Niagara Falls - Western New York Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

4.5/5(37 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
Buffalo showing a city, a high-rise building and a monument

Downtown Buffalo

4/5(9 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 night scenes, a waterfall 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
Niagara Falls showing modern architecture and a bridge

Downtown Niagara Falls

4/5(15 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

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 showing a ferry, a river or creek and a cascade

Queen Victoria

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

Queen Victoria
M Hotel Buffalo

M Hotel Buffalo

3.5 out of 5
2040 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY
The price is AU$173 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$173
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,318 reviews)
Fine hotel. Good rooms and the pool is well kept. Would book again in the future.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

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Buffalo Airport Hotel

Buffalo Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
4600 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY
The price is AU$128 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$128
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Buffalo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,689 reviews)
Conveniently located near the Buffalo airport.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Buffalo Airport Hotel
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
310 4th St, Niagara Falls, NY
The price is AU$230 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$230
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,664 reviews)
I enjoyed our stay. Mainly upset with the m

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
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.
Prime location! 4 bedroom house located right next to the casino and the falls

Prime location! 4 bedroom house located right next to the casino and the falls

Niagara Falls
Stay at this vacation home in Niagara Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino and Niagara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
Very clean . Great location . Beautiful house .

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Prime location! 4 bedroom house located right next to the casino and the falls
Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming

Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming

Dunkirk
Book a stay at this beach condo in Dunkirk. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Point Gratiot Park and Dunkirk Lighthouse and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Very good service and safe and nearby grocery

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming
Nature Lovers Getaway Nestled In The Hills Of The Finger Lakes Region..

Nature Lovers Getaway Nestled In The Hills Of The Finger Lakes Region..

Naples
Stay at this cottage in Naples. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Naples Community Park Disc Golf Course and Clarks ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (224 reviews)
Most beautiful stay, very peaceful, hot tub is awesome. Perfect for a small family

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Nature Lovers Getaway Nestled In The Hills Of The Finger Lakes Region..
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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