Niagara Falls - Western New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Delaware Park which includes a river or creek as well as a couple
Buffalo showing central business district and a city
Buffalo featuring a monument
Buffalo showing a monument
Forest Lawn Cemetery featuring heritage elements and a cemetery

A world-famous waterfall together with wild state parks and bustling city streets combine to make this New York region a rewarding destination for a holiday.

The Niagara Falls and Western New York region is an incredible place to explore the state’s wilderness without having to venture too far from the big city. Take a boat under one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, visit vineyards and sleepy towns, and watch a football game in a local stadium.

The mighty Niagara Falls serve as a reminder of the sheer power of Mother Nature. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of water flow through the waterfall every second in the summer months. There are a few different ways to experience the falls: embark on a Maid of the Mist boat tour, fly above them by helicopter or try a Cave of the Winds tour, during which you trek through the Niagara Gorge.

The closest big city to the falls is the museum and restaurant-packed Buffalo. Visit Darwin Martin House, a prairie house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, marvel at beautiful canvases in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and have lunch at Broadway Market. Time your visit for June or August and join enchanting garden tours as part of the National Buffalo Garden Festival.

Get back to nature at Allegany State Park. Kayak on shimmering lakes, hike through dense woods and camp on hilltops overlooking lush green foliage. Go whitewater rafting in Letchworth State Park and, for a once-in-a-life-time thrill, take a hot-air balloon ride over dramatic cliffs.

The area around Chautauqua Lake is peppered with charming rural communities and fishing spots teeming with potential catches. Learn about the history of the Chautauqua Institution, visited by many U.S. presidents, including Gerald Ford and Ulysses S. Grant.

High season runs from May to September and most of the hotels, shops and restaurants in the area remain open during this period. Summers are warm and comfortable, though if it does get hot, just head to Niagara Falls to let the mist cool you down.

For a different perspective on Niagara Falls and Western New York, visit in the winter so you can zoom down the slopes at Holiday Valley Ski Resort and admire glittering snow-covered trees.

Where to stay in Niagara Falls - Western New York

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Fallsview

4/5(95 area reviews)

Are you interested in enchanting waterfalls, first-class casinos and eye-catching views? A visit to Fallsview might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Fallsview Casino and Skylon Tower.

Fallsview
Niagara Falls showing night scenes, a cascade and mist or fog

Clifton Hill

While visiting Clifton Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Clifton Hill and Fallsview Indoor Waterpark.

Clifton Hill
Buffalo which includes a monument, a skyscraper and a city

Downtown Buffalo

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Known for its great bars and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Buffalo. You can visit top attractions like Chippewa District and Statler Tower, and jump on the metro at Fountain Plaza Station or Lafayette Square Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Buffalo
Niagara Falls showing modern architecture and a bridge

Downtown Niagara Falls

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

The enchanting waterfalls and first-class casinos are just a few highlights of Downtown Niagara Falls. Make a stop by Niagara Falls State Park or Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Niagara Falls
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Old Town Historic District

5/5(7 area reviews)

Old Town Historic District is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club or Shaw Festival Theatre.

Old Town Historic District
Journey Behind The Falls featuring a cascade, a river or creek and boating

Queen Victoria

If you're spending some time in Queen Victoria, Clifton Hill and Niagara's Fury are top sights worth seeing.

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M Hotel Buffalo

M Hotel Buffalo

3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is Rp1.610.906 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.610.906
Rp1.832.477 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,922 reviews)
"Everything is so close like food and shopping. Rooms are great as well!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

M Hotel Buffalo
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is Rp3.562.037 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.562.037
Rp3.969.287 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,513 reviews)
"Another awesome experience. Super clean and spacious room (and bathroom), comfortable bed for a good nights sleep. Casino had a lot of options with many on trend newer machines mixed with some classics. But the main attraction for us at this location is the food. After a couple of visits we have ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Buffalo Airport Hotel

Buffalo Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is Rp1.616.457 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
Rp1.616.457
Rp1.838.652 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,602 reviews)
"Good staff Good spacious room Right next to airport Need car to move around for food Onlybuffalo wings next to hotel."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Falcon Cottages

Falcon Cottages

3 out of 5
1501 Line 8 Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fallsview Indoor Waterpark and Clifton ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Falcon Cottages
The Southside Villa - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality

The Southside Villa - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality

3.5 out of 5
513 23rd St, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"cigarette smell, poor house condition"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2024

The Southside Villa - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospitality
The Trotter Manor - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospital

The Trotter Manor - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospital

3.5 out of 5
2218 Ferry Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"The house is easily accessible. The neighbors are verry pleasant. Verry clean and felt like being home not a hotel. Very big we had 6 adults and 5 children work great for us . Close parking to the home . I had great communication with the host .would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

The Trotter Manor - With Private Yard & Parking, Near Falls & Casino by Niagara Hospital
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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