10 Things to Do in Niagara Falls That You Shouldn't Miss

October 28, 2017 Karren Gelb

Once a destination for honeymoons and family vacations, Niagara Falls has really stepped it up as an action-packed vacation spot. The falls are literally the biggest draw – watching the frothy water tumble at alarming speeds can be mesmerizing. Throw on a poncho and hop aboard the Maid of the Mist to cruise close enough to the falls to be drenched by spray. Hit the main strip of Clifton Hill for flashy tourist attractions and restaurants galore.
Restaurants in Niagara Falls

1. Niagara Falls

6650 Niagara Pkwy Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3E8, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3Y9, Canada +1 800-563-2557
Excellent
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5 based on 26 reviews

Niagara Falls

Three magnificent falls, two American and one Canadian, mark the point at which the Niagara River rumbles over the Niagara Escarpment.

Reviewed By CA H - Calgary

Always a Treat and a Wonder to see whenever we visit the region. It is always a different experience in each of the 4 seasons. The lights at night are fun to see as well. The power of nature at its best!

2. Horseshoe Falls

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada +1 905-356-1179
Excellent
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5 based on 1 reviews

Horseshoe Falls

Reviewed By wildwoodie56 - London, Canada

This site is truly one to behold. The volume of the water travelling over the falls coupled with the thunderous sound may leave you dizzy. It will certainly fascinate you. Prepare to get wet from the mist caused by the water hitting the river and rocks below the falls. It is very busy with tourists.
Try to plan your trip so as to see the lightshow and fireworks at night, you will not be disappointed

3. Niagara Glen Nature Areas

3050 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T2, Canada +1 877-642-7275
Excellent
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4.5 based on 691 reviews

Niagara Glen Nature Areas

Reviewed By 1stprinciples - Walton-On-Thames, United Kingdom

Even at this time of year (November) the drive along Niagara Parkway was wonderful. A picturesque alternative route to the QEW between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls but a little slower! The sights are worth the extra time taken to get there.

4. Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

2565 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S4, Canada +1 905-358-0025
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

Reviewed By Kingofgeography - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Brilliant place to spend a couple of hours. Got it as part of the great value discount ticket for several attractions and it’s well worth the journey out on the bus.

5. White Water Walk

4330 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T2, Canada +1 877-642-7275
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

White Water Walk

A boardwalk that runs along the treacherous Whirlpool Rapids.

Reviewed By MOutdoor - Toronto, Canada

This is easy walk along white water rapids of Niagara river. Quite and beautiful. Takes about an hour both ways if you stop a lot for photos

6. Queen Victoria Park

6161 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T2, Canada +1 877-642-7275
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4.5 based on 878 reviews

Queen Victoria Park

Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada

This park is right next to the two Waterfalls in Niagara Falls. It makes the surroundings looking way more attractive. Many do enjoy the flowers and some even rest on the grass while watching the flowers and trees. Some of these trees are perfect to sit on it.
No matter where we go in this vicinity, we enjoy those flowers.
It's worthwhile to see this beauty!

7. Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens

2565 Niagara Parkway North, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T2, Canada +1 905-356-8554
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4.5 based on 975 reviews

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens

Reviewed By LaraS322

The Gardens are amazingly beautiful at Christmas time. The indoors are filled with poinsettias and cacti and exotics. Outside is a child's dream - there are giant "birdhouses" and giant "dollhouses" and a Lilliputian village around a pond with a train. It's cute!

8. Niagara SkyWheel

4946 Clifton Hill | J4yjwr4yj5, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N4, Canada +1 905-358-4793
Excellent
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Niagara SkyWheel

Reviewed By cjmstone100 - Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Decent price to ride it, great view of the Falls and the Midway. Worth the ticket price and something everyone should do while here. Each car will hold about 6, depending on the size of the people in the party. 6 adults might be a...MoreHi cjmstone100, Thanks for the lovely review. :) We hope to see you again! Regards, Christine Lynn

9. Wego

Naiagara Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada +1 905-356-1179
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4.5 based on 1 reviews

Wego

Reviewed By nhackler - Loveland, Ohio

We ended up walking much more than we had planned because the bus schedules weren't very clear. It was also hard to tell which bus was which and where it was going to drop off.

10. Table Rock Welcome Centre

6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T2, Canada +1 905-356-2241
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4.5 based on 1 reviews

Table Rock Welcome Centre

Reviewed By Reyelefante

A good place to start your Niagara vacation. Suggest getting here first once you arrive at Niagara Falls, to explore all the ticket & package options, get maps and plan your stay. Apart from being closer to the Horse Shoe falls, the journey behind the falls and Niagara Fury attractions are right in this welcome center. There are quite a few places to eat and shop souvenirs.

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