Exciting Things to Do in Niagara Falls for Thrill Seekers
THE 10 BEST Extreme Activities & Thrilling Things to Do in Niagara Falls
Exciting Things to Do in Niagara Falls for Thrill Seekers
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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
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- Alison C1 contributionBefore you see the waterfall itself, you can hear the majestic sound of the waterfall as it cascades down the river, like a million horses and carriages speeding past. When you see the waterfall itself, it's just like the excitement of seeing the Paris Tower or the Big Ben, so you can't stop yourself from rushing forward to see you at last!Written October 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- meazza89Milan, Italy144 contributionsA must do experience to witness the power of the fall. Too many people for the time slot, we waited an hour after entrance to take the elevatorWritten September 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- free2ventureVirginia475 contributionsThere were not a lot of great reviews for many of the attractions here, so I just picked out 4 things and ended up having time for 3. This area is repeatedly referred to as a, "tourist trap." I never really get that phrase. It is as if people there don't know they will be paying a higher price for certain things in a popular area. Isn't that partially implied with travel? Take your family to the the nature based things and then go here for some late day or evening fun. Pick what you want to do most and have fun. They have a fun pass that includes multiple attractions, but I calculated what we wanted to do most and didn't think we'd use it all, but it seems like a pretty good deal if you have a longer time to spend there. Our family of 5, including 2 adult kids ;-) and 2 pre teens and a teen enjoyed the couple of hours we spent here.
I was a bit deterred by parking directly there based on parking prices I read about, but due to limited time from stormy weather throughout vacation, we just decided to go for quick access and parked in the Clifton Hill Lot. It ended up only being like $14 US dollars on a weekday, so not as bad as what I heard.
4 of us did the Skywheel and used $1 off coupons we found online. It was a bit overwhelming to look at while in line, but we pushed through and got beautiful views of the falls. It did not help in the beginning to hear them say we were 170 feet high, but after we pushed through initial nerves, it was not bad. You can fit 8 to a compartment, so I was pleasently surprised that all 4 of us could fit together. If you want the best views sit in the right hand seats as you board. You get to go around 3-4 times, with long enough pauses to get good pics. The line for this around 4p was about a 20 minute wait.
We also did the Midway Arcade. It was huge. It was pretty overpriced and had the worst prizes I've seen in an arcade. The claw machines were way overpriced at 20 credits! However, there were a lot of fun games to choose from, a few of which were new to us.
Finally, we did the Speedway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much fun this was. The staff weren't friendly, but the go carting was tons of fun. A review said it was like a Mario Kart video game course and this was true. It goes in circles, up different levels and down a few hills. We all had a blast at this, however the kids will need to work on their driving skills. I'd say this was in our top 5 of all things we did while on vacation.
Aside from all that, it was fun just to look at the silly attractions on the streets. I'd say it is definitely worth spending a few hours at. We did it on our last day.Written July 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - jrzj42Ellicott City, MD1,736 contributionsA little larger than your typical Ferris Wheel. This one has enclosed capsules that seat 4 adults, has A/C, and provides decent views of Niagara Falls. Lines can be long at times, so I waited for no lines at the ticket office, yet still spent about 20 minutes waiting to get on the ride.Written July 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jules CBridgetown, Barbados1,273 contributionsThe Horseshoe fall at Niagra Falls is the most powerful and magnificent of the two Falls from Canada side, it was spellbinding and magical, especially if you take the optional boat cruise.
Voyage to the Falls tour take you up close and personal to it, the roar and the force was something undescribable...couldn't get enough shots of it, the mist felt like pouring rain, so best to have waterproof shoes on...will definitely do this again!Written September 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - romsielee hUnited Kingdom5 contributionsVisited for the day. Did the water slides and both pools.
Was a really nice experience but definitely overpriced.
Most of the staff were really niceWritten August 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IrishRoverPittsburgh, PA3,135 contributionsIt’s a fun little ride above the whirlpool on the cable car. Was it worth the 1.5 off waiting in the que maybe not. Unique views that you can’t get from the gorge walls but you can hike down from the USA side which might be a better use of the timeWritten September 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anna LNiagara Falls, Canada74 contributionsI love this place. It is amazing. HOWEVER PARKING KEEPS ON GETTING MORE AND MORE RIDICULOUS. It is $8 an hour!! And trust me, you'll probably spend 2 hours here at least. They just want you to pay for a season pass.
Now you may think parking is a secret price to pay for very good service. The hiking trail is actually quite dangerous if you have no skill; seems like you can get into a fatal accident. It's not like you have lifeguards loitering around...Written June 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeremy L.Montreal, Canada8 contributionsI love scary stuff and haunted houses, I jump very easily. Let’s just stay I screamed a lot!
This house was pitch black, which scared me a lot, and it is jumpscare oriented, there are a lot of different ones.
Definitely scary if jumpscares scare you, but there isn’t much decor. So, my boyfriend doesn’t get frightened by jump scares, so it would be boring for him, but he still enjoyed hearing me scream.
Would recommend for a fun night starterWritten July 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GrahamP113Witham, UK2,017 contributionsPart of our visit to Niagara Falls, now. We love the thrill of the ride and the track layout is excellent. Really enjoyable few minutesWritten September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeff RThornhill, Canada772 contributionsA great place to spend an evening in Niagara Falls. This was not our first visit here, and it definitely will not be our last. We loved that the show had changed since our previous visit and that Frewin is up with the times, getting rid of the tigers. Adding a second magician to the act made it even better. Also loved that they upgraded our seats without us even asking for it. The theatre and show itself are both Vegas-worthy. Also moving the IMAX theatre here was a great idea.Written June 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BuckeyeTraveler123Columbus, OH153 contributionsWe went on this because it was part of our Clifton Hill fun pass. I enjoyed it much more then I thought I would. It was exciting, some little freaks outs and great 6D.Written August 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anoush D1 contributionWas super fun! Just the right amount of challenging to really make us think! If we had more time, we would definitely have done another room. Something for the future!Written October 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heidi S1 contributionVisited BATL Axe with a gift certificate on a date night and were really excited to try it out. I'd been once before with co-workers for a team bonding event, but had so much more fun as a date!!! My partner and I were the only people there during our time slot and Kari was awesome (there are a million ways to spell that name, so sorry if it's wrong!!) She helped coach us through it and made us feel like we were old friends hanging out. We felt really comfortable and welcome, and she was excited to coach us and see us do well. She gave us a clipboard with some mini games we could
play like tic-tac-toe, which gave us tons of options to keep it interesting! Thanks Kari!!Written January 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Getaway164586972076 contributionsThe cars are fast and we had a blast. However, we thought we were buying tickets for the Speedway at Clifton Hill, so that was confusing.Written June 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
