
TOP NIAGARA FALLS ATTRACTIONS
1. NIAGARA FALLS – This awe-inspiring wonder attracts more
than 18 million visitors each year. The American Falls look
spectacular at night with various combinations of colored lights. To
see the magnificent view of the Canadian Falls, go early morning
or late afternoon when a gleaming rainbow shines in the mists.
Then be sure you see it at night when the colored spotlights create
an illuminated spectacle.
2. MAID OF THE MIST BOAT TOURS – One of the most
popular attractions. Plan on getting wet! See the falls aboard the
Maid of the Mist, a 30-minute boat tour that takes visitors through
the churning waters of the American side of the Falls, past the
Rock of Ages, and to the foot of Horseshoe Falls. Hooded
raincoats provided.
3. JOURNEY BEHIND THE FALLS – Thrilling and Awesome!
Enjoy the thunder of the waters. You will have thrilling views of the
Falls from below and behind. Visitors descend 150 ft. by elevator
and then take a short tunnel that gives access to two outdoor
observation decks behind the Falls.
4. NIAGARA SPANISH AERO CAR – Breathtaking View! Don’t
miss seeing the rapids, the whirlpool, the gorge, and the
hydroelectric plants down river.
5. FALLS ILLUMINATION - Currently, a total of 21 Xenon lights
are used to illuminate the Falls.
6. CLIFTON HILL - "The street of fun at the Falls" - Just one
block to the Falls & the beautiful Queen Victoria Park - many great
attractions and amusements including: Niagara Parks, Great
Canadian Midway, Dinosaur Park Miniature Golf, Falls Tower,
Ripley's Moving Theatre, Guinness World of Records, Fun House,
Mystery Maze, Oakes Garden, House of Frankenstein, Castle
Dracula, Screamers Haunted House, Niagara Parks Golf Trail,
Movieland.
7. IMAX THEATRE NIAGARA FALLS – 45 minutes of
spectacular IMAX adventure - you will witness Niagara Falls'
incredible stories.
8. NIAGARA FALLS FIREWORKS OVER THE FALLS – Free every
Friday night (summer only) around 10:00 p.m. between May 16th and
August 31st. - Watch the fireworks from Sir Harry Oakes Gardens in
Ontario, Prospect Point in New York, or the Rainbow Bridge!
9. FIGHTER COMBAT INTERNATIONAL - This is NOT a
simulation ... YOU FLY! Celebrate 100 years of Powered Flight! Visit
the Fighter Combat for information on the all new "Flight Through
the Ages" and the exciting new way to see Niagara in our Vintage
Biplane! Full-time aviation experts dedicated to providing the most
authentic adventure and training products available in the industry.
10. BOTANICAL GARDENS - One hundred acres of beautiful
gardens. Open to visitors for a self-guided tour - the herb garden,
the vegetable garden, the rock garden and the splendid arboretum.
11. NIAGARA FALLS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY - Exotic greenery
and flowing water set the stage for hundreds of lovely butterflies. The
conservatory has dozens of different species of butterflies.
12. NIAGARA FALLS AQUARIUM - More than 1500 aquatic
animals, including sea lions, penguins, seals, sharks and eels.
Children will enjoy the sea lion show, which starts every 90
minutes.
13. MARINELAND NIAGARA FALLS- One of Niagara's most popular
family attractions - Make friends with killer whales - walk among 500 deer
and feed playful bears or fish. Marineland also has a large steel roller
coaster and other rides and games for children.
14. NIAGARA FALLS TOUR: WHIRLPOOL JET BOAT TOURS - As the
powerful Jet Boats speed upriver into the canyon that is the Niagara
Gorge, boats splash into the whitewater of Devil's Hole Rapids - ultimate
destination being the legendary whirlpool just a half-mile below the
tumbling waters of Niagara Falls!
15. NIAGARA FALLS BIRD AVIARY - "Birds of the Lost
Kingdom" - Home to over 300 tropical birds from around the world,
some free flying as well as observational exhibits - On site Café,
Indonesian Java House, Gift shop, Guided tours.
16. NIAGARA HELICOPTERS. – Get a thrill! Soar above the
turbulent rapids and cascading waterfalls – a unique ride and
spectacular experience.
17. NIAGARA PARKS GREENHOUSE - Popular free
attraction visited by over 420,000 people a year - Flying tropical
birds and a collection of plants from around the globe.
18. QUEEN VICTORIA’S PARK – Truly a royal garden setting -
adjacent to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls - from early Spring to
late Fall, Queen Victoria Park's many acres of colorful gardens
bloom profusely.
FAMILY TRAVEL FUN