When traveling to a natural wonder for the first time, you may feel uncertain that you can manage to get the full experience on your own. If you’re considering a bus tour to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls from the United States, you may be especially nervous about going on your own or with just family and friends because you have to cross the border and exchange your money. However, in most cases, planning your own Niagara Falls tour will provide you with the best experience.

Find the Right Hotel

Book your stay at Sheraton On The Falls and you won’t feel overwhelmed during your vacation at all. While some tours do spend a night near the Falls, many try to get tourists through sites as quickly as possible so they can move on to the next and then pick up the next wave of passengers. To fully enjoy Niagara Falls, you need the freedom to explore the area at your own pace. Staying at a hotel right there on the Falls will allow you to rest between activities and take your time participating in everything.

Visit a Museum

If you include a visit to at least one of the local Niagara Falls museums during your stay, you’ll get all the information you need to fully understand the site’s history and learn about the most exciting events that ever took place in the area. A tour might include a stop at a museum or two, but with the limited time you have at the Falls while part of a bus group, you may feel your time is wasted not actually looking at the Falls itself.

Immerse Yourself in the Falls

You don’t need to fork over a lot of cash to truly experience the Falls. Simply walking along the public walkway will give you time to take in the sights and sounds. However, you should consider taking a walking tour behind the falls or soar above the falls in a helicopter tour. There are plenty of short duration tours you can sign up for while you’re there that won’t require you to rush back to a bus at a certain time.

If you need any help deciding where to go when at Niagara Falls, just ask your hotel’s concierge. Don’t feel you have to spend every moment on the go, either. Enjoy what your hotel has to offer and relax with spa services, swimming and fine dining.