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Minolta Tower Minolta Tower Review

The tower was opened in July of 1962 and was originally known as the Seagram Tower. It's 325 feet tall and has 30 floors.

It was open Year Round for tourists but recent renovations have changed the layout of the Minolta Tower. Now it's the most impressive boutique hotel and accommodations in Niagara Falls with an excellent view of the Falls and surrounding landscape.

There are currently no outdoor tower observation decks.

Address: 6732 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON

Phone: 1-866-325-5784

Website: http://niagaratower.com/accommodations.php

CRIMINALS HALL OF FAME

"WAX MUSEUM The Criminal Hall of Fame boasts a vintage selection of masterfully crafted wax replicas of notorious criminals from throughout history"
A vintage police cruiser is parked in front of the Hall in a failed attempt to draw attention.

Address: Niagara Falls, Ontario

Directions: Clifton Hill area

Since 1963! Ripleys Believe It Or Not! Museum Review

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum offers any where from an hour to a days worth of first class entertainment .
Interactive, picture spots, hands-on exhibits, clean fun.
You can see a two headed goat or a model of the Empire State building made completely out of toothpicks etc...

Open Hours
Summer: 9am - 2am
Fall & Spring: 10am - 10pm
Winter: 11am - 7pm

Admission ($CDN)
Children 6-12 - $6
Adults - $13
Children under 5 - FREE

Address: 4983 Clifton Hill

Directions: just blocks away from the actuall Falls. It is also a block away from the Casino Niagara

Phone: (905) 356-2238

The Falls Horseshoe Falls Review

The historical roots of Niagara Falls lie in the Wisconsin glaciation, which ended some 10,000 years ago.

Both the North American Great Lakes and the Niagara River are effects of this last continental ice sheet, an enormous glacier that crept across the area from eastern Canada.

Address: Niagara Falls, Canada

Directions: Ontario

Marine Land Marine Land and Game Farm Review

The name makes them sound ferocious, but killer whales can be quite friendly and affectionate.

This congenial side of the largest member of the dolphin family became known through observations and contact made at facilities like Marineland.

Address: 7657 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, Canada

Directions: Niagara Falls, Canada

Phone: 905 356 9565

Website: http://www.marinelandcanada.com

Journey Behind the Falls Behind the Falls Review

Journey Behind the Falls visit will take 30 to 45 minutes.

Open Year-round except December 25.

In the spring and summer months you will receive a free souvenir rain poncho as protection from the mist of the Falls. Elevators descend 150 feet through bedrock to tunnels that lead to viewing portals behind the massive sheet of water, then on to the Upper and Lower Observation decks at the foot of the Falls.

MUST SEE

CAD $12.50 Adults (13+ years), $7.50 Children (6 to 12 years)
Children 5 and under are free all year

Address: 6650 Niagara Parkway

Directions: Enter Journey Behind the Falls at Table Rock Center, beside the Canadian Horseshoe Falls

Phone: 905-371-0254

Website: http://www.niagaraparks.com

Skylon Tower Skylon Tower Review

Niagara's highest and most spectacular view - 775 ft. above the Falls.

The awe-inspiring panorama will take your breath away. Ride one of exterior glass enclosed elevators to the indoor\outdoor Observation Deck.

Address: 5200 Robinson st. Niagara Falls

Directions: Ontario, Canada

Other Contact: skyinfo@skylon.com

Phone: 905 356 2651

Website: http://www.skylon.com

Niagara Falls Aviary

Since 2003.
Niagara Falls Aviary - it's Home to over 300 tropical birds from around the world, some free flying as well as observational exhibits.
Discover mysteries and strange creatures in the depths of the jungle on a journey in search of the birds of "The Lost Kingdom".
Birds of the Lost Kingdom provides an exciting and rewarding outing that appeals to all ages.

The Birds of the Lost Kingdom is open 365 days a year.

Note: Last admission is 1 hour prior to closing.

Address: 5651 River Rd

Directions: Located in the heart of Niagara Falls on River Road next to the International Rainbow Bridge.

Other Contact: info@birdkingdom.ca

Phone: (905)356-8888

Website: http://www.birdkingdom.ca

Movieland Wax Museum Movieland Review

Displays of carved stars in detail from popular movies, televisions and recordings and set in their repsective movie scenes.

Open Year Round

Adults: $9.99 CDN plus tax

Children: $5.99 CDN plus tax

Address: Clifton Hill

Directions: Clifton Hill

Phone: 905-358-3061

Website: http://www.travelniagara.org/d-att-movieland.html

Bronto's Adventure Playland

Niagara's newest interactive indoor - outdoor attraction featuring Ballocity play.

The main section is the climbing area. Kids can climb all the way up to the top level, shoot soft balls at each other , there is also a big “volcano” which can be loaded with balls.
Inside there is a smaller, lower climbing area. Then finally there is a very small toddler area with a VeggieTales theme.

Adult CAD 5.99

Child 6.99

Address: 4943 Clifton Hill

Directions: Ñlifton Hill

Website: http://www.falls.com/brontos.htm