What to See in Niagara Falls

Maid of the Mist

Maid of the Mist, 5920 Niagara Parkway (near the foot of Clifton Hills). Maid of the Mists is a boat that takes tourists to the foot of the falls, where you can better appreciate their thunder and spray. Maid of the Mist is open from Apri to October. Departures are every 15 minutes and the ride lasts 30 min. Adults (13+ years): $14.50 (March 2008), children (6 to 12 years): $8.60, children 5 and under: free.

Journey Behind the Falls,

Journey Behind the Falls, 6650 Niagara Parkway (Table Rock Center, beside the Falls), Open year-round except December 25. Adults (13+ years): $12.00, children (6 to 12 years): $7.20, children 5 and under: free.

White Water Walk

White Water Walk, 4330 Niagara Parkway. A 1,000 foot (305 m) boardwalk beside the rapids. Open seasonally. Adults (13+ years): $8.50, children (6 to 12 years): $5.00, children 5 and under: free.

Whirlpool Aero Car

Whirlpool Aero Car, 3850 Niagara River Parkway (3 miles/4.5 km north of the Falls), Cable car ride over the Niagara Whirlpool. Open March - November. Adults (13+ years): $11.00, children (6 to 12 years): $6.50, children 5 and under: free.

Marineland of Canada

See performing dolphins, walruses and sea lions. Marvel at killer whales as they jump and splash to amazing heights. Feed and touch a beluga whale. There are land animal displays and thrilling amusement rides for all ages. Don't miss this popular Niagara, family attraction! Parking is free.

Skylon Tower Niagara Falls

Skylon Tower, 5200 Robinson Street, +1 905 356-2651, skyinfo@skylon.com, 520-foot (160m) tower that has an observation deck and revolving restaurant with a great view of the falls. There are arcade games in the base. Summer hours: 8AM to midnight, winter hours: 11AM to 9PM. Adult $12.95, child: $7.55, some online discounts.

Niagara Skywheel

Niagara Skywheel, 4946 Clifton Hill, +1 905 358-4793, [26]. Ferris-wheel-like, with comfortable pods and views of the Falls and surrounding skyline. 10-minute ride. Year round. Adult $9.99, child $5.99.

Clifton Hill Amusement Area

Clifton Hill Amusement Area, A hill, and a street, full of exciting and fun tourist attractions such as wax museums, Ripley's Believe it or Not, haunted houses, and gift shops.

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, 2565 Niagara Parkway (6 miles/9 km north of the Falls), located on the scenic Niagara Parkway and the Great Gorge, just a 10 minute drive north of the Falls. This beautiful Garden setting is home to the Butterfly Conservatory and serves as the unique outdoor classroom for students attending the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture.

Butterfly Conservatory

Butterfly Conservatory, 2405 Niagara Parkway This magical attraction features over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies floating freely among lush, exotic blossoms and greenery. Paths wind through the rainforest setting, past a pond and waterfall and the Emergence window, where butterflies leave their pupae and prepare to take their first flight!

Bird Kingdom Niagara Falls

Bird Kingdom, 5651 River Road, 1-866.994.0090, info@birdkingdom.ca,Open daily. September-June: 10AM-5PM, July-August: 9:30AM-7:00PM. Summer Hours beginning June 28 Open daily 9:30am to 6:00pm Last admission at 6:00pm

Imax Theatre Niagara Falls

Imax theatre, 6170 Fallsview Boulevard, +1 905 358-3611 or 1-866-405-4629, info@imaxniagara.com, General admission: $13.92, some online discounts.

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