This post is sponsored by IHG Hotels, opinions and views are my own.
I remember visiting Niagara Falls as a kid with my family. Which is funny since most of my family barely remembers it. I tried asking my parents about it, what we did, why did we go, nothing.
We’re from New York, but lived in Montreal when I was a kid up until the age of 10. And so we traveled back and forth a lot to see family. But Niagara is completely out of the way and is a pretty far drive! For the life of us, no one knows why we took that road trip.
Was it the only thing we went to see? Maybe there was a figure skating competition I was competing in nearby? Who knows, but I do remember the vast falls and the impressive natural wonder.
Where To Stay If You’re Visiting Niagara Falls
Now that I’m living back in New York, I am determined to see some of the things that are within a few hours drive, or heck even a short flight. My rule is anything over 4 hours I’m likely flying. Niagara is about a 6.5 hour drive from NYC. So yes, I flew. You fly into Buffalo and then it’s about a 25 minute Uber to Niagara on the US side.
Staying at voco The Cadence
If you are finding yourself in Niagara Falls and are in need of a place to hang your poncho for the night, definitely check out the new voco The Cadence, an IHG Hotel. This boutique hotel was the perfect spot to call home. It was just a 5 minute walk (not even!) to the entrance of the Niagara Falls State Park.
The hotel has spacious rooms and bathrooms adorned with cherry blossom wallpaper. Visit their on-site restaurant, Seva, for breakfast or dinner. You can hang on the patio and enjoy a cocktail after a misty day by the falls. And for lunch, I’d recommend stopping by SPoT Coffee and get the pesto chicken panini. It was the perfect lunch to enjoy after a long walk through the park.
At voco The Cadence, you’re not too far from the really great hiking trails either. You can hike through Niagara Falls along the water to take in the beautiful gorge. Start your walk at the Niagara Gorge Walking Trail here for a stunning hike through nature.
Before leaving Niagara Falls, I would suggest heading to the Canadian side. Walk across Rainbow Bridge road (don’t forget your passport!) to explore the Canadian side. I sadly did not make it to this side due to weather. If you’re driving to Niagara, a car is helpful to get around and you can also drive over Rainbow Bridge to explore.
