Student Group Attractions

Niagara Falls has many attractions for students to enjoy. Allow students to experience the thrill of a lifetime while becoming educated ont he Niagara USA area. Several sites offer a rich looking to history like the Underground Railroad, Old Fort Niagara and much more!

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	Visitor Center Park Visitor Center (map) Phone (716) 278-1796 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Information Center, ticketing, gift shop, food and home to the Niagara Adventure Theater, the Visitor Center should be your first stop at Niagara Falls State Park. Footpaths lead from the Center to every area of the park and the Niagara Scenic Trolley departs from near the Center.
	Cave of the Winds Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 278-0337 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Get closer than you can imagine at the Cave of the Winds! Go face-to-face with the pounding waters of Niagara Falls and get soaked on the Hurricane Deck where you are just feet from the thundering waters! You cannot get any closer to the Falls! Be sure to plan a trip at night too when the Falls are illuminated in a rainbow of color! Seasonal. Admission.
	Great Lakes Garden Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 278-0337 Located outside the Visitor Center, view the 1.5 acres of lush floral gardens that depict the Great Lakes region above the Falls, including grassy areas in the shapes of Lake Michigan, Superior, Huron and Erie, as well as a walkway that follows the course of the Niagara River.
	Maid of the Mist Boat Tour Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 284-8897 www.maidofthemist.com This world-famous scenic boat tour of the American and Canadian Falls is a spectacular half-hour ride. The memory lasts a lifetime. Access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point in the state park. Waterproof clothing is provided. Operates mid-May until late October. Admission.
	Niagara Adventure Theater PO Box 1132, Prospect Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 278-5040 / 1-866-75-4629 www.niagaramovie.com Hold on to your seats for the most powerful and involving film experience that brings reality to life on a 45 foot screen! IMAX’s groundbreaking photographic technique lets audience members discover the thundering Falls from a completely new and exhilarating perspective, and plunge over them along with history's daredevils. Shows hourly and free multi- language headsets available. Seasonal. Admission.
	Niagara Falls State Park Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 278-1796 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Niagara Falls State Park is America’s oldest state park, established in 1885 and designed by great landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. It is ONLY at Niagara Falls State Park where you can get up close and personal with the Falls at these great attractions
	Niagara Gorge Discovery Center Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 278-1070 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Since the Ice Age ended, the Falls have been the scene of constant change. Through interactive displays, fossil and rock specimens, a multi-screen presentation and an exciting elevator ride, you’ll see how plant and animal life developed and rivers and lakes were created. The Discovery Center also serves as the gateway to the Niagara Gorge Trail System. Seasonal. Admission.
	Niagara Gorge Trailhead Building Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone 716-278-1780 / 716-745-7848 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com Guided tours into the legendary Niagara Gorge are offered from this building and hikes of varying length, degrees of difficulty and topics are yours to explore. This is the best way to learn about the science and unique environment of the Falls. Call for times and reservations. Seasonal. Admission.
	Niagara Scenic Trolley Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 278-1730 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com The best way to see the park! Stopping at several locations throughout the park, you can board and stay on for the entire 3 mile route or get on and off as you wish. A history of the park is provided by a tour guide. Admission.
	Observation Tower Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 278-1796 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com The Tower’s observation deck extends over the Niagara Gorge and is the only place in the Park to view both the American and Horseshoe Falls at the same time! Ride the elevator down to the lower landing for a view from below or to board the Maid of the Mist. Admission.
	Terrapin Point Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Get next to the thundering Horseshoe Falls, shop at the gift shop and have a bite to eat at Top of the Falls Restaurant.
	Three Sisters Islands Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Three historic walking bridges link Goat Island to the Three Sisters Islands where you get a unique view of the upper rapids as the water races for the Falls.

Cave of the Winds

Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map)
Phone (716) 278-0337
www.niagarafallsstatepark.com

The Cave of the Winds brings you face-to-face with the pounding waters of Niagara Falls! Clad in your yellow poncho and souvenir sandals, you’ll travel deep into the gorge and journey under the Falls. Get soaked on the Hurricane Deck where you are mere feet from the thundering waters. Be sure to plan a trip at night too when the Falls are illuminated in a rainbow of color! Seasonal. Admission.

FALLS REGION
	Daredevil Museum 303 Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map) Phone (716) 282-1765 www.niagarafallslive.com Explore daredevil memorabilia, including Steve Trotter and Lori Martin’s two-person barrel, the jet ski used in Robert Overacker’s attempt over the Falls and a complete pictorial history of the daredevils. Free.

	Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (The NACC) 1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (map) Phone (716) 282-7530 www.thenacc.org The NACC is a multi-art center filled with over 70 studios devoted to the performing and visual arts. Classes, workshops and tours. Two galleries open to the public.
RIVER REGION
	Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University Niagara University Campus, Senior Drive Niagara University, NY 14109 (map) Phone (716) 286-8200 www.castellaniartmuseum.org Located on the Niagara University campus, the Castellani Art Museum specializes in modern and contemporary art. Our permanent collection includes more then 5,000 works of art. Free Admission/ donations welcome. Ample parking, and gift shop.
	Fatima Shrine 1023 Swann Road, Youngstown, NY 14174 (map) Phone (716) 754-7489 www.fatimashrine.com This glass dome basilica is surrounded by 20 acres of gardens and over 130 life-size marble and bronze statues of saints. Gift store, bookstore and cafeteria. Buses welcome. Free.
	Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad In Greater Niagara Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, (map) Phone (716) 286-8200 www.freedomcrossingniagara.com Underground Railroad Interpretive Center located in the Castellani Art Museum on the Niagara University Campus. Historical photos, artifacts, and video stations tell the story of the Underground Railroad in the Niagara region. Part of the New York State Heritage Trail. Museum shop and parking available. Free/donations welcome.
	New York Power Authority - Niagara Power Project's Power Vista 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NY 14092 (map) Phone (716) 286-6661/1-866-NYPA-FUN www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara.htm Fun down to a science! The NYPA Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista features more then 50 interactive exhibits about hydroelectricity and an observation deck perched 350 feet above the Niagara River Gorge. Free.
	Old Fort Niagara Fort Niagara Historic Site, Robert Moses Parkway, Youngstown, NY 14174 (map) Phone (716) 745-7611 www.oldfortniagara.org Original 18th century fortress where the empires of Britain, France and the Iroquois struggled for control of North America. Exciting living history programs, exhibits and spectacular scenery. Minutes from the Falls via the Robert Moses Parkway North. Free Parking. Admission
	Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston, NY 14092 (map) Phone (905) 468-4800 / 1-888-438-4444 www.whirlpooljet.com As seen on The Amazing Race, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours is an exhilarating experience aboard 1500 horsepower jet boats that take you safely through the Niagara River Gorge on the Niagara River. You'll experience awe-inspiring scenery, historical significance, and Class Five white water at the Devil's Hole Rapids! Hydrate your senses! Seasonal. Admission.
LAKE REGION

	Murphy Orchards 2402 McClew Road, Burt, NY 14028 (map) Phone (716) 778-7926 www.murphyorchards.com Historic farmstead of abolitionist Charles McClew. Recognized site–National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and New York State Underground Railroad Heritage Trail. Still a working fruit farm, fresh produce, country barn store featuring jams and jellies made on site. Tearoom in 1850 farmhouse open year round. Guided tours by reservation.
	Olcott Beach Carousel Park 5979 Main Street, Olcott, NY 14126 (map) Phone (716)778-7066 http://www.olcottbeachcarouselpark.org/ A vintage kiddy park featuring a 1928 Herschell Carousel for adults and children, five kiddy rides, skee ball and a vintage arcade. All rides $0.25. Park hours: Memorial Day weekend, June and September-October – Saturday and Sunday 12-6pm. July-Labor Day – Thursday, Friday, Sunday 12-6pm and Saturday 12-8pm.

CANAL REGION
	Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards 3760 Quaker Road, Gasport, NY 14067 (map) Phone (716) 772-2211 www.beckerfarms.com Quarter mile go-kart track with live race results, over 40 interactive arcade games, or make a splash in the new Bumper Boats with built in squirt guns. Available for group outings, birthday parties, or other special events. Seasonal. Admission.
	Erie Canal Discovery Center 24 Church Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (map) Phone (716) 439-0431 www.niagarahistory.org A multi-media interactive museum that will transport you back to the 1820’s and the early days of the Erie Canal. Open daily, 10 am - 5pm.
	Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (map) Phone (716) 693-1885 www.carrouselmuseum.org Carrousel band organ and amusement ride housed in National Register listed Allan Herschell Co. Factory Building. Exhibits, demonstrations, family-oriented Childrens Gallery and events, extensive gift shop.
	Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride 2 Pine St. (near Main St.), Lockport, NY 14094 (map) Phone (716) 438-0174 www.lockportcave.com A historical, fun, guided 70-minute tour through America’s past, viewing the Erie Canal Locks, walking through a 1600 foot water-power tunnel blasted out of solid rock. View geologic cave formations whilst riding in an underground boat. Daily tours 10 am - 5 pm. Seasonal. Admission.
	Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises 210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (map) Phone (716) 433-6155 / 1-800-378-0352 www.lockportlocks.com Experience this AAA GEM attraction featured on the History Channel. Enjoy a unique narrated 2-hour cruise past many historic sights and five original locks. Cruise includes being raised and lowered 50 feet in the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal. Only 30 minutes from Niagara Falls and Buffalo, NY. Banquet and meeting rooms open all year. Seasonal cruises. Admission.
	Niagara Climbing Center 1333 Strad Avenue, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (map) Phone (716) 695-1248 www.niagaraclimbingcenter.com We will rock you! Stretch your body and mind in a fun and controlled indoor rock-climbing environment. No experience required. Any age can climb. Group rates available. Open year-round. Admission for climbers.
	Skateland Family Fun Center 1109 Lincoln Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 (map) Phone (716) 433-5605 www.skatelandlockport.com Roller skating, laser tag, 18-hole outdoor miniature golf course, arcade, bounce houses, ticket redemption counter and full concession area. Birthday and private party hosting. Something for all ages.

Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours

454 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (map)
Phone (716) 284-2800
www.rainbowairinc.com
Helicopter tours above and around the Falls. Everyone will enjoy the majestic power and beauty of the Falls from the air. Located conveniently downtown, next to the entrance to the Rainbow Bridge. Longer flights are also available. Open 9 am until dusk. Admission. Seasonal.

Student Group Attractions

Visitor Center

Cave of the Winds

Great Lakes Garden

Maid of the Mist Boat Tour

Niagara Adventure Theater

Niagara Falls State Park

Niagara Gorge Discovery Center

Niagara Gorge Trailhead Building

Niagara Scenic Trolley

Observation Tower

Terrapin Point

Three Sisters Islands

Cave of the Winds

FALLS REGION

Daredevil Museum

Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (The NACC)

RIVER REGION

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

Fatima Shrine

Freedom Crossing: The Underground Railroad In Greater Niagara

New York Power Authority - Niagara Power Project's Power Vista

Old Fort Niagara

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

LAKE REGION

Murphy Orchards

Olcott Beach Carousel Park

CANAL REGION

Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards

Erie Canal Discovery Center

Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride

Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises

Niagara Climbing Center

Skateland Family Fun Center

Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours

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