F rigid temperatures send many of us scrambling for a good book, a cuddly blanket and a mug of cocoa. But more adventurous travelers know all too well the joy of winter escapes, and little is more spectacular than the icy majesty of Niagara Falls in the winter.

Niagara Falls is about a seven-hour drive from Long Island. American travelers need a valid U.S. passport or an Enhanced Driver’s License to cross the border.

The falls rarely freeze over completely — there’s just too much rushing water. Nonetheless, they are magnificent in the winter, when frozen landscapes and an almost constant mist make visitors feel like they’ve discovered another world. Travelers who’ve only come in the summer will find a very different experience, says Adam Stiles, interim president of Niagara Falls Tour

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