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Your Full-Day Plan
9 stops · all times local (EDT)
- 1🏔Horseshoe Falls (Table Rock)🕐 9:00 AM·45 minFree
The classic view. Walk the terrace, take photos from the crest.
- 2🎢Journey Behind the Falls🕐 10:00 AM·1 hr$40.00
Tunnel behind the falls. Wear the poncho. Thunder and mist.
- 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🚗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🎢Maid of the Mist🕐 2:00 PM·45 min$60.50
Boat into the falls base. Yellow poncho. Soaked but unforgettable.
- 6🏔American Falls & Prospect Point🕐 3:00 PM·30 minFree
Best afternoon light for photos. Great angle of both the American and Bridal Veil falls.
- 7🏔Skylon Tower🕐 4:00 PM·1 hr$28.00
Panoramic view from 775ft. Go at sunset for the best light.
- 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🏔Fireworks (if scheduled)🕐 10:00 PM·30 minFree
Summer nightly fireworks Fri & Sat + holidays. Best viewed from Table Rock terrace.
Quick Trip Tips
9am arrival = lowest crowds, easiest parking, best boat tour availability
If crossing, check Rainbow Bridge wait times before committing to a side
Pick one good lot and walk. Don't drive between attractions on the same side
Skylon Tower and Journey Behind the Falls fill time slots fast on weekends