Hong's Niagara Falls Guidebook
Entertainment
Fun experiences, memorable moments, with great photo opportunities!
Fun place for the whole family with a variety of attractions; fun house, arcades, wax museum, haunted houses, ferris wheel, mini putt, go carts etc.
There are a few restaurants here as well, but a little more expensive because it is a tourist area.
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Clifton Hill
Clifton HillFun place for the whole family with a variety of attractions; fun house, arcades, wax museum, haunted houses, ferris wheel, mini putt, go carts etc.
There are a few restaurants here as well, but a little more expensive because it is a tourist area.
If you appreciate local wine, craft beer, and farm-to-table cuisine then Niagara-on-the-lake has many different options for you.
There is a large variety of wineries, breweries, and distilleries in the area. You are able to book tours, make reservations at their in-house restaurants, or drop by for a quick tasting.
Downtown Niagara-on-the-lake (Queen Street) has an old town vibe filled with history and character. It is in a beautiful location by the water (Lake Ontario), with many photo opportunities.
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Niagara on the Lake
If you appreciate local wine, craft beer, and farm-to-table cuisine then Niagara-on-the-lake has many different options for you.
There is a large variety of wineries, breweries, and distilleries in the area. You are able to book tours, make reservations at their in-house restaurants, or drop by for a quick tasting.
Downtown Niagara-on-the-lake (Queen Street) has an old town vibe filled with history and character. It is in a beautiful location by the water (Lake Ontario), with many photo opportunities.
This is as close as you can get to Niagara Falls! You are able to see the water's force up close, and hear its loud thunder in a whole new way. If you're lucky, you'll catch a rainbow!
Definitely a one of a kind experience in Niagara Falls, fun for the entire family! (rain ponchos included)
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Hornblower Niagara Cruises
5920 Niagara PkwyThis is as close as you can get to Niagara Falls! You are able to see the water's force up close, and hear its loud thunder in a whole new way. If you're lucky, you'll catch a rainbow!
Definitely a one of a kind experience in Niagara Falls, fun for the entire family! (rain ponchos included)
Niagara's newest outlet shopping destination with many stores at discounted prices all year long: Adidas, Nike, Vans, Aritzia, Roots, Pandora, Sage, Eddie Bauer, Saks off 5th, BOSS, Bass Pro Shops, The North Face, Kate Spade, Micheal Kors, Coach, Claire's, Justice, Lululemon, UGG, Vans, Marshalls ...etc.
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Outlet Collection bij Niagara
300 Taylor RdNiagara's newest outlet shopping destination with many stores at discounted prices all year long: Adidas, Nike, Vans, Aritzia, Roots, Pandora, Sage, Eddie Bauer, Saks off 5th, BOSS, Bass Pro Shops, The North Face, Kate Spade, Micheal Kors, Coach, Claire's, Justice, Lululemon, UGG, Vans, Marshalls ...etc.
Beautiful little area by the water! Has a beach, marina, restaurants, small shops, bars/pubs, and a walkway by the water with a lighthouse. There is also a nice playground for the kids, and a carousel that has been there for years, and still only costs 5 cents!
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Port Dalhousie
Beautiful little area by the water! Has a beach, marina, restaurants, small shops, bars/pubs, and a walkway by the water with a lighthouse. There is also a nice playground for the kids, and a carousel that has been there for years, and still only costs 5 cents!
Our local beach - always a fun time, and good vibes! Usually super busy on hot summer days. Has quick snacks right on the beach (we love the fries), and some restaurants nearby. You are able to bring your own food and drinks, but alcohol is not permitted.
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Crystal Beach
Our local beach - always a fun time, and good vibes! Usually super busy on hot summer days. Has quick snacks right on the beach (we love the fries), and some restaurants nearby. You are able to bring your own food and drinks, but alcohol is not permitted.
A lot of fun for the whole family! Includes automated batting cages, putting green, driving range (4 smart range tees), golf lessons, and they cater to special occasions (birthdays, wedding parties etc.) Clubs, helmets, and bats are provided free of charge.
Niagara Sports Practice Centre
330 Eastchester AveA lot of fun for the whole family! Includes automated batting cages, putting green, driving range (4 smart range tees), golf lessons, and they cater to special occasions (birthdays, wedding parties etc.) Clubs, helmets, and bats are provided free of charge.
An awesome way to experience the Niagara escarpment. Riding up and down hills, includes a variety of landscapes/views. No horse back riding experience necessary; they have horses for every level of experience. They are open all year round! Min age requirement is 10 years old.
Niagara Riding Stables
471 Warner RdAn awesome way to experience the Niagara escarpment. Riding up and down hills, includes a variety of landscapes/views. No horse back riding experience necessary; they have horses for every level of experience. They are open all year round! Min age requirement is 10 years old.
A fun activity for adventure seekers! An obstacle course for the fearless; high above the Niagara Whirlpool and Niagara Gorge. Min. age 5.
This company also has zipline tours, bungy jump, and giant rope swings that you can schedule. More info on their website: www.wildplay.com
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WildPlay Niagara Falls Whirlpool Avonturencursus
3500 Niagara PkwyA fun activity for adventure seekers! An obstacle course for the fearless; high above the Niagara Whirlpool and Niagara Gorge. Min. age 5.
This company also has zipline tours, bungy jump, and giant rope swings that you can schedule. More info on their website: www.wildplay.com
Great movie theatre with comfy recliner/heated seats! The best way to watch a movie. It's also attached to our local mall.
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Landmark Cinemas St. Catharines, Pen Centre
221 Glendale AveGreat movie theatre with comfy recliner/heated seats! The best way to watch a movie. It's also attached to our local mall.
Beautiful estate! Wine as well as whiskey tastings available. There are places to eat and drink. And a large outdoor space where they provide activities during any season (bocci ball, billiards, ice rink, bonfire...etc). Fun location or the whole family!
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Wayne Gretzky Estates
1219 Niagara Stone RdBeautiful estate! Wine as well as whiskey tastings available. There are places to eat and drink. And a large outdoor space where they provide activities during any season (bocci ball, billiards, ice rink, bonfire...etc). Fun location or the whole family!
If you love all things plants and flowers you would love this place. Kind of far from our Airbnb but a great place to stop by on your way here, or going back home. Cafe and restaurant also available on location!
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The Watering Can Flower Market
3725 King StIf you love all things plants and flowers you would love this place. Kind of far from our Airbnb but a great place to stop by on your way here, or going back home. Cafe and restaurant also available on location!
Fun for a whole family rain or shine! Giant wavepool, 16 waterslides, hot tubs, playground, and food/drink areas. There's an outdoor pool and sundeck as well.
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Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
5685 Falls AveFun for a whole family rain or shine! Giant wavepool, 16 waterslides, hot tubs, playground, and food/drink areas. There's an outdoor pool and sundeck as well.
If you love hiking, this is the spot! They have different trails depending on the level of difficulty and length of time. It's a beautiful scenic hike, so be ready to take pictures :)
Niagara Glen
If you love hiking, this is the spot! They have different trails depending on the level of difficulty and length of time. It's a beautiful scenic hike, so be ready to take pictures :)
A large beautiful garden to explore! Perfect for a leisurely stroll, and pictures. They change the flowers and arrangements depending on the season. (Near the butterfly conservatory)
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Botanische Tuinen
2565 Niagara PkwyA large beautiful garden to explore! Perfect for a leisurely stroll, and pictures. They change the flowers and arrangements depending on the season. (Near the butterfly conservatory)
Cute spot with a unique experience! So many butterfly species under one roof. (Near the botanical gardens)
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Vlindertuin
2565 Niagara PkwyCute spot with a unique experience! So many butterfly species under one roof. (Near the botanical gardens)
Beautiful spa located downtown Niagara on the Lake. Their outdoor jacuzzi is open even in the winter, and they have an outdoor ice rink as well! The "Outpost" will be open to serve snacks and drinks by the rink. Double check their FB page for current hours, sometimes it changes due to the weather.
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Pillar and Post Inn & Spa
48 John St WBeautiful spa located downtown Niagara on the Lake. Their outdoor jacuzzi is open even in the winter, and they have an outdoor ice rink as well! The "Outpost" will be open to serve snacks and drinks by the rink. Double check their FB page for current hours, sometimes it changes due to the weather.
Food scene
Great variety of all you can eat sushi + more. You order on a tablet and the service is super quick! There is also a takeout menu online if you would rather eat at home.
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Wind Japanese & Thai
7241 Lundy's LnGreat variety of all you can eat sushi + more. You order on a tablet and the service is super quick! There is also a takeout menu online if you would rather eat at home.
Great for breakfast with a cozy "Grandma's House" type of vibe. Attached to a motel on Lundy's Lane, and has been in Niagara Falls since forever (1953) - A local favourite.
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Falls Manor Resort
7104 Lundy's LnGreat for breakfast with a cozy "Grandma's House" type of vibe. Attached to a motel on Lundy's Lane, and has been in Niagara Falls since forever (1953) - A local favourite.
Chinese-Canadian buffet, perfect for large families. Has something for everyone! For dessert, have a waffle with your choice of ice cream or soft serve, add toppings/syrups (from the waffle and ice cream section), with a brownie on top. A personal favourite!
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Mandarin Restaurant
7555 Montrose RoadChinese-Canadian buffet, perfect for large families. Has something for everyone! For dessert, have a waffle with your choice of ice cream or soft serve, add toppings/syrups (from the waffle and ice cream section), with a brownie on top. A personal favourite!
Great oyster house, nicely decorated, great vibes! They have a special brunch menu on Sundays (11am-4pm), and weekly specials. Make reservations, they can get pretty busy.
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Tide and Vine Oyster House
3491 Portage RdGreat oyster house, nicely decorated, great vibes! They have a special brunch menu on Sundays (11am-4pm), and weekly specials. Make reservations, they can get pretty busy.
Perfect for date night! Great quality food, and awesome service. Classy, but with a warm and cozy feel. They have a seasonal menu because the food is fresh and locally sourced. They also offer wine that they make in-house.
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Weinkeller
5633 Victoria AvePerfect for date night! Great quality food, and awesome service. Classy, but with a warm and cozy feel. They have a seasonal menu because the food is fresh and locally sourced. They also offer wine that they make in-house.
A family owned Italian restaurant that serves great quality wood oven pizza. It's a large restaurant with lots of seating, but sometimes the line is out the door. Patio now available!
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Antica Pizzeria & Ristorante
5785 Victoria AveA family owned Italian restaurant that serves great quality wood oven pizza. It's a large restaurant with lots of seating, but sometimes the line is out the door. Patio now available!
A staple Canadian dish, a must try while in Canada. Poutine is usually on the menu of local bars and pubs. But Smoke's has a huge variety of different types of poutine which is always fun! There isn't a lot of seating, but it's served in a box and easy to eat on the go.
Smoke's Poutinerie
10 Summer StA staple Canadian dish, a must try while in Canada. Poutine is usually on the menu of local bars and pubs. But Smoke's has a huge variety of different types of poutine which is always fun! There isn't a lot of seating, but it's served in a box and easy to eat on the go.
Located on Clifton Hill! I always order "3 guys" which contains milk tea, pudding, tapioca, soft grass jelly. A personal favourite, and great go-to.
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
4955 Clifton HillLocated on Clifton Hill! I always order "3 guys" which contains milk tea, pudding, tapioca, soft grass jelly. A personal favourite, and great go-to.
Located in a quiet area, just outside the tourist zone. Betty's is a family owned restaurant that specializes in Canadian comfort food. Their fish and chips are a local favourite, as well as their homemade pies! They have daily specials all week, a kids menu, as well as senior discounts, and serve a great breakfast as well!
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Betty's Restaurant
8921 Sodom RdLocated in a quiet area, just outside the tourist zone. Betty's is a family owned restaurant that specializes in Canadian comfort food. Their fish and chips are a local favourite, as well as their homemade pies! They have daily specials all week, a kids menu, as well as senior discounts, and serve a great breakfast as well!
Amazing food + beautiful chill atmosphere! Summer patio, and outdoor wine tastings are available- with a beautiful view of the vineyard (reserve online).
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Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
1366 York RdAmazing food + beautiful chill atmosphere! Summer patio, and outdoor wine tastings are available- with a beautiful view of the vineyard (reserve online).
This dairy bar has the freshest homemade ice cream with a long list of classic + unique flavours. Found in the middle of rural Niagara in front of a dairy farm. It's been around since 1955 and has kept its "old school" feel. Very popular among the locals, a great place to stop by! The "Graham Cracker Crunch" flavour is our personal favourite.
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Avondale Dairy Bar
461 Stewart RdThis dairy bar has the freshest homemade ice cream with a long list of classic + unique flavours. Found in the middle of rural Niagara in front of a dairy farm. It's been around since 1955 and has kept its "old school" feel. Very popular among the locals, a great place to stop by! The "Graham Cracker Crunch" flavour is our personal favourite.
Great quality Japanese cuisine! They have several Japanese dishes, but we always come for their ramen. They have specials every day of the week!
Taku Sushi & Ramen
Great quality Japanese cuisine! They have several Japanese dishes, but we always come for their ramen. They have specials every day of the week!
This is a Niagara staple that has been newly/beautifully renovated! It's an all you can eat Brazilian steak house - high quality meats and sides. Fun party ambiance, and performances by Brazilian dancers during dinner!
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Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse - Niagara
6671 Fallsview BlvdThis is a Niagara staple that has been newly/beautifully renovated! It's an all you can eat Brazilian steak house - high quality meats and sides. Fun party ambiance, and performances by Brazilian dancers during dinner!
New location: 6405 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y6 (closer to the falls)! We love the fish tacos and margaritas! Cute patio available!
Taco N Tequila
New location: 6405 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y6 (closer to the falls)! We love the fish tacos and margaritas! Cute patio available!
Our go to pho shop! The tom yum pho is my wife's personal favourite. We also always get the spring rolls, and a Viet iced coffee to go!
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Pho My Tan Ky Restaurant
4025 Dorchester RdOur go to pho shop! The tom yum pho is my wife's personal favourite. We also always get the spring rolls, and a Viet iced coffee to go!
Trendy location for unique/quality cocktails, and delicious sharable plates! Great music and ambiance. A smaller restaurant, with no reservations available - but worth the wait!
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Pharmacii
22 King StTrendy location for unique/quality cocktails, and delicious sharable plates! Great music and ambiance. A smaller restaurant, with no reservations available - but worth the wait!
All you can eat Vietnamese hot pot or bbq (your choice). Awesome food and service! Great restaurant for the whole family!
Lang Vietnamese Hot Pot & BBQ Restaurant
All you can eat Vietnamese hot pot or bbq (your choice). Awesome food and service! Great restaurant for the whole family!
The quality of sushi is always amazing! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. A nice break from the typical sushi buffets!
Danny's Sushi
The quality of sushi is always amazing! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. A nice break from the typical sushi buffets!
Located in the Port Dalhousie area right by the water. Delicious food and drinks, and lots of outdoor patio space!
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The Twisted Pig | Italian Kitchen
1 Lock StLocated in the Port Dalhousie area right by the water. Delicious food and drinks, and lots of outdoor patio space!
Located in the Port Dalhousie area. They offer a variety of Spanish and Mexican cuisine, and fun/unique cocktails! Great vibes and atmosphere!
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Patio Andaluz
5 Lock StLocated in the Port Dalhousie area. They offer a variety of Spanish and Mexican cuisine, and fun/unique cocktails! Great vibes and atmosphere!
Cozy and sophisticated feel! The food and drinks are delicious. The decor is beautiful and Insta worthy!
The Grist - Craft Kitchen & Brewery
Cozy and sophisticated feel! The food and drinks are delicious. The decor is beautiful and Insta worthy!
Delicious Vietnamese food by the water! The food, drinks, views, and ambiance are immaculate!
Lang On The Water
Delicious Vietnamese food by the water! The food, drinks, views, and ambiance are immaculate!
A huge outdoor patio space, with amazing pizza, drinks and live music! Located at Pillitteri Estates Winery.
BarrelHead
A huge outdoor patio space, with amazing pizza, drinks and live music! Located at Pillitteri Estates Winery.
Delicious Korean Fried Chicken! One of our favourite places for take out! We always order the boneless chicken with green onion, and spicy rice cake with cheese and noodles!
The Fry (Korean Fried Chicken)
Delicious Korean Fried Chicken! One of our favourite places for take out! We always order the boneless chicken with green onion, and spicy rice cake with cheese and noodles!
Great quality Jamaican food! We always order the oxtail with rice and peas, with a side of macaroni salad and coleslaw. So good!
Jerk Hut Cuisine
Great quality Jamaican food! We always order the oxtail with rice and peas, with a side of macaroni salad and coleslaw. So good!
Our go to Chinese restaurant. Good quality food at a beautiful location. Private dining rooms are available.
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MA Chinese Cuisine
123 Geneva StOur go to Chinese restaurant. Good quality food at a beautiful location. Private dining rooms are available.
(Vineland location) The cutest cafe and restaurant here! Kind of far from our Airbnb but a great place to stop by on your way here, or going back home. They also have beautiful flowers and plants to purchase!
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The Watering Can Flower Market
3725 King St(Vineland location) The cutest cafe and restaurant here! Kind of far from our Airbnb but a great place to stop by on your way here, or going back home. They also have beautiful flowers and plants to purchase!
The classic Canadian pastry. Made fresh to order with all kinds of toppings. Found on Clifton Hill.
BeaverTails
4967 Clifton HillThe classic Canadian pastry. Made fresh to order with all kinds of toppings. Found on Clifton Hill.
Lovely brewery! Good food, and delicious beer made in house. The best part is their secluded "backyard" seating. Always a fun time!
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Lock Street Brewing Company
15 Lock StLovely brewery! Good food, and delicious beer made in house. The best part is their secluded "backyard" seating. Always a fun time!