Since its maiden voyage in 1846, the world-famous Maid of the Mist has been thrilling riders of all ages by taking its passengers right near the cascading water, and thunderous roar, of the falls. You can catch the boat on the American side in the Niagara Falls State Park at the entrance to the Observation Tower.

Short of going over the falls in a barrel there are fewer places closer to the action than the series of walkways beneath the Bridal Veil Falls.
Located on Goat Island, this journey begins with an elevator ride 175 feet down into the Niagara Gorge. A network of walkways and stairs leads to the hurricane deck, very close to the spray of the Bridal Veil Falls.

Home to more than 1,500 aquatic animals, and representing ecosystems ranging from the Great Lakes to coral reefs, the Aquarium of Niagara is an essential stop for visitors and local residents. Watch as trained sea lions put on a show, participate in penguin or shark feedings, or take more of a ‘hands-on’ approach and share in the fun of a touch-tank with different creatures.

Heated in the winter, air conditioned in the summer, and handicap accessible, this guided Niagara Falls Trolley gives passengers an overview of Niagara Falls State Park and offers historical anecdotes, fun facts, and tips for checking out the park’s most popular attractions.

Located in Historic Lewiston, and just five (5) miles downstream from the Falls, the Niagara Power Vista offers some of the most spectacular scenery of the Niagara Gorge, a look at how electricity is generated using Niagara Falls, and interactive games / exhibits for kids and adults alike.

The Heritage Center is an experiential museum that reveals authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls, that inspire visitors to recognize modern injustices that stem from slavery and to take action toward an equitable society.

Seeing Niagara Falls from the ground is one thing, but can you imagine what it looks like from the air? That’s where Rainbow Air comes in. Their heliport is conveniently located in Downtown Niagara Falls just minutes from the Niagara Falls State Park.

Skydive the Falls is the ONLY skydiving center that circles over the top of Niagara Falls by joining the scenic pattern.

Legends of Adventure Movie - experience the entire history of Niagara Falls in 30 minutes. There is no better foundation for your trip to falls or to feed your curiosity afterward.

How does getting wet and cruising at speeds up to fifty (50) mph surrounded by towering two-hundred (200) foot walls of the Niagara Gorge sound?

As one of North America's most innovative summer venues, Artpark offers a full spectrum of engaging entertainment; from productions of musicals, plays, Orchestra performances and concerts. In fact, the Outdoor Amphitheater is home to award winning concert series featuring popular rock and pop performers.

What’s the second largest tourist attraction in the region behind Niagara Falls? It’s actually the Buffalo Zoo which features over 1,200 hundred animals! The Buffalo Zoo is located on 23 acres of Buffalo’s celebrated Delaware Park and is one of the oldest zoo’s in the United States.

A world-class children’s museum that celebrates the power of child-led play has arrived at Buffalo’s doorstep. With four floors of fun to explore, the 43,000 sq. ft. museum sits at the crossroads between replica canals and bridges that have become year-round community destinations.

The factory building in North Tonawanda, listed on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Sites, is one of the last existing complexes in the United States which houses the production of wooden carousels. Inside of the building you’ll find a large carving, woodworking and paint ship, and a roundhouse where carousels were assembled and tested.

Walk in the footsteps of history at the Old Fort Niagara in Historic Youngstown, New York! Historical re-enactments of 18th Century battles have drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to Fort Niagara for more than a hundred years.

Here’s your chance for some underground exploration of Erie Canal History! Just a 25 minute drive from Niagara Falls, the Lockport Cave & Underground Boar Ride is sure to thrill guests of all ages.

There’s no question that the historic Erie Canal is one of the great symbols of early engineering. The only double-set of locks along the hand-dug 363 mile Canal happens to be in Lockport, New York.

This attraction offers a relaxing 34-mile (2-hour), roundtrip, train ride through the scenic Erie Canal Corridor and a tour of the largest freight depot museum in the country. The museum features one of the largest collections of artifacts located under one roof, and includes construction tools of the day and chinaware used on the lavish dining cars.

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is truly one of Buffalo’s gems. It enjoys a global reputation as an outstanding host of modern and contemporary art collections on the planet.

The vision of Frederick Law Olmstead, the world-famous landscape architect, once again emerges within the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, the historic crown jewel of Shea's PAC, opened in 1926 under the moniker of “The Wonder Theatre” and was the dream of Michael Shea.

Kleinhans Music Hall is designated as a National Historic Landmark with an international reputation as one of the finest concert halls. Kleinhans is considered one of the most acoustically perfect halls in the world, and that perfection has not diminished through the years.

Looking for a place to take the family where you will be busy all day? Look no further than the state-of-the-art Buffalo Science Museum in Downtown Buffalo. From hands-on activities to interactive exhibits and learning modules, you will surely come away with more knowledge than you did before!