Best Attractions for Families
Kids love the boat and the ponchos. Adventure they will never forget.
Age: All agesBoardwalk right into the falls spray. Thrilling and unique.
Age: 5+Warm, indoor, 2000 butterflies. Peaceful break from the crowds.
Age: All agesArcades, wax museums, the SkyWheel, mini-golf. Classic tourist fun.
Age: All agesFull indoor water park. Worth it if you stay overnight.
Age: 4-12Free, scenic hiking trails along the gorge. Beautiful and spacious.
Age: 6+Family-Friendly Restaurants
Loud, exciting, kids go wild for the animatronics
Reliable, quick, easy for families with picky eaters
Outdoor seating, tacos, goats on the island nearby
Fast, cheap, coffee for parents, snacks for kids
2-Day Family Itinerary
Family-friendly tickets to pre-book
Bird Kingdom (rainy-day saver) and the Wild Magic Show (evening entertainment) both work for kids 5+ and tend to sell out summer evenings.
Niagara Falls: Bird Kingdom entry ticket
- World's largest indoor free-flying aviary
- 400+ exotic birds across rainforest habitats
- Indoor — fine in any weather
- Family-friendly, ~1.5 hour visit
Niagara Falls Canada: Greg Frewin Wild Magic Show ticket
- Live magic and illusion show with exotic animals
- Dinner-show option available
- Family-friendly evening entertainment
- Theatre on Lundy's Lane
Family Tips
Saves the ticket line and guarantees your spot
The falls spray reaches far - you will get wet
Prospect Park Lot (US) or Marine View (Canada) - central and not the most expensive
Lunch crowds at Clifton Hill are brutal on weekends