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<\/a><\/p>\nBe sure to visit the CN Tower,\u00a0 the world’s second tallest at over 1,000 feet high, boasting clear glass floors, a 9,000-bottle wine cellar with Ontario wines,\u00a0 an arcade, and a rotating restaurant. Note: CN stands for Canadian National and is designated as one of the seven wonders of the modern world.<\/p>\n
Those who hanker for an adrenaline rush should sign up for the Edgewalk and feel what it is like to be outside 116 stories above the ground. Yes, some folks think this is fun; others say it is crazy. During this excursion,\u00a0 you are hooked to the CN Tower’s exterior and walk around on a platform for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Feel more secure on the ground? Satisfy your shopping urges at the St. Lawrence Market to find over 100 vendors selling cheese, produce, meat, baked goods, and more.\u00a0 It’s foodie eye candy at its best spread across three buildings.\u00a0 Spend at least a couple hours meandering through the stalls. More than 200 years ago, the brick buildings served as a police station, a jail,\u00a0 and then government offices.<\/p>\n Other must-sees in the area include the Royal Ontario Museum, the nation’s largest museum of natural history and world cultures.\u00a0 The building itself with its geometric triangles and trapezoid architecture is worth the journey just to see it up close.\u00a0 And folks cannot leave without paying homage to Casa Loma, an Edwardian castle built in the early 1900s.\u00a0 Mysterious secret passageways, storied rooms, tunnels, blooming gardens brings out the imagination in everyone.<\/p>\n After all this hubbub and excitement, you are probably ready to dial it down, way down with a visit to Niagara Falls.\u00a0 The city of Niagara Falls is much smaller with only a population of 82, 997.\u00a0 It’s a cozy community covering only 82 square miles and is filled with hiking and walking trails. Bicycling is popular as well.<\/p>\n Popular neighborhoods include Lundy’s Lane, Fallsview Boulevard, and Clifton Hill.\u00a0 Lundys Lane is dubbed as the town’s favorite ‘hood filled with more than 75 shops and boutiques and outlets, and more than 30 places for lodging. Kids will love Waves Waterpark.<\/p>\n The Fallsview Boulevard can be dizzying, I warn you.\u00a0 This adult playground is populated with casinos and\u00a0 posh restaurants. It’s billed as hip and happening, and you will get more than your fill of nightlife. Hotels include brand names such as Embassy Suites, Hilton, Holiday Inn and Wyndham Inn.<\/p>\n The Clifton Hill District is minutes away from the falls and offers a litany of restaurants, shops, and touristy attractions.\u00a0 This entertainment district features the Rock Legends Wax Museum, a Ripley’s Believe it or Not,\u00a0 and a variety of family-friendly eateries such as T.G.I Fridays. At night, the streets are lit in neon.<\/p>\n But it’s the actual Niagara Falls that lures millions of onlookers.\u00a0 Estimated to be about 12,000 years old, it flows at 35 miles per hour and is so large it is split into two falls- one is the American Falls on the U.S. side, and the other is Canadian Horseshoe Falls along Ontario.\u00a0 The Horseshoe Falls, 180 feet high, sees about six million cubic feet of water go over the edge every minute.<\/p>\n How to see it? Book a trip to Niagara on a cruise boat and get splashed by the famous overspray.\u00a0 Or go during the night on an evening cruise where the waters are illuminated with colorful lights setting the stage for a romantic evening, weather permitting.\u00a0 You can slice and dice the Niagara visit in so many different ways. Experience the Niagara by helicopter, private plane, or even jet boat.<\/p>\n Give yourself at least four days to a week to enjoy the pleasures of both Toronto and Niagara Falls.\u00a0 The bookend cities will make your travel story complete.<\/p>\n If you are interested in visiting Toronto and Niagara Falls, check out our Toronto and Niagara Falls package<\/a> and start planning your next vacation!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n