Niagara Skywheel

Niagara Skywheel: View Horseshoe and American Falls

Niagara Skywheel

The Niagara SkyWheel attraction takes you on a fun ride 175 feet above the ground. Located in Clifton Hill, the SkyWheel has been operational since 2006. Open around the year, the SkyWheel has 42 climate controlled enclosed passenger cars. Each car or gondola can accommodate six to eight passengers.

You can ride on the SkyWheel in any season all through the day from morning to night. The 8 to 12 minute rides are a great way to overlook sights in Niagara Falls. Day views offer panoramic perspectives– you can see the various attractions of the city from high above. Night rides are as much fun with the city lights and the illuminated attractions looking dramatically different at night.

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Niagara Skywheel sights include:

– American Falls

– Horseshoe Falls

– Niagara River

– Niagara Skyline

At night, the illuminated Falls make for a gorgeous sight. Other major attractions are located in the area–Dinosaur Adventure Golf and spot the mammoth dinosaurs standing tall in the prehistoric setting along with the simulated active volcano.

In summer, the climate-controlled gondolas offer cooling, and in winters, heating provides passengers a comfortable ride. The windows feature UV screen blocking out the glare of the sun. As a result you can enjoy the views and take photographs as well.

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Gondolas are well-maintained and cleaned regularly. A daily inspection for safety purposes is also carried out. In case of a power outage, the SkyWheel won’t come to a halt due to a back-up generator. Wheelchair accessibility is available. A provision for parking strollers is also available.

See the spectacular sights of Niagara Falls with a delightful ride on the Niagara SkyWheel!

Region: Niagara Falls

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tammyBaltimore_Md

Baltimore, Maryland

Tons to do for all ages! Rides, shops, eateries of all types for young & old. Even a roller coaster at top of the hill. Short walk from Rainbow Bridge, the border and New York falls.

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TheCornishHack

Worth visiting just to see how jaw-droppingly awful it is. Even though I'd been warned beforehand that it existed I couldn't believe how much tat could be crammed into one street. Makes Blackpool...

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BuckeyeTraveler123

Columbus, Ohio

We had a lot of fun. There is a lot of stuff to do and it has a fun vibe. It is very crowded but not miserably crowded (at lease when we went). I loved the signs and the look of Clifton Hill. It was...

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Ranked #23 of 136 things to do in Niagara Falls