On a resent trip to the Northeast, we decided to stop at Niagara Falls, a great family vacation site. We had stopped at the Falls a while back but did not get to stay long because of a in coming snow storm. The Falls is a great place to visit and we wish we had had more time to spend there. Seeing the size of Niagara Falls will really surprise you.

The picture above is from an island in the river looking at the US side but there is about that much or more behind me.

You can walk to different islands in the river such as the Three Sisters  which offers a good view of the water as it approaches the Falls. We enjoyed seeing the change in the water as it got closer to the edge. 

As I said we wished we had been able to stay longer, because there are so many things to do. In the picture below you can see the boat Maid of the Mist. The boat takes you to the bottom of the Falls where the falling water hits.

Niagara Falls is also beautiful to see at sunset when the sun light passes through the mist making different colors in the air above the falls.

If you go, the United States side is a state park with lots of parking and paths leading to the different areas. There are lots of places to eat just across the street from the park. We ate at a food truck and really enjoyed the food. So if you are in the area remember Niagara Falls a great family vacation site.