We are going to Niagra Falls and I thought about staying in the Ramada Plaza hotel with the floor to ceiling, wall to wall window overlooking the falls and I wondered if it was worth the extra money. Anything anyone can tell me about it or Niagra Falls in general would be great. Thanks

I've only been to Niagara Falls from the Canadian side, which I've read repeatedly is much the more pleasant side...less tacky tourist stuff.

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It isn't a reply to your question, but if you will be in Niagara Falls, drive along the scenic Niagara Parkway over to the charming town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, stopping in the way at the horticultural school (well marked) where the lilacs must be exploding by now and roses just coming out.

Could try lunch at Oban Inn or the Prince of Wales in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Thanks doru for the info. We will definately take the scenic drive and I love to garden so the horticultural school is right up my alley. Also if it's lunch or dinner we will try one of those places to eat. Thanks again.

Niagara is wine country. You might enjoy a wonderful lunch or dinner at either of these wineries:

Hillebrand's Vineyard Café
1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake ON 905-468-7123 Executive chef: Tony de Luca Style of Cuisine: Regional - Signature dishes include Pan Roasted, Vanilla Scented Whole Lobster with Cabbage and Leek Saute; Five Spice Roasted Century Game Farm Bison with Soft Oka Cheese Polenta Price Range: Lunch for two with wine: $50 - $70 Dinner for two with wine: $100 - $120 Hours: Open year round, seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Winemaker's Dinners. Outdoor dining available

Inn On The Twenty, Cave Spring
Cave Springs Cellars, 3836 Main St., Jordan ON 905-562-7313 Executive chef: Roberto Fracchioni Style of Cuisine: Niagara Cuisine - Signature Dishes include In House Smoked Lake Erie Venison with Vegetable filled Leek and Sweet Potato Celery Root Gratin; Double Espresso Chocolate Torte Price Range: Dinner:
Appetizers: $8 -$13 Entrees: $24 - $38 Desserts: $9 Lunch:Appetizers: $8 -$12 Entrees: $19 - $27 Desserts: $9 Hours: Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dinner: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Open Year Round. Patio is open during Summer pending weather conditions. Winemaker's Dinners available through our special events office. Luxurious accommodations also available.

Dining on the patio at Hillebrand overlooking their vineyard is very romantic, and the food is consistently excellent. Inn on the Twenty is not nearly as pretty, but I've eaten well there. It is slightly more expensive.

If you are interested in theatre, you might want to take a look at the website for the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The view is better from the Canadian side, one of the falls in on the US side and you can't see it well unless you cross the bridge.