• Approximately 150,000 gallons of water flow over American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls per second.niagara falls image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
  
  Niagara Falls is a favorite tourist destination that is located in both Canada and the United States. An estimated 13 million people visit the falls every year. The American Falls is 180 feet tall and can be viewed from the Niagara Falls State Park all year long from 7 a.m. to midnight. The Niagara River, which is actually a strait, connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, which are both part of the Great Lakes system. Niagara Falls is filled with things to do for people of all ages.
  
  

Maid of the Mist

• The Maid of the Mist boat tour is a 30-minute tour of both the Canadian and American falls. Waterproof clothing is available. The tour is available from the observation tower elevator at Prospect Point, which is in the state park. The tour is open from mid-May until late October. Maid of the Mist tours are open to all ages. As of August 2010, there is a charge of $13.50 for adults and $7.85 for children, with those under 5 riding for free.
  
  Maid of the Mist
  
  Administrative Offices
  
  151 Buffalo Avenue
  
  Niagara Falls, NY 14303
  
  716-284-8897
  
  maidofthemist.com
  
  

Canada One Factory Outlets

• Shopping in Niagara Falls is another option for visitors. The Canadian side of the falls features the Canada One Factory Outlet, which is boasted as the No. 1 outlet mall in Canada. There are 40 brand name stores, including Adidas, Coach, Esprit and Guess. Canada One Factory Outlet is open almost all year, closing only on Christmas day.
  
  Canada One Factory Outlets
  
  7500 Lundy's Lane
  
  Niagara Falls, Ontario
  
  L2H 1G8
  
  905-356-8989
  
  canadaoneoutlets.com
  
  

Mystery on the Lake Productions

• Mystery on the Lake is a different type of theater that gets the audience involved. This is live theater with a scavenger hunt and a walking tour with a mysterious twist. This iTheatre production runs from May to October. There are two shows currently featured entitled "The Last Illusionist" and "The Secret of Butlersburg." Free parking is available, and the theater has group rates. Mystery on the Lake is located both in Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake, Ontario.
  
  Mystery on the Lake Productions
  
  Niagara Falls and
  
  Niagara on the Lake, ON
  
  1-866-386-2921
  
  motl.ca/portal/
  
  

Wine and Culinary Festival at Artpark

• There are festivals and events on both sides of the falls during the summer months that include wine and food tasting. In New York, the Wine and Culinary Festival at Artpark is usually held around July or August. Concerts and family activities are also held at this venue. This event is only around for two days and features local wines and foods.
  
  Artpark
  
  450 South Fourth St.
  
  Lewiston, NY 14092
  
  716-754-4375
  
  artpark.net/