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way. Pedestrians can walk to the center by using the paved path along the rim of the gorge.
From Prospect Point, continue north, then pass under the Rainbow Bridge.
Niagara Scenic Trolley
The
Niagara Scenic Trolley
(716/278-1730,
www.niagarafallsstatepark.com
, 9am-10pm
Sun.-Thurs., 9am-11pm Fri.-Sat. mid-June-early Sept., 9am-8pm Sun.-Thurs., 9am-10pm
Fri.-Sat. early Sept.-mid-Oct., 9am-6pm daily mid-Oct.-early Jan., $2/day) transports vis-
itors to the state park's attractions, with hop-on/hop-off service. It navigates a three-mile
course around the park, stopping at key points including the visitors center, Niagara Gorge
DiscoveryCenter,GoatIsland,andallparkinglots.Thetrolleyisanattractioninitself,with
live narration provided by knowledgeable park employees.
The
Aquarium of Niagara
(701 Whirlpool St., 716/285-3575,
www.aquariumofniagara.org
,
9am-6pm daily, $10 adults, $6.50 children 3-12) is small, but
makes the most of its size. Most of the activity is inside the aquarium and centers on the
large main tank where harbor seals and sea lions perform. There is an outdoor pool for
interactive feeding of the sea lions ($5). The penguin display features adorable Peruvian
penguins (feedings at 10am and 3pm daily). Numerous smaller tanks contain saltwater and
freshwater fish, including sea horses, electric eels, and sturgeons.
