By Nicholas Katers
Things to Do in Niagara Ontario
Niagara Falls, Ontario, is best known for the 326-foot falls created as the Niagara River drops into the Niagara Gorge. The city's tourism industry is built around Niagara Falls with lookouts and boat tours created to observe this natural attraction. Visitors to Niagara Falls, Ontario, miss out on great attractions if they spend their entire
vacations gazing at the falls. The city features casinos, shopping and restaurants that keep travelers busy over long vacations.
Skylon Tower
The Skylon Tower's Revolving Dining Room hovers 775 feet above the Niagara Falls and completes one rotation every hour. The restaurant's early bird specials allow families to enjoy great meals and breathtaking views at affordable rates. The tower runs Yellow Bug exterior lifts to allow visitors to see Niagara Falls before reaching interior and exterior Observation Decks. Visitors interested in learning about the Niagara Falls should check out "Legends of Niagara Falls," a 3D movie shown regularly at Skylon Tower.
Skylon Tower
5200 Robinson St.
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 2A3, Canada
(905) 356-2651
www.skylon.com/
Marineland Theme Park
Marineland Theme Park is an aquatic theme park open from spring through fall in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The park's Friendship Cove features regular shows where killer whales jump and perform tricks to the delight of visitors. Marineland's Sky Screamer is a 450-foot drop ride that plummets toward the ground at 60 miles per hour. King Waldorf's Tent & Trailer Park allows visitors to stay overnight and get an early start at Marineland Theme Park.
Marineland Theme Park
8375 Stanley Ave.
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X8, Canada
(905) 356-9565
www.marinelandcanada.com/
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
Niagara Fallsview Casino resort boasts 3,000 slot machines including the John Wayne and The Wizard of Oz. Travelers interested in Baccarat, craps and roulette will find 100 table games within the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort. The casino's 365 Club is a 500-seat concert hall and lounge where live musicians play year round. Niagara Fallsview offers fine dining at Noir 17 and casual dining at the Grand Buffet to accommodate guests of all types.
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
6380 Fallsview Blvd.
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 7X5, Canada
(888) 325-5788
www.fallsviewcasinoresort.com/
Greg Frewin Theatre
The Greg Frewin Theatre plays host to the Greg Frewin Show, a presentation of dazzling magic and illusions by the theater's namesake. Visitors to the Greg Frewin Show can pick entrees such as roast beef, salmon and chicken parmesan at the venue's dinner buffet. The buffet also features pies, fresh salad and drinks to keep visitors nourished prior to the magic show. The 600-seat Greg Frewin Theatre plays host to conferences, live music and comedians in addition to its signature magic show.
Greg Frewin Theatre
5781 Ellen Ave.
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3P8, Canada
(905) 356-0777
www.gregfrewintheatre.com/
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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Photo by Oliver Mallich (Flickr)
