Niagara Falls
New York, Canada

For more than a century, this has been a destination for lovers, leapers and connoisseurs of kitsch. First, head to Maid of the Mist to don a complimentary poncho and take a half-hour cruise up to the base of the thundering falls to experience nature's power.

When to go: July and August are the busiest months.
How to get there: 30-minute drive from Buffalo, N.Y.; one hour from Toronto
More to see: Journey Behind the Falls, and the Canadian side is full of attractions, including tranquil gardens.

Get more information at www.infoniagara.com.