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Maid of the Mist

Niagara Reservation State Park at Prospect Point, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
716 284 8897
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Ranked #2 of 14 activities in Niagara Falls
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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MIAMI,FLORIDA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We got to NY Niagara Falls State Park and went straight to the Maid of the Mist! (American side)We were given ponchos and taken to the boat. We moved to the very front of the boat and enjoyed the slow ride up to first the American falls and then the Canadian Falls. The ride was pretty thrilling and the closer... More

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Clifton Park, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This is one of those things that you feel like when you're at Niagara Falls, you have to do it to have had the full Falls experience. And it was pretty cool -- the boat takes you right up into the Horseshoe Fall, right there into the roar and spray. Definitely expect to get at least a bit wet and... More

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Ohio
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

We visited the Maid of the Mist while we were in Niagara Falls. What's a visit to the falls without a ride on the Mist right? Well we thought so too. But we found it to be quite crowded and it was hard for our young child to see anything other then people's backsides. I finally made my way with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

We got so close to the falls on the boat and then the walk up the side on the steps. Amazing photos and experience.Well worth the money, though I recommend the discovery pass, you get tickets to 5 attractions and save around 30%. Ladies don't bother fixing your hair though because you will end up wet and wind blown. It's... More

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Port Saint John, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Riding on the Maid of the Mist was a blast. It was one of the best ways to really experience the Falls. If you stand on the top deck prepared to get stoked. I would also recommend going in the early morning or later after noon. The sun being at an angle helps to make better rainbows.

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NorthEast, England
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

View from the ride is amazing. No other way you can see the falls that close. Also the ticket allows to go onto the deck and that is the highest point you can view the falls from US side. But boats are crowded. I requsted to board with the next group at the lower pier. They refused and forced to... More

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Hamilton, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Niagara Falls,maid of the mist was fun, you have to buy a rain coats,it was a bit scary,the boat gets real close to the falls.and you really get wet.fun,fun,fun,you go threw gift shops,and leave threw one.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Everyone told me I had to do this - and I tell you the same thing! Wonderful views! Very crowded on the boat though. Get there early as there are loads of tour groups. Can't beat the views of the falls!!

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See 5 more reviews by heatherpiro for Niagara Falls
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

$15.00 get you in what could be the best thrill ride. They take you into the mouth of the falls. You get wet as you want ! Ponchos are given out . At one point it's like the abyss . A must do

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Dawlish, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

If you do nothing else at niagara, then do this The closest you will ever get to the falls Put on the cape, get wet , and enjoy yourself

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