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Attractions in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls has many attractions from museums to the Maid of the Mist, to free concerts and events. Whether you want to absorb the beauty of the rushing waters of the falls or simply enjoy the historical sites, you will find and assortment of attractions and things to do in Niagara Falls. Visiting Niagara USA is an exciting adventure that can take you across many of Niagara's regions. Niagara Falls attractions and museums like the Castellani Art Museum, the Native American Museum of Art, or the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum are sure to leave you with the culture of Niagara. Do you want a relaxing vacation or the thrill of a lifetime? Niagara USA offers something for the relaxing visitor and the thrill-seeker alike, like the Erie Canal cruise, Maid of the Mist, or Whirlpool Jet boat tour. While visiting Niagara Falls, be sure to check out the Niagara Wine Trail offering numerous wineries in across Niagara to chose from.Narrow Search by Area:
Falls Region
Aquarium of Niagara
701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (map)Phone (716) 285-3575 / (800) 500-4609
www.aquariumofniagara.org
Dive into a world of discovery with over 1,500 aquatic animals, including sharks, piranhas, California Sea Lions, Moray Eels and a colony of endangered Peruvian Penguins! Open year-round from 9 am daily. Parking is free! Stroll to the Falls. Admission
Hard Rock Café
333 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map)Phone (716) 282-0007
Fax (716) 285-0906
www.hardrock.com
Step beyond the velvet ropes and party like a rock star at the Hard Rock Café, featuring great food, authentic merchandise and a museum of rock legends all rockin' under one roof! The café is conveniently located across from the Niagara Falls State Park and the International Rainbow Bridge. Call for a listing of upcoming live performances by local and national artists!
Haunted House
222 Rainbow Boulevard S., Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map)Phone (716) 804-0670
Niagara’s newest fully animated house of horrific moving characters – a thrill of a lifetime. Admission. Seasonal.
Niagara Scuba Center
2105 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (map)Phone (716) 283-3483
www.Niagarascuba.com
Learn to dive now! The adventure of a lifetime begins here. Scuba lessons and dive equiptment at factory prices. Local, Florida and Caribbean dive trips.
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.
Seneca Niagara Casino
310 Fourth Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map)Phone / (877) 873-6322
www.senecaniagaracasino.com
Just a few blocks away from the majestic Falls, the Seneca Niagara Casino offers 140 table games and 6,400 gaming machines, fabulous entertainment and terrific food.
Snow Park Niagara Falls
461 Main St., Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (map)Phone / 877-Tubing4
www.snowparkniagara.com
Snow Park Niagara Falls is a premier outdoor winter sports park located in downtown Niagara Falls. The park is comprised of a 50ft. High, eight lane snow tubing hill, snow play area and an NHL regulation sized skating rink. Enjoy winter in any weather with the latest technology in snow making and synthetic ice surface. Bring your warm clothes and snow boots for an experience the entire family, group or corporate team, will never forget!
The Mob Tours
No address, , (map)Phone (716) 299-8687
www.themobtours.com
See where one of America's infamous gangsters lived and worked during a 90 minute bus tour of Niagara Falls. Stefano Magaddino is not as well known, but was just as powerful, and twice as smart. Passenger pickup may vary by season.
Thunder Theater/JD Gifts
21 Mayor Michael O'Laughlin Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 (map)Phone (716) 205-0770
Featuring “Legends of Niagara Falls” - a 4-D adventure. Thunder Falls Café, proudly brewing Starbucks™ coffee. JD Gifts is the largest and most unique souvenir and gift store in Niagara Falls
Top of the Falls Restaurant
Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 (map)Phone (716) 278-0340
www.topofthefallsrestaurant.com
The Top of the Falls Restaurant serves up delicious American and regional favorites from its open kitchen, and offers one of the best vistas in Niagara Falls State Park overlooking Horseshoe Falls. Everyone has a great seat, since Top of the Falls Restaurant has tiered seating and two outdoor dining decks. Seasonal
River Region
Artpark
450 South Fourth Street, Lewiston, NY 14092 (map)Phone 716-754-4375 (box office) 754-9000 (office)
www.artpark.net
Celebrating 35 seasons as the region's premier summer music and theatre destination. Artpark is located on 150 acres overlooking the breathtaking Niagara River Gorge in Historic Lewsiton. Featuring a 2,400- seat Mainstage Theater and lawn seating, outdoor ampitheater home to weekly free concerts, visual art displays, picnic areas, hinking trails, historical markers, fishing docks and childrens activities!
Niagara River Tours
Lewiston Landing, Lewiston, NY 14092 (map)Phone (716) 622-8354
www.niagararivertours.com
Guided tour of the lower Niagara river from the Village of Lewiston. Travel under the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge,past the power plants into Devils Hole, down to Lake Ontario, to Ft. Niagara, and back to Lewiston. The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Niagara University Theater
5795 Lewiston Rd., Niagara University, NY 14109 (map)Phone (716) 286-8329
www.niagara.edu/theatre
BFA University program producing plays and musicals from a variety of periods and genres.
Old Fort Niagara
P.O. Box 169, Youngstown, NY 14174 (map)Phone (716) 745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org
250th Anniversary! 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, open year round. Admission, Kids under 6 free.
Our Lady Of Fatima Shrine
1023 Swann Road, Lewiston, 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. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine has a gift store, bookstore and cafeteria. Buses welcome. Free
Ransomville Speedway
2315 Braley Road, Ransomville, NY 14131 (map)Phone (716) 791-3602
Fax (716) 791-3611
www.ransomvillespeedway.com
This regional motorsport race track is a 1/2 mile dirt oval that offers 4 great divisions of racing along with many special events. Seasonal. Friday nights, May - September. Admission.
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
Water Street Landing, 115 S. Water St., Lewiston, NY 14092 (map)Phone (905) 468-4800 / (888) 438-4444
www.whirlpooljet.com
Experience the thrill of class five white-water rapids at Devil's Hole, the adrenaline rush of 1500 horsepower, and the amazing scenery in the Niagara Gorge along the Niagara River and Whirlpool. Get absolutly soaked on our "Wet Jet" tour or stay completely dry on our "Jet Dome" tour.
Lake Region
Liberty Excursions
Homeport, Olcott, NY 14126 (map)Phone (716) 433-0410
www.libertyexcursions.com
Old world sailing aboard traditional tallships on Lake Ontario and the Niagara River. Your private charter or group excursion of 6 to 25 passengers can be accommodated on the Schooner Liberty or the historical brigantine, Black Pearl. Reservations are strongly suggested.
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 Newtwork 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
PO Box 532 (Main St), Olcott Beach, NY 14126 (map)Phone (716) 778-8284
www.olcott-newfane.com
Featuring a 1928 vintage fully-restored Herschell Carrousel along with four other vintage children’s rides. Open Memorial day weekend- June and Spetember- First week in October: Sat/ Sun. 12-6. July - Labor day Thursday, Friday and Sunday 12-6pm, and Saturdays 12-8. All rides $.25. Free admission. Seasonal.
Canal Region
Adventure Landing
3939 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Wheatfield, NY 14120 (map)Phone (716) 632-3122
www.adventurelanding.com
A twisting quarter mile go-kart track with live racing results posted on a finish-line leader board. A mega-arcade that features over 40 interactive arcade and ticket redemption games. Bump, dodge, and splash your friends and family as you make your way around the Bumper Boat Pond. Built-in squirt guns add to the fun!
Becker Farms & Vizcarra Vineyards
3760 Quaker Road, Gasport, NY 14067 (map)Phone (716) 772-2211
www.beckerfarms.com
A fun destination for the whole family. Pick-your-own and ready-picked fruits. Taste our homemade fruit pies, fudge and jams. Kids can play on the playground and visit the animals while Mom and Dad visit Vizcarra Vineyards. Farm open every day May 10 - December 23. Winery open year-round
First Presbyterian Church- Tiffany Window Tour
21 Church Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (map)Phone (716) 433-5905
www.lockport1stpres.org
Religious building built in 1855 with large collection of Tiffany Glass Windows.
Ghostlight Theatre
170 Schenck Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (map)Phone (716) 743-1614
www.starrynoightthretre.com
An award-winning community, owned and operated by Starry Night Theatre, Inc. Includes fall drama, holiday show, winter classic, spring comedy and summer musical. Admission. Seasonal
Historic Palace Theatre
2 East Avenue, POB 19, Lockport, NY 14094 (map)Phone (716) 438-1130
www.lockportpalacetheatre.com
A community based, not-for-profit organization was formed to maintain the historic and architectural integrity of the Palace Theatre while providing a venue for the performing arts and a center for arts education. Providing family entertainment for the community through musicals, concerts, plays, comedians and dance recitals.
Historic Riviera Theatre
67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (map)Phone (716) 692-2413
Fax (716) 692-0364
www.rivieratheatre.org
A circa 1926 silent movie house, home of the mighty Wurlitzer Organ and now a performing arts center. The Riviera is open most weekends with live stage presentations, musicals, organ concerts and more.
Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride
2 Pine Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (map)Phone (716) 438-0174
www.lockportcave.com
An exciting 70-minute guided tour through America’s past. Explore the historic Erie Canal Locks 67-71, constructed in 1838. View ruins from an earlier industrial age, walk safely through a water tunnel that was blasted out of solid rock in the 1850s, viewing stalactites, flow stone, various geological formations and artifacts left behind by the men who built the tunnel. The tour culminates with a one of a kind underground boat ride that is unique and mysterious. View cave formations in their early stages of development. Visitors will be awestruck as they take a ride that has been described as both “peaceful and eerie” as the boat glides through the lifeless water, illuminated only by small, sporadically placed electric lights. A 30 minute drive from Niagara Falls or Buffalo.
Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (map)Phone (716) 433-6155 / (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
Lockport Trolley
24 Church Street, Lockport, NY 14094 (map)Phone (716) 439-0431
www.niagarahistory.org
Trolley shuttle to Lockport attractions in July and August. Call for information on a discount to all ticketed attractions in Lockport.
New York State Erie Canal Museum at Locks 34 & 35
80 Richmond Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094 (map)Phone (716) 434-3140
Fax (716) 285-0809
Nostalgic black and white photos of the early days are housed in this former Barge Canal powerhouse. Open daily from 9 am - 5 pm, May 3rd - October 31st. Free.
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, bounce houses, arcade and concession area
U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Memorials
1125 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (map)Phone (716) 693-4451
Visit the U.S. Navy Seabees and U.S. Marine Corps memorial monuments. The U.S. Marine Corps Memorial is the largest globe and anchor monument in the U.S.
