Niagara Falls USA is rich in history, from pre-Revolutionary War military might to the rise of clean power and beyond.

Niagara Falls USA is rich in history, from pre-Revolutionary War military might to the rise of clean power and beyond. Take your groups on an adventure and explore the sites that tell the area’s story.

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Enjoy These Great Attractions and More:

  • Niagara Falls State Park
  • Maid of the Mist boat ride
  • Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
  • Old Fort Niagara
  • Cave of the Winds & The World Changed Here Pavilion
  • Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum

Day-to-Day Niagara Falls Itinerary

Day One: Things To Do at Niagara Falls

While the Falls formed approximately 12,000 years ago, Niagara Falls State Park was established much later—in 1885—making it the oldest state park in the United States. Begin the day with a ride on the Niagara Scenic Trolley to get acquainted with the history and layout of the state park.

Once oriented, take a water-soaked voyage on the iconic, all-electric Maid of the Mist boat ride, which has been operating since 1846.

Next, head to the Cave of the Winds & The World Changed Here Pavilion. First, learn how Nikola Tesla harnessed the power of the Falls to create hydroelectricity. Then, don a poncho and descend 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge, making your way along the walkways and stairs that bring you within feet of the crashing Bridal Veil Falls.

Then, visit Oakwood Cemetery, the final resting place of many notorious Niagara Falls legends, including daredevil Annie Edson Taylor, the first person to survive a trip over the Falls in a barrel!

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Day Two: Niagara Falls Attractions

Go back in time to the creation of the Erie Canal on a guided sightseeing boat tour with Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises. You’ll see five of the original locks on the Erie Canal—which in its entirety runs for 363 miles—and cruise beneath the widest bridge in the country. Finish your time in Lockport by walking through the Erie Canal Discovery Center, which features interactive experiences to help visitors better understand the history of this feat of engineering. It’s never too early for sweet treats! Continue to North Tonawanda with a visit to Platter’s Chocolate Factory, a local favorite since 1938. Try the signature orange-flavored chocolates and sponge candy, and watch the chocolate-making process unfold through the various viewing areas.

Afterward, take a spin on an original Alan Herschell carousel at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, where visitors of all ages can ride antique carrousels, view historic exhibitions and galleries, and witness wood-carving demonstrations.

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Day Three: Final Activities at Niagara Falls

No trip to the region is complete without a stop at Old Fort Niagara, the oldest continuously occupied military site in North America. Wander original 18th-century buildings, watch musket and artillery firing demonstrations, and more.

Move onto the Civil War era with a visit to the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, an experiential museum that tells the of how the actions of the community—particularly the free Black American residents—coupled with the region’s natural geographic benefits and location on the border to Canada were critical in bringing countless individuals to freedom.

Visit the Niagara Power Vista, an electric experience highlighting the region’s hydroelectric power prowess. Peruse the 50 interactive exhibits on hydroelectricity and then sneak outside for a bird’s-eye view from the observation deck, which is perched 350 feet above the Niagara Gorge.

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