Thursday, March 22, 2012

NIAGARA FALLS BY WHEELCHAIR -- PART 2



NIAGARA FALLS ACCESS FOR DISABLED VISITORS

The overwhelming shape and size of the Horseshoe Falls, not to mention the three thousand tons of water that crash over it each second, make it a crowd pleaser.

This magical place is a world of pairs: Canadian and American falls, natural and man-made attractions, accessible and not so wheelchair-accessible areas.

Thankfully for disabled visitors, the majority of Niagara Falls’ natural areas and some of the tourist magnets sprung up all around it are accessible.

Access is crucial to us because Heidi, who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis since age eight, uses a wheelchair for mobility.

As for the pair of nations that share the falls, the question of where to stay is won by Canada hands down.

Viewing of the American and Canadian Horseshoe falls is better from the Canadian side.

The U.S.’s neighbor to the north also has a better array of hotels to choose from and nothing on the American side compares to the fun offered by Canadian Niagara’s kitschy and crazy Clifton Hill.

That brings us to our last pair. While the natural beauty of the falls draws visitors to the region, the wacky carnival of Clifton Hill keeps kids of all ages coming back. 

STORY CONTINUES TOMORROW -- MARCH 23

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