to continue … it’s Wednesday, June 29. We’re in Niagara Falls on the American side, exploring the sites – This sign gives you a big picture of the area and the layout of the Falls:
overhead view of American Falls and Horseshoe Falls
You see American Falls in the center and Horseshoe Falls on the left. We were at the number ‘1’ area earlier, that I just blogged about – where the Maid of the Mist loads and unloads, where we walked up alongside American Falls in our blue raincoats and took the video…
After lunch we walked over the bridge to Goat Island
Bridge to Goat Island
out to Terrapin Point (# 3 on the map)- right up beside Horseshoe Falls
Walking to Terrapin Point
We’re approaching the Falls now…
Horseshoe Falls ahead
You get the best views of the Falls from the Canadian side. But on the American side you can stand right alongside the cascading American and Horseshoe Falls.
American Side of Horseshoe Falls
I took a video
The walks are slippery.
Looking right you see American Falls and the bridge that crosses the Niagara River into Canada.
American Falls
Walking back. It’s fun to people watch
Fashionistas
Captured one last video of the Niagara River and Horseshoe Falls
Crossing the bridge back from Goat Island.
Where’s the crowds?
Sure picked a good time to visit Niagara Falls, hardly any crowds. Judging from the entrance to the Maid of the Mist, lines can swell to Disneyland proportions.
The trolley cars are fun
Especially when the lines are short and you can find a seat at the Trolley stop.
Hey look! Giant worms.
Special Attraction
Aw, cute.
Okay, so I suddenly find myself out of photos and videos of Niagara Falls – American side. We didn’t cover every special attraction but we absolutely couldn’t pass up the Haunted House.
Niagara Falls Haunted House
Seeing it reminded me that Megan had never been in a Haunted House. When I was seven or so, I went through a Haunted House, and I remembered it as one of the most exhilarating experiences of my childhood. David and I had to take Megan through this Haunted House to remedy the depravity of her childhood. We had no choice as parents, here, as far as I was concerned.
We’re going in now. (Signs are posted that photography is allowed.)
Shhhh! Walk softly … Be very afraid
Are you scared yet? David leads the way…. he’s so brave…
Blink your eyes fast while watching this next exhibit
‘Psycho vision’
Uh, well maybe 55 years ago this Haunted House might have spooked a 7-year-old. (Doubtful?)
But, then, as I was about to exit the Haunted House, I swear, a ghost grabbed my i-Phone and shot this video …
Let me outta here!
Okay, time to drive over the bridge through Customs to the Canadian side …
Tags: Niagara Falls New York, Niagara Falls trolleys, Niagara River, Niagra Falls Haunted House, Terrapin Point
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