Gurpreet

Niagara trip

We were planning for Niagara trip for last 1 month but some how we were not able to go. This week also we planned for the trip. Originally we were 4-5 friends but on Thursday all of except my Roommate Rahul back fired. So we decided we won't wait for any one this time and decided to proceed. Although it won't be economical since 2 persons have to bear the cost of car rental, gas accommodation etc but we decided that enough is enough we will go. So my roommate rented the car on Friday and we proceeded to Niagara on Saturday morning around 6:00 AM.
















Starting our journey

It was long journey since it is around 400(650 km) miles from our house.Since i am new to driving so most of the driving was done by Rahul but i chipped in between.It was learning experience for me to drive on US highway.

Entering Niagara Fall

So after long 8 hours drive we reached the Niagara Fall. We took the hotel and immediately proceed to Niagara Fall. These are many attraction at Niagara Fall like Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist etc.We took the package and started with Cave of the Winds. In this they take you to 175' down to the base of Falls.You can walk along the base of the falls on a series of wooden stairs and decks.
















American Fall

It was wonderful experience standing in front of fall and water coming from the fall drenching you. Although they gave raincoat but if you stand near the fall, the wind and water coming from fall will soak you completely.















Standing near American fall

Then we moved to Maid of the Mist.In this,they take you near the American and Canadian Falls in scenic boat tour for a spectacular half-hour ride. This is life time experience.



Maid of the Mist



On Boat

When we took the ride, suddenly the weather took a change it started raining heavily. We were thinking whether we will be able to see the falls properly. The ship took us near the American fall and then the Canadian fall. Canadian fall is much bigger than the other fall. When ship reached near the Canadian fall luckily the rain stopped but water rushing from the fall is more than the rain.You can feel the thunder of the Fall. We were not able to take much picture at that time but while will coming back we took good look at the falls and took great pictures.




Canadian Fall



American Fall

In the night they illuminate the Falls with different colors like blue, yellow etc.We heard that there are fireworks at Niagara falls.So we started waiting for the same in the night,but later on we came to know that it is only on friday and saturday.



View from Observation Tower

Next day, we can to the falls around 9:00 AM and went to observation Tower.This is glass-walled elevator towers above with dramatic views of all three Falls.From these we can see all the falls. We took lots of picture there and enjoyed the scienic beauty of falls.



From Observation Tower



HorseShoe Point


After the we took the trolley which stops at several locations including major park attractions. You can board and stay on for the entire route or you can get on and off at different stops. This trolley took us to Horseshoe fall from where you can see the canadian fall. Then it took us to Discovery Center where you can learn about
natural and local history of the Niagara Gorge and Falls. It also have interactive displays including the virtual reality Gorge Elevator Experience and the Real Time Gorge Camera.




Near Canadian Fall

In the end we went to Aquarium of Niagara.There you can see over 1,500 aquatic animals, including sharks, piranhas, California Sea Lions, Moray Eels and a colony of endangered Peruvian Penguins.We also seen sessions with the California sea lions in the central pool.

After that we started own journey back to New Jersey. I enjoyed the tour throughly and will remember it for my rest of life.

posted by Gurpreet @ 1:54 PM