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1. Duration
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3. Which side
4. Priority
🌅 Full Day

Your Full-Day Plan

9 stops · all times local (EDT)

Estimated Total
$218.50
USD, for 2 people, tickets only
🅿Where to park
Niagara Glen Parking — Niagara Parks🆓 Free
CanadaCanada
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Devil's Hole State Park Parking🆓 Free
United StatesUSA
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  1. 1
    🏔
    Horseshoe Falls (Table Rock)
    🕐 9:00 AM·45 min
    Free

    The classic view. Walk the terrace, take photos from the crest.

  2. 2
    🎢
    Journey Behind the Falls
    🕐 10:00 AM·1 hr
    $40.00

    Tunnel behind the falls. Wear the poncho. Thunder and mist.

  3. 3
    🍴
    Lunch — Table Rock Kitchen
    🕐 11:30 AM·1 hr
    $44.00

    Table Rock Kitchen has a direct falls view from inside. Reserve ahead.

  4. 4
    🚗
    Cross to US Side (Rainbow Bridge)
    🕐 1:00 PM·30–60 min
    $2.00

    Check border wait times first. NEXUS holders: use Whirlpool Bridge for near-zero wait.

  5. 5
    🎢
    Maid of the Mist
    🕐 2:00 PM·45 min
    $60.50

    Boat into the falls base. Yellow poncho. Soaked but unforgettable.

  6. 6
    🏔
    American Falls & Prospect Point
    🕐 3:00 PM·30 min
    Free

    Best afternoon light for photos. Great angle of both the American and Bridal Veil falls.

  7. 7
    🏔
    Skylon Tower
    🕐 4:00 PM·1 hr
    $28.00

    Panoramic view from 775ft. Go at sunset for the best light.

  8. 8
    🍴
    Dinner
    🕐 7:00 PM·1.5 hr
    $44.00

    The Revolving Dining Room at Skylon — book ahead. Or AG Inspired for farm-to-table.

  9. 9
    🏔
    Fireworks (if scheduled)
    🕐 10:00 PM·30 min
    Free

    Summer nightly fireworks Fri & Sat + holidays. Best viewed from Table Rock terrace.

⚠️ All prices and wait times shown are estimates. Parking availability, ticket prices, operating hours, and seasonality change frequently. Please confirm the current rate and availability with the operator or booking partner before you travel.

Quick Trip Tips

🌅
Start early

9am arrival = lowest crowds, easiest parking, best boat tour availability

🌉
Check border first

If crossing, check Rainbow Bridge wait times before committing to a side

🅿️
Park once

Pick one good lot and walk. Don't drive between attractions on the same side

🎟️
Book popular attractions

Skylon Tower and Journey Behind the Falls fill time slots fast on weekends

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