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Maid of the Mist

151 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
716 284 8897
Ranked #1 of 11 tours in Niagara Falls
4.5 of 5 stars 206 Reviews
Type: Tours
Activities: Group tours/day tour
Traveller Description: Advice from a local: board the Maid of the Mist on the American side, at Prospect Point in the Niagara Reservation State Park. Although the ride is... more »
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Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW via mobile

We really enjoyed the Maid of the Mist eventhough it was cold when we went. It was well worth the price and the views were great and the Mist was really active when we went. We would highly recommend. A must do if going to Niagara Falls

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Upland, ca
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It was great and spectacular it is a must see. You will get wet but worth it especially on a warm day.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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For little more than $15, this boat ride is a great tour of the Falls. They give you a poncho because you will get wet! Wearing flip flops was also a good idea. The views are breathtaking, but it's especially awesome to be so close to the falls that everything you see is shrouded in mist. Great fun.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This my first trip to the falls ; IR won't be mu last. A trip to the Niagara falls is highly recommended. But come with someone who complain about getting wet! If you do the m Maid of the Mist definitely get up top and stand by the rail. It's amazing! They take you up close and personal. It feels... More

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Dayville, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We took an impromptu detour to Niagara Falls as we were driving through Buffalo. We didn't have a lot of time, so we chose to do the Maid of the Mist tour so that we could get a view of every fall. We didn't have our passports with us, so this was the best way for us to see all... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

as you practically get in them! lots of fun, and the rainbows are amazing on a sunny day!

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Jamestown, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I enjoyed the vantage point below the Falls...if you do not wish to ride the boat..you can still purchase an observation deck pass for just $1 and go below...

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Parsippany, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

It was the beginning of the season, so we managed to get on the boat without any waiting time. You barely notice the time flying on this trip. They take you really close to the falls, and the water just hits you. Pretty amazing. Definite must to in Niagara

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State of Confusion
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We went on the boat ride as part of our Discovery Pass (US side) and absolutely loved every minute of it. My youngest daughter saved her poncho as a souvenir. I couldn't hear much of what was said during our boat ride but the falls are impressive enough and really do not need a long involved story. :)

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Baltimore, Maryland
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We were so excited getting on the boat, we were not disappointed. they took us up in to the center of the horseshoe falls. feel the water rushing and see the current flowing by the boat. The kids were squealing with the thrill of it.

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