle cartoon or something? ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2016, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/56 "2016-08-24T03:57:41Z")
Been to both sides a handful of times; have only crossed the land border once in each direction. Last time must have been around '07. Spring and Summer visits. ---
**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2016, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/57 "2016-08-24T04:31:08Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > Was there when I was maybe 7-8 years old, don’t remember much except I didn’t like the Canadian Hamburger I was served when we ate lunch. > > Just got back from a vacation where I saw the Victoria Falls in Zambia (spectacular!), so I guess I need to get back there and see how it compares. You get hamburgs on the Canadian side. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2016, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/58 "2016-08-24T05:20:39Z")
So why did it become such a traditional honeymoon destination? My theory has always been the noise of the falls drowns out cries of passion. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2016, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/59 "2016-08-24T06:48:52Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > I used to literally live next door to Letchworth Park. But I’ve only been through the park once. > > Where I live now, I’m about an hour away. Plan on coming out next Memorial Day weekend; I’ll be there just like the past x years. > [@Joey\_P](#): > > However, it should be mentioned that I was there in the middle of winter so the falls were, well, falling at something like 50%. I don’t know how much of that is due to freezing (there was quite a bit of ice on the falls and in the water below) and how much is due to hydro turning down the flow to preserve the falls as much as possible since there’s less tourists in winter. > [@Jimmy Buffet/Off to see the Lizard](#): > > _♪ I’m turning off the waterfall the tourists can go home ♪♫_ ---
**Author:** ![Johanna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johanna/32/8318_2.png) [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2016, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689/60 "2016-08-24T07:50:11Z")
Been there a couple of times and on both sides. In 1973 and 1989. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-to-niagara-falls/763689.md?page=4)