Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls has been providing non-stop gaming excitement since 1996. Occupying a prime location beside Clifton Hill, the casino boasts over 1,300 slot machines, 30 gaming tables and a boisterous poker room. What are the hours of operation at Casino Niagara? The casino is open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, open on all holidays. Is on-site parking available? Yes, self parking is available. On-site parking rates may fluctuate and are subject to change. Please visit the Players Advantage Club booth for more details. Are coat check services available?
This space at Skylon was BEST parking spot all day for $7 and very close distance for walk to falls.
Depending on the time of year, many visitors descend upon the Niagara Falls area to take in the Falls and all the surrounding attractions and events. Yet, you needn't struggle to find parking with the enormous parking area, spanning the two Casinos, in the middle of it all - On Clifton Hill!A short walk from the Fallsview Casino and their adjoining restaurants, and it comes complete with a.
Best place to view the falls. Walk the entire length for some nice scenery. Lots of tourists around in your way though. Don't be that guy who stops his car in the road for pictures. Pay for parking.
Wear good comfortable shoes as you will be walking everywhere. Parking is a premium! If you venture down fall side have a rain jacket on as you will get wet from the mist.
The island parking is 10 bucks at daytime. But come around sunset, it's free
Try telling the parking attendant you don't have any cash to get free parking!
Beautiful state park. Walk the entire path for some nice scenery. Parking van be a bit difficult so either keep your car at the hotel or find Street parking somewhere to save a few bucks.
Park on Buffalo ave if you want cat-bird parking for the parks and attractions.
Fast walker? Park at Three Sisters Island for FREE and hoof 1/4 mile to the Falls to avoid a $10 car parking fee.
Arrive at 8pm just as the sun sets on summer and avoid the $10 parking fee. Also the observation deck is open and free. Watch the sun go down as the water falls light up
Go right to the state park! Free parking - $12 dollar boat ride. Avoid Cataract Tours like the plague - $10 dollar parking (as opposed to free in the state park or $5 in the town lot.)
I enjoyed every second there very closed to the great falls. Spectacular Front Views..
Awesome way to get up close to one of the seven wonders of the world. But, go to the Cave of the Winds first. There, you will receive free sandals that you can use when you board the Maid of the Mist.
Food and service was amazing! A hidden gem just off the main streets. Try the Kasbah for Two— perfect selections, affordable, and you will leave stuffed!
Did the Kasbah for two. Completely stuffed! And everything was wonderful.
Order the four course dinner, it’s price efficient. Use money saved on souvenirs. #Touristhack
So yummy--truly awesome experience for the meat lover --good tunes too!
I am Brazilian, and I can say, is delicious. I felt at home, as if it were in Brazil!
Beautiful views. Too bad they now charge for parking and setup a tree top style obstacle course. I find it detracts from the area. It used to be a wonderful place to have a picnic.
parking lot + pickup line is a nightmare on the long weekends. avoid at all costs.
Love the 3 gallon of Crown for $50.00. Great deals.
Small but very informative museum. Great way to learn about the local area and its history. Free parking in the back if you park against the fence.
Interesting little museum if you have an interest in local history. Only $5, which is a steal compared to most entertainment options in town. And, you can dress up as a War of 1812 soldier!
It's a fun learning place! I enjoyed the time we spend here, everyone learned something new and something amazing.
All tables are fantastic views - and the food, EVERYTHING, is amazing. No need to leave the hotel to find good food. This is closer, better, and much less expensive than the tourist spots
The beet and arugula salad is AMAzing!
I tried the “Big Bang” 8 beer tasting flight! The beers were great to fantastic! We had the nachos with guacamole and pico de gallo....wonderful!!! The service was also outstanding!! Got 4 cans to go!
The food and drinks were ok.. we were seated and waited for over 45 min to be served. We watched over 6 people come in after us and got served before us. Terrible waiters. Terrible experience...
Was honestly more impressed with the guest taps than with the house brews themselves. The food offered, albeit from a limited menu, may have been better than the beer. A pleasant find on Clifton Hill.
3 stars hotels that is worth the money; wide rooms, 10 min from the falls. It also has a concierge and free parking. They serve a free breakfast for all (but it is a very basic one)
Comfortable beds
Rooms ok but hate to pay for the internet and parking
Great fallsview sweets! Room service actually has a lot of food
Ask the concierge for tips on dining and attractions - they have great coupons !
Awesome Starbucks! Right in the Sheraton hotel! Great service!
Tip the baristas and they will make your drink with extraordinary love and compassion.
Very convenient parking on-site versus valet, $12 daily selfparking fee. No waiting for your car.
Nice hotel. Can't see much from the rooms though. 2 block walk to the casino. Parking is 13 per night. Only 2 elevators for many floors so it can take a while. HHonors diamond breakfast stinks.
Great and cosy hotel! Plus you get a cookie when you check in. Otherwise the staff is nice, the rooms are clean and pretty quiet. The view isn't breathtaking, but you can still see the Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
DIRECTIONS
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
& PARKING
The two most stressful things that any first timevisitor to Niagara Falls experiences, are how to get there and how to find your way aroundonce you arrive.
You can get to Niagara Falls from where ever you arebecause all roads do lead to Niagara Falls.
Once you arrive in Niagara Falls, visitors will findit quite easy in reaching the sites, attractions and accommodations of their choice.
For International visitors, learn about the CustomsRegulations that visitors should know about entering or exiting Canada/USA.
Index
The following locations and facts about them are buta few of many famous sites & attractions to be found in Niagara Falls. The best of itis FREE to see...so think of Niagara Falls when planning your next vacation. If you havequestions of a current or historical nature about the Niagara Falls area or suggestionsfeel free to e-mail Rick atniagarahistory@gmail.com
Directions To
Niagara Falls
A view of the HorseshoeFalls
Geographic Co-ordinates of Niagara Falls are:
43:05:00N
79:04:15W
Elevation 618 feet above sea level
From:
New York State
Along the Niagara River there are 4International Bridges. They are:
1) The International PeaceBridge located betweenBuffalo, N.Y. and Fort Erie, Ontario
2) The Rainbow International Bridge located between Niagara Falls, N.Y. and Niagara Falls, Ontario
3) The Whirlpool International Bridge located between Niagara Falls, N.Y. and NiagaraFalls, Ontario
4) The Lewiston - Queenston International Bridge located between Lewiston, N.Y. and Queenston, Ontario
All Bridges are accessible from Interstate Hwy. #90South, Interstate Hwy. #90 East, Interstate Hwy. # 190 and Interstate Hwy. #290. Signsdirecting visitors to Bridge crossings in Buffalo New York , Niagara Falls New York andLewiston New York are numerous.
From:
Detroit Michigan
WesternOntario
EasternOntario
NorthernOntario
The major West - East routes are:
Highway # 3 between Windsor and Fort Erie.
Highway #401 from Western Ontario, Eastern Ontarioand Northern Ontario to Highway # 403 (southbound) or Highway #427 (southbound) to theQueen Elizabeth Highway (Niagara bound).
Highway #401 from Windsor to Highway #6 (southbound)to Highway #403 (eastbound) to Queen Elizabeth Highway (Niagara bound)
The main route to Niagara Fallsfrom Western Ontario, Michigan USA, and Northern Ontario is Highway #401 and the QueenElizabeth Highway (QEW).
Whether you are traveling southbound towards Buffaloor traveling northbound towards Toronto, thereare five (5) highway interchanges to get to Niagara Falls. They are (in order from north to south):
Mountain Road exit -
is located in the north end of Niagara Falls andruns east - west in direction. Drive eastbound on Mountain Road to St. Paul Avenue. Turnright (south) on St. Paul Avenue. St. Paul Avenue turns into Portage Road as you getcloser to the City center. Continue southbound on Portage Road to Thorold Stone Road. Turnleft (eastbound) on Thorold Stone Road. Thorold Stone Road leads directly to StanleyAvenue which is one of the main north - south commercial routes through Niagara Falls. Toget to Niagara Falls (the water falls) turn left onto either Roberts Street (Hwy#420), orFerry Street or Murray Street.
Thorold Stone Road exit -
is located in the north end of Niagara Falls andruns east - west in direction. Drive eastbound on Thorold Stone Road. Continue to followwithout turning. Thorold Stone Road turns into Stanley Avenue as the roadway headssouthbound. Stanley Avenue is a main north - south commercial route through Niagara Falls.To get to Niagara Falls (the water falls) turn left onto either Roberts Street (Hwy #420),or Ferry Street or Murray Street.
Highway #420 exit -
is located in the central part of Niagara Falls andruns east - west in direction from the Queen Elizabeth Highway. This exit is the mainroute to the Falls and all other attractions. Drive eastbound on Hwy#420 and just followthe signs. Watch Your Speed!Hwy #420 turns into Roberts Street at the intersection ofStanley Avenue. Continue eastbound on Roberts Street (Hwy#420) which will lead directly tothe Rainbow International Bridge, Casino Niagara and the Falls.
McLeod Road exit -
is located in the south end of Niagara Falls andruns in an east - west direction. Drive eastbound on McLeod Road and it will lead directlyto Marineland. To get back to the center of the city turn left (north bound) on StanleyAvenue.
Lyons Creek Road exit -
located in the extreme south end of the City ofNiagara Falls and runs in an east - west direction.
Drive eastbound on Lyons CreekRoad. To go to the center of Niagara Falls turn left (northbound) on Stanley Avenue. To goto the Niagara River and the Village of Chippawa continue eastbound on Lyons Creek Road.Once in Chippawa, Lyons Creek Road turns into Main Street. To continue eastbound at theintersection of Portage Road will take the traveler along the Niagara River Parkway(southbound towards Fort Erie). Turn left (northbound) onto Portage Road and go to theCity Center and Marineland. Turn left onto Portage Road, cross the bridge and take thefirst road on the right and follow the Niagara River Parkway (northbound) to the Falls.
Other Routes:
A view of the AmericanFalls
From Highway #3 - follow eastbound to QEW - drive northbound on QEW (Torontobound) and look for Niagara Falls interchanges.
From Highway #20 - follow eastbound. At Niagara Falls City - Western limitsHwy #20 turns into Lundy's Lane which is the main east - west commercial route to thecenter of the City and all attractions.
From the Queenston-Lewiston InternationalBridge - drive north on Highway #405 to Stanley Avenue. Exit at Stanley Avenue. Drive north (turn right) along Portage Road to Niagara River Parkway. Drive south (turn left on Stanley Avenue and follow to Thorold Stone Road. Follow signs to Falls.
From the Whirlpool International Bridge (NEXUS ONLY) - drive north on Niagara River Parkway to Niagara on theLake. Drive southbound on the Niagara River Parkway to the Falls and to Fort Erie.
From the Rainbow International Bridge - turn right (northbound) to the Falls, Clifton Hill andNiagara River Parkway. Turn right (northbound) to Hwy #420 and QEW.
Contacts:
Rainbow Bridge (905) 354-5641
Whirlpool Rapids Bridge (905) 354-5641
Queenston - Lewiston Bridge (905) 354-5641
USA - Canada
Customs Regulations
A view of the RainbowInternational Bridge
PASSPORTS REQUIRED
ENTERING CANADA
Visitors entering Canada may be asked to verify their citizenship by producingdocumentation such as valid passport, birth certificate plus photo identification.
Naturalized citizens should carry naturalizationcertificates plus photo identification. Permanent US residents who are not citizens are advised to bring their AlienRegistration Receipt Card plus photo identification.
Citizens of other countries will need to bring validpassports. Exceptions to this rule are citizens of Greenland and residents of St. Pierreand Miquelon.
ENTERING USA
All persons (including American citizens) entering the USA from Canada are required to produce a valid passport or pre-approved screening card such as a Nexus Card or EZPass.
Children under the age of 16 do NOT require a passport and may use an ORIGINAL birth certificate if they are born in Canada or the United States.
This is a copy of the information from the CBP website:
Children: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. and Canadian citizen children under age 16 arriving by land or sea from contiguous territory may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Canadian Citizenship Card.
Travelers under the age of 18 years andunaccompanied by a parent need a letter of permission to travel in Canada from a parent orguardian.
Free Parking Niagara Falls Canada
As a non-resident of Canada visiting Ontario, youare allowed to bring in any reasonable amount of personal effects, a reasonable supply offood and a full tank of gasoline. Certain agricultural and quota restrictions apply.
No Handguns, Restricted Firearms and/or ProhibitedWeapons are allowed.
Trying to smuggle an undeclared firearm will resultin your arrest and charges being laid against you.
Firearms manufactured as fully automatic areprohibited entry, regardless of any conversion, and no firearm less than 66 cm (26 inches)in length or with a barrel less than 46 cm (18.5 inches) are allowed, unless they arebeing imported for an approved shoot, at which time a temporary permit is required inadvance from a local police agency.
Free Parking Niagara Falls Casino Hotels
Exceptions are if you are 18 years old and over, youmay bring a hunting rifle or shotgun into Ontario as a visitor for hunting or competitionpurposes plus 200 rounds of ammunition for hunting or 1,500 rounds for use at a recognizedmeet, and tax free up to a total of 5,000 rounds. All firearms must be declared.
Visitors arriving in Ontario who are 19 years of ageor over are allowed to import duty and tax free, 1.1 litres (40 ounces) of liquor or wineor 24 X 355 ml
(12 ounce) cans or bottles of beer.
Visitors can import up to 45 litres (11.9 USgallons) of liquor or wine if they are willing to pay the Ontario fees and taxes inaddition to the duty which applies.
Visitors arriving in Ontario who are 19 years oldand over may import duty and tax free 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 400 grams (14 ounces) ofmanufactured tobacco and 400 tobacco sticks.
US residents returning to the USA after 48 hours cantake back $400 worth of merchandise duty free every six months. This may include one litreof alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars that are not of Cuban origin.
After a visit of 72 hours or more, if the $400exemption has already been claimed during the last six months, an exemption of $100 isallowed.
After less than 48 hours, an exemption of $25 isallowed.
Visitors to Ontario can send gifts to friends orrelatives in Canada or can bring gifts with them and no duties will apply provided thatthe value of each gift does not exceed $60 and they do not consist of tobacco products,alcoholic beverages or advertising material. Gift packages sent by mail should be plainlymarked 'UNSOLICITED GIFT' and the value should be indicated. Gifts of a value ofmore than $60 are subject to duties on the excess amount.
As a visitor to Canada, you can claim a refund forsome of the tax you pay on accommodations, as long as you stay less than one month in thataccommodation. You can also claim a refund for the tax paid on most goods you take home.In order to qualify for a tax refund, the goods must be taken outside Canada within 60days after they were delivered to you. Eligible visitors include tourists and non-residentbusinesses. Non-resident businesses can apply for a refund of tax on short termaccommodation for their non-resident employees traveling on business anywhere in Canada.
Finding Your Way Around
Niagara Falls
A view of Oakes Gardensamphitheatre and Casino Niagara
Navigating your way around Niagara Falls is easy ifyou keep the following facts in mind:
All Street and Roads in the City of Niagara Fallsrun in either a north - south direction or an east - west direction.
All house numbers arein a grid system so that if you find a house number on one street the same number can belocated in relatively the same location on any other street running in the same directionanywhere in Niagara Falls.
House numbers run from east (low) to west (high) and from north(low) to south (high).
The main north/south City Streets in Niagara Fallsbeginning at the Niagara River are:
- River Road (Niagara River Parkway)
- Falls Avenue
- Victoria Avenue
- Stanley Avenue
- Portage Road (Main Street)
- Drummond Road
- Dorchester Road
- Montrose Road
- Kalar Road
- Garner Road
- Beechwood Road
- Thorold Town Line Road
The main east/west City Streets in Niagara Fallsbeginning at Mountain Road in the north end are:
- Mountain Road
- Thorold Stone Road
- Bridge Street
- Queen Street
- Morrison Street
- Valleyway
- Hwy #420 (Roberts Street)
- Clifton Hill
- Center Street
- Ferry Street
- Lundy's Lane
- Robinson Street
- Murray Street
- Dunn Street
- McLeod Road
- Lyons Creek Road
- Main Street (Chippawa)
If you get disorientated.... please remember allstreets in Niagara Falls are basic squares. If you go east too far you run into theNiagara River. If You go west too far you run into the Welland Ship Canal.
Tourism/Commercial routes include Clifton Hill,Center Street, Victoria Avenue, Falls Avenue, Ferry Street, Lundy's Lane, Stanley Avenueand the Niagara River Parkway. These routes are always the most congested. Please bepatient and courteous to other drivers as they may be visiting Niagara Falls for the firsttime and may be unsure as to where they are going.
Parking InNiagara Falls
Niagara Falls - Parking Lot Index
Parking in Niagara Falls is abundant. Both commercial and private parking lots are available however for the most part it is not free. It is a lesson in supply and demand. During the primary tourist season (May-September) premium prices are sought for parking. For some parking lots these rates fluctuate daily. The closer to an attraction the higher price is sought. The farther away from an attraction the cheaper the rates.
Free parking is rare. Many parking lots vary in prices from day to day and from month to month. The major parking lots are as follows:
Commercial Parking Lots
Table Rock parking - Niagara Parks Commission - a fee
Rapids View parking - Niagara Parks Commission - a fee
Greenhouse parking - Niagara Parks Commission - a fee
Kingsbridge Park parking - Niagara Parks Commission - free
Botanical Gardens parking - Niagara Parks Commission - free
Niagara Glen parking - Niagara Parks Commission - free
Spanish Aero Car parking - Niagara Parks Commission - free
Queenston Heights parking - Niagara Parks Commission - free
Casino Niagara parking - Bender Street - a fee
Skylon Tower parking - Robinson Street 'A' lot - a fee
Skylon Tower parking - Robinson Street 'B' lot - a fee
Hoco Clifton Hill parking - a fee
City of Niagara Falls street parking & lot parking - a fee
In many cases, parking on City of Niagara Falls streets at paid meters are cheaper than most commercial parking lots. Most commercial parking lots charge approximately $7 to $10 CAN. Many city owned and operated lots charge approximately $5 for 8 hours. The choices are endless and it is your choice. You will pay for convenience. Hotels/Motels provide free parking for patrons.
Many small privately owned lots are available throughout the tourist district. They are relatively small and charge a dollar or two less than the commercial lots however they are often located several blocks away from the primary commercial lots thus much more walking is involved getting to where you want to go.
In Niagara Falls, there are four primary parking lots. They are:
Commercial Parking Lots
Niagara Reservation parking - New York State Park - a fee
Goat Island parking (west lot)- New York State Park - a fee
Goat Island parking (east lot) - New York State Park - a fee
Rainbow Plaza Parking Garage - Niagara Falls Blvd. - a fee