Guides

Plan Niagara Falls properly

Planning guides for the decisions that change your day at Niagara — how you get there, which tickets you need, and which boat to take.

Aerial view of the American and Horseshoe Falls and the river gorge below

How to Get to Niagara Falls from New York City, Buffalo and Toronto

Fly, drive, take the bus or the GO train: every way to Niagara Falls from New York City, Buffalo and Toronto, with parking, border rules and 2026 fares.

Bridal Veil Falls beside the American Falls, with red wooden walkways at its base

Niagara Falls Tickets and Prices for 2026: What Is Free and What You Pay For

2026 prices for the Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, parking and the trolley on the New York side, Niagara Parks' tickets and passes in Canada, and opening hours.

A tour boat in the churning water at the foot of the falls, wrapped in mist

Niagara Falls Boat Tours Compared: Maid of the Mist, the Canadian Cruise, Jet Boats and Helicopters

Maid of the Mist or Niagara City Cruises? Wet or dry jet boat? Every way onto the water or over the falls, with 2026 prices, seasons, age limits and what to wear.