Fun things to do in Niagara Falls

"WAX MUSEUM The Criminal Hall of Fame boasts a vintage selection of masterfully crafted wax replicas of notorious criminals from throughout history"
A vintage police cruiser is parked in front of the Hall in a failed attempt to draw attention.

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Explore Niagara Falls State Park in the comfort of the Niagara Falls Scenic Trolley. Enjoy an overview of the park in half an hour as a knowledgeable guide shares the history of the park with you along the three-mile route, or get off at each of the six stops and explore the Niagara Falls attractions. The Niagara Falls Scenic Trolley is a favorite because they allow you to see the park while you relax and enjoy the ride. Each vintage-style trolley is equipped with modern conveniences and tickets are available at various locations throughout the park, so you can zip from one Niagara Falls attraction to the next.

Trolleys run every 30 minutes
First trolley starts - 9 a.m.
Last trolley starts - 11:30 p.m.

Ride all day for just $1 visiting downtown Niagara Falls USA hotels and attractions. Just purchase a Trolley Day Pass when boarding. It is valid for one adult and two children, age 11 and under. Senior citizens (age 65+), disabled and Medicare cardholders with valid ID pay 50 cents. Exact change is required.

Take the 40 minute tour and learn how hydroelectic power is produced here, the tour includes a short video presentation and our guide was informative and amusing. Tours leave on the hour March to May, every half hour May to September, and every hour September to November. there are no tours during the wuinter months
you are not allowed to take bags into the plant but there are free lockers to leave them in

Admittance prices $8.50 Adults, Child 6 to 12 years $5.00, 5 and under free

This is a 2 part driving tour from Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake that you play in your car CD player. It has 20 sites with directions and a map. The directions are easy because you only go on the Niagara Parkway. It's got lots of information, and explains all of the sites. You can do any part or parts you want or the whole thing. It's much cheaper than a bus tour and you make your own schedule.

Lou and I won it big at the Fallsview. OK, not big, but we won enough to pay for everything during our stay at Niagara Falls! It's very nice Casino/ Hotel overlooking the falls. They have a large shopping area, a few resturants and Live Music and Comedy Acts. They were advertising for Kenny Rogers and Howie Mandel when we were there.

This old town of Niagara Falls is under major development and revitalization. Many of the facades of the old buildings have been renovated . Lots of diverse shops, restaurants, cafes, health and wellness, beauty, hobby, galleries and the like have moved into the area. Take a look at the web site I have provided below for full information. Look also for the various festivals that are organized here from time to time .

After visiting the attractions at Table Rock, Niagara's Fury and Journey Behind the Falls, we spotted the Falls Incline Railway which was included with our Adventure Pass so we hopped on for a ride up to Falls View near The Embassy Suites Fallsview which has a nice walk with several overlooks with good views of the Falls from up above. The ride takes less than a minute and we didn't have to wait to get on. If you are staying at the Embassy Suites, Marriott or any of the other hotels near there, that's a good way to get up and down the hill to the Falls.

The fourth and final attraction we visited on the Canadian side was Niagara's Fury which we probably wouldn't have done if it hadn't been included on the Adventure Pass and I wouldn't recommend to adults not traveling with young kids. The attraction starts off with a cartoon explaining the creation of the Falls, although not explaining it all that well. Then they take you into a room where you watch an 360 degree IMAX style movie, the floors move and vibrate, you feel like you are soaring over the Falls, water, snow (actually foam) and cold air spurting out at you on occasion. Exciting maybe for the 6-10 year old crowd, for this adult it was a bit of a snooze. I would have been irritated had I waited in line or made a special trip over to see it.

Included on the Adventure Pass, adults $15.00, kids 6-12 $9.75