Niagara Falls itinerary: 1 to 7 days
Plans for one to seven days in Niagara Falls, day by day: the falls and Bridal Veil Falls first, then the Skylon Tower, Horseshoe Falls, Table Rock and Journey Behind the Falls, Clifton Hill and Bird Kingdom, and the Cave of the Winds on the US side as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
Niagara Falls in 1 day
Day 1
Niagara Falls
Three waterfalls on the Niagara River at the Canada-US border, with Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American and Bridal Veil Falls in New York.
Bridal Veil Falls
The smallest of the three falls, separated from the American Falls by Luna Island, seen up close from the Cave of the Winds decks.
Niagara Falls in 2 days
Day 1
Niagara Falls
Three waterfalls on the Niagara River at the Canada-US border, with Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American and Bridal Veil Falls in New York.
Bridal Veil Falls
The smallest of the three falls, separated from the American Falls by Luna Island, seen up close from the Cave of the Winds decks.
Day 2
Niagara Parks Power Station
Restored hydro-electric station of 1905 beside the falls, showing original generators, with a tunnel walk to the river and an evening light show.
Skylon Tower
Observation tower of 1965 with outdoor yellow elevators and a revolving restaurant above both the Horseshoe and American Falls.
Whirlpool Aero Car
Antique cable car of 1916 designed by Leonardo Torres Quevedo, crossing high above the swirling Niagara Whirlpool.
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Glass conservatory with thousands of free-flying tropical butterflies, in the Botanical Gardens about 9 km north of the falls.
Niagara Falls in 3 days
Day 1
Niagara Falls
Three waterfalls on the Niagara River at the Canada-US border, with Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American and Bridal Veil Falls in New York.
Bridal Veil Falls
The smallest of the three falls, separated from the American Falls by Luna Island, seen up close from the Cave of the Winds decks.
Day 2
Niagara Parks Power Station
Restored hydro-electric station of 1905 beside the falls, showing original generators, with a tunnel walk to the river and an evening light show.
Skylon Tower
Observation tower of 1965 with outdoor yellow elevators and a revolving restaurant above both the Horseshoe and American Falls.
Whirlpool Aero Car
Antique cable car of 1916 designed by Leonardo Torres Quevedo, crossing high above the swirling Niagara Whirlpool.
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Glass conservatory with thousands of free-flying tropical butterflies, in the Botanical Gardens about 9 km north of the falls.
Day 3
Horseshoe Falls
The largest of the three falls, a curve of water about 670 m wide on the Canadian side, seen from the railing at Table Rock.
Table Rock Welcome Centre
Visitor centre at the brink of Horseshoe Falls with shops, restaurants and the entrance to Journey Behind the Falls.
Journey Behind the Falls
Elevator and tunnels through the rock behind Horseshoe Falls, leading to portals and an observation deck at the foot of the falls.
Niagara Falls in 4 days
Day 1
Niagara Falls
Three waterfalls on the Niagara River at the Canada-US border, with Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American and Bridal Veil Falls in New York.
Bridal Veil Falls
The smallest of the three falls, separated from the American Falls by Luna Island, seen up close from the Cave of the Winds decks.
Day 2
Niagara Parks Power Station
Restored hydro-electric station of 1905 beside the falls, showing original generators, with a tunnel walk to the river and an evening light show.
Skylon Tower
Observation tower of 1965 with outdoor yellow elevators and a revolving restaurant above both the Horseshoe and American Falls.
Whirlpool Aero Car
Antique cable car of 1916 designed by Leonardo Torres Quevedo, crossing high above the swirling Niagara Whirlpool.
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Glass conservatory with thousands of free-flying tropical butterflies, in the Botanical Gardens about 9 km north of the falls.
Day 3
Horseshoe Falls
The largest of the three falls, a curve of water about 670 m wide on the Canadian side, seen from the railing at Table Rock.
Table Rock Welcome Centre
Visitor centre at the brink of Horseshoe Falls with shops, restaurants and the entrance to Journey Behind the Falls.
Journey Behind the Falls
Elevator and tunnels through the rock behind Horseshoe Falls, leading to portals and an observation deck at the foot of the falls.
Day 4
Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
Street of arcades, haunted houses, wax museums, mini-golf and the Niagara SkyWheel leading down to the river.
Niagara Falls in 5 days
Day 1
Niagara Falls
Three waterfalls on the Niagara River at the Canada-US border, with Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American and Bridal Veil Falls in New York.
Bridal Veil Falls
The smallest of the three falls, separated from the American Falls by Luna Island, seen up close from the Cave of the Winds decks.
Day 2
Niagara Parks Power Station
Restored hydro-electric station of 1905 beside the falls, showing original generators, with a tunnel walk to the river and an evening light show.
Skylon Tower
Observation tower of 1965 with outdoor yellow elevators and a revolving restaurant above both the Horseshoe and American Falls.
Day 3
Horseshoe Falls
The largest of the three falls, a curve of water about 670 m wide on the Canadian side, seen from the railing at Table Rock.
Table Rock Welcome Centre
Visitor centre at the brink of Horseshoe Falls with shops, restaurants and the entrance to Journey Behind the Falls.
Journey Behind the Falls
Elevator and tunnels through the rock behind Horseshoe Falls, leading to portals and an observation deck at the foot of the falls.
Day 4
Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
Street of arcades, haunted houses, wax museums, mini-golf and the Niagara SkyWheel leading down to the river.
Day 5
Bird Kingdom
Indoor aviary in the former Niagara Falls Museum building, with a tropical rainforest room of free-flying birds, bats and reptiles.
Whirlpool Aero Car
Antique cable car of 1916 designed by Leonardo Torres Quevedo, crossing high above the swirling Niagara Whirlpool.
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Glass conservatory with thousands of free-flying tropical butterflies, in the Botanical Gardens about 9 km north of the falls.
Niagara Falls in 6 days
Day 1
Niagara Falls
Three waterfalls on the Niagara River at the Canada-US border, with Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American and Bridal Veil Falls in New York.
Bridal Veil Falls
The smallest of the three falls, separated from the American Falls by Luna Island, seen up close from the Cave of the Winds decks.
Day 2
Niagara Parks Power Station
Restored hydro-electric station of 1905 beside the falls, showing original generators, with a tunnel walk to the river and an evening light show.
Skylon Tower
Observation tower of 1965 with outdoor yellow elevators and a revolving restaurant above both the Horseshoe and American Falls.
Day 3
Horseshoe Falls
The largest of the three falls, a curve of water about 670 m wide on the Canadian side, seen from the railing at Table Rock.
Table Rock Welcome Centre
Visitor centre at the brink of Horseshoe Falls with shops, restaurants and the entrance to Journey Behind the Falls.
Journey Behind the Falls
Elevator and tunnels through the rock behind Horseshoe Falls, leading to portals and an observation deck at the foot of the falls.
Day 4
Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
Street of arcades, haunted houses, wax museums, mini-golf and the Niagara SkyWheel leading down to the river.
Day 5
Bird Kingdom
Indoor aviary in the former Niagara Falls Museum building, with a tropical rainforest room of free-flying birds, bats and reptiles.
Whirlpool Aero Car
Antique cable car of 1916 designed by Leonardo Torres Quevedo, crossing high above the swirling Niagara Whirlpool.
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Glass conservatory with thousands of free-flying tropical butterflies, in the Botanical Gardens about 9 km north of the falls.
Day 6
Falls Incline Railway
Short funicular linking the Fallsview district with the riverside road near Table Rock, a quick ride down the escarpment.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Small historic town where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, with 19th-century streets, the Shaw Festival theatres and surrounding wineries.
Niagara Falls in 7 days
Day 1
Niagara Falls
Three waterfalls on the Niagara River at the Canada-US border, with Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side and the American and Bridal Veil Falls in New York.
Bridal Veil Falls
The smallest of the three falls, separated from the American Falls by Luna Island, seen up close from the Cave of the Winds decks.
Day 2
Niagara Parks Power Station
Restored hydro-electric station of 1905 beside the falls, showing original generators, with a tunnel walk to the river and an evening light show.
Skylon Tower
Observation tower of 1965 with outdoor yellow elevators and a revolving restaurant above both the Horseshoe and American Falls.
Day 3
Horseshoe Falls
The largest of the three falls, a curve of water about 670 m wide on the Canadian side, seen from the railing at Table Rock.
Table Rock Welcome Centre
Visitor centre at the brink of Horseshoe Falls with shops, restaurants and the entrance to Journey Behind the Falls.
Journey Behind the Falls
Elevator and tunnels through the rock behind Horseshoe Falls, leading to portals and an observation deck at the foot of the falls.
Day 4
Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls
Street of arcades, haunted houses, wax museums, mini-golf and the Niagara SkyWheel leading down to the river.
Day 5
Bird Kingdom
Indoor aviary in the former Niagara Falls Museum building, with a tropical rainforest room of free-flying birds, bats and reptiles.
Whirlpool Aero Car
Antique cable car of 1916 designed by Leonardo Torres Quevedo, crossing high above the swirling Niagara Whirlpool.
Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Glass conservatory with thousands of free-flying tropical butterflies, in the Botanical Gardens about 9 km north of the falls.
Day 6
Falls Incline Railway
Short funicular linking the Fallsview district with the riverside road near Table Rock, a quick ride down the escarpment.
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Small historic town where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario, with 19th-century streets, the Shaw Festival theatres and surrounding wineries.
Day 7
Niagara Falls State Park
The oldest state park in the US, covering Goat Island, Luna Island and Prospect Point at the edge of the American Falls.
Maid of the Mist
Boat tour from the American side that sails into the spray at the foot of the falls, with rain ponchos provided.
Cave of the Winds
Wooden decks on the US side leading to the foot of Bridal Veil Falls, reached by elevator from Goat Island.
Watch: Niagara Falls in 3 days
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Niagara Falls
June to September is the main season at Niagara Falls, when all boat tours and attractions run, though it is also the busiest and priciest time. May and October are quieter, with most attractions open and autumn colours in October. Winter is cold and some tours close, but ice formations around the falls and the Winter Festival of Lights draw visitors.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Niagara Falls on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Niagara Falls on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Niagara Falls on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Canada from Airalo
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Tips for Niagara Falls
- The boat trips to the foot of the falls (Niagara City Cruises from Canada, Maid of the Mist from the US) run from about April to November; go early to avoid queues.
- Crossing the Rainbow Bridge to the US side on foot requires a passport and any visa or entry authorisation needed for the United States.
- The WEGO buses link the Canadian sights, from Clifton Hill and Table Rock to the Whirlpool and Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- The falls are lit in colour every night, with fireworks on many summer evenings; Table Rock and the Skylon Tower are good places to watch.
- Journey Behind the Falls and the Cave of the Winds give out rain ponchos; the spray is heavy, so protect cameras and phones.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Bird Kingdom: Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridal Veil Falls: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Cave of the Winds: Scan by NYPL, Public domain
- Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls: Peter K Burian, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Falls Incline Railway: Mike Garrett from St. Catharines, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Horseshoe Falls: Thomaswm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Journey Behind the Falls: Vassgergely at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maid of the Mist: Bona1858, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niagara Falls: Saffron Blaze, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Niagara Falls State Park: Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory: Rlevse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Niagara Parks Power Station: Dpalma01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niagara-on-the-Lake: Paste Let’s have a chat. / Paste at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Skylon Tower: Ingelbert Lievaart II, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Table Rock Welcome Centre: Dirk Ingo Franke, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whirlpool Aero Car: Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
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