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Attractions

Maid of the Mist

See the raging currents. Hear the deafening thunder. And feel the refreshing mist of 600,000 gallons of water falling before your eyes every second. Experience it all aboard the legendary Maid of the Mist. It’s the one and only tour boat fleet whose captains have safely navigated the mighty waters of the Niagara Gorge for over 100 years, taking tens of millions of visitors directly into the center of the swirling mist.

Cave of the Winds

A thrilling walk on Niagara Falls’ wild side, the spectacular Cave of the Winds Tour takes visitors into a stormy mist zone, where “soaking up the experience” takes on new meaning! The journey begins with an elevator ride 175 feet down into the Niagara Gorge. Geared-up in a souvenir rain poncho and specially designed sandals, guests follow wooden walkways along Niagara River to the Hurricane Deck, just a few breathtaking feet from the torrents of Niagara Falls.

Niagara Jet Adventures

Niagara Jet Adventures boasts a trained crew of “Thrillologists” to ensure safety and fun on its three boats specifically designed to skim across the turbulent waters of the Niagara River. Each boat contains three Cadillac LSA motors pushing 550hp with a combined horsepower of 1650 hp per boat! Each boat also contains three Hamilton Jet pumps pushing approximately 15,000 lbs of thrust per pump. The facility features a small cafe offering a variety of snacks and food, a gift shop, and a patio seating area perfect for watching the sun set over Lake Ontario.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

Niagara’s Most Exhilarating Adventure! You will spend 45 minutes learning about the history and geology of the majestic Niagara River, and experiencing the excitement of playing in class 5 whitewater rapids. We don't want to give away too much about the trip, but we can assure you that it will be one of the most refreshing and memorable experiences of your visit to Niagara Falls!

Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours

Take one of the most breathtaking tours Niagara Falls and Western New York has to offer. Your limousine to the sky awaits you, your family and friends to enjoy the majestic power and beauty of the Niagara and Horseshoe Falls from the air. Our McDonnell Douglas 500E Helicopter ensures that everyone has a window seat!

Niagara Wine Trail

A beautiful countryside awaits visitors seeking an array of wineries and attractions rich with history. Stretching across Niagara, Orleans and Monroe counties, the Niagara Wine Trail, USA is minutes from Niagara Falls and just a short trip from the Buffalo and Rochester areas. Each winery on the trail offers a diverse selection of traditional vinifera style, native, late harvest and ice wines, as well as unique styles such as award-winning fruit wines, meads and ciders.

Old Fort Niagara

Old Fort Niagara offers you a chance to step back in time to an era when great empires struggled for control of North America. You’ll visit original 18th century buildings, enjoy incredible views and take part in exciting living history programs.

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

Features 82,000 square feet of gaming space with 2,595 slot machines and 91 table games. Seneca Niagara Casino is Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The casino offers a buffet, steak house, Italian and Japanese restaurants.

Artpark

Artpark offers a full spectrum of engaging entertainment; from productions of Broadway musicals, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performances and concerts by popular artists in rock and pop music in the Mainstage Theater. The park also includes numerous hiking trails, nature sites, fishing docks and picnic areas.

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

Niagara County’s only collecting art museum, that has a permanent collection of over 5700 works of art, including well known artists such as Picasso, Miro, Dali, Calder, Nevelson and Warhol. Exhibitions of nationally known and emerging contemporary artists and traditional folk arts, artist talks, workshops and educational programming.

Parks

Niagara Falls State Park

America’s oldest state park, Niagara Falls State Park, is a natural treasure showcasing local and regional history. Designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, the park features an interactive Visitor Center with interpretive displays and exhibits - along with the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, where you can explore miles of hiking trails, check out the 180-degree multi-screen theater, or scale the rock climbing wall. Signature activities include the Cave of the Winds Tour to the Hurricane Decks for the ultimate "water park" experience and the Maid of the Mist boat ride, which takes you right up to the base of the Falls!

Four Mile Creek State Park

Four Mile Creek State Park is located just 15 minutes north of the mighty Niagara Falls, the park has hiking trails along the densely wooded bluffs and the marsh at the mouth of Four Mile Creek is home to fauna such as great blue herons, white tail deer and to flora such as stunning white trillium and greenbrier.

Reservoir State Park

Reservoir State Park, Town of Niagara Route 31, is a favorite of local residents in Niagara County. The park has three tennis courts, eight baseball diamonds, two basketball courts, a roller hockey court and picnic facilities. It is also home to the largest softball complex in Niagara County. Winter visitors come to sled and cross-country ski. Part of the park is an overlook for the Robert Moses Power Plant Reservoir. Excellent fishing available in the Reservoir.

Beaver Island State Park

The 950 acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, adjacent 80 slip marina with both seasonal and transient boat slips, fishing access, car-top boat launch, multiple canoe/kayak launches, bike and nature trails, nature center, playgrounds, picnic areas, athletic fields, horseshoe pits, an 18 hole championship disc golf course, an 18-hole championship golf course. In winter, visitors can snowmobile by permit, cross-country ski, snowshoe, sled or ice fish. Water fowl hunting is allowed in season by permit.

Restaurants

The Beach House Restaurant

5584 East River Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 • 716-773-7119