Niagara Falls

As it crashes down a high cliff halfway between Lakes Erie and Ontario, the Niagara River creates incredible falls, which are among the world's leading tourist attractions. — Michelin Guide

The park provides something of a refuge from nearby hotels and thick crowds. Prospect Point affords a bird's-eye view of American Falls, and a glass elevator descends to its craggy base. — Michelin Guide

If you're looking to view the falls from a more natural setting than the Maid of the Mist or the Journey Behind the Falls, spend an hour or two stretching your legs on the White Water Walk. — U.S. News & World Report

In operation since 1916, this antique cable car crosses the Whirlpool Basin in the Niagara Gorge. — Fodor's

Built by the British around 1800, the fort was alternately captured by the Americans and recaptured by the British. — Michelin Guide

A trail leads down the cliff to the edge of the fast-flowing water (15min down, 30min up). — Michelin Guide

Maintained by students of the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, the rose garden is particularly lovely in early June. — Michelin Guide

When the sun goes down, get your game on at the Niagara Fallsview Casino, where 150 table games and several thousand slot machines await your duel with Lady Luck. — U.S. News & World Report

In 1813 Laura Secord set out from her home in enemy-held Queenston and walked 30km/19mi through the bush to warn the British of a surprise attack planned by the Americans. — Michelin Guide

For kids the entertainment is endless—especially kids who enjoy arcade games—and the SkyWheel is interesting for all ages. — Fodor's

This 30-to-45-minute tour starts with an elevator ride to an observation deck that provides an eye-level view of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls and the Niagara River. — Fodor's

Rising 775 feet above the falls, this is the best view of the great Niagara Gorge and the entire city. — Fodor's

The 40-foot-in-diameter floral clock, one of the world's largest, is comprised of 16, 000 bedding plants. — Fodor's

The jungly Bird Kingdom claims to be the world's largest indoor aviary, with 400 species of free-flying tropical birds from around the globe. — Lonely Planet