Things to Do in Niagara Falls Around

Ripley's Moving Theater in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is a fun addition to a visit to the spectacular waterfalls that give the town its name. Kids and adults alike will love the excitement of the 4D movies, which take viewers on a ride right into the action. Sit down, buckle up, and be prepared for a few shrieks and giggles.

 

The films shown at Ripley's Moving Theater combine sight, sound, and movement, for a full sensory experience. The theater has state-of-the-art 6-channel digital surround sound. Strap yourself in tight, as you're in for quite a ride. Enjoy two movies in a row, with a short intermission between them. The movies are for the whole family, so this is an ideal attraction for most ages, and it's open until late at night, so you can visit whenever the urge strikes.

 

As Ripley's Moving Theater is part of the Ripley's Believe It or Not! attraction, many visitors combine a trip with a visit to the Odditorium"”which shows a variety of weird and wonderful exhibits"”as well as Louis Tussaud's Waxworks. Single-attraction or combined-entry tickets can be purchased. Many Niagara Falls day tours from Toronto include some free time, during which it's possible to drop by Ripley's Moving Theater.

 

 

The theater is located at 4915 Clifton Hill, right in the heart of the tourist area of Niagara Falls, Ontario. It's a short walk from the waterfalls. The building, an upended Empire State Building replica with King Kong standing at the top, is easy to spot.

 

Ripley's Moving Theater is open 365 days a year. Monday"“Thursday, it's open 10am"“11pm; Friday, from 10am"“midnight; Saturday, 9am"“midnight; and Sunday, 9am"“11pm.

 

If you want some more action-packed fun after visiting Ripley's Moving Theater, check out the nearby Great Wolf Lodge. This 100,000-square-foot (9,000-square-meter) indoor water park includes thrilling water-based rides for adults and older kids, and fun play areas for younger kids. It's also a hotel, so you can stay and have days of fun.

With scenic vineyards and wineries, Niagara-on-the-Lake is a popular destination for oenophiles during the summer months. With new wineries frequently opening in the region, there is always something to do or a vineyard to explore. One of the newest additions to the Four Mile Creek appellation is Pondview Estate Winery. Family owned and operated, Pondview Estate (who makes the official wine of Canada's Grey Cup) has embraced the traditional art form of Sicilian grape growing and winemaking. By capturing the harmony between earth and vine, Pondview Estate Winery is recognized as a creator of some of the finest wines in the Niagara region.

Drawing on more than three generations of winemaking experience, Pondview Estate Winery has cultivated a warm and inviting environment that makes visitors to the vineyard feel right at home. (The close-knit staff that clearly enjoy their work definitely helps to create that atmosphere.) Owner and winemaker Luciano Puglisi crafts his Ontario VQA wines, rooted in his Italian heritage, with such enthusiasm and reverence for the winemaking process that he earned the title of Grape King in 2008 "” an award given by the Ministry of Agriculture to the finest vineyard operator in Ontario.

Surrounded by acres of scenic beauty, Kurtz Orchards stands as a testament to the land's richness and ability to produce quality foods. At the marketplace visitors can savor the best of the farm's estate products, from honey to wine jelly. Food demonstrations, culinary workshops, and other events are offered throughout the year. Kurtz Orchards also hosts private events, including weddings.The family-owned-and-operated business continually develops new products to capture the flavors of the Niagara region. Visitors can have a walkabout with a complimentary culinary tasting, take one of the Orchards' regularly scheduled cooking classes, request a picnic basket of farm-fresh delicacies and baked goods, and even host an event there with "˜land-to-table' catering done entirely by the Orchards.

Three fun attractions are part of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls: The Odditorium, which displays quirky exhibits; the Ripley's Moving Theater motion simulator ride; and Louis Tussaud's Waxworks. It's a fun-filled attraction to visit before or after you've seen the amazing falls, and is a popular place with both kids and adults.

 

The Odditorium at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls is a quirky and interactive museum presenting crazy and mind-boggling artifacts from around the world. Exhibits include shrunken heads, decorated skulls, and 2-headed animals. In the Moving Theater, visitors view 4D films and ride along in them. To top off the Ripley's experience, Louis Tussaud's Waxworks allows visitors to "meet" more than 100 wax celebrities and get their photos taken with them.

 

Visitors to Niagara Falls, Ontario, often tour Ripley's on day trips from Toronto. Organized tours either give visitors some free time during which they can choose to visit Ripley's, or a visit will be built into the itinerary. It's also easy to visit Ripley's independently, as it's in the heart of Niagara Falls town, just a few minutes' walk from the waterfalls. There are many hotels in the town for visitors who want to stay longer.

 

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls is located at 4960 Clifton Hill, the bustling street leading west from the falls that's home to many quirky tourist attractions. The building is easy to spot as it looks like the Empire State Building on its side, with King Kong jumping up and down on it.

 

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls is open 365 days of the year. Its opening hours are 10am until 11pm Monday to Thursday, 10am until midnight on Friday, 9am until midnight on Saturday, and 9am until 11pm on Sunday.

 

Ripley's fans who also visit nearby Toronto can check out Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, too. The numerous themed tanks are home to everything from creatures found in the seas around Canada to reef fish and plants. Combo tickets for the Toronto and Niagara Falls attractions can save visitors money.

After seeing spectacular Niagara Falls, head up the road to Louis Tussaud's Waxworks for a different kind of fun. The faux Tudor building on the Canadian side of the falls houses more than 100 lifelike wax figures of celebrities, from movie and sports stars to politicians and historical figures.

Louis Tussaud was the great-grandson of Madame Marie Tussaud, who created the famous wax museum in London. He followed in her footsteps, creating a waxworks franchise that has spread around the world. In the Niagara Falls branch of the museum with his name, you can mingle with the likenesses of Charlie Chaplin, Michael J. Fox, the stars of Harry Potter, and many more.

Louis Tussaud's Waxworks is part of the Ripley's Believe It or Not! group of attractions, which also operates the Odditorium and the Moving Theater in Niagara Falls. Visitors often book a combo ticket for two or all three of these attractions, which offers good value and a full day of family fun. Organized day tours of Niagara Falls from Toronto often include some free time during which you can stop at the Waxworks.

Louis Tussaud's Waxworks is on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Ontario, just a short walk from the falls themselves. If driving, there is plenty of parking nearby.

Louis Tussaud's Waxworks is open every day of the year. Hours are 10am to 11pm Monday to Thursday, 10am to 12am Friday, 9am to 12am Saturday, and 9am to 11pm Sunday. Summer is the busiest time of year in Niagara Falls; spring and fall offer a (slightly) quieter experience.

Waxworks fans can visit another interesting museum on the US side of the border. The Niagara Wax Museum of History in Niagara Falls, New York displays the story of Niagara Falls through wax figures and re-created historical scenes. Be sure you have your passport so you can walk across the Canada-US border.

Head to the Niagara Falls IMAX Theatre, where the films screened teach visitors about the falls' history and culture. From local native people to daredevils who rolled down the falls in a barrel, the IMAX 3D films provide Niagara Falls' backstory and make viewers feel as though they're right there in the middle of the action.

 

Visiting the IMAX Theatre is an exciting enhancement to any visit to Niagara Falls. Learn the human stories behind Niagara Falls in Niagara: Miracles, Myths, and Magic. See the real items used in extreme stunts in the Niagara Daredevil Exhibit, including the barrels that people have used to float in and crash down the falls.

 

Many visitors to the IMAX Theatre come on day trips from Toronto. Such excursions may include a visit to the falls, a ride on the Hornblower boat, and a stop at vineyards in the Niagara region.

 

 

The IMAX Theater is located next to the Skylon Tower and the Niagara Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. It's within walking distance of the falls, so is a convenient place to stop at when visiting town. If you're on a day trip to Niagara Falls, there may be time to stop and watch a film. If you're traveling independently, it's easy to combine a visit with other sightseeing activities.

 

The IMAX Theatre is open every day, except Christmas Day, and shows films throughout the day, from 9am to 9pm. Schedules change periodically, so check the website before planning a trip.

 

Niagara Falls is located both in Canada and the US. While visitors can have a good experience seeing the falls from either side of the border, try to see it from both sides for the best all-around views. Bring your passport (as long as you have the right to enter both Canada and the US) and walk over the Rainbow Bridge, to see which side you think has the better vistas.