You can view the American Falls from walkways along Niagara Reservation State Park at Prospect Point, which also features the Prospect Point Park observation tower. Visitors can also board Maid of the Mist boats from the park. The not-to-be-missed boat trip take visitors right up to the foot of the falls for an exhilarating experience of a lifetime. As at 2010, rates are $13.50 for adults and $7.85 for children. The trip lasts approximately 30 minutes and waterproof coveralls are provided; however, you'll get wet anyway as it's part of the experience.
From Goat Island, the Cave of the Winds is accessible by elevator and leads hikers to a point beneath Bridal Veil Falls, where they can stand behind the falls.
Greater Buffalo International Airport serves Niagara Falls. A variety of shuttle and public buses take visitors between the airport and Niagara Falls in a 25-mile journey taking approximately 45 minutes. Hotel shuttles also run between the airport and the Niagara Falls area accommodations.
Amtrak trains also service Niagara Falls with the Empire Service from New York City to Niagara Falls, stopping at Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo along the way. The trip takes approximately 7 hours and 20 minutes.
There are more than 160 accommodations to suit all budgets in the Niagara Falls area. Bed and breakfasts and all the major chain motels can be found for around $60 per night, as of 2010. For rooms featuring awe-inspiring views of the falls, guests can book hotels like the five-star Sheraton Fallsview for around $170 per night.
