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A boat draws you into the furious tumult at the base of the falls. The bright green water
roils with energy, mist flying from all sides. The roar is deafening. The sun is eclipsed by
plumes of mist as the boat heads closer and closer to the jaws of the torrent.
Amid the chaos, a moment of clarity emerges. This is a 17-story wall of water that has
no equal in the world. This is the power of nature. This moment draws millions of people
to Niagara Falls each year.
But Niagara offers more than just this moment. It's a world-class destination where you
can experience nature and adventure, as well as entertainment, culture, food, and drink.
Stretching across both sides of the U.S.-Canada border is a fertile wine country that pro-
duces remarkable vintages on everything from family farms to stunning modern European
chalets. A 20-minute drive away is Buffalo, where a waterfront entertainment district is
emerging from the ruins of the old Erie Canal. The city has embraced its blue-collar charm
while preserving and redeveloping an amazing architectural legacy, which includes master-
pieces by H. H. Richardson, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright.
