Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Maid of the Mist tour provides an exciting, up-close look at the falls. This half-hour boat ride starts at the Observation Tower and travels through the most famous points of interest of the falls. Children will be in awe of close-up sights of voluminous waters and the massive features of the falls. Cave of the Winds is another up-close and family-friendly way to see Niagara Falls. This tour takes you and your family 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge via elevator. From there, enjoy a guided tour deep under the falls.
In Niagara Falls, water is obviously a permeating theme. The Aquarium of Niagara is one of the area's most popular spots for families. The aquarium, located just outside the boundaries of Niagara Falls State Park, boasts more than 1,500 aquatic animals, from seals to eels to a variety of fish, including piranhas. The aquarium also has a number of activities for children to enjoy, including many animal displays, daily shark and penguin feedings, sea lion shows and seal presentations . The aquarium gives children a glimpse into a wide variety of water ecosystems, including coral reefs and saltwater lakes.
Another way to experience the falls is by taking the family to Adventure Theater to watch "Niagara: Legends of Adventure," an IMAX production about the falls. This 40-minute show will educate your family on the history of the falls, the explorers and settlers who founded it and adventurers who have used the falls for unimaginable feats. Or hop on the Niagara Falls Scenic trolley to see the sights firsthand. This vintage trolley offers half-hour guided tours of the park. If you're visiting Niagara Falls in the wintertime, check out Snow Park Niagara, where kids can enjoy snow sports like tubing and skating. Family-friendly museums and exhibits are also abundant in the region. Kids will most likely enjoy the Niagara Science Museum and the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center.