2 day vacation at Niagara falls where to go?

[janwaree]

hi my sc friends! my friend from the US wants to visit in October (thats when she gets her VL) she really really wants to go to Niagara.. i need help with creating an itinerary for us? i need your help guys! where to go.. what to do.. my friend is a busy mom and wants a few days away from her busy life! she wants to go to a spa and stay at a very very nice hotel drink wine and just sit in a cozy restaurant.. (maybe walk around the falls and look around, but not the kids stuff)..

can anyone help me plan our itinerary?! ofcourse the more affordable deals the better! any suggestions?

[win-star]

Downtown Niagara, The falls, Casino [Fallsview], boat ride, Go to the top of the observation tower

for scenary driving, drive up [north direction] The river road towards Niagara on the Lake


All I can think of

[walkonby]

Downtown Niagara, The falls, Casino [Fallsview], boat ride, Go to the top of the observation tower

for scenary driving, drive up [north direction] The river road towards Niagara on the Lake


All I can think of

Jeepers win! You are so fast! I was copying this thread to ask you to advise her of what to do there. Oh well good you saw it.

[KK7]

oh wagjag has a deal on right nw for a ghost walk if your into this thing!!!
http://www.wagjag.com/?wagjag=29392

[KK7]

Niagara on the Lake has great shops icluding a Christmas Store, if your into pasta in Niagara Falls they have Mama Mia's mmmm yummy

[janwaree]

WOW! thank you soo much! ofcourse i wont forget to bring my coupon binder with me in case we see some deals! :D

[Patty Smyth]

We are going in August too, what about kids stuff?

[WandaJean]

Marineland , Great Wolf Lodge, Fallsview Indoor Water Park, Behind the Falls Tour, Maid of the Mist Boat ride, Spanish Areo Cars,Greg Ferwin Magic Show, Walk in Victoria Park see the Horsehoe Falls..Visit Me( LOL)..tons for kids and adults to do here...but very expensive, some places you can get coupons.

[KK7]

Patty
Bird Kingdom
Safari Niagara (great zoo)
Butterfly Conservatory

[mle]

Here's the webpage if you guys are interested:
http://www.niagarafallstourism.com/

Marineland - for kids mostly; kind of like a Canadian Seaworld with marinelife, shows with whales/dolphins, petting beluga whales etc. Lots of fun to see as zoos don't usually have too much marine life. They also have rides like rollercoasters, big and small, and a drop tower. Can be a bit pricey so look out for coupons & deals.

Butterfly conservatory - A large indoor forest-like environment with all kinds of butterflies. Never been but it looks like fun too- unless you're squeemish about the butterflies landing on you and all, which some people are.

Lots of waterparks- There are a lot of indoor waterparks & waterpark/hotel combos like the fairly new Great Wolf Lodge resort. If the kids are interested maybe you can look into them.

Spas- there are a few day spas in the area as well.

Wineries- many of Ontario's vineyards lay in the Niagara falls region. Often wineries do organized tours and tastings.

Outlet malls- A bunch of shopping and fashion outlets.

There are also casinos, fishing, golf etc. Have fun in Niagara!

[ssbean]

My fav is the bird kingdom.

[avoncallingu]

I love to go to the Horticultural Building which is just past the Falls as you drive towards Ft. Erie. It's FREE - but you may have to pay for parking. - a nominal fee. They always have BEAUTIFUL floral displays and one side has a "Tropical" display complete with birds, palms - and lots of tropical plants. At that time of year the outside gardens should still be beautiful as well! I LOVE Niagara Falls!

[Jbird]

I highly suggest going to the Butterfly Obsevatory (absolutely astonishing) and of course, the ever-cheesy Clifton Hills.

[DH666]

Kiera loves butterflies, that would be a good place for her.

[janwaree]

oh i my! i love butterflies too! thank you soo much for telling me!

you guys are soo helpful!