This is a historic site often barely mentioned in passing in guidebooks and brochures for Niagara…read moreFalls, and apparently off the beaten path but not entirely hidden, it's well worth a visit (and free of charge!). Parking is not a concern since the power plant site is adjacent to the Niagara Gorge Discovery Centre/Niagara Gorge Trailhead Building and the parking lot for it. Entering the stone structure, there's a big lift ahead, which will take you right down to the ground level where you're free to explore whatever is left of the once-active power station. Walk a little further down and you'll also get a wide angle view of the Rainbow Bridge and, of course, the grand Niagara River. There are brochures, maps, coupons, and guidebooks for nearby attractions and businesses once you're back up on the upper ground level where you took the lift, and the booklet with black and white pictures about the history of the site and the disaster in 1956 is another treat.

When we first visited this site, we thought it was simply the remains of an old power plant. We…read morewere attracted to it by a call of a peregrine falcon. He was next to the building, past a fenced area, calling to other peregrines. We looked around and left. The next day we returned to look around more, and we saw a group of fishermen disappear inside. Intriguing! We followed them in. Inside was an elevator - with directions - that took us down to a shoreline. The fishermen who rode down with us told us they would walk along it to find a spot to fish. But they weren't going to keep the fish. Said they weren't good for eating. They would release whatever they caught. We saw along the wall of the base of the power plant huge panels of information about it. We also saw part of the American Falls when we walked down to the water. When we went back up, we saw a plaque in front of the building, praising those whose efforts led to hydro-electric power. Glad we stopped both days.

Go Niagara Tours went above and beyond to personally show my family, and the whole group, the…read morefascinating inside story of Niagara Falls and how this unique place contributes so much to world history. Our guide Pete was a veritable walking encyclopedia of facts about the Buffalo-Niagara region, peppered with the occasional grin-inducing joke. He is a real "people person", able to make guests of all ages comfortably feel like old friends. He was born and raised nearby, and the passion for this area comes through strongly. Attitudes are contagious -- which is a good thing with this outfit! Your time learning and having fun with Go Niagara tours is well worth the very reasonable price. Highest recommendation.

The actual tour was fine. The way we were scammed to buy it was not. We had stopped at their kiosk…read moreto ask for help finding another tour company we already had tickets for and were told that company was out of business. So, we trusted the agent and bought his tour.

Tour date was 6/15. Steve was fantastic, great energy, had a lot of history to share on the falls,…read moreand did a great job keeping the group together. I really like how the folks who organized the tour make it a point to talk to all the folks in the group to try and get to know where everyone is from and a little about the family. It felt personable and not like you're another body on their tour but that they genuinely want to know where their "guests " are from; not just another customer. I would recommend their tour to anyone looking to do one. Maid of the mist was the coolest experience! What a view of all the falls. Would recommend a camera with a handle of some sort. Horseshoe falls was windy and wet! I was worried about dropping my phone. A lot of people start pushing to get to the railing of the ship. Not everyone on the boat is from your tour group. We got on the boat and stood by the side rail of the boat to get the view. My son and I were standing there by ourselves and people start filling in. As you get close to the falls people push you out of the way to try and squeeze in to get their photo. We were literally pushed out of the way. Hence the reason I was worried about dropping my phone. Cave of the winds also an experience but not what I was expecting. Maybe I didn't do my research but, I thought it was something different. The staircase down to the falls was pretty cool, you really get a glimpse of how powerful the falls are. You're right up there next to the American fall, it was very wet and windy. I got a little nervous, if you drop anything, it's gone. Hard to take pictures with hurricane force winds and the amount of water coming at you. Definitely suggest a camera with some sort of a handle or something. Saw a certificate in a gift shop that said I survived the hurricane winds of cave of the winds...had I have known it was going to be what it was I might have chosen not to do this part of the tour. But at the same time it was a pretty cool experience. I have no regrets doing it, just wasn't expecting to get blasted and soaked by the falls!

If I could give a zero, I would!…read more I had the same experience as another customer with this company! When I presented my tickets, I was told that my tickets would not be honored and I would need to purchase new ones! The worst part is that the tickets I purchased by this scam company were $25 more! I paid this trash company almost twice as much! I booked them through Viator and Viator needs to do a better job of vetting their contractors. I have contacted my credit card company, disputing the charge! Do not use this company, at least for Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist boat ride.....go through Maid of the Midst directly!!!! Total disappointment with this company!

Goat island is a beautiful park and must do while in Niagara…read more We stayed on the US side so it's basically the only thing to do as all the good food and hotels and fun stuff is in Canada. But, this park is beautiful and well-maintained with lovely walking bridges, well-kept roads, plenty of parking, and miles of walking trails. This is where you'll visit the lookouts for Bridal Veil Falls, Cave of the Winds and the Terrapin Point lookout for the Horseshoe falls in the US. The visitor center and complex for the ticket purchase and gift shop for the Cave of the Winds is nice and there is a statue of Nikola Tesla as well as an original historic preserved gate to the original hydroelectric plant here. There is plenty to see and do here in an afternoon and it is time well spent.

Goat Island and Luna Island connect to each other. Named after a lone goat surviving a winter or…read moreall the animals left behind this is where the Maid of Mist, the premier boat tour at or near the Falls is accessed. Another area that is very peaceful, even with the crowds and hustle.

It was a great flight over the falls. The whole staff was very friendly. The pilot wasn't very…read moresocial after the flight he kind of ran off before we finished with the picture person as it's the first stop upon return so we were unable to tip the pilot. But overall great experience.

Everything was perfect.The people who work there are pleasant and helpful and really want to make…read moresure you have the best experience. It was amazing and the view was breathtaking The ladies in the store were helpful and patient the entire experience was great. We will definitely do it again. Thank You to everyone that works there

A small well-divided museum that is very informative. Very clean and organized into the different…read moremilitary branch. Best of all, IT"S FREE...Kids may not be as interested as adults. Can spend 10 minutes or 2 hours.

The Niagara Military Museum is a 5 Star Hidden Jewel. For reasons unknown to me, this attraction…read moredoes not appear in any of the major guide books, or in pamphlets on the shelves of various hotel lobbies. I discovered this lovely museum, located inside the old "Armoury Building", on my way to the Niagara Falls Public Library. The museum covers in detail the military history of the Niagara Area during major conflicts, since the War of 1812. It has very detailed and interesting displays on the First Floor. An expansion is planned for the near future to include "Escape Rooms". The Museum Director, Jim Doherty, gave me a personal guided tour of the entire First Floor exhibits with very interesting commentary. This museum is located about one mile outside the main "Clifton Hill Tourist Area" of Niagara Falls, Canada. Approximately a ten minute walk from "Casino Niagara" will bring you directly to the front entrance of the "Niagara Military Museum". It is an absolute must see activity for anybody who is interested in "Military History". I highly recommend the "Niagara Military Museum" for all potential audiences.

The Niagara Parks Power Station is truly the best way to view up close and personal this natural…read morelandmark without actually heading onto one of those tour boats. On the top floor, you're presented with exhibits highlighting how energy is used to power the area and how the falls contribute to that flow of electricity. There were some fun moments of learning that I'd say were suited for kids 10 years and up. The real gem is the underground walking path that takes you right to the falls for a truly unique feel. We spent a good amount of time taking in the sites and seeing how massive the falls were compared to our small bodies. Be prepared for a little bit of moisture and splash back from the waves. While admission may seem steep at first at $35, it really was worth it to get such a wonderful view of the falls. I'd highly recommend this to anyone visiting Niagara Falls and wanting to commit to one of the major attractions for great views.

The Power Station/Tunnel at Night is an absolute blast. The presentation/montage projected on the…read morewall is a fun little time, especially for little ones. The tunnel also offers a little bit of a cool down as it's a consistent 60 degrees, so if you've been exploring Niagara during the day, it offers a little bit of a respite and cool down. It's also about a 5-minute walk, so prepare for that before you can get to the deck. It's another one of the spots where you really just get misted, and the poncho is sufficient. It's one of those things where something so simple can bring so much happiness. It's just a dimly lit old power station and a tunnel leading to an observation deck. There are comparable observation decks that are free, but walking the tunnel and hearing and seeing water leaking in, and after walking, coming to the opening and seeing the deck, it's just a fun time.

100% WORTH IT!!! If…read moreyou want to get up close to the falls and enjoy a nice view and feel the sun, mist and water from the beautiful Niagara Falls then I highly recommend Maid of the Mist! Tickets are very affordable and they provide ponchos for everyone.

How can you not love the Maid of the Mist? it is one of the quintessential Niagara Falls…read moreexperiences. You get to see, hear and feel the beauty and fury of the falls! There is some narration on the boat, but most people aren't listening because you are too busy being mesmerized by the falls. You get ponchos, but you may still end up wet (especially your feet that aren't covered) but it feels refreshing on a hot summer day. The one downside is that you are basically herded like cattle through most of the experience. You might get lucky and be at the front of a boarding group, but there is no way to guarantee that.. But even if you don't get a spot near the edge, people tend to move around some so you will still get great views.