IgoUgo Travel Report: Niagara Falls: The Inside Scoop from Experienced Travelers

You can't help but love Niagara Falls, Ontario, where even the cheapest motel tends to offer a room with a heart-shaped bed. In recent years, however, its title as the 'honeymoon capital of the world' has taken a back seat to the city's growing reputation (or notoriety, depending on your perspective) as an affordable family destination combining glitzy casinos, haunted houses, and boat rides galore. To escape the crowds (18 million people visit Niagara Falls every year) and experience some sophistication instead, tour the region's multiple vineyards-and make sure to try their renowned ice wine-or visit nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, a postcard-perfect, 18th-century Canadian town complete with tree-lined streets, fluffy bed and breakfasts, and one of North America's best theater festivals, the Shaw Festival.

IgoUgo Travel Report: Niagara Falls is not your average travel guide. Every piece of advice found in these pages comes from regular travelers and locals-not paid professionals or PR people-which means pure, unfiltered opinions on what to see (and what to avoid) during your trip. You'll find first-hand details on attractions and day trips, along with restaurant, nightlife, and activity recommendations in all price ranges and for all interests. You'll also see our contributors' original photographs and insider tips on every page-no other travel guide can say that.

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