Niagara Falls, Ontario: Panoramic Views of the Falls near Vegas-Style Casinos and Water Parks

At Niagara Falls—considered by many to be one of the world’s seven natural wonders—water thunders downward from a height of nearly 200 feet, crashing onto craggy boulders below. The falls straddle the border between Canada and the United States, with segments located in both New York and Ontario, but the Canadian side of the Niagara River is universally hailed as the finest vantage point to take in all three of Niagara Falls’ photogenic brinks: American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe Falls.

Year-round, Journey Behind the Falls grants a glimpse behind the curtain of Horseshoe Falls—board an elevator that descends 150 feet into the bedrock, then stand at an observation deck steps away from the cascading water.

A 10-minute walk from the falls, you’ll see the neon glow of the Clifton Hill neighborhood. Its Fallsview Boulevard has plenty of Vegas-style kitsch, including glitzy casinos, indoor water parks, and restaurants.

Hotel at a Glance: Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls Fallsview

It’s hard to name the most impressive attraction within walking distance of Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls Fallsview. Head one way, and you’ll hear the crashing waters of Horseshoe Falls. In another direction, an indoor walkway leads to the 100 gaming tables and 3,000 slots at Fallsview Casino Resort. But guests don’t even have to leave the hotel to reach the Niagara Falls Fun Zone, which houses everything from mini golf to a maze of mirrors.

• Couples package: You’ll be treated to dining credits for Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and IHOP, as well as casino-slot credit, a chocolate tour, and a winery-tour pass.
• Family package: You can dine at IHOP and Outback Steakhouse and enjoy a variety of attractions at the Niagara Falls Fun Zone and Screaming Tunnels Haunted Playground.
• Live entertainment: Musical acts in all genres and a large-scale magic act take nearby stages.
• Take a dip in the indoor heated pool or hot tub.
• Local shuttle service transports tourists to some of the most popular attractions in the Niagara Falls area.