Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls
The Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls is the best choice if your thinking of getting as close as possible to the thundering Falls. Also if you don't mind getting wet! The watercraft is a ride for the entire family. From the time you board one of the giant boats capable of carrying roughly 600 people to the point where you get so close to the Falls that you'll be totally surrounded in its mist, the entire ride is sure to thrill! As one of the most popular locations for vacationers today, the Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls has been in operation in one way or another given that as far back as 1834. Back then it was mainly used as a ferryboat to carry individuals across the river until the very first international border bridge was constructed. There is lots of history connected to the Maid of the Mist, from a big fire in 1955 that destroyed the docks a number of rescues that saved the lives of folks held in the turbulent waters near the Falls. The crafts themselves take travelers from the boarding docks in the rivers edge not far from Clifton Hill and brings them close enough to the Horseshoe Falls that they are encompassed inside the mist and can hear not a single thing except the thundering roar of the water as it falls as it slams into the mighty Niagara River! The Maid of the Mist operates from both the American and Canadian sides of the river and is open seasonally starting sometime in April and ending in October. Dates are dependent upon weather and ice conditions of the River. If you're considering taking a ride on this memorable ride, call ahead of your travel date to see if they are operating.
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