Attractions near Niagara Falls!
Niagara Falls, USA Side
1. Niagara Falls State Park
• Description: Oldest state park in the U.S. with direct views of the American Falls.
• Activities: Walking paths, observation tower, Maid of the Mist boat tour.
• Hours: Open 24/7 (attractions vary)
• Website: niagarafallsstatepark.com
• Google Maps: Niagara Falls State Park
2. Cave of the Winds
• Description: Get up close to Bridal Veil Falls via wooden walkways.
• Hours: Seasonal (typically May–October), check website
• Website: niagarafallsstatepark.com
• Google Maps: Cave of the Winds
3. Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
• Description: Exhibits on the natural and local history of the gorge and falls.
• Hours: Seasonal; check for availability
• Website: niagarafallsstatepark.com
• Google Maps: Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
4. Whirlpool State Park
• Description: Overlooks the Niagara Whirlpool and features hiking trails and picnic spots.
• Hours: Daily from dawn to dusk
• Website: whirlpoolstatepark.org
• Google Maps: Whirlpool State Park
5. Niagara Falls Observation Tower
• Description: Best panoramic view of all three waterfalls from the U.S. side.
• Hours: Varies by season
• Google Maps: Niagara Falls Observation Tower
Niagara Falls, Canadian Side
6. Journey Behind the Falls
• Description: Explore tunnels behind the Horseshoe Falls with viewing portals and platforms.
• Hours: Daily, varies by season
• Website: niagaraparks.com
• Google Maps: Journey Behind the Falls
7. Clifton Hill
• Description: Popular entertainment street filled with arcades, wax museums, and the
SkyWheel.
• Hours: Varies by attraction, generally open late
• Website: cliftonhill.com
• Google Maps: Clifton Hill
8. Niagara SkyWheel
• Description: Giant Ferris wheel offering incredible views of the falls and skyline.
• Hours: Typically 10 AM – midnight
• Website: niagaraskywheel.com
• Google Maps: Niagara SkyWheel
9. Queen Victoria Park
• Description: Beautifully landscaped gardens with the best frontal view of the Horseshoe Falls.
• Hours: Open daily
• Google Maps: Queen Victoria Park
10. Butterfly Conservatory
• Description: Home to over 2,000 butterflies in a tropical rainforest setting.
• Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM (seasonal)
• Website: butterflyconservatory.com
• Google Maps: Butterfly Conservatory
Niagara Falls, USA Side
Niagara Falls State Park
• Oldest state park in the U.S. with direct views of the American Falls.
• Activities: Walking paths, observation tower, Maid of the Mist boat tour.
• Hours: Open 24/7 (attractions vary)
• Website: niagarafallsstatepark.com
• Google Maps: Niagara Falls State Park
Cave of the Winds
• Get up close to Bridal Veil Falls via wooden walkways.
• Hours: Seasonal (typically May–October), check website
• Website: niagarafallsstatepark.com
• Google Maps: Cave of the Winds
Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
• Exhibits on the natural and local history of the gorge and falls.
• Hours: Seasonal; check for availability
• Website: niagarafallsstatepark.com
• Google Maps: Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
Whirlpool State Park
• Overlooks the Niagara Whirlpool and features hiking trails and picnic spots.
• Hours: Daily from dawn to dusk
• Website: whirlpoolstatepark.org
• Google Maps: Whirlpool State Park
Niagara Falls Observation Tower
• Best panoramic view of all three waterfalls from the U.S. side.
• Hours: Varies by season
• Google Maps: Niagara Falls Observation Tower
Niagara Falls, Canadian Side
Journey Behind the Falls
• Explore tunnels behind the Horseshoe Falls with viewing portals and platforms.
• Hours: Daily, varies by season
• Website: niagaraparks.com
• Google Maps: Journey Behind the Falls
Clifton Hill
• Popular entertainment street filled with arcades, wax museums, and the SkyWheel.
• Hours: Varies by attraction, generally open late
• Website: cliftonhill.com
• Google Maps: Clifton Hill
Niagara SkyWheel
• Giant Ferris wheel offering incredible views of the falls and skyline.
• Hours: Typically 10 AM – midnight
• Website: niagaraskywheel.com
• Google Maps: Niagara SkyWheel
Queen Victoria Park
• Beautifully landscaped gardens with the best frontal view of the Horseshoe Falls.
• Hours: Open daily
• Google Maps: Queen Victoria Park
Butterfly Conservatory
• Home to over 2,000 butterflies in a tropical rainforest setting.
• Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM (seasonal)
• Website: butterflyconservatory.com
• Google Maps: Butterfly Conservatory
