Accessible from both the Canadian and American side of the falls, the Maid of the Mist offers a close-up view of this natural wonder. The first boat took to the waters near the falls in 1846.
Clifton Hill is an attraction in itself. Offering plenty in the way of restaurants and gift shops, the area one block from the Canadian side of the falls also features Ripley's Believe it or Not, Louis Tussaud's Museum and the Guinness Records Museum.
Open year-round on the Canadian side of the falls in Clifton Hill, the Niagara Falls SkyWheel features 42 gondolas that reach a maximum height of 175 feet.
On the American side of the falls, a museum boasting 1,500 aquatic animals is open all year. Exhibits include sharks, penguins and sea lions.
A short drive from the American side of the falls, Skateland offers plenty to do. Activities include a roller-skating rink, an 18-hole mini golf course, laser tag, bounce houses and an arcade.
