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Nothing gets you closer to the American and Horseshoe Falls as the world renowned Maid of the Mist boat tours. Ridden by dignitaries and celebrities such as Princess Diana, Marilyn Monroe, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbechev and Brad Pitt, a visit to the base of the falls is a priority for all who visit the region. For a thrilling thirty minutes you’ll experience the magnitude and magnificence of the Falls thundering down from the water below.

The geographic area where the Niagara River traverses north from the falls for 6.8 miles is known as the Niagara Gorge. The Niagara Gorge trails are a hidden gem of the area where you can view the geologic beauty, and most visitors don’t even know these trails exist. Not only are they scenic, but even on the busiest days of the tourist season you will be lucky to encounter more than a just few people. Great place to get exercise, convenient parking at the trail heads, relatively easy terrain, and shaded much of the way.

Fort Niagara is the oldest continuously occupied military site in North America, and in 1934 opened as a historic site and public museum. The history of Old Fort Niagara spans more than 300 years, and the fort occupied by three nations: France, Great Britain, and the United States. If visiting, we suggest heading over to Fort Niagara State Park Beach. Great place to picnic on a summer day, and you can see the Toronto skyline across the lake for a great photo opportunity on clear days.

In the mid 1890’s, Nikola Tesla, a brilliant electrical engineer, developed a system of alternating current (AC) which enabled power from Niagara Falls to be transmitted great distances. The Niagara Falls area has several places that memorialize his accomplishments, but none better than the Niagara Power Vista. At the Power Vista, visitors can learn the fascinating history and operations of hydroelectric power in the Niagara Region through interactive, engaging exhibits.

Enjoy a once in a lifetime view of Niagara Falls from the top of the Niagara Skywheel. The Skywheel rises 175 above the Falls in glass gondolas.

The Bird Kingdom in Niagara is the world's largest free-flying aviary. There are hundreds of exotic birds, and reptiles in this multilevel animal sanctuary.