I'm planning on a trip to take in the Philly and Cincinnati games in July and then planning to go back home via New York and Niagara Falls.

Any tips on where to stay? (Particular hotels you've liked), how long you recommend in each place to do the touristy bits.

Also the easiest way to get to Niagara Falls - fly to Toronto and do a day trip from there?

Edited by Guntrisoft (07 Jun 2016 8.31am)

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One thing to be aware of is if your visa allows for multiple entries to the US. There are numerous tours from New York City (2 days by road, 1 day by air) or from Toronto, many tours include border crossing. I've not been, however in a previous job sold many tours, depending on the time of year try to get on the Maid of the Mist (US side) or Hornblower (Canadian side).

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Went there 2 years ago .. interesting place to spend half a day.
Was on the Canadian side so hired a car and took 2 hours from Toronto which seemed enough to see whats needed..
definitely do the boats.. there are a few kiosks near the falls which set off every few minutes but even so queues can be large sometimes..
you can park nearby. about a minute walk.. or if your lucky there are cafes near the perimeter that let patrons stay for a few hours..
Toronto Niagara Toronto was a good full day..
not so impressed with Toronto.. stay near the water for some decent restaurants but Trip advisor will point you the way..
New York... get a mortgage for your hotel.. I'd definitely say hunt around for the bargains.. we booked bang on Central Park 59th in the Marriot and hated it.. old rooms and rude.. would have been happy on 57, 55 or 53.. but next time we go, we'll probably stay in Greenwich Village.. which is good for night life.. restaurants (best burger ever at Minetta Tavern).

Good luck.. great place (apart from NY Hotels)..

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niagara is one day trip. 2 days if you like to sit around cafes for long periods of time.

if you can get a short flight from NYC to buffalo, that's your best bet.

as noted, NYC hotels are generally a total ripoff. you don't need to stay overnight in manhattan - can take the train out a little furhter and pay 1/2 or 1/3 of the price.

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