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DISCOVERY PASS
One of the first considerations you'll face when touring Niagara Falls State Park is
the decision to purchase the Discovery Pass, which allows you to visit five major at-
tractions with one voucher. Purchasing the pass will save you more than 30 percent
compared to purchasing each attraction separately.
INCLUDED IN THE DISCOVERY PASS
Attraction
Adult
Child 6-12
Child 5 and under
Maid of the Mist
$ 15.50
$ 9.00
Free
Cave of the Winds
$ 11.00
$ 6.00
Free
Niagara Adventure Theater
$ 11.00
$ 7.50
Free
Niagara Gorge Discovery
Center
$ 3.00
$ 2.00
Free
Trolley (day pass)
$ 2.00
$ 1.00
Free
Aquarium of Niagara
$ 10.00
$ 6.00 (ages 3-12)
Free (2 and under)
If you intend on spending an entire day in the park, the pass is the way to go.
However,ifyouareplanningtospendafewhoursattheparkandjustwantthehigh-
lights, then try going à la carte. In either event, the trolley is an inexpensive way to
make your way through the park.
As the boat travels back to the dock, consider heading to the rear of the lower deck. The
boat's stern provides an excellent vantage point for capturing the panorama of the gorge.
The Maid of the Mist boat ride affords a rare opportunity to photograph the falls and gorge
from water level in the Lower Niagara River.
The ticket booths are near Prospect Point, about 500 yards from the visitors center.
Board the boat via the elevators at the base of the Observation Tower. Avoid a long line for
the Maid of the Mist tour by arriving before 11am, though you won't usually wait longer
than 20 minutes (except on U.S. holidays like Independence Day and Labor Day). If you
plan to visit both sides of the border, there are advantages to taking the tour on the U.S.
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