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Family trip to Niagara Falls with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Rainbow Bridge Niagara's main attraction is wonderful waterfalls of the same name - an amazing natural sight of world significance. This city is perfect for families with children, its guests can see unique natural sites, as well as visit several interesting entertainment centers. The most visited place is Niagara Falls State - a beautiful nature reserve stretching around the waterfalls. Here, visitors are provided with many observation platforms, some of which allow them to get as close to the falls as possible. The park has many spacious walking trails, relaxation areas with benches, and several cozy restaurants.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Niagara Falls inhabitants
The main symbol of the city of Niagara is definitely a grand waterfall of the same name. Unique natural landmark is far not the one and only spot of tourist interest in the area. The city … Open
The most famous viewing point especially popular with families is the Skylon Tower Observation Deck. Climbing to the top of this huge tower will be an unforgettable adventure for children. The platform offers breathtaking views of the waterfalls and the surrounding park, as well as other areas of the city. It is convenient to look at attractions through telescopes installed on the observation deck. In the warmer months, in calm weather, everyone can take a walk along the open observation deck.
One of Niagara's most interesting museums to be visited with children is the Niagara Science Museum. This science museum shows its visitors a very interesting collection of technical devices invented several decades ago. Visitors are allowed to put some museum exhibits into action on their own. You will find interesting power generators and old industrial devices, while the purpose of some devices is anyone's guess. The museum tours are incredibly interesting and informative, and are sure to appeal to both children and adults. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Niagara Falls - 'must visit' points of interest
The main spot of tourist interest in the city is the Niagara Fall being a unique natural landmark which is currently well known in every nook of the globe. The suburbs of the water fall are … Open
A unique cultural institution is the Niagara Falls Discovery Center, an original specialized museum dedicated to Niagara Falls. Here, visitors can find out many interesting facts about this amazing natural attraction. The center regularly conducts interesting lectures and screens popular science films. The museum's collection includes minerals and copies of scientific publications related to the falls. Besides, the museum houses a great toy store and a cafe.
Niagara Falls One of the most visited entertainment centers in town is the Aquarium of Niagara - an incredibly interesting modern aquarium. Here, sharks swim in huge aquariums, and a beautiful artificial pool is equipped for seals. Among the inhabitants of the zoo are penguins, colorful fish, seahorses, and jellyfish. The aquarium is located in close proximity to the falls, so you can walk in a picturesque park after visiting it.
Your active city break in Niagara Falls. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Apart from breath taking vibrant panoramas of grand water fall the city of Niagara offers its guests a vast selection of original entertainments. The city has justly got its nickname of … Open
Besides the amazing waterfalls, Niagara is famous for its mysterious grottoes. The most interesting one to visit with kids is the Cave of the Winds located near the falls. A visit to the grotto will be an incredibly interesting adventure for the whole family. Before the tour starts, all visitors are asked to put on raincoats so as not to get wet from the waterfall spray. During the tour, you can take a lot of great pictures, as well as admire the amazing natural beauties of the region. Niagara Falls is a great destination for a vacation away from big bustling cities where everyone can feel part of majestic nature.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Niagara Falls and surroundings

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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Niagara Falls
♥   Amusement park 'MarineLand' Niagara Falls, 3.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Fantasy Island' Grand Island, 10.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Crystal Beach' Fort Erie, 24.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Darien Lake' Darien, 57.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Centreville Amusement Park at Toronto Islands' , 63.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Niagara Falls
♥   Water park 'Fallsview Indoor Waterpark' Niagara Falls, 1.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Great Wolf Lodge' Niagara Falls, 2.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Waves Indoor Water Park at the Americana Resort' Niagara Falls, 6.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Fantasy Island' Grand Island, 10.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Wild WaterWorks' Hamilton, 58.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Niagara Falls and nearby
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium of Niagara' , 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Famous sights of Niagara Falls

Toronto Central Waterfront

From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
Check on the map:   Distance from Niagara Falls center - 66 km.
The main sightseeing of the embankment is the wave-like construction "Spadin". Its square is over 620 square meters. It was built in 2008 from 3,5 thousand wooden planks and cost about 4 million dollars. The walk at the embankment will be interesting as in the daytime, as in the evening. When the sun sets, the waterfront lights with hundreds of engaged LED lights. This embankment is one of the modern and unusual in the world. The project, that was realized there, is the unique and successful one. … Read further

Attica Correctional Facility

From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
Check on the map:   Distance from Niagara Falls center - 69.3 km.
The revolt lasted 4 days. The prisoners demanded better conditions of detention, as well as the restoration of their political rights. 43 people died as a result of this revolt. 10 prison employees were among them. According to some reports, the overcrowding of the prison caused the revolt to break out. It contained several times more prisoners than was provided for by the norms in the early 70s of the last century. … Read further

CN Tower

From the series “Breathtaking High-Altitude Observation Points with Panoramic Views on Cities”
Check on the map:   Distance from Niagara Falls center - 66.6 km.
All fans of walking the roofs are fastened with special safety systems. After that, they can walk on the outdoor terrace without any fear and admire the panorama of Toronto. The indoor part of the site also has an amazing feature; it is equipped with a glass floor giving a breathtaking experience of admiring objects located at the bottom. … Read further
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Interesting places to visit with children around Niagara Falls

Buffalo
There are variety of beautiful parks and entertainment centers in Buffalo, which will be interesting for the whole family to visit. It is best to start the excursion program with a visit to the Buffalo Zoo. It occupies a relatively small area, but has a competent planning and beautiful design. In this zoo, there is an interesting aviary with lynxes and polar bears. Here, one ... Open »
Cleveland
In Cleveland, the whole family can pick up entertainment to their liking. A must-see point of the family excursion program should be a visit to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. This zoo is impressive not only in scale, but also in its very beautiful design. On its territory grows huge trees, and chic aviaries are equipped for animals. Among the inhabitants of the zoo are lions, ... Open »
Detroit
Detroit has special attractions that can interest even the youngest travelers. A perfect example is the Belle Isle Aquarium - a great zoological center which is not an ordinary aquarium in the literal sense of the word. In it, besides aquariums with fish and other representatives of the underwater world, you can visit the most interesting terrarium, in which live iguanas and ... Open »
Ottawa
Those who prefer unusual entertainment will love Xtreme Trampoline Park. This sports and entertainment center features excellent playgrounds with trampolines. There suitable ones for both the smallest visitors and adults. Here you can just jump on trampolines, play interesting ball games, or join gymnastics classes. Xtreme Trampoline Park houses a nice cafe where you can ... Open »
Baltimore
Baltimore is famous for its casinos and museums. Suitable places for relaxation can also be found for travelers with children. They should definitely look into the National Aquarium, which is distinguished by its beautiful design and imposing scale. Here in large aquariums live sharks, colorful tropical fish, rays and sea horses, as well as many other exotic inhabitants of the ... Open »
New York
A review of entertainments in New York would be incomplete without Coney Island Luna Park that is not only one of the most popular but also one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States. The opening of the park took place in the 20s of the previous century. Many rides have been working since the opening day and are kept in excellent condition. There is an amazing ... Open »
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Niagara Falls - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Niagara Falls, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Niagara Falls for families with children.
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