Summer’s almost over and you haven’t been to Niagara Falls USA yet? This summer, plan a “staycation” and unwind just outside your own four walls while spending some time at the Falls. Before we give you some great ideas for a great time in Niagara Falls USA lets plan accordingly so you can really enjoy it.
Tips to cutting off before you take a tour of Niagara Falls
- Turn off the ringers on your phones and mute the answering machine.
- Do an “out of office” email message and say you won’t be checking your email until you’re back from vacation.
- Put the newspaper on hold and stop the mail for a week.
- Hire a cleaning service so you can return to a fresh house.
- Leave the kids at Grandma and Grandpa’s house so it can be about you.
See The Sights
Head over to Niagara Falls USA and take a tour of your own backyard. First, stop to buy yourself a new vacation outfits to do this up right! The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls is on the way so let’s make a quick stop. Then, get as close to the center of Niagara Falls as humanly possible on America’s most monumental boat ride since 1846, the Maid of the Mist.
When fishing around for more ideas, head to the Aquarium of Niagara and arrange for a one-on-one encounter with one of their seals or penguins. Move up from this sea life adventure to the sky, and enjoy the power and beauty of the Falls from the air with a Rainbow Air helicopter ride. While were on the subject of the power of the water, grab a free tour through the Niagara Power Vista featuring 50+ exhibits so all ages can learn about hydroelectricity and the historic role it has played in the Niagara Frontier. Enjoy spectacular views from the observation deck 350 feet above the Niagara River.
Experience the Fun
Drop the kids back off at home for some adult gaming at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, just steps from the Falls. Discover sparkling scenery, thrilling attractions, interactive exhibits, and miles of hiking trails in the Niagara Falls State Park. Dine overlooking the upper rapids of the Falls at the Red Coach Inn or take a few steps from the Falls to experience foods prepared by the students of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
While in Niagara County, take a tour down the Niagara Wine Country, situated between the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario, and enjoy fine vinifera wines, along with native and hybrid grapes, ice-wine, mead, cider and artisan fruit wines! Heading back to the water, visit an 18th century fort and experience the early history of Niagara at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown at the scenic convergence of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario.