Our FIRST time at Niagara Falls (US side) | Maid of the Mist boat tour + Cave of the Winds!
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- Hello from Niagara Falls! This natural wonder lies right on the US and Canada border and we spent a day exploring it from the US side in New York and had the BEST day getting soaked, laughing a ton, and seeing the falls from different overlooks + a boat!
⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Niagara Falls State Park
04:20 Maid of the Mist Boat Tour
08:55 Cave of the Winds
12:17 Niagara Falls at night
📍Locations in this vlog
Terrapin Point: goo.gl/maps/UX6HpQpiQDzgGodB6
Maid of the Mist Boat Tour: www.maidofthemist.com/
Cave of the Winds: www.niagarafallsstatepark.com...
Prospect Point: goo.gl/maps/2X65dfaeiMA2RCz7A
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I grew up in Buffalo and have visited the Falls I don't know how many times. I love seeing people's reactions when they first see it! Everyone needs to see them at least once in their life!
We agree! It is guaranteed to make anyone smile!
Hi Neighbor I live in Niagara Falls New York and I also have a bunch of family that's from Buffalo they don't live there now some passed away or moved my grandmother and Dad from Buffalo 🙋💙 Buffalo Bills football team💥👍
Buffalonian here who now resides on the out skirts of the falls... and i too love their reactions 😂 😂
Saw it in 91 fell in love. Grand Canyon is beautiful but the falls will spellbound ya
Hi, do you know if I have to buy a ticket before or I can get it the same day?
Wife and I celebrated 40 years, honeymoon on the Canadian side, then 2 weeks ago (May 7), on the American side! Walked every path, and wife decided to feed the black squirrel on Luna Island, who then climbed on my back. Stayed at the Seneca Niagara resort. Great memories! Thank you for your video.
That is amazing! Congratulations!
@AdventuresofAplusK Thank you! My wife saw an ice cream place named "Twist of the Mist" and thought what a great name!
This is one of the cutest videos y’all have ever done! Loved it!!!
So happy you loved it! It's one of our favorites we have made!
It brings joy to my face watching you guys enjoy visiting this beautiful place! Awesome!
This was one of the most fun days ever!
Wow…that was exhilarating to watch! I loved seeing how much fun you two were having and all your smiles! I was smiling right here along with you as I watched! All that water and those beautiful rainbows! LOVED IT ALL❣️
We still can’t stop smiling thinking about it! So much fun to get absolutely soaked!
I was wondering "did they eat"! I have become so accustom to your food reviews, thanks, this was fun to watch!
Next video will be ALL about food. We wanted to focus just on the falls for this one :)
Great video. I visited the falls in the 90's and it is so hard to describe all of that flowing water just plunging over the cliffs. Thanks for bringing back some happy memories.
It is very hard to describe...it's so powerful!
1:45 I love how you guys say "unbelievably beautiful!" without a single word :)
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The last time I was there was in the 80's. Ya'll have got me inspired to go back! I didn't do the boat tour and I'm not sure if Cave of the Winds was a thing back then. What I remember most were all the ducks that swam at the water's edge before it went over and not a single one was sucked over the Falls. It was amazing to watch! Great video! Loved how much fun ya'll were having. Thanks for including all of us!
WOW that is crazy! We don't remember seeing that, but that would've been cool to see!
I remember going to the cave of the winds when I was a teenager back in the 70's. I have lived in western new York my entire life and have never been on the Maid of the Mist. I will need to take my wife on it next summer.
What a wonderful video! My favorite so far. Besides being interesting, ya'll had me laughing at how much fun you were having 😂
It is one of our favorites we have ever made! We are so happy you enjoyed it too!
That looked like so much fun !! You guys were grinning from ear to ear 😉 An amazing, exciting video 🤩🤩
So happy you enjoyed it! It was such a fun day!
Fantastic! Can't wait to get there! Thank you for a wonderful virtual experience!
We hope you have a great trip! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video, thanks for sharing with us. Looks like you had fun. Safe travels!!
Thanks for watching Joe! It was a blast!
This was so fun! I have been to Niagara Falls two times and it never disappoints. My husband and I love your videos and we always look forward to new uploads. Thanks for sharing!
It is such a fun place! Thanks so much for watching!
I can't watch this and not think of "The Office" episode when they are in Niagara! 😆
We rewatched it about 10 times and it is by far our favorite episode!
I was smiling ear to ear just watching you. How infectious. I love Niagara Falls.
❤️❤️❤️ so happy you enjoyed it!
What a fun & happy video!! This made me smile!!! Thanks again!!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed it Chris!
What a fun day! I enjoyed this so much! I’m so glad you got to visit Niagara Falls! I’ve been there twice now on the Canadian side the last time being in 2017. It’s truly an amazing sight but I never went on the Maid of the Mist like you guys did. I could tell you were having a blast! Thanks for the smiles and laughter!
What is your favorite spot on the Canadian side? We look forward to going over there! If you go back, we highly recommend the boat and cave of the winds! It’s too much fun!
That looks like so much fun! I've always wanted to visit, now I do even more!
Words cannot express how much fun it was!
You guys are amazing! Very concise and easy to understand! The map is so helpful!
Thank you!
We were just there in July. Our first time, too! It was fun watching your video and reliving our time there. I can totally relate to getting soaked and not being able to wipe the smile off my face!
So happy you enjoyed your time there as much as we did!
What an awesome adventure. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching Jose!
Just like you guys I could not stop smiling while watching. Happy to see you both enjoying your adventures together 😃💙
We are so happy the video made you smile!
@@AdventuresofAplusK it really did 💛
You two have great enthusiasm Niagra falls is beautiful ❤️
This was one of the best days we have had! Such a fun place!
Falls are so beautiful. You guys are just a perfect couple. My fav couple!!
Thank you so much for the kind words ❤️
Wow..... enjoyed watching this ❤️🙏
So much fan! Fan to watch your video. Keep traveling, love from Minnesota
Thank you for watching!
I'm so glad you guys had a good time here. The surrounding city needs some help but the parks are beautiful! We try to make it down to the water a few times a year and have learned the best times to go and how to avoid paying a ton for parking!
We spent $0 for parking, which was great 👍🏼
How did you avoid paying lots of $$ for parking? Is there free parking anywhere?
Thanks for doing my hometown right! Hurricane Deck is one of the best $20 experiences EVER!! Non-stop happiness/laughter every time
We 1000% agree!!! Sooo much laughter from everyone around!
I was there in 1978 on a cross-country tent camping trip. What I remember most about the Falls was the noise! It is so loud - and moist.
SO loud!! You can hear it from far away
Brings back wonderful memories !
We're so glad!
Thankras for sharing Niagara Falls views and useful information congratulations to both of you 🙏
Thank you for watching!
WOW AWESOME thank you so taking me with you. Incredible
So glad you enjoyed virtually experiencing it!
Oh my gosh standing next to the falls looked exhilarating! Amazing video and amazing videography!
Thank you! It was a BLAST! Literally 😜
Just did it the past weekend for the first time and loved it.
Nice!!! Thank you for sharing!
Awww yea! Born and raised. Love it!
Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it.
We’re so glad!
You just showed my uncle's condo looking over the Falls.Really miss my hometown. Thanks for this heartwarming video!
Wow what a view he must have!
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My uncle's view of the Falls and Canada was simply stunning. It was on the 8 th
floor of the Parkway Apartments. My first job was at the Maid of the Mist in the souvenir shops at Terrapin Point and Goat Island. My sister and I would spend an entire day in that area as we both enjoyed the beauty of nature. Thank you again for the wonderful video!
Obviously you had a great time. *grin* Thanks for the tour. Until next time..... Travel Safe.
Too much fun! Still smiling about it weeks later!
I had no idea there was so much to the park and that there was more than one waterfall. Looks like you guys had a great time!
There was a lot more than we expected too!
Loved this video!!! My husband predicts this will be one of your most watched videos. Everything I knew about Niagara Falls was from watching The Office so I enjoyed learning more! Thank you!
That is so nice of both of y’all! We are very proud of this video and are SO happy that people have enjoyed it!
What a fun time! The last time I was there the falls were partially frozen and it was 20 degrees out! It was beautiful, but so cold! I keep trying to get my husband to go back when it’s warm.
Brrr! That sounds cold, but also pretty magical!
I was smiling and laughing right along with you!
Fairly new subscriber, found yourchannel while researching my week long trip to Moab that I just returned from a few days ago. Your videos helped a lot in planning my trip to Utah.
PS Love the fashion statement with the raincoats. Lol
So glad the video made you smile and laugh! Also very happy to hear the Utah videos helped you with your trip...we hope you had a blast! And keep an eye out for us at NY Fashion Week with our raincoat look lol!
So,so happy that you traveled to our area! WNY is a beautiful area with lots of different water areas & parks! You did a fun video of the falls! Also suggesting you try to see Letchworth State Park & the Finger Lakes Region. Enjoy your time here👍🌞🖐
We had hoped to visit that park and area, but unfortunately had some stuff come up that changed our plans. But we will be back!
@@AdventuresofAplusK , this video rivals any professional promos done of the area. THANK YOU for chronicling your Falls adventure and including historical tidbits. WELL DONE! 👍🏻😉 There is SO much to do here within a 20 mile radius. North end of the gorge in Lewiston is a phenomenal Water adventure that would be worth a trip back. Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours. If you like roller coasters, white water rafting, getting wet and spectacular views, YA GOTTA DO IT! I’m thrilled you enjoyed my home town. I served on the N.Falls Illumination Board (lights on the Falls) and it was an honor knowing it put a smile on visitors faces. 😊 Safe travels to you!
this looks so much fun wowww
You got some absolutely spectacular shots!!!! You know,
Thank you!
I haven't been to the falls for years and I live in PA! After seeing your video, I have to get there again. Yes, the Canadian side is much better but very touristy. I was laughing when you were on the hurricane deck! Loved this video!
The US side was such a blast! I cannot imagine having more fun than that Hurricane Deck!
So glad you guys enjoyed your trip to Niagara. We've been a couple of times and my daughter and I went in October of 2019 and went to the Canadian side. Don't think I've ever been to the US side! Did the boat trip and it scared the b-jeezus out of me! My daughter was laughing at me and all I could think of was, we're going to be on the nightly news as the first boat that got too close to the falls!! lol We had a lot of fun but you are SO right about it being very busy and very touristy! Still had a great time and you're SO brave for going to the hurricane bridge!! Loved the video!!
We totally know what you mean. It felt like we were going to get sucked into the falls haha!
Amazing experience 😍. I had been there last month May and I enjoyed the beauty of Niagara Falls.👌
It is so much fun there!
Awesome. I was lucky enough to visit Niagara Falls twice. A few weeks prior to my wedding my Maid of Honor & I had a business trip in Toronto, and we stayed a couple of extra days to visit the falls. What an awesome girls trip! We took our son when he was around 10, and he particularly loved the Maid of the Mist and honky-tonk vibe of the Canadian side. My husband & I are now retired. We would like to return and visit some of the area's wineries.
It is awesome how close it is to Toronto! And it would be fun to see the falls through a kid's eyes as well, although we turned into little kids here, so we kind of know what it's like!
superb video...thanks for producing!
Thanks, Mike!
I find Niagara Falls so fascinating!! Not only is it a tourist spot for TWO countries, but there is so much to do there! Like the Cave Of The Winds!! And of course, the super fashionable rain coats 😆
We totally agree! There is tons to do there! The ponchos are a lot of fun! 😂
You guys are fantastic!!! One of the best on You Tube!!!! Keep it up!
Thank you!
Wow! When you took us right near there falls. I felt like was with you! My wife and I did that boat cruise in the 90’s
We were at the Falls about 2 weeks ago. It was an absolutely beautiful day (highs in the mid 70’s) and not a cloud in the sky. There was a little bit of prep we had to do ahead of time in order to be able to cross over to the Canadian side, but it was well worth it. Thankfully, the crowds were light that day and going through customs in Canada was very quick.
You need to go back and see the Falls from the Canadian side. You just can’t capture the same view as from the American side. In any event, glad you two got to see them. The Falls are indescribable in their beauty. Pictures and video don’t do them justice.
Ya that’s on our bucket list! There were just too many requirements when we went to make it worth it for just a couple hours. We’ll definitely be doing it next time! We’re glad you had a great day and enjoyed it!
Great Review!! Thanks!
So fun! I live all the rainbows in this
The rainbows were amazing!!
Thank you for visiting our beautiful home! We hope to see you again, soon 👋
We went to Niagara Falls about 6 years ago and had the chance to go on both the Canadian side and American side. We did the Maid of the Mist as well and I can remember actually tearing up because I was so moved by the power of the falls! Thanks for sharing this fun stop on your adventure! Now I want to go back! :)
So glad you’ve been able to experience Niagara falls too! We were blown away by the power and beauty!
How easy is it to move across borders?
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I just came across your video, and loved it. Thanks for the tour, I instantly became a subscriber🤗
Awesome! Thank you and thanks for watching!
I have been to Niagara Falls it is amazing. Not sure if the birds were nesting on the side of the cliff when you guys were there but they are cool to see. If you watch them they roll their eggs over in the nest,not sure why but it's cool to watch.There will be hundreds of nests and they are turning the eggs. The nests are right beside the walkways. Anyway my boyfriend and I watch your videos and love them.You seem to be genuinely nice people and respectful. We often pick my next adventures based on your travels because we too like nature and not crowds. I wish you both safe travels. Keep posting because we love your videos. Cannot wait until you guys do more Georgia video's.
Oh wow! We didn’t see that, but would’ve loved to! And thank you so much for watching, we are glad to give you new ideas of places to go!
Just recently found your channel... So cool because this past summer our family went from Cuyahoga to Niagara Falls. Can't explain how surprised I was by how FUN Niagara Falls was - we paid the money and did the Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds - totally worth it! Smiling and laughing the whole time. We've taken our kids to a lot of places all over the country and if you ask them what their favorite places are they always talk about Niagara Falls.
ALSO...While you are in NY, if you guys are anywhere near Watkins Glen State Park (near the finger lakes area) and have time to hike the Gorge Trail you absolutely have to do it - straight out of Lord of the Rings
We totally agree, it’s totally worth the cost! We were nervous it wouldn’t be, but we also had the best time. So glad the kids still think so fondly about it! We unfortunately had to skip the finger lakes region this time (we were super bummed, but some stuff came up), but we will be back!
What a blast! Apparently, the glimpses of Niagara I’ve seen via the media & occasional pictures have not done it justice! Consequently, I’ve never been the least bit curious about it until now! I’m adding it to my list of must-see items the next time I’m in the New York area! Thank-you for another great/fun video! Looking forward to the next one! Hugs to Kona.❤️
It seems like such a touristy spot, but we loved every second of it!
Just remember that Niagara Falls in in western New York, fifteen minutes from Buffalo, but seven hours from New York City.
Such a fun episode
Thank you! It's one of our favorites we have ever made!
To me Niagara Falls is one of the top wonders of the Wotld! It’s spectacular, wondrous, mind boggling in its power and strength!!!
We totally agree!
Love Niagara falls at night ❤
Guys you nailed it! Best video of Niagara Falls we’ve seen! We were cracking up at you two at Cave of the Winds platform. WOW what force! Incredible night footage of the skyline and falls! Bravo! I find it interesting how “us humans” are so entertained by water, beaches, rivers and water falling! It’s our Gift! Great video guys! ~Cara 😊
Thanks y'all! And that hurricane deck was INSANE! It was so powerful!
@@AdventuresofAplusK did you recorded the video with the gopro at the cave of the winds? is it safe to do it? Thanks!
Such a beautiful video and beautiful couple
Wow! that was an amazing video.
So happy you enjoyed it!
I went my first time this past May. 100% would do again. Hope you guys got inspired as I did.
It was such a blast!
Great view
Okay I wanna go, putting this on my list for next year. 🌞 This really help me get an idea what there is.
It is such a fun place, even if it is touristy!
Looks awesome and fun hope to go there some time!
It’s a blast!!
LOL! The best $40 we ever spent!! LOL. That was great! I’m glad you got to experience Niagara Falls! I think it’s a must see! My parents took us when we were little (I don’t remember that); my husband and I took our kids when they were 4, 6 & 8. It was fun to see their enjoyment. My favorite picture of the 3 of them was on the Maid of the Mist with their blue raincoats on (actually got real raincoats back then!). We’ve always gone to the Canadian side. The last time I went was probably 15 years ago. My mother in law said she would like to see Niagara Falls again so I took her up there along with my sister in law. It was a nice “girls trip”. We took a drive out of town along the river and stopped at a winery; that was fun; got to taste some dessert wine made from frozen grapes. Your video brought back memories of the different trips I took up there!
We felt like little kids there, it was so dang fun! Glad to hear your kids enjoyed it too. How cool they gave you actual raincoats! We look forward to going to the Canadian side someday!
@@AdventuresofAplusK That's it! Niagara Falls brings out the kid in you!
Wonderful 👍
I remember the first time I crossed into Canada and saw the orchards and realized that NIAGRA is where they grow NIAGRA GRAPES! Good Vlog.
We recently learned how big grapes are out that way! We never knew!
You two are just too cute. :) I enjoyed that video, watched in prep for a trip to the falls next year. ;)
So beautiful.
The falls are insane!
it's fun when you go to the base fof the bridal veil falls to feel the water on you and a big log comes flying over the falls...
Such a great episode! I have been to Niagara Falls but only to the Canadian side its way more commercial and kinda like Virginia Beach. But the Canadian side has great wineries and Niagara on the Lake is a pretty cute little village and there is ice cream there! Plus you can see Toronto across the lake from there. Thank you guys!
We could tell it was a lot more built up over there with some tall buildings! We look forward to seeing it someday!
The US side has caught up with the wineries One of the most popular activities around here is to go on a wine tour! It's so much fun!
@@dawnansel4495 I have not visited the Wineries on the US side. I will have to go back one day. We stayed in Niagara Canada i probably won't go there again. But if i do it might be Niagara
on the lake or the US side.
We did the Maid of the Mist that was fun experience. My daughter (at the time was 8 and loved it). We did walk across the border years ago. We want to do the zip line Canada side some day.. yes the Canada side does have a well maintained side and more beautiful scenery
We want to do the zipline too! We like how both sides offer a different experience. Just more reason to go back!
Thanks for sharing
A beautiful place, one day I want to visit it, I come from Indonesia, I am happy with tourist attractions
What a great video! Your enthusiasm, planning, editing, camera gear, and skill in using it make your videos a blast to watch. And oh yeah, your food reviews always make me hungry! You really captured the flavor of Niagara. I first visited in 1952, when the flow was double what it is now. The horseshoe was just a massive wall of white foam. Some say it has more character now, and I guess that's true, but it was truly terrifying with twice the water. When you go to the Canadian side, the views are really amazing, but you won't get as wet. Do the behind the falls thing if you go to Canada, but keep in mind that you won't see it like it used to be. Not to put a damper on it, but today, you can't go all the way to the two tunnel portals behind the falls, so all you see is a wall of water in front of you. It looks like it's about 30-50 feet away. When my dad took me there in 1961, you could go right up to the portals. The first one allowed you to see the end of the horseshoe to your left, with the bridge in the distance and an awesome rainbow. The second one was farther in, and all you could see was a curved sheet of water left and right. You could look up to the brink, and down to scattered boxcar sized boulders below with tons of water pounding onto them. It was stunning. I'm guessing they closed off the portals because of dangerous erosion. The trip now is probably still worth taking, because you can still go out on the observation deck at the base of the falls. It's an amazing natural wonder, and as you know, if you block out the nasty people and campy touristy stuff, you can still have fun imagining what it must have been like a few hundred years ago. Thanks again, guys, and safe travels to you always. :-)
Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a ton! And wow, double the water sounds INTENSE! We know so many people say the Canada side is better, but we LOVED the experiences on the US side and love that both sides offer different experiences. We look forward to experiencing it someday!
@@AdventuresofAplusK It was obvious you guys had a blast. You are the gurus of travel videos!!!!
When you go back to the area and get into Canada check out Niagara on the Lake. One of the most gorgeous towns you will ever see. Stop at the arboretum. They have a clock made from flowers.
Thanks for the tip!
Niagara-on-the-Lake is absolutely gorgeous and worth a visit. The Olde Angel Inn and Irish Harp has great food. Always a stop there when we visit.
Beautiful 😍😍
How cool!!!! I have never been but your video gives me a glimpse! Now how about a retro motel with chenille bedspread? THANK YOU TWO!
We hope you can make it someday! And we'll stick to the van haha :D
after watching the 100k q&a video, I had to come watch this video i missed. Your true Pam and Jim moment at Niagara Falls! ;)
Yessss! That was so much fun to film!
Love your video, more details for who first time visit Niagara Falls like me, 🙏
We hope you have a great time when you go! Thanks for watching!
Great video
Thank you so much for the information me and my husband are planning to go next year if God willing now I know what to expect this will be our first time and this is my dream
We hope you have a great time! Be sure to check out our website as well. We have a guide to Niagara Falls adventuresofaplusk.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-us-side-of-niagara-falls
Thanks and thanks for watching!
I went recently and loved it! It was worth the 8hr drive
We agree it's worth a long drive too! 😊
We have been to the Niagara Falls , Canadian side . They were amazing .
We hope to see it from the Canadian side on our next trip one day!
You have to definitely go back to the Canadian inside. You most definitely have to ride and one of rewrote in the made in the mist and it was fun. It was a blessed now I would love to take my grandkids to the US side. Because I haven't been there.
You both did a great job showing Niagara Falls since I have probably been there 50 times. Downtown Niagara Falls needs a lot of help and is somewhat depressing, but the Canadian side is worth viewing and both sides have Casinos. Outside Niagara Falls on the Canadian side is a charming little town called Niagara on the Lake, which people from all over the world travel to and it has nice wineries as well. Toronto is only 90 miles away and Fort Niagara is from the War of 1812 and you can see it from Niagara on the Lake.
We have heard Niagara on the Lake is amazing! We hope to visit that side someday. Our pup isn't allowed in Ontario because of her breed, so it may be a while until we can make it there, but we look forward to it.
I done Niagara falls and Toronto in 2010 from the Canadian side. I thought it was fantastic. 😊
We look forward to going to that side someday!
You drove by my work at the 18 second mark, I work in the factory on the left! Great video
Ah nice!!
THIS IS THE BEST NIAGRA FALLS VLOG EVER!!
Thank you!!
@@AdventuresofAplusK your welcome! I’m actually in the middle of binge watching your Vermont vlogs now! So pretty!