Family fun
A Niagara Falls family vacation starts with a visit to the Falls. Get sprayed by the rushing waters on the
Maid of the Mist, which sails close to the Falls. Back on land, take the kids to
Marineland and watch killer whales and sea lions frolic. Or listen to the flutter of some 2,000 butterflies at the
Niagara Parks Butterfly Garden. History buffs can wander among cannons at the 18th-century
Fort George. Romantic excursions
Book a suite at a Niagara Falls hotel on
Fallsview Avenue for a nighttime view of the Falls and its ever-changing colors under the stars. Set the mood with the clip-clop of a
horse-drawn carriage ride through the leafy 19th-century streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Head to
Pellar Estates or
Vineland Estates for romantic ice wine with dinner on the candlelit terrace, watching the sun dip below the vineyards before you.
Getting outside
Put on a waterproof poncho and feel the spray of the Falls from the Hurricane Deck at the
Cave of the Winds. Away from the Falls, paths fringed with lush flora draw hikers to the
Bruce Trail. Bikers pedal along
The Niagara River Recreation Trail, stopping for a picnic on the grass. The sweet scents of the herb garden at
Niagara Parks Botanical Garden make for a peaceful stroll.
Eating and drinking
Enjoy
grilled scallops paired with Niagara riesling in a stylishly contemporary dining room at Niagara-on-the-Lake, or marvel at local artists’ paintings while digging into
curry-spiced lamb in an intimate Edwardian town house. Stop for a Best Blonde Premium Ale at a
brewpub, or try a flight of Niagara whites on a winery tour.