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 These aliens are animated |
5743 Victoria At Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L6 Canada +1 905 374 8211 |
Once you've visited this out-of-the-world attraction just a block from Casino Niagara, you'll never doubt the existence of aliens again. Not only will you find just about every alien creature conceivable; from Darth Vader to the Predator; but you'll actually have the opportunity to track an escaped one down. Or is it the other way around? And if alien-sighting whets your appetite, stop in at Planet Hollywood for a bite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Falling for the Falls |
6170 Buchanan Ave At Robinson Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7T8 Canada +1 905 374 4629 / +1 905 358 3611 |
Used to accompany the spectacular Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic movie at the Niagara Falls IMAX Theatre, this exhibit features the barrels and gear used by daredevils in their attempts to tame the Falls. There are also photos, articles, and even a remarkable video taken from the inside of a barrel as it plunged over the Falls. A special section of the museum is dedicated to the Hill family of daredevils. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Rhona |
 Photo: Rhona |
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Having barrels of fun |
5651 River Road At Hwy 420 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V8 Canada +1 716 285 4898 (U.S.)/ +1 905 356 2151 (Can) http://www.daredevilhalloffame... |
This museum is dedicated to those who have tried to tame the Niagara Falls in some way; be it Nicola Tesla and his power generation, or Sam Patch who, in 1829, jumped from a 70 foot high platform into the Niagara River. The museum has gone from a series of historic daredevil displays to a true hall of fame with induction ceremonies for present-day heroes who've taken the plunge. Located beneath the Rainbow Bridge not far from the Niagara Falls, the museum has hundreds of photos, artifacts, videos and memorabilia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Just for the records |
4943 Clifton Hill At Falls Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N5 Canada +1 905 356 2299 http://www.guinessniagarafalls... |
Using video, interactive games, computers, life-sized models and props, this museum brings to life the wildly popular Guinness Book of World Records to create an attraction that draws thousands each year. Located just a block from Casino Niagara and a walk to the Falls, the museum offers you the opportunity to be photographed next to the World's Fattest Man. Or to stand next to a model of the World's Tallest Man. Admission fee: CAN6.95 (adult); CAN5.95 (senior, student); CAN3.95 (child). Discounts available for tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Re-living the War of 1812 |
Niagara Parkway (at John Street) Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 468 4257 http://www.parkscanada.ca |
One of the strategic spots during the War of 1812, this fort, located in the Fort George National Historic Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, features costumed guides and recreations of the key battles during that war. You'll find period music, crafts and food. This location served as the headquarters for Isaac Brock's British Army during the War and it was from here that he set out to defend the village of Queenston, as commemorated in Brock's Monument at Queenston Heights Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Mike Fitzpatrick |
 Photo: Mike Fitzpatrick |
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A Canadian Heroine's Historic Home |
29 Queenston St At Highlander Street Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1J0 Canada +1 905 371 0254 / +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com |
Home of Canadian heroine Laura Secord, who warned the British of an impending American attack during the War of 1812, this museum features genuine furnishings from the era. Costumed guides relate the story of how Laura risked death in uncharted woods through enemy lines to reach British command after overhearing an American plan to ambush the British. Located in Queenston and under the administration of the Niagara Parks Commission, the homestead marks the starting point of her 32-mile trek. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meet statesmen and heroes |
5709 Victoria Ave. (at Clifton Hill) Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N5 Canada +1 905 356 2238 http://www.ripleysniagara.com |
The lifelike figures in this museum are the closest most of us will come to meeting heroes from the past and those making headlines today. From movie stars to presidents, they've all been reproduced at this world-famous waxworks with franchises around the globe. The Niagara Falls' version is located near Casino Niagara and is a short drive from the Falls. Here, you'll find some 200 figures in and photos with your hero or heroine are encouraged. Open year-round including all holidays. Admission fee: CAN12.95 (adult), CAN7.69 (child). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Housed in an historic building |
5810 Ferry St At Sylvia Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9 Canada +1 905 358 5082 |
Featuring displays ranging from pioneer furniture, glass, and early tourism to the War of 1812, this museum offers more than 140 exhibits. It is housed in an historic 1874 cut-stone building close to the 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane. Aside from battle artifacts, the museum also has a collection of toys, a Victorian parlour and travelling exhibits. One of the more interesting exhibits is the story of the development of Niagara Falls as one of the world's major tourist centres. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Movie stars waxing poetic |
4950 Clifton Hill At Falls Avenue Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4 Canada +1 905 358 3061 http://www.movielandwaxmuseum.com |
If you can't get enough of your favourite film stars, then head over to this museum where you'll find the likes of Cher, Jim Carrey, and Bill Cosby caught in that perfect thespian moment. Or you can reminisce while taking in the sets of classics such as The Godfather and Gone With The Wind. Located a block from Casino Niagara and within view of the Falls, the museum features more than 80 stars in all. Admission fee: CAN7.55 (adult); CAN4 (child 6 and up); free under 5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High-flying exhibits |
345 Third St Niagara Falls, NY 14301 Canada +1 716 278 0060 http://www.niagaramuseum.org/i... |
Whether you're an airplane nut or simply want to see some rare examples of flying machines, this unique museum is the place for you. Planes, engines, models and flying-related memorabilia are on display—many items manufactured in the area. Examples of the planes include a one-of-a-kind Bell X-22A and a 1937 Taylor Cub. The facility also has a working restoration area and a theater where you can watch historic aviation movies and training simulators. See their website for further information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Depicting the area's history |
215 Niagara St (at Prospect Street) Niagara Falls, NY 14094 Canada +1 716 434 7433 http://www.niagaracounty.org/h... |
Close to Lockport's historic Erie Canal district, this museum, a complex of historic buildings, features a comprehensive history of the region over the last two centuries. By constantly updating displays and tours, the museum includes everything from toys and medical memorabilia to a Victorian parlor and Civil War room. Among the buildings on the complex are: Pioneer and Transportation with the first air-conditioned car; Fire House with antique pumper; and Yates Farm Barn with blacksmith display and old sleds. Admission is free although donations are appreciated to help with the museum's operation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Michelle |
 Photo: Michelle |
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An electrifying experience |
5777 Lewiston Rd Niagara Falls, NY 14092 Canada +1 716 285 6661 http://www.nypa.gov/vc/niagara... |
Sponsored by the New York Power Authority, this spectacular visitors' center in Lewiston is located approximately 35-minutes north of Buffalo. The center features hands-on displays, a virtual tour of a generating plant and computer games involving electricity. The free-admission center, which attracts more than 150,000 visitors annually, is perched 350 feet above the Niagara Gorge for a once-in-a-lifetime view. A USD1.2 million fishing pier at the base of the center allows anglers to try their luck directly in the Niagara River. Facilities include a fish cleaning station and public restrooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Niagara Falls explorers and heroes |
301 Prospect St Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 285 1271 |
Located close to Niagara Reservation State Park and the Rainbow Center Factory Outlet, this museum features life-like wax figures of many of the Niagara frontier's early explorers. Father Hennepin and Robert Lasalle are included, as well as modern-day daredevils who have gone over the Falls in a barrel. Other displays include Indian villages, historical street scenes, how electrical power is made, and the Ice Bridge. Aside from the wax figures, the museum also has a collection of maps and other artifacts related to the Niagara Frontier. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Strategic Military Site |
350 Lakeshore Rd (At Dominion) Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Canada +1 877 642 7275 http://www.niagaraparks.com/ |
Once an important military post during the War of 1812, this fort today serves as a faithful recreation of those times, complete with guards dressed in period clothing, rooms frozen in time and re-enactments of the battles of the day. Reconstructed and administered by the Niagara Parks Commission, the fort features a gift shop, snack bar, picnic area, and playground for kids. The fort is located on the shores of Lake Erie, directly across from Buffalo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pre-Revolutionary War buildings and exhibits |
State Route 33 (Fort Niagara State Park) Niagara Falls, NY 14174 Canada +1 716 745 7611 http://www.oldfortniagara.org |
Originally built by the French in 1726, this New York State Historic Site features pre-Revolutionary War stone structures and the oldest building in the Great Lakes area. Located in Fort Niagara State Park, the fort stands as a monument to living history with re-enactments of famous battles, musket demonstrations and ever-changing exhibits. Guided tours of the fort are conducted by period-dressed guards, supplemented by recorded messages in English and French. Admission: Adults USD7, Children 6-12 USD4, children under 6 free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Kathleen Boyce |
 Photo: Kathleen Boyce |
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The 18th century revisited |
Robert Moses Parkway North Niagara Falls, ON 14174 Canada +1 716 745-7611 http://www.oldfortniagara.org/ |
Explore over 300 years of history at this American fort. Until the Erie Canal was built, this citadel controlled access to the Great Lakes during Colonial Wars. It is located at the mouth of the Niagara River, minutes from Niagara Falls. The majority of the buildings were built between 1726-1872. Learn about the struggles endured at this historic site with tours, drills and battle re-enactments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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You gotta believe |
4983 Clifton Hill (At Falls Avenue) Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4 Canada +1 905 356 2238 http://www.ripleysniagara.com |
Now you can put a face and a place to all those Believe It or Not cartoon figures when you visit this gallery of the unusual. Located a block from Casino Niagara and a walk away from the Falls, this is one of two Believe It or Not museums in Canada and of 28 worldwide. It features exhibits and interactive displays inspired by the work of Robert Ripley, who worked as a cartoonist for The New York Globe in the early 1900s. Admission fee: CAN12.95 (adult); CAN5.99 (children 6-12); children 5 and younger free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Grover Cleveland memorabilia |
2136 W Oakfield Road (At West River Parkway) Niagara Falls, NY 14072 Canada +1 716773 3271 |
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History of the Niagara Gorge |
Niagara Reservation State Park (Off Robert Moses Parkway near Main Street) Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Canada +1 716 278 1780 |
Located north of the Rainbow Bridge in the Niagara Reservation State Park, this geological museum offers visitors a multi-screen show on the 12,000-year history of the Niagara Gorge and Falls. Built in 1971 on the site of the Schoellkopf Hydro Electric Generating Station #3, destroyed by a rockslide in 1956, the museum was designed to look like a water turbine. The museum features a 13-minute show, hands-on displays such as 400-million-year-old worm trails, and a spectacular view of the Niagara River and Gorge. Review © 2007, Wcities |