By James Rada, Jr.
Things to Do in Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls offers much more to visitors than the falls. Certainly the falls are beautiful to look at from the top, the bottom and behind, but how long can you stare at the water. To turn a short visit into a vacation, journey away from the water and see what both the
United States and
Canada can offer you near the famous waterfall.
Louis Tussaud's Waxworks
Hobnob with celebrities or at least the next-best thing at Louis Tussaud's Waxworks. You'll see your favorite celebrities from Marilyn Monroe to Madonna in this 16,000-square-foot museum. Visitors can pose for pictures with some of the wax figures crafted in lifelike detail. Let your friends try to figure out if the celebrities are real or not.
5709 Victoria Ave.
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N5
905-374-6601
http://www.ripleysniagara.com/
Marineland Canada
Marineland is a combination theme park and aquarium. The tanks are filled with killer whales, sea lions, walruses, dolphins and more. Visitors can watch animal shows and feedings. They can even touch the whales. You'll also find roller coasters, play areas and games. When hunger hits, stop at one of the popular restaurants.
7657 Portage Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada ON L2E 6X8
905-356-9565
http://www.marinelandcanada.com
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
Take a break from the water and explore the amazing as the Ripley's Museum shows you exhibits of things you can believe...or not. Some exhibits are interactive; others display actual Ripley's artifacts from Robert Ripley's global travels. The museum has over 500 exhibits.
4960 Clifton Hill
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4
905-356-2261
http://www.ripleysniagara.com
Double-Decker Bus Tours
The popularity of double-decker buses have spread to various places around the world. At Niagara Falls, traveling by double-decker bus is a great way to take in the beauty of the region. The buses travel on a 30-minute circuit to some of the popular attraction in the area such as the Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls and the Aero Car. Buses can also be chartered for private tours.
Bottom of Clifton Hill and the Parkway
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4
905-374-7423
http://doubledecktours.com
Journey Behind the Falls
This tour on the Canadian side of the border takes visitors in an elevator below the ground so that they can walk out a tunnel and see the waterfalls from behind. Observation platforms also allow visitors to see Niagara Falls from the side. Rain gear is provided and needed.
6650 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N4
905-354-1551
http://www.niagaraparks.com/nfgg/behindthefalls.php
Resources
About the Author:
James Rada, Jr. was a newspaper reporter for eight years and earned 23 awards from the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association, Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists, Maryland State Teachers’ Association and CNHI. He also worked for 12 years as a marketing communications writer, earning a Print Copywriter of the Year Award from the Utah Ad Federation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications.
Photo Credits:
Niagara Falls. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
