Hello everybody! Yes, it’s me! Noel White! Back from the dead…I mean vacation. (Same thing, right?) As much as I love traveling, I love home even more, and the sweet scent of my house after a long vacation! But I also LOVE vacation! This year my family went on a two week road trip from Kansas up through Washington D.C., Connecticut, Rhodes Island, and a short pitstop in Niagara Falls Canada!
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Now, when I’m talking short pitstop, I’m talking 24 hours, no more no less. So I am the EXPERT, and I’ve pulled together a complete of what to do, and what you should skip, in order to get the most out of your trip!
The Musts:
The Upclose Niagara Cruises
This was SOOOO much fun! They take you through the mist, right to the bottom of the falls which is SO AMAZING!
Disclaimer: you will get drenched, and you will love every second of it!
The Falls at Night
This was also super cool and beautiful. Don’t think the fun ends when the sun goes to bed! They usually have a band playing, they light up the falls so they change colors and are beautiful against the dark blue night sky, and in the summer from Friday-Sunday they have FIREWORKS! Niagara is NOT playing around!
The Falls by Day
Okay, so as cool as the falls are at night, you still need to just walk and see them by day! Even if you don’t have time for ANYTHING else, this is something you NEED to do! Trust me!
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Where to Eat:
The Skylon Tower Overlooking Niagara Falls
Okay, so I’m not going to lie, this was SUPER expensive. I’m talking $40 U.S. per person. But the view was worth the money, and the food wasn’t bad. We just did the Family Buffet option, but if you’re celebrating a special event, the rotating restaurant is definitely an option. Imagine eating your dinner with this view right out the window:
Crazy right? Here’s a little bit of what the food looked like!
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24 hour breakfast that will give you a small taste of home! Be sure to eat your waffles with Maple Syrup and a side of Canadian Bacon! Haha…is there such thing as Canadian food? Comment your thoughts below!
Where to Stay:
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Wherever you want! We stayed at Holiday Inn.
There are definitely some better options with views of the water, but I don’t think that’s necessary! You can’t enjoy the view while your sleeping, and you probably won’t be spending a lot of time in your hotel room anyways!
Wow… I am so tired after realizing how much I did just in those 24 hours! (Honestly I had no idea I was that crazy!) Have you ever been to Niagara Falls? Do you want to go? Let me know in the comments below!
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xoxo,
Tryphena
What a Gorgeous Day 
I’ve always wanted to go to Niagara Falls!! (maybe because of the movie up!) The falls look so pretty in the night! It sounds like you had fun! xx❤️😀
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I had a lot of fun! And you should totally do it someday! I wholeheartedly suggest it! (Also the movie up inspired all of us 😂)
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I’m glad you did! I really hope I can go one day! Up was so sweet!! xx❤️😀
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This is a great guide! It’s on my to-do list to one day visit! The view at the Skylon Tower is so cool! I can see why it’s expensive. 🙂
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Yeah! But it was totally worth it! I’m so glad you liked it!
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I did Niagra Falls in December and it was honestly so beautiful! Did you go to the town of Niagra? Super pretty – it looks like a movie set!xx
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Yes I did! I loved the town of Niagara! I bet it was super pretty in December!
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Wow!! That looks amazing! Wonderful post! 🙂
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Thanks Gracie!
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I have always wished to visit Niagra Falls since my mother was born there. Thank you for this wonderful visit via your photos and description! I know better how to plan a trip of my own now! And yum! The food looks so delicious! 🙂 ❤
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It was amazing! You should totally visit someday!
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Wow Niagara Falls is beautiful! So mysterious at night!
The food looks awesome btw, oooo that dessert (I’m a sugar tooth!) 😉
What a nicely structured post, Noel 🙂
Great job!
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Thanks Doni! I’m glad you liked it!
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My pleasure, Noel 🙂 Happy to see that you had a lovely time, such iconic attraction!
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Yes! I want to go to Niagara Falls! Thanks for all the great tips! I didn’t know they had those cruises through the mist! I’m guessing it’s best to do that in warm weather unless you’re a polar bear! Lol 😂
Anyway, I’m bookmarking this page so I can come back to it easily.
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