Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Your daily guide to both sides of the Falls

Today's Weather

NY Side: High of 46°F with a mix of snow, sleet, and rain this morning giving way to periods of rain this afternoon. Layer up — waterproof boots and a rain jacket are non-negotiable today. Ontario Side: High of 14°C with showers all day — Environment Canada is flagging 20 to 40 mm of rainfall beginning overnight and lasting through Wednesday. Both sides of the border are soaked today, but honestly? The Falls look incredible in the rain. Embrace the drama.

Eat Today

Rainyday pick: Como Restaurant — a beloved Italian-American classic on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY, open since 1927. Their pasta and warm, old-school vibe are exactly what you want when the skies open up. It's affordable, unpretentious, and feels like someone's nonna runs the place. Perfect for families or anyone who wants comfort food that earns it. (comorestaurant.com)

Do Today

Journey Behind the Falls (ON side) — descend into the bedrock and stand just metres from the thundering curtain of water via tunnels cut directly through the rock cliff. Niagara Parks' Journey Behind the Falls is open year-round at Table Rock, and rainy days are actually ideal — you're already underground and wet is the vibe. Book tickets in advance to skip the line. (niagaraparks.com)

Stay Tonight

Giacomo Hotel — a boutique Art Deco gem in downtown Niagara Falls, NY, with stylish rooms and views that'll make you forget it's raining sideways outside. It's ideal for couples and design-minded travelers who want character over cookie-cutter. Insider tip: ask for a Falls-view room — worth every penny on a moody, dramatic night like this. (thegiocamo.com)

Quick Tip

It's Friday Fish Fry season in Western New York — and Wednesdays count too. Every local joint has a version: flaky beer-battered cod or haddock, served hot with fries and coleslaw. Ask your hotel front desk for their personal pick — you'll get a more honest answer than any app.

What's On This Week

  • Now – Mar 31 — USA250: Celebrating the American Vision, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara Falls, NY. A free exhibition featuring works by Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and more, celebrating America's 250th anniversary. (niagara.edu/castellani)

  • Now – May 31 — Kevin Sloggett: Unfinished Narratives, Niagara Falls Exchange Gallery, Niagara Falls, ON. Powerful paintings exploring trauma, masculinity, and emotional survival — on display through spring. (nfexchange.ca)

  • This Week — Bob Ross Painting Class, Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, ON. A Bob Ross Certified Instructor guides you through a painting — all materials provided. (nfexchange.ca)

  • Sat, Mar 14 — World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade & Party, Niagara Falls Convention Center, Niagara Falls, NY. Niagara's biggest St. Paddy's bash with Irish food, drinks, music, and dancing all evening. (niagarafallsusa.com)

  • Sun, Mar 22 — Old Fort Erie Revolutionary Era Speaker Series, Old Fort Erie, Fort Erie, ON. Historians, authors, and Indigenous knowledge keepers explore the legacies of the American Revolution in an immersive setting. (destinationniagarafalls.ca)

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