Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours
Niagara glen departure point approx. 8 km/5 mi from the falls, wego stop #9, very little parking. (http://www.whirlpooljet.com). the tours operating from niagara glen use the jetdome boat, which is enclosed and keeps you dry as the boat navigates the whitewater rapids. for the more traditional 'gets-you-soaking-wet' jet boat tour, you will need to use the niagara-on-the-lake departure point. apr-oct.
Helicopter tours
Over the falls and surrounding area are available from a number of operators. niagara helicopters limited, 3731 victoria ave, +1 905 357-5672, [email protected], (http://www.niagarahelicop...), is one option.
Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
6380 fallsview blvd, +1 888-fallsvu toll-free, (http://www.fallsviewcasin...). a vegas-style casino.
Casino Niagara
5705 falls ave near clifton hill, +1 905 374-3598 or +1 888-946-3255 toll-free, (http://casinoniagara.com). the old but nice casino.
Greg Frewin Dinner Theatre
+1 866-779-8778, [email protected], (http://www.gregfrewinthea...). illusionist greg frewin presents his las vegas style magic show.
Winter Festival of Lights
Area around the falls, (http://www.wfol.com). a 5 km/3 mi route along the niagara parkway featuring over three million sparkling tree and ground lights and over 120 lighting displays. illuminations 8 nov-5 jan 2009. fireworks over the falls on 8 nov 2008 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm, 9 nov at 9pm. from 14 nov 2008-2 jan 2009, and 31 dec 2008 at 9pm & midnight (as part of the nye party in the park. no admission, $10 donation per car suggested.
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
(http://www.fallsviewwater...), 5685 falls ave, +1 905 374-4444 or +1 888-234-8410, (http://www.fallsviewwater...). this is niagara's newest and largest indoor waterpark at 125,000 square feet. the water park features 16 slides, up to six stories high, full-size wavepool and outdoor year-round pool. the fallview indoor waterpark is directly connected to the sheraton on the falls hotel (http://www.sheratononthef...), crowne plaza niagara falls - fallsview hotel (http://www.niagarafallsho...) and the skyline inn niagara falls (http://www.niagarafallsho...).
Get married
The city of niagara falls issues marriage licences at the city clerk's office, 4310 queen st, +1 905 356-7521 ext. 4283, (http://www.niagarafalls.c...). the fee is $100. there is no waiting period. no ceremonies are performed at city hall. niagara parks (http://www.niagaraparks.c...) has information about weddings, receptions, and wedding photography near the falls.
Official City of Niagara Falls Honeymoon Certificate
If you're on your honeymoon, you can get an Official City of Niagara Falls Honeymoon Certificate from the Niagara Falls Tourism Office, 5400 Robinson St, (http://www.niagarafallsto...).
Niagara Falls is awesome! The list is never ending: world class casinos, rides, wax museums, haunted houses, a huge midway with more skeeball and games than you can shake a stick at, restaurants, clubs, bars, and so on. Go to Niagara Falls, get a hotel near the falls and then walk down towards Clifton Hill. The air is buzzing and there are people from all over the world there.
Queen Street Arts & Culture District
Queen Street has been revitalized into the latest Niagara Arts & Culture District. Art galleries, boutiques, cafes, bistros, live theatre and festivals.
Attractions on Clifton Hill
(http://www.falls.com), 4943 clifton hill, +1 905 357-2200,. check out the vast array of flashing lights, haunted houses, mazes, a fun house, arcade (http://falls.com/attracti...). tons of fun attractions and restaurants. located right near the falls between the niagara parkway and victoria ave.,
Also, don't forget the wine tours. Niagara Falls has recently boomed with vineyards due to the increasing popularity of ice wines. If you've never tasted these, they alone are worth the time. They are thick and sweet much like the muscats and ports, but without the afterbite. They are processed in freezing temperatures in very early morning hours and only with "approved" grapes.
Mystery on the Lake Productions
A unique interactive theatre format casts you as the star of the show with a supporting cast of improvisational actors in this entertaining adventure through the Arts & Entertainment District of Niagara Falls.