Monday, April 5, 2010

An early start for the Maid of the Mist boat tours

The four Maid of the Mist boats will begin service April 10th, 2010--starting two weeks earlier than last year. The Maid's season opener is determined by the amount of ice that is in the Niagara River.
In the words of Sherlock Holmes, riding the Maid of the Mist is a "...singular..." experience. There is nothing like it anywhere else, and when you come to Niagara this is a must-do attraction. Be prepared to get wet and have a tremendous experience.
You can catch the boat on either side of the border, but I would strongly recommend that you use the U.S. entrance. The US admission fare is cheaper, $13.50 for an adult rider vs. $14.50 on the Canadian side (the exchange rate for US and CAN is practically the same as of this writing). Waiting times on the US side are less, as most tourists board on the Canadian side of the river. The biggest reason to use the US entrance is that you also can enjoy the 'Crow's Nest' area located immediately adjacent to the Maid's dock.
The Crow's Nest is a secret gem that allows a fabulous experience at the base of the American Falls. This area gives you access to the area directly below Prospect Point. You can rest on park benches and enjoy the light cooling mist in the wind, or you can challenge the Falls by ascending a set of stairs to get up close and personal with the mighty cataract.
The Maid will ply the tumultuous water beneath the Falls until October 24th this year.

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