Hotel at a Glance: sits Holiday Inn Niagara Falls-Scenic Downtown

Situated right outside the infamous Niagara Falls State Park sits Holiday Inn Niagara Falls-Scenic Downtown, where guests have front-row access to the excitement and entertainment surrounding the falls. Featuring on-site dining, a state-of-the-art arcade, and heated indoor pool, this hotel offers comfort and convenience in the heart of the bustling city of Niagara.

• $20 breakfast credit and $10 of free play at the hotel arcade are included with every stay.
• Home of the original buffalo chicken wing, The Anchor Bar and Restaurant serves up endless plates of the original recipe, along with an array of classic American fare, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• The Great American Arcade features two stories of over 45 state-of-the-art interactive games for endless entertainment.
• Make a splash during a day in the hotel’s heated indoor pool.
• Comfortable guest rooms include a small refrigerator and coffee maker.
• ’Round the clock fitness: Guests can stay in shape while on the road at the on-site 24-hour fitness center.
• Explore the area: Tour the falls on foot with a visit to American Rapids Viewing Area or by water on a Maid of the Mist boat ride, both less than a mile away. Every stay includes a savings card for the Fashion Outlet of Niagara, located about 5 miles from the hotel.

Niagara Falls, New York: Spectacular Waterfalls at United States–Canada Border

Every second, hundreds of thousands of gallons of water cascade down Niagara Falls. You can watch the water spill over jagged cliffs from pedestrian bridges and observation decks. The best view, though, might be from the Hurricane Deck, a wooden platform located 20 feet from Bridal Veil Falls. From spring to fall, you can access the platform by taking the Cave of the Winds tour, during which professional guides lead poncho-clad visitors to Bridal Veil Falls via wooden pathways. For an up-close encounter with the falls, you can book a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist; the tour boat shuttled sightseeing guests to the base of the thundering Horseshoe Falls for more than 100 years and continues to operate on the American side of the falls.

Millions of tourists have flocked to Niagara Falls since the early 1800s. Around that time, Napoleon Bonaparte’s younger brother honeymooned in the area with his American bride; scores of newlyweds followed in their footsteps, earning Niagara Falls the nickname of “Honeymoon Capital of the World.” But it’s not just romantics that flock to the border town; it’s also a family-friendly destination, thanks to its indoor water parks, an aquarium, arcades, and casinos for the 21-and-older crowd. For outdoorsy types, the 400-acre Niagara Falls State Park offers miles of hiking trails.