When we first visited this site, we thought it was simply the remains of an old power plant. We…read morewere attracted to it by a call of a peregrine falcon. He was next to the building, past a fenced area, calling to other peregrines. We looked around and left. The next day we returned to look around more, and we saw a group of fishermen disappear inside. Intriguing! We followed them in. Inside was an elevator - with directions - that took us down to a shoreline. The fishermen who rode down with us told us they would walk along it to find a spot to fish. But they weren't going to keep the fish. Said they weren't good for eating. They would release whatever they caught. We saw along the wall of the base of the power plant huge panels of information about it. We also saw part of the American Falls when we walked down to the water. When we went back up, we saw a plaque in front of the building, praising those whose efforts led to hydro-electric power. Glad we stopped both days.

This is a historic site often barely mentioned in passing in guidebooks and brochures for Niagara…read moreFalls, and apparently off the beaten path but not entirely hidden, it's well worth a visit (and free of charge!). Parking is not a concern since the power plant site is adjacent to the Niagara Gorge Discovery Centre/Niagara Gorge Trailhead Building and the parking lot for it. Entering the stone structure, there's a big lift ahead, which will take you right down to the ground level where you're free to explore whatever is left of the once-active power station. Walk a little further down and you'll also get a wide angle view of the Rainbow Bridge and, of course, the grand Niagara River. There are brochures, maps, coupons, and guidebooks for nearby attractions and businesses once you're back up on the upper ground level where you took the lift, and the booklet with black and white pictures about the history of the site and the disaster in 1956 is another treat.

A small well-divided museum that is very informative. Very clean and organized into the different…read moremilitary branch. Best of all, IT"S FREE...Kids may not be as interested as adults. Can spend 10 minutes or 2 hours.

The Niagara Military Museum is a 5 Star Hidden Jewel. For reasons unknown to me, this attraction…read moredoes not appear in any of the major guide books, or in pamphlets on the shelves of various hotel lobbies. I discovered this lovely museum, located inside the old "Armoury Building", on my way to the Niagara Falls Public Library. The museum covers in detail the military history of the Niagara Area during major conflicts, since the War of 1812. It has very detailed and interesting displays on the First Floor. An expansion is planned for the near future to include "Escape Rooms". The Museum Director, Jim Doherty, gave me a personal guided tour of the entire First Floor exhibits with very interesting commentary. This museum is located about one mile outside the main "Clifton Hill Tourist Area" of Niagara Falls, Canada. Approximately a ten minute walk from "Casino Niagara" will bring you directly to the front entrance of the "Niagara Military Museum". It is an absolute must see activity for anybody who is interested in "Military History". I highly recommend the "Niagara Military Museum" for all potential audiences.

In the mist of the Falls, my brother turned to me and said "everyone's got to do this at least once…read morein their life" and I couldn't agree more! For CAD $48 (~$35 USD) you can sail to the heart of the Niagara Falls! Everyone is provided their signature red poncho to protect your belongings. You can enjoy the view from the indoor cabin or get the full watery experience outside by the side rails or top deck. I chose the bow rails and got absolutely soaked! The views of the falls from up close were truly stunning and unforgettable! This is a must do when visiting the Niagara Falls! Don't miss out!

A trip to Niagra Falls is special, but if you don't do this boat ride to the falls your trip is not…read morecomplete! The prices are very reasonable especially with the exchange rate. The falls are amazing but when you ride right up to the falls and you can see them from water level there's just no describing how awesome and powerful nature is! The lines actually moved really quick especially for the amount of tourist that were there. The boat ride is around 20 minutes. The view of the falls from the American side is really good as well when you're riding by. If you're on the American side you can do the Maid of the Mist boat ride, they both take you to the same spot. American boat rides were blue ponchos while the Canadian side wears red. Great for an individual, couple or the whole family! Was not disappointed at all.

A beautiful place to spend some time and get an interesting perspective of the water leading to the…read morefalls. If you are visiting Cave of the Winds you will need to head to this area. It also hosts Top of the Falls restaurant which is a great place to get a decent meal with a view. You can drive to goat island (there is a paid parking lot) or use the pedestrian walkways. If you want a great view and some unique perspectives of the falls and rapids, definitely consider making your way to goat island.

I hadnt been here in maybe 10 years and was happy to make an inpromptu stop due to the Thruway…read morebeing shutdown in Buffalo. It was just as nice as I remembered it. We made it just in time to catch a gorgeous sunset in the background of the Canadian side and was happy to find after 6pm that Monday there was no admission charge! There was plenty of parking and everything was well lit as we stayed until after dark. I brought the dogs and as always the grounds are friendly for leashed pets. Be careful of all the Canadian Geese though! Make sure to visit both the Canadian and American falls overlooks. At night it is nice to see the falls get lit up in different colors that change periodically. This is my favorite place on the American side and there is plenty of room even if there are a lot of people. It is a must see.

I had an amazing time touring the center. I arrived just in time to have a guided tour by Mr…read more Saladin, who also helped build the center into what it is today. He did a terrific job educating us on the history of the Underground Railroad. The center is nice, an intimate experience created by people who truly wanted to capture the importance of Black history, American history. Mr. Saladin dropped a lot of gems but I will always remember this one specifically, " if you don't have a seat at the table then you are on the menu."

Located directly next to the Amtrak train depot in Niagara Falls (which is historically…read moresignificant), this museum is clear, concise, with reproductions of first and second person accounts of the trip to freedom (Canada) near Niagara Falls. Before 1848, this was done with a trip on a rowboat or ferry; after 1848 a train suspension bridge was the preferred highway to freedom. The museum takes 30-60 minutes to explore, and it's beautifully done in multimedia. The gift shop is worth a look too: Volumes of history, and T-shirts. As I was driving away, I looked over Whirlpool Drive to the gorge, and saw the ruins of the old suspension bridge. It made the heart ache: So much human drama happened there, and now it's incognito.

If you've got 4-5 hours in Niagara Falls, this tour is your best way to hit all of the hot spots…read more They show you exactly where to go for great photo ops, plus fast track admissions to Maid of the Mist and trolley.

We loved the walking tour! Our guide Diane shared so much history and information about the falls…read moreand area. Met at Murray Street welcome center and tour included the power station, journey behind the falls and the voyage of the falls boat ride. Tour was about 2.5 hours. Meeting place close to most hotels. Loved no lines as guide got your tickets and you could get in without a wait.

Absolutely fabulous time riding Maid of the Mist into the heart of Niagara Falls…read more Check in was super easy and after a short elevator down to the water, we were given a poncho and thanks goodness for that. You will get wet. A small change of position from the boat seems to bring sheets of water onto the decks. Judging from everyone's faces, we were all enjoying ourselves. I highly recommend this.

Really great experience. I recommend this. We were able to hide from the spray a little bit on the…read morelower deck, which is nice sometimes if you're just there for the view. Just like every other attraction in the city, you're helped from start to finish by moody teenagers who couldn't care less about anything job-related. Staff attitude has a big effect on the overall experience here.

Free with fantastic views of the falls, down river and across to Canada…read more We came here after being ripped off for a view at the lower falls down the way. This was far superior at no cost, redeeming my reputation with family.

The Prospect Point Observation Tower (also known as Niagara Falls Observation Tower) is a great…read moreway to admire the full grandeur of the falls from Niagara Falls, NY. Although it is set a short distance away from the edge of the falls, it is close enough to the falls to occasionally enjoy a refreshing spray. From here, you can get a clear view of all three falls, including American Falls, as well as the mesmerizing rapids. The boarding area for the Maid of the Mist tours is located at the base of the tower, accessed by a high-speed elevator from the observation deck. The base of the tower also provides access to the Crow's Nest, a smaller observation area located much closer to the falls. You do not need to go on a Maid of the Mist tour to go to the lower level, but there is a small fee for the deck and elevator.

What an incredible experience! We went at night, and parked in the adjacent parking lot. Sarah…read morehelped us buy the best ticket combination for parking and seeing the night show as well as tunnel. The night show inside the station was magical. It had moving pictures and music. We watched for awhile and then made our way to the elevator for the tunnel and viewing station. We went 180 feet down & it felt like 60° inside the tunnel, which is 1/2 mile long. It was freezing!! Upstairs it was in the high 80s. We took photos of the tunnel going in because it was so different. We loved looking at the multi colored lights on the falls which looked like the aurora borealis. On our walk through the tunnel going out I enjoyed the lights again. More photos! We did not take ponchos off. It was cold! They kept us warm. I took photo of rainbow in the tunnel. Got in the elevator to go up, and when we arrived upstairs it was warm!!! Ponchos off! Before leaving we went to the gift shop to purchase souvenirs. Best purchase? Tee shirt with BEST. DAY. EVER. on it. Because it was!

The Niagara Parks Power Station is truly the best way to view up close and personal this natural…read morelandmark without actually heading onto one of those tour boats. On the top floor, you're presented with exhibits highlighting how energy is used to power the area and how the falls contribute to that flow of electricity. There were some fun moments of learning that I'd say were suited for kids 10 years and up. The real gem is the underground walking path that takes you right to the falls for a truly unique feel. We spent a good amount of time taking in the sites and seeing how massive the falls were compared to our small bodies. Be prepared for a little bit of moisture and splash back from the waves. While admission may seem steep at first at $35, it really was worth it to get such a wonderful view of the falls. I'd highly recommend this to anyone visiting Niagara Falls and wanting to commit to one of the major attractions for great views.