Places worth the detour in Niagara Falls
37 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Niagara Falls, Canada, across 7 kinds of detour; theme parks, zoos & aquariums are the largest group (13). Best known: Niagara Falls. 33 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 37, ranked 37
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Niagara Falls
Nature & landscapes · Iconic
Three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
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4.American Falls
Nature & landscapes · Notable
Waterfall of Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, New York, United States
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6.Niagara Gorge
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Gorge of the Niagara River on the boundary of Canada and the United States
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9.Honeymoon Bridge
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Former bridge over Niagara River, collapsed in 1938
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10.Lewiston–Queenston Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bridge in Ontario and Lewiston, New York
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11.Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Hydroelectric power station in Lewiston, New York, near Niagara Falls
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13.Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Defunct bridge spanning the Niagara River
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15.Whirlpool Rapids Bridge
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Road-rail bridge across the Niagara River, connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario, with Niagara Falls, New York
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16.Queenston Heights
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Urban park and heritage site in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
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17.Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
United States of America
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18.Prospect Point Park observation tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Tower located in Niagara Falls, New York
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19.Niagara SkyWheel
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Ferris wheel near Niagara Falls, Canada
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20.Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Train Station and Custom House in Niagara Falls, New York
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23.Brock's Monument
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Monument dedicated to Major General Sir Isaac Brock
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26.Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Resort casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
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33.Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
A museum on history and legacy of the Underground Railroad in Niagara Falls, New York.
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37.Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Casino in Niagara Falls, New York
