Niagara Falls Attractions (U.S. & Canada)
Border Crossing Requirements for Niagara Falls, ON (Canada)
· Native-born U.S. Citizens:
o U.S. Passport, a copy of birth certificate, or voter registration card
o A form of photo ID
· Naturalized U.S. Citizens:
o Naturalization Certification or U.S. Passport
o A form of photo ID
· U.S. Permanent Residents
o Passport
o Alien Registration Receipt Card (U.S. form I-151 or I-551)
· Also Note:
Persons under 18 years of age who are not accompanied by their parents or legal guardians should bring a letter from both parents of guardians, giving them permission to travel to Canada. If one parent accompanies the student, than a permission letter is needed from the unaccompanied parent. If the unaccompanied parent is unable to provide a letter (due to divorce, death, custody agreement, etc.) than the letter from the accompanied parent must indicate such.
Please contact the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) for additional information about travel to Canada.
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There are many attractions in this beautiful area shared between New York State & Canada. The following is a short list of what is available:
Niagara Falls Attractions
New York Side of The Falls
NIAGARA ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER
Home to 70 artists, four theater groups, two dance companies, art gallery and gift shop located in a Historic Landmark Building.
HOURS
Tue. - Sat. 12pm-5pm. Closed holidays.
ADDRESS
1201 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls , NY 14301
(716) 282-7530
www.thenacc.org
AQUARIUM OF NIAGARA
Dive into an ocean of discovery at Niagara 's other water wonder! Highlights include California sea lion demonstrations, harbor seals, and a colony of endangered Peruvian penguins. Over 40 aquatic exhibits.
HOURS
Call for hours or visit the website. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas.
ADDRESS
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls , NY 14301-1094
(716) 285-3575 or (800) 500-4609
www.aquariumofniagara.org
THE GREAT AMERICAN BALLOON CO.
Take a 15 minute ride over Niagara Falls in the "Flight of Angels," a helium filled balloon.
HOURS
May-October
ADDRESS
310 Rainbow Blvd. South
Niagara Falls , NY 14303
(716) 278-0824 or (716) 278-0825
DAREDEVIL MUSEUM
On display are the Lori Martin barrel, the Jeff Petkovich and Pete De Barnardi barrel, the Bob Overacker jet ski, and the Steve Trotter 1985 barrel that all went over the Horseshoe Falls.
HOURS
Daily 9am-11pm year-round including holidays.
ADMISSION
Free
ADDRESS
303 Rainbow Boulevard at Third Street
Niagara Falls , NY 14303
(716) 282-4046
www.niagarafallslive.com
NIAGARA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER
Interactive exhibits and show relate the natural and local history of the Niagara gorge and Falls recession. Zoom in live on the Falls and park with the Gorge Camera, take the Gorge Elevator Experience ride, and control recession of the Falls in the Time Portal.
HOURS
Call for hours of operation. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
ADMISSION
Adults $5, children (6-12) $3.
ADDRESS
Robert Moses Parkway
Niagara Falls , NY 14303
(716) 278-1070
www.nysparks.com
NIAGARA 'S WAX MUSEUM OF HISTORY
Forty six exhibits featuring life size wax figures that portray the dramatic history of Niagara Falls . See barrels and rubber ball used in going over the Falls. See Princess Di and Julia Roberts our latest figures.
HOURS
May - Oct., 9:30am - 11pm; Oct 16 - May 14, 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day.
ADMISSION
Adults $4.95; Children $2.95
ADDRESS
303 Prospect Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 285-1271
CAVE OF THE WINDS
A walking tour at the base of the Bridal Veil Falls allowing you to get as close as 10 feet to the water. A tour guide brings you on a series of wooden decks. Raincoats and protective shoes provided.
HOURS
Seasonal, May - Oct, Sun - Thu 9am-10pm ; Fri & Sat, 9am -11pm. Open holidays.
ADMISSION
$6 adults, $5.50 children (ages 6-12), free for children 5 and under (42" height requirement enforced).
ADDRESS
Goat Island
Niagara Falls Reservation State Park
Niagara Falls , NY 14303-0132
(716) 278-1730
GRAY LINE OF BUFFALO & NIAGARA FALLS
The Niagara region's leading sightseeing tour operator serving area visitors for over forty years. Offering daily, scheduled sightseeing tours of Buffalo (seasonal); Niagara Falls , NY ; and Niagara Falls , Ontario . Overnight packages, group tour programs, step-on guide services, and other receptive services available.
ADDRESS
3466 Niagara Falls Blvd.
North Tonawanda , NY 14120
694-3600 or 800-695-1603
Fax (716) 692-4398
www.grayline-niagarafalls.com
www.graylinebuffalo.com
Email: info@grayline-niagarafalls.com
MAID OF THE MIST BOAT TOUR
AND OBSERVATION ELEVATOR
The trip takes passengers in front of the American Falls and into the basin of the horseshoe falls for a thirty minute tour. Souvenir rain ponchos provided.
Observation elevator offers a dramatic view of the Falls. Deck extends out past the gorge for an unobstructed view of the Niagara River . Elevators descend to the Maid of the Mist boat dock.
HOURS
May - Oct 24. Hours vary, call for times.
ADMISSION
$11.50 adults, $6.75 children (ages 6-12), free for children 5 and under (US dollars.) Observation Tower only $1.
ADDRESS
Prospect Point, Niagara Reservation State Park
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 284-8897
www.maidofthemist.com
NIAGARA GORGE TRAIL HIKES
Niagara Gorge Adventures Hikes led by park naturalist. See up close the mighty Niagara River , Whirlpool, Rapids and "Giant Rock." Learn about the geology, natural and local history of the gorge and Falls.
HOURS
May - Oct., hours and days of operation vary with the seasons. Call during the off-season.
ADMISSION
Varies
ADDRESS
Robert Moses Parkway
Niagara Falls , NY 14303
(716) 278-1070
www.nysparks.com
RAINBOW AIR
Rainbow Air invites you and your family to experience the splendor of the Niagara by helicopter.
ADDRESS
454 Main Street
Niagara Falls , NY 14301
(716) 284-2800
www.rainbowairinc.com
SENECA NIAGARA CASINO
Located in New York, just a few blocks from the majestic falls, the new Seneca Niagara Casino offers all your favorite table games and the latest coin-operated slots, plus a fabulous buffet restaurant, a pub, and a spectacular raised lounge in the center of the gaming floor.
HOURS
Open 7 days a week
ADDRESS
310 Fourth Street
Niagara Falls , NY 14303
(716) 299-1100
www.snfgc.com
Shopping
PRIME OUTLETS AT NIAGARA FALLS USA
1900 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
When it comes to shopping name brand values at tremendous savings, Prime Outlets centers are the destinations of choice for Americans and international tourists alike. More than 100 million shoppers visit Prime Outlets each year from around the world, enjoying significant savings every day on top-quality apparel, gifts, and housewares from hundreds of the world's most famous name brands.
Mon - Sat 10am-9pm , Sun 11am-6pm ; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
(716) 297-0933 or (800) 414-0475
www.primeoutlets.com
Niagara Falls Attractions
Canadian Side of The Falls
** See Below for Important Canadian Border Crossing Information**
NIAGARA PARKS BOTANICAL GARDENS
Explore 100 acres of manicured gardens and arboretum as maintained by the School of Horticulture . Features over 2,300 plant varieties and famous rose garden.
ADDRESS
Open year-round dawn till dusk.
ADDRESS
2565 Niagara Parkway North
Niagara Falls , Ontario L2E 6T2
(905) 371-0254 or (877) 642-7275
www.niagaraparks.com
NIAGARA PARKS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY
The world's largest glass enclosed butterfly conservatory with over 2,000 free flying tropical butterflies in a rain forest setting.
HOURS
Daily, 9am - 5pm. Extended hours in summer months. Closed Christmas.
ADMISSION
Adults $10, children (6-12) $6, children under 6 free.
ADDRESS
2405 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T2
(905) 371-0254 or toll-free (877) 642-7275
www.niagaraparks.com
QUEEN VICTORIA PARK
The park features a valuable collection of unique native and international plant material from around the world. The park also features a major rock garden, a Hybrid T. rose garden, and two attractive carpet-bedding displays. Every spring, 500,000 daffodils herald the arrival of this season.
ADDRESS
Niagara River Parkway
Niagara Falls , Ontario
(905) 371-0254 or (877) 642-7275
SKYLON TOWER
Indoor and outdoor observation viewing of Niagara Falls from 775 feet. Dine at the top in the world-famous Revolving Dining Room or the Summit Suite Buffet Dining Room. Specialty shops and Skyquest entertainment center at the base.
HOURS
Summer: 8am-1am ; Winter: 10am-10pm. Open holidays.
ADDRESS
5200 Robinson Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 2A3
(905) 356-2651
www.skylon.com
WHIRLPOOL AERO CAR
Ride the air high above the Niagara Whirlpool in an antique cable car, for a spectacular view of the Niagara rapids and great gorge.
HOURS
Seasonal and weather dependent 10am-4pm.
ADMISSION
Adults $10, children (6-12) $6, children 5 and under free.
ADDRESS
3850 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls , ON L2E 6T2
(877) 642-7275
www.niagaraparks.com
WHITE WATER WALK
Get a close-up view of class 6 rapids at some of the wildest white water rapids in the world.
HOURS
Seasonal and weather dependent 10am-5pm.
ADMISSION
Adults $7.50, children (6-12) $4.50, children 5 and under free.
ADDRESS
4330 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls , ON L2E 6T2
(877) 642-7275
www.niagaraparks.com
IMAX THEATRE
The IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls. Home of one of the most spectacular IMAX adventure of all time... Niagara : Miracles, Myths and Magic . In 45 minutes you will witness Niagara Falls ' incredible stories that would take a lifetime experience!
IMAX® Theatre Niagara Falls
6170 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls , Ontario
L2G 7T8
Phone: (905) 358-3611
Fax: (905) 358-3613
Email: info@IMAXniagara.com
For information on show times and admissions phone: (905) 374–IMAX (4629)
JOURNEY BEHIND THE FALLS
Visitors to Niagara Falls can enjoy the thunder of the waters from a completely different perspective by visiting The Journey Behind The Falls attraction, located in the Table Rock House Plaza beside the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. The observation platform at the base of the falls is easily reached by elevators and a network of tunnels.
Two other tunnels provide a close-up view of the Falls from behind. The tunnels extend only 46 metres(150 feet) behind the waterfall, so there is not a lot of walking. And you can explore it all at your leisure: the excursion is completely self-guided.
Protective rain gear is included in the cost of admission
For current pricing, Group Rates, contact information please visit
The official Journey Behind the Falls Website or e-mail at npinfo@niagaraparks. com
MOVIELAND WAX MUSEUM - Niagara 's Home of the Stars
Walk through Movieland is like a journey through entertainment history. You'll see everything from classics like 'Indiana Jones' and the 'Wizard of Oz' to current hits.
There is something for all ages - The Godfather; Snow White and the seven dwarfs; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Gone with the Wind... Save up to $6 cdn off the admission price to Movieland Wax Museum in Niagara Falls , Canada :
- $1 coupon is valid for up to 6 persons.
- Children 50 cents off.
- Must be presented at time of Ticket Purchase
- Not refundable
- Not valid with any other offers
Movieland Wax Museum
4950 Clifton Hill
Niagara Falls , Canada
(905) 358-3061
NIAGARA FALLS HELICOPTERS LIMITED
A thrilling flight, a spectacular sight! From the sensation of lift-off to the excitement of soaring above the turbulent rapids and cascading waterfalls, your Niagara Helicopters ride is a unique and spectacular experience. Our all-scenic route gives you an incredible view of Niagara 's natural and man-made wonders. Our immaculately-maintained helicopters feature headsets with taped commentary in various languages.
Our Special Services Include:
Wheelchair access, film, high quality souvenirs, plentiful parking, charter services, snack bar, landscape grounds, picnic area, buses welcome, major credit cards accepted and gift certificates.
For more information contact Niagara Helicopters Limited
3731 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 6V5
Telephone:(905) 357-5672
e-mail: weflyyou@niagarahelicopters.com
RIPLEY' BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
From every corner of the globe, Robert Ripley brought home the strange, the odd and the unbelievable. View unusual customs, hobbies and artifacts from all over the world. See history of the daredevils of Niagara Falls . Visit our Arcade and Waxhands Shop.
Ripley's Niagara Falls
4960 Clifton Hill
Niagara Falls , Ontario
Canada L2G 3N4 Tel: 905-356-2238
Fax: 905-374-7345
Email: elbaum@ripleys.com
FALLS TOWER RIDE
A guided tour of the Falls. When you reach the top, enjoy a 360 degree panaromic view of the Falls and area parks. Clifton Hills, Canada
Last Modified: 06/09/08
