If you are an outdoor aficionado, Niagara Falls in New York features various settings that are ideal for a fun time enjoying the open air. For instance, if you want to burn some calories, consider biking or hiking along the Niagara Gorge trail system located in the Niagara Falls State Park. Bike trails are abundant throughout Niagara County, along the Niagara River. Fishing is also an excellent option. Locations such as Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the Niagara River are destinations where you can fish year-round. Popular fish to catch in the area include trout, salmon, walleye, bass and muskellunge.
Learning about Niagara Falls can also be a fun activity. For example, the Daredevil Museum is a free destination where you can explore and get memorabilia from people that have attempted daredevil stunts in the falls. The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center is a fun interactive destination that shows you how the Falls have constantly changed since the Ice Age ended. The Aquarium of Niagara is another great destination if you love aquatic animals. This museum has more than 1,500 different aquatic species including sea horses, sharks, giant Pacific octopus and Peruvian penguins.
There are many things to do around town in Niagara Falls. If you are visiting with friends, the Seneca Niagara Casino is a top-notch gaming and entertainment resort with 10 restaurants, 4,000 slots and more than 100 table games. If you enjoy live music, the Niagara Falls Hard Rock Cafe features dining and live music each week. For an adventurous time with the family, the Adventure Speedway has a quarter-mile track where you can kart race, plus it also features bumper boats with built-in squirt guns as well as more than 40 interactive arcade games.
Taking a tour in Niagara Falls can be a fun and memorable experience. Depending on your preference and budget, tour options include the "Maid of the Mist" Boat Tour, which is a scenic half-hour ride that showcases the American and Canadian Falls. The Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours is a helicopter tour that takes you on a ride above and around the falls, giving you a spectacular view from the air. For the thrill-seeker, Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours offers a jet boat ride on the Niagara River and in the Niagara River Gorge.
