Niagara Falls has much to offer the weekend vacationer. The main attraction is the spectacular waterfalls and the many activities you can do to further enjoy the falls, such as a boat ride aboard the Maid of the Mist that will take you even closer to the falls' majestic beauty. Other area attractions include casinos, wineries, golf and the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. Nearby hotels and resorts offer packages ideal for a weekend trip.
The Sheraton offers one- and two-night packages suitable for singles, couples and families. The Niagara Wineries Tour Package includes a bus tour of the local wineries and Niagara-on-the-Lake. The Family Fun in Niagara Package includes tickets to the Skywheel, a Ferris wheel with views of the falls, and the Greg Frewin's magic show. All packages include a daily hot buffet breakfast, a $40 dinner voucher to the Sheraton's on-site restaurant and shuttle passes to area attractions for the duration of your stay.
Sheraton Fallsview
6755 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2G 3W7
800-618-9059
niagarafallshotelsheraton.com
The Embassy Suites offers special concert packages. For example, the Elvis '68 Comeback package on Oct. 9, 2010 includes a Saturday show performance along with a two-room suite, a $45 voucher to the Keg Steakhouse or TGI Friday's, shuttle passes to area attractions and transportation to the show. Prices for this package for a one-night stay ranged from $295 for a city view suite to $686 for the three-room Presidential suite. Other packages at the hotel include the Family Fun Getaway package with admission to Screamers House of Horrors and the Greg Frewin Magic Show along with a $40 Dave & Buster's game play card and the Niagara Helicopter Package, which includes a helicopter tour over Niagara Falls for two people. All packages include a made-to-order breakfast and a reception with two complimentary alcoholic beverages.
Embassy Suites Niagara Falls
6700 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2G 3W6
800-420-6980
embassysuitesniagara.com
The Great Gorge Adventure Attractions package offered by the Oakes Hotel may be of interest to those wanting to focus their weekend activities around the falls. This package includes a one- or two-night stay at the hotel and two adult Great Gorge Adventure passes. These passes are good for admission to a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist, the Journey Behind the Falls tour, the Niagara Falls Fury ride and the White Water Walk that will take you to the edge of the falls. Additional passes are available at additional cost. Other packages include the Gourmet Getaway package with dinner at Remington's of Niagara and VIP wine tasting. Most packages include breakfast at the on-site Applebee's Grill & Bar.
Oakes Hotel
6546 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2G 3W2
877-843-6253
oakeshotel.com
If you're looking for all-ages fun, you may want to consider the packages offered by the Fallsview Indoor Waterpark. The park is across the street from Niagara Falls. Activities include 16 water slides and a wave pool with 3- to 4-foot waves, all indoors. The park offers packages in affiliation with nearby hotels, such as Sheraton Fallsview and the Hampton Inn by Hilton at the Falls. The Family Waterpark package includes one- or two-night accommodations and four passes to the park. The Family Waterpark breakfast package includes breakfast as well as accommodations and passes. If you simply want to enjoy the park without taking advantage of these packages, the cost of a day pass is $44.
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
5685 Falls Ave.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2E 6W7
888-234-8408
fallsviewwaterpark.com
