Niagara Falls Activities for Kids

The Niagara SkyWheel can be found in the Clifton Hill neighborhood. Are you noticing a pattern?

The SkyWheel offers a unique perspective of Horseshoe Falls as well as American Falls. It is the largest observation wheel of Canada at 175 feet (or 52 metres).

Below is a description of the Clifton Hill Website:

“The Niagara SkyWheel is a world-class ride featuring fully enclosed gondolas, each equipped with heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort and enjoyment. You can ride at any time of the day or night.

The ride duration varies from 8 to 12 minutes with spectacular aerial views for miles in every direction. Evening rides offer dazzling views of the glittering lights of Clifton Hill and the surrounding Niagara skyline.

With a bird’s eye view of the Niagara River, Niagara Parks and Clifton Hill, there’s no better way to snap incredible photos and quickly get the lay of the land.”

Consider the time of day when you ride the SkyWheel to get the best pictures. We tried to catch the sunset, but the skies were overcast and we were running out of steam. We visited during summer, which meant sunset was much later than usual (around 9 PM). Our boys didn’t make it. We took the ride an hour too soon because they were getting very cranky and exhausted.

Consider purchasing the SkyWheel ticket if you intend to ride. Clifton Hill Fun Pass. 

Niagara SkyWheel Views of American Falls

Zombie Attack

Because you bought the Clifton Hill Fun Pass – that’s why!

Our youngest was too afraid to do this, but our older boy loved it. He still talks about it. “shot a bunch of zombies” at Niagara Falls. That wasn’t exactly the happy memory we were hoping for, but at least he had fun, right?

Wizard’s Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf

The Clifton Hill Fun Pass allows you to do a variety of things. You can also find out more about us by clicking here.The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us. Glow-in-the-Dark Miniature GolfThe following are some examples of how to use Dinosaur Adventure Golf. 

We had originally planned to play the outdoor Dinosaur Adventure Golf, but it was extremely busy when we arrived. Our boys don’t have much patience for mini golf, so we decided to do the Glow-in-the-Dark option instead.

It’s a fun 18-hole course with brightly coloured exhibits of Wizards, Trolls, and Dragons. It’s not a very challenging course so it’s ideal for little ones.

Games, Games, Games!

You won’t get far in Niagara Falls before you find an arcade or entertainment room. We visited the Great Canadian MidwayWe visited Clifton Hill twice. It’s a 70,000+ square foot facility with over 300 games, including the popular Wild West Coaster Motion Simulator and the spooky Ghost Blasters Dark Ride.

We like the Midway. It has many old games that we loved playing as children. Many of the games give out tickets that can be redeemed later for small toys or souvenirs. If it was up to our boys, we would’ve stayed for hours each day.

You can also gamble at one of the many casino in Niagara Falls. Kids are not allowed to enter the casinos.

Movieland Wax Museum

Niagara Falls is home to a number of wax museums. Movieland wax museum. If you enjoy wax museums, it is a great addition to the Clifton Hill experience.

Below is a description of the Clifton Hill site:

“A walk through Movieland is a like a walk through entertainment history. Snap a selfie with your favorite stars! You’ll see everything from classics like ‘Indiana Jones’Then, there is the ‘Terminator’Current hits such as ‘The Hunger Games’The following are some examples of how to get started: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’.’

We didn’t end up visiting this wax museum because our youngest boy freaked out when he saw the Joker character in the window. He literally ran down the street screaming.

It was quite comical – until he went running towards the street traffic.

Big Top Amazing Mirror Laser Maze

The Great Canadian Midway Wax Museum is located across the street from Movieland Wax Museum. Big Top Mirror with Laser Maze. This is the newest attraction in the Clifton Hill region.

You get the idea, right? Clifton Hill offers endless entertainment and games.

Clifton Hill is best explored over two days. Or just one. The following are some examples of how to use long day.

MistRider Zipline at the Falls

If you’re looking for a heart pumping adventure you should definitely check out the MistRider Zipline at the Falls. The zipline starts at the Grand View Marketplace and travels down the gorge towards the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

The line is 2,200 feet long (670 metres) at speeds of 70 km per hour (40 miles p/h). This is an experience that is guided. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age of 7 years.

Watch this videoZipline Experience: See for yourself!

Bird Kingdom

Bird Kingdom is considered to be the most popular bird sanctuary in the world. World’s Largest Free-Flying Indoor Aviary. It is home to hundreds of exotic birds and animals, including parrots, lorikeets, bats, owls, snakes, tortoises and lizards. Here’s the List of species at Bird Kingdom.

Bird Kingdom is located at the north end of Rainbow Bridge. It is about 10 minutes walk from Grand View Marketplace, where you can catch the Hornblower boat tour and/or MistRider zipline.

We spent around an hour in Bird Kingdom. It’s a good size facility; not too big, but enough variety to keep things interesting. The full tour takes visitors through a number of rooms, each containing different animals and bird species. Lorikeet Landing is a great place to feed lorikeets, an Australasian Parrot.

You may also want to visit the Butterfly Conservatory.

Inside Niagara Falls Bird Kingdom.

Great Wolf Lodge

Two of our four days were spent in Niagara Falls. Great Wolf Lodge. If you’ve never been to a Great Wolf Lodge before, it’s a family-oriented hotel that has a massive indoor water park INSIDE the hotel.

Your kids won’t want to leave the hotel. Plan accordingly.

We have written a detailed article about Great Wolf Lodge in Niagara Falls.

Related – You should read this if you’re planning to visit Great Wolf Lodge

Indoor water parks

You don’t have to stay at the Great Wolf LodgeExperience an epic indoor waterpark. The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark, located in the heart Niagara Falls, is connected to Falls Avenue Resort.

The Fallsview Indoor Waterpark features 16 water slides, a wave pool and several play areas. The facility looks like the Great Wolf Lodge.

Seasonal rates vary. General admission during off-peak hours is approximately $45 per guest. $45 per guest. Children under two years of age are free. This can add up quickly if you have a big family, so it’s best to book a package that includes your hotel accommodation.

Find hotels in Niagara Falls Here is a link to the article.

Marineland Canada

Marineland, one of Niagara Falls’ top tourist attractions, is located in the city. It’s a themed amusement park and zoo for both marine and land animals. It first opened its doors in 1961, so it’s been around for a long time.

The park is located just a few kilometers from the Fallsview Tourist Area, in downtown Niagara Falls.

It is open from May to October during the summer. Closed in winter.

I visited Marineland before, as a young boy. Marineland was a place we visited again after 30 years. It’s interesting re-visiting an amusement park so many years later.

Marineland has not changed much in the last 30 years. The rides and décor have a strong retro vibe going on. It’s actually a little depressing. I’m not sure I would revisit again, for a variety of reasons. The rides are great, but I’m concerned about the treatment of animals.

Marineland puts on daily shows at the King Waldorf Stadium

Our boys enjoyed feeding the beluga whales in Arctic Cove.

Braydon loves family rides. He is always trying to show us how he can ride. “no hands”.

This was my favorite ride as a boy. Still fun.

Braydon’s first roller coaster!

Marineland has the perfect kid rides for a 5-year-old.

Niagara Brewing Company

It can’t be You can find out more about it here. about the kids – Right?

After a full-day of sightseeing and attractions head to the Niagara Brewing CompanyEnjoy some delicious craft beer and food. It’s centrally located 200 metres from the falls, at the base of Clifton Hill.

Rainforest Cafe

Have you visited the Rainforest Cafe? You should. At least once. But only if your kids are around. If you don’t have kids, it might get weird.

The food is decent, but you don’t go to the Rainforest Cafe for the food.

You can enjoy a unique jungle-themed experience. You can also find out more about the following: restaurant is decorated to feel like you’re inside the rainforest. It has a bubbling volcano that comes alive with animatronic snakes, elephants, and gorillas. Every half hour the restaurant experiences an indoor thunderstorm – I don’t want to be a spoiler, so I’ll leave it at that.

The Niagara Falls Forest Cafe is located beside the Niagara Brewing Company – so you can do both!

Observation Deck on Skylon Tower

The Skylon Tower Observation DeckNiagara Falls’ best view of the falls is available from this observation deck. The elevator takes 52 seconds to reach the observation platform, which is 775 feet above Niagara Falls.

This vantage point allows you to see the Great Gorge and Niagara wine district, as well as the skylines of Buffalo and Toronto.

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind dining experience you should consider the world-famous Revolving Dining Room Restaurant or the family-affordable Summit Suite Buffet Dining Room restaurant.

Admission to the Ride-to-the-TopThe following are some examples of how to get started: Observation DecksDining at a restaurant is free.

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