If you want the Niagara experience, but are frugal...

If you want the Niagara experience, but are frugal you may hesitate to spend $20 or so for a 20 minute boat ride. Don't hesitate. Although free views are beautiful, if you're coming here for the true feeling and inspiration of the falls this is one of the top two experiences I suggest. The other is Cave of the Winds. You can feel the awe and wonder of the falls.