While everyone agrees that Niagara Falls, one of the world’s seven natural wonders, is the region’s main attraction, there are a plethora of other attractions that make Niagara USA such a special place to visit.
- New York State Park Visitors' Center
Prospect Park, Niagara Falls.
An introduction to the Falls and surrounding parks. Exhibits, Great Lakes Gardens and tourist information center. Giant screen History Channel film "Niagara, a History of the Falls". - Goat Island, Niagara Reservation State Park
Access to Three Sisters Islands, Falls and Upper Rapids viewing. Wonderful area for a quiet walk, close up view of the rapids and The Top of the Falls Restaurant. - Cave of the Winds
Goat Island
Offers a spectacular guided trip along special walkways at the base of Bridal Veil Falls, located in Niagara Falls State Park.
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| Niagara County Seasonal Festivals: | |||||||
| March | Polar Bear Swim | Olcott | |||||
| May | 100 American Craftsman | Lockport | |||||
| April / May | Spring Trout & Salmon Derby | Lake Ontario Counties | |||||
| June | Taste of Lewiston | Lewiston | |||||
| July | Canal Fest | N. Tonawanda | |||||
| August | Lockport Feis | Lockport | |||||
| September | Peach Festival | Lewiston | |||||
| October | Autumnfest | Lockport | |||||
701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls
Dive into a world of discovery with over 1500 aquatic animals including sharks, piranhas, California sea lions, moray eels and a colony of endangered Peruvian penguins.
300 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo
The third oldest zoo in the U.S. plays host to more than 1,000 wild and exotic animals from all over the world.
1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo
Its permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse, Monet, Renoir and Warhol. The gallery has been sited as "one of the world's top international surveys of contemporary painting and sculptures."
Fourth Street, Niagara Falls
Enjoy the gaming, dining and entertainment experience of Las Vegas in Niagara Falls, N.Y. USA. Features nationally-renowned performers, state-of- the-art slot machines and table games.
180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda
The only historic carousel factory in the U.S. Offers woodcarving demonstrations, exhibits and a 1916 carousel.
Buffalo Bills - NFL
Buffalo Sabres - NHL
Buffalo Bisons - AAA Baseball
Buffalo Bandits - NLL (Lacrosse)
Enjoy fast-paced, dynamic and exciting college sports action with a ticket to one of Niagara University's athletic events. As the only NCAA Division I program in the Niagara County, the Purple Eagles offer 17 sports ranging from soccer to basketball to hockey to softball. "You Roar, We'll Soar!"
210 Market Street, Lockport
Experience a narrated cruise on the "Grande Olde Erie and feel the excitement of being raised and lowered 50 feet in the only double locks on the Erie Canal.
Access via Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point. World famous boat tour of the falls.
Youngstown
View original pre-Revolutionary stone buildings, ancient fortifications, exhibits and living history.
67 Webster St., North Tonawanda
Concerts and live entertainment. Group tours feature silent film, backstage look and pipe organ demonstration. Restored Mighty Wurlitzer Organ creates the big-band sound.
Lewiston
Jet Boat Tours on the Niagara River one hour long revealing the history, scenery and geography, narrated throughout this family fun adventure from April to October.
