The town of Niagara Falls gets its name from the world-famous waterfalls, which mark the city skyline. Visitors to the area often book the best rooms in Niagara Falls hotels that are as close to the waterfalls as possible. As the town has grown in size, more and more tourists come to the city, not just to see the falls, but to visit some of the local attractions, including museums, aquariums, and theaters.

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Conventions

The Niagara Falls Conference and Event Center is commonly used as a convention hall for large groups. The facility has over 100,000 square feet of meeting space for events.

Dining

In town, visitors can enjoy food from several international cuisines, including Indian, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican. Luxury restaurants include Fortuna's and Koi.

Major Point of Interest

The "Maid of the Mist" boat ride is an extremely popular draw for tourists who stay in Niagara Falls hotels. On this ride, visitors can travel right up to the base of the American and the Canadian waterfalls.

Shopping

Niagara Falls is home to several outlet malls and souvenir shops. The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls are a shopping plaza that features wares from several designer names.

Museums

The town has several museums for visitors who want to learn more about the falls or the native animal life in the area. The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center offers exhibits about the town's history and how the falls were originally formed.