If you only have time to do one thing in Niagara F...

If you only have time to do one thing in Niagara Falls, this is the one to do. The line may be a bit long, but each boat can hold about 700 passengers, so the queue moves faster than you would think. There is still a bit of a wait though, so bring comfortable shoes, water, and something to keep away the sun if you're visiting on a hot day. The cruise itself lasts about 20 minutes, and you get up close and personal with the Falls. Don't think the poncho isn't necessary - though there's mist coming from the Falls, you will get soaked. Put the poncho on as soon as you board the boat! Oh, and keep any electronics/valuables in your pockets - you don't want those to get wrecked!

Hornblower was so good, when it was done I wanted to do it again! The only thing keeping me from doing so was paying again, and waiting in the line again. Do the cruise as soon as you get to the Falls, that way you can dry off while walking around before going back to your car or tour bus.