Niagara Falls 2024 - We walked to the U.S.

[RW16610]

It was a lot of walking but well worth it! The first time either of us has done anything like this and I would totally do it again! Here are a few images from the adventure:

























Back in Canada now and Clifton Hill is packed!


Dinner at the Skylon Tower




Observation deck




We walked through Fallsview Casino




Can't wait to drive across next time and go exploring in Buffalo, NY.

[Bazil]

Superb photos !

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Superb photos !

Thanks! Adding a few more below:

This is from the U.S. side








Wrist shot at the Skylon Tower back in Canada


Clifton Hill from the Skylon Tower

[TNT009]

Nice shots

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by TNT009

Nice shots

Thanks!

[GB-man]

Looks like a beautiful day for it!

[Jackie Daytona]

Looks beautiful!

[Kinnakeet]

Very nice, Rommell. Rainbow bridge. We like bicycling in that area. Nice pics.

[RichM]

Great shots Rommel. Thanks for sharing them and enjoy yourselves.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Looks like a beautiful day for it!

It truly was! I'm glad the idea came to mind before the area gets even busier in July - August. Also, it'll be much hotter but thankfully there was no rain either.

Originally Posted by Jackie Daytona

Looks beautiful!

The pictures don't do it justice. It was so refreshing to be in an actual park away from the chaotic areas like Clifton Hill on the Canadian side.

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Very nice, Rommell. Rainbow bridge. We like bicycling in that area. Nice pics.

Next time we'll have to plan for this, for sure. This will be the best method to explore more of the aforementioned park and I can totally see why you guys go cyclist there!

Originally Posted by RichM

Great shots Rommel. Thanks for sharing them and enjoy yourselves.

Glad you enjoyed them! Just a day trip this time around but I'll have to check out the local hotels on the U.S. side for an extended stay.

[S’portEye]

Never been. Looks cool. Superb omega.

[996marty]

Some fabulous photos looks like you had a brilliant day

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by S’portEye

Never been. Looks cool. Superb omega.

Thanks! Hopefully you'll have the chance to visit one day. This is easily one of my favourite watches as it checks all the boxes for me so to speak.

Originally Posted by 996marty

Some fabulous photos looks like you had a brilliant day

Thank you! It certainly was and the memories will be cherished for life.

[1William]

Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.

[brandrea]

Fantastic pictures and it looks like you had absolutely perfect weather

Living in the general area, I think we sometimes forget how special a place it is

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by 1William

Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.

Glad you enjoyed viewing them.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Fantastic pictures and it looks like you had absolutely perfect weather

Living in the general area, I think we sometimes forget how special a place it is

Agreed, up until a few years ago I took for granted that we're so close to it. Each visit over the past few years has been unique, with this instance being the most interesting thus far.

[TickTockChuck]

Nice pics and what a fabulous day indeed. I felt like I was along for the journey. That's a walk we need to do. Thanks for sharing and have a great long weekend. Cheers!

[AzPaul]

That looks terrific.
Though I'm a surprised by the pics from the Canada side.
Thought all the buildings up there were either log cabins or igloos.

[Blansky]

Nice. I used to love May 24th Weekend. The promise of summer....finally. (sometimes)

Beautiful pictures.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by TickTockChuck

Nice pics and what a fabulous day indeed. I felt like I was along for the journey. That's a walk we need to do. Thanks for sharing and have a great long weekend. Cheers!

Thanks! I'm happy to hear this and hope you get the chance to do it soon!

Originally Posted by AzPaul

That looks terrific.
Though I'm a surprised by the pics from the Canada side.
Thought all the buildings up there were either log cabins or igloos.

I'm considering going up north a bit to Cottage Country at some point this summer, so we'll see. Maybe a few actual log cabins around there.

Originally Posted by Blansky

Nice. I used to love May 24th Weekend. The promise of summer....finally. (sometimes)

Beautiful pictures.

Thanks! And I like it as well, symbolic of many fun times ahead. Hoping for lots of nice weather! For you it's no longer an issue I bet.

[East Bay Rider]

Excellent. Definitely on my bucket list.

[agriculture&watches]

Great trip. Now you inspired me to do similar trip to yours

[joli160]

Pretty good documentary

Your Omega looks very nice

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Excellent. Definitely on my bucket list.

Understandably so, and I'm hoping you can also make it there soon. Totally worthwhile in my opinion!

Originally Posted by agriculture&watches

Great trip. Now you inspired me to do similar trip to yours

Happy to hear this and I know you'll enjoy exploring the Canadian side as well. I feel like it has more places to stop and rest (sort of) along the way. Especially if you do this during the summer months, more places to go cool off for a bit. Driving over works too, but this experience was so unique.

Originally Posted by joli160

Pretty good documentary

Your Omega looks very nice

Thanks! I really like the watch and find it surprisingly versatile. Looking forward to more adventures with it on my wrist, for sure.

[ltmgeller]

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Thanks for looking!

[Pw92676]

Great photos! We are planning a weekend trip there next month, getting excited.

[GB-man]

I highly recommend hiking devils hole state park if you make another trip. Afterwards Lewiston is a great little village to wander around for food and drinks. Niagara Falls the city leaves much to be desired and I think a lot of tourists aren’t sure where to go. Similar to Niagara Falls Ontario I would recommend anyone visiting check out Niagara on the lake for a more laid back authentic (less commercialized) experience with wineries and shops etc.

[train-time]

Great pictures Rommell! Brings back a lot of good memories. My wife grew up in Niagara Falls, NY and her and her brother used to ride their bikes over the Rainbow Bridge to play on the Canadian side. I met her while working in downtown Niagara Falls, NY in the early '80's. My office was 3 blocks from the Falls. I could see the mist in the sky from the view out my window. We would walk Goat Island all the time and spent many wonderful times up in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. In my teen years we would spend a lot of time swimming along the river at Dufferin Islands Nature Park just upriver from the Falls on the Canadian side. I graduated from Niagara University in the '70's which is located downriver from the Falls just below the village of Lewiston, NY and got to explore the whole area while living on campus.

It's hard to believe that was 40 years ago and our most recent memories are pre-2000. We don't live up there anymore and haven't visited since 2012 but hope to return in the upcoming year for another memory filled visit.

Thanks for posting!!

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

Great photos! We are planning a weekend trip there next month, getting excited.

Awesome! Looking forward to hearing about this afterwards! The portion of the parking lot we walked by had cars from various states there, it was rather interesting to see. You're going at a good time and I'm certain you'll have a fun.

Originally Posted by GB-man

I highly recommend hiking devils hole state park if you make another trip. Afterwards Lewiston is a great little village to wander around for food and drinks. Niagara Falls the city leaves much to be desired and I think a lot of tourists aren’t sure where to go. Similar to Niagara Falls Ontario I would recommend anyone visiting check out Niagara on the lake for a more laid back authentic (less commercialized) experience with wineries and shops etc.

Really appreciate this advice! I really want to go back and do more exploring as aforementioned, but wasn't sure where to begin. This gives me a great starting point to consider.

If the plans to book a cruise get deferred to next year I'll certainly consider driving across to take this in.

Originally Posted by train-time

Great pictures Rommell! Brings back a lot of good memories. My wife grew up in Niagara Falls, NY and her and her brother used to ride their bikes over the Rainbow Bridge to play on the Canadian side. I met her while working in downtown Niagara Falls, NY in the early '80's. My office was 3 blocks from the Falls. I could see the mist in the sky from the view out my window. We would walk Goat Island all the time and spent many wonderful times up in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. In my teen years we would spend a lot of time swimming along the river at Dufferin Islands Nature Park just upriver from the Falls on the Canadian side. I graduated from Niagara University in the '70's which is located downriver from the Falls just below the village of Lewiston, NY and got to explore the whole area while living on campus.

It's hard to believe that was 40 years ago and our most recent memories are pre-2000. We don't live up there anymore and haven't visited since 2012 but hope to return in the upcoming year for another memory filled visit.

Thanks for posting!!

Wow, thanks for sharing those memories! Sounds like both of you really got to enjoy what the region has to offer over the years. I need to get on Google maps later and have a more thorough look at the area in anticipation of eventually returning.

It'll be rather nostalgic for the two of you to return and be reminded of all those fond memories.