The Niagara Falls are without doubt the area's main attraction a
nd what all the visitors come to see. This spectacular natural phenomenon tumbles almost 60 meters / 197 feet and features two main areas, the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, and also the American Bridal Veil Falls, on the North American side. Boat tours provide one of the best ways to fully appreciate the Falls and travel to the bottom of the waterfalls, where the view is particularly dramatic. The Maid of the Mist boat tours are amongst the most popular and operate from April to October, closing when the river becomes partially frozen. Offering another excellent view of the Falls, the souvenir shop's observation deck is free and provides superb photo opportunities.
Double Deck Tours: One of the most enjoyable ways to tour the Niagara Falls area, Double Deck Tours are the town's biggest tour company and comprise a fleet of bright red, double decker buses, which seat around 60 passengers. With different packages available, the tour buses offer a real insight into the area and take in many of the town's most popular sights, with the price even including admission to some top attractions. En route, you will be able to see the Niagara Glen, the Floral Clock, the Dufferin Islands, and the Falls themselves.
Casino Niagara : A major gaming complex in the town center, Casino Niagara is t
he place to head for if you fancy trying your hand at poker, blackjack or roulette. Featuring more than 100 gaming tables covering a vast area, the casino is also home to a number of lounge areas, restaurants and slot machines. Casino Niagara is within walking distance of many of Niagara Falls' main tourist attractions and museums.
nd what all the visitors come to see. This spectacular natural phenomenon tumbles almost 60 meters / 197 feet and features two main areas, the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side, and also the American Bridal Veil Falls, on the North American side. Boat tours provide one of the best ways to fully appreciate the Falls and travel to the bottom of the waterfalls, where the view is particularly dramatic. The Maid of the Mist boat tours are amongst the most popular and operate from April to October, closing when the river becomes partially frozen. Offering another excellent view of the Falls, the souvenir shop's observation deck is free and provides superb photo opportunities.Double Deck Tours: One of the most enjoyable ways to tour the Niagara Falls area, Double Deck Tours are the town's biggest tour company and comprise a fleet of bright red, double decker buses, which seat around 60 passengers. With different packages available, the tour buses offer a real insight into the area and take in many of the town's most popular sights, with the price even including admission to some top attractions. En route, you will be able to see the Niagara Glen, the Floral Clock, the Dufferin Islands, and the Falls themselves.
Casino Niagara : A major gaming complex in the town center, Casino Niagara is t
he place to head for if you fancy trying your hand at poker, blackjack or roulette. Featuring more than 100 gaming tables covering a vast area, the casino is also home to a number of lounge areas, restaurants and slot machines. Casino Niagara is within walking distance of many of Niagara Falls' main tourist attractions and museums. Alien Encounter : Aimed very much at tourists visiting the town of Niagara Falls, Alien Encounter answers many questions about the possibility of life on other planets throughout the universe. Attractions here include life-size alien figures, animated laboratories and many models of alien movie favorites, including E.T., Star Wars characters and more.
Butterfly Conservatory : Located in the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, the Butterfly Conservatory is a must-see attraction and extremely popular. Housing over 2,000 beautiful and often extremely large butterflies, comprising more than 40 species, the conservatory also features landscaped tropical gardens, with many exotic flowering plants and an impressive waterfall, all connected by a network of pathways.
Marineland : Located close to the Falls, Marineland is a major attraction
and much loved by visitors to Niagara Falls. With an enormous killer whale enclosure, beluga whales, dolphin and sea-lion shows and many other aquatic animals, further attractions include roller coasters and fast rides. Marineland's Sky Screamer is famous for being the highest triple tower ride in the whole world and offers superb views of the surrounding area.
Niagara Helicopters: A flight in a helicopter over the Falls is perhaps the ultimate way to fully appreciate this watery wonder. Operating throughout the year, helicopter tours of the Niagara Falls area also offer views of many notable attractions and landmarks and include informative commentary along the way.
Butterfly Conservatory : Located in the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, the Butterfly Conservatory is a must-see attraction and extremely popular. Housing over 2,000 beautiful and often extremely large butterflies, comprising more than 40 species, the conservatory also features landscaped tropical gardens, with many exotic flowering plants and an impressive waterfall, all connected by a network of pathways.
Marineland : Located close to the Falls, Marineland is a major attraction
and much loved by visitors to Niagara Falls. With an enormous killer whale enclosure, beluga whales, dolphin and sea-lion shows and many other aquatic animals, further attractions include roller coasters and fast rides. Marineland's Sky Screamer is famous for being the highest triple tower ride in the whole world and offers superb views of the surrounding area.Niagara Helicopters: A flight in a helicopter over the Falls is perhaps the ultimate way to fully appreciate this watery wonder. Operating throughout the year, helicopter tours of the Niagara Falls area also offer views of many notable attractions and landmarks and include informative commentary along the way.
