If you go to Niagara Falls

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Views are best on the Canadian side, but each offers unique viewpoints, and it's worth seeing the falls from both. Note that the Maid of the Mist cruises to the base of Horseshoe Falls. You can easily walk across the border bridge, though if you're going to be spending much time on the other side — whichever side that is — you'll do best to drive it. Proof of citizenship is needed.

Lodging

At the falls: Chain lodgings, which include Days Inn and Comfort Inn, are located on both sides of the falls, as are an array of bed-and-breakfast rooms and inns.

If you want a room with views of the falls, you'll need to stay in Canada. The Sheraton on the Falls (www.starwood.com/sheraton/, 905-374-4445 or 888-625-5144) offers the best views of the American Falls. There are several hotels — including a Sheraton and Marriott — clustered above Horseshoe Falls (for hotel listings, see www.niagarafallshotels.com). The recently opened Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort (see next page) has views of one or both falls: 888-888-1089 or www.discoverniagara.com/fallsviewcasino

At Niagara-on-the-Lake : If you're really in for charm, romance and decent dining, stay 30 minutes north in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Along with a range of bed-and-breakfasts and inns (see the Tourism Niagara Web site, www.tourismniagara.com), check out offerings from the Vintage Inns group (888-669-5566; www.vintageinns.com), which owns several historic lodgings including the romantic Oban Inn and the elegant Prince of Wales Hotel ...
 

Considering a Niagara marriage?

For the U.S. side, see the Web site of the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. (www.niagara-usa.com) for information about venues and services. In Canada, several companies facilitate weddings at venues ranging from the quaint — the historic Queenston Chapel — to the Vegas-esque. For details: www.tourismniagara.com (click on services) or www.niagara-info.com/wedding.htm

More information

U.S. side: Niagara Falls State Park, 716-278-1796 or www.niagarafallsstatepark.com

Area information: 800-338-7890 or www.niagara-usa.com

Canadian side: Niagara parks: www.niagaraparks.com. Area information: 800-263-2988 or www.tourismniagara.com. For more on Niagara and Ontario in general, contact the Ontario Travel office, 800-668-2746 or www.ontariotravel.net