Aquarium of
Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
A great place to visit if you are staying in Niagara,
especially on those rainy days. |
Flight of Angels
310 Rainbow Blvd. S. Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Ride a giant tethered helium balloon to 400' for a
spectacular and unique view of the falls and surrounding area. |
The Daredevil
Museum
303 Rainbow Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14303The museum is dedicated to those who went
over the falls. |
| The Falls
There are a number of locations for viewing the
American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls. If you really want to see the
falls from the best vantage point you should take a trip to the Canadian
side. (see our Falls and
Attractions page for more details and photographs) |
Native American
Museum of Art
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Niagara Aerospace
Museum
345 3rd Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
An Aerospace Museum in the heart of Downtown Niagara Falls containing a
number of historic aircraft as well as other displays |
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New York
Power Authority Located 4 1/2 miles
downriver from the falls the Power Vista provides a unique learning
hands-on experience. Visitors will learn about the falls and the methods
used to generate electricity |
Castellani Art Museum
Art Museum PO Box 1938
Niagara University, NY 14109-1938
Contemporary Art |
Niagara Arts & Cultural
Center
1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 |
Rainbow Air, Inc.
Helicopter tours
454 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York 14304
View the falls and river from the air |
| Prospect Point
Park The park is located just north of the
American Falls. You can view the American, Bridal and Horseshoe falls from
the New York State Observation Tower. The American Maid of the Mist trips
leave from the base of the tower. |
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Niagara Falls State Park |
Observation Bridge as seen from the Canadian SideThere are a number
of attractions available at the Niagara Falls
State Park.
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The Cave of the
Winds Take a tour which takes you right up to
the falls. There is a handicapped accessible platform available
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Festival Theater -
A 22 minute film documenting the history of Niagara Falls
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Observation Tower
- The tower will give you a great view of the American Falls.
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Maid of the Mist
- You can now board the Maid of the Mist on the American Side at the
base of the Observation Tower. This is definitely a great way to
experience the falls. Also see the Maid of the Mist website
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Trolley Tour
- The Trolley will take you to various observation points throughout
the park.
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Niagara Falls
Discovery Center - A museum dedicated to the
geological origins of the Falls and gorge
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Goat Island
situated between the Bridal Veil
and Horseshoe Falls.
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Other New York State Parks |
Old Fort Niagara as seen from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Old Fort Niagara
Historic Site
Old
Fort Niagara is located about 14 miles north of Niagara Falls where the
Niagara River flows into Lake Ontario. The fort is of historical
significance having had a role in the Revolutionary War and the War of
1812. It is open seasonally |
The Whirlpool and Aerocar as seen from the Canadian Side
Whirlpool State
Park
Whirlpool State
Park provides a view of the Whirlpool from the American Side. It is
located within 2 miles of downtown Niagara Falls. Bring your hiking shoes
if you want to take the trail down to the river. |
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Devil's Hole State
Park Devil's Hole
State Park is a mile further north from the Whirlpool State Park. You can
get a view of the rapids that are downriver from the famous Whirlpool
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Earl W. Brydges
Artpark State Park
The park is home to a number of outdoor activities such as hiking, cross
country skiing and fishing. It also hosts concerts and musicals. as well
as geological tours. The park is located on the southern side of Lewiston |
| In
addition to the attractions on the American side, there are many
attractions on the Canadian
side that are well worth the trip. |
