This 2-page undergraduate paper is descriptive essay, examining why Niagara Falls is personally important. This essay describes the water of Niagara Falls, and notes the differences between the Canadian and the American sides. It describes Clifton Hill and the tourists traveling in the area. This essay also provides a brief description of the Niagara Falls museum, one of the oldest attractions of the area. Finally, this paper suggests that Niagara Falls is important because it teaches the author to reflect upon family, border spaces, history, and people.