Niagara Falls USA Educational Itinerary

Dive into a world of aquatic discovery at the Aquarium of Niagara with behind-the-scenes tours, sea lion shows, penguin feedings, a jellyfish exhibit, and an interactive habitat featuring sharks and stingrays. Next, visit Great Lakes 360, an expansion of the Aquarium of Niagara, and explore 16 immersive exhibits that showcase the colorful cast of characters that call the Great Lakes home.

Check into the Sheraton Niagara Falls, just three blocks from Niagara Falls State Park. For lunch, choose from a variety of scratch-made entrées at the Rainforest Café, conveniently located on-site.

Visit the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. This experiential museum tells the rich stories of the Underground Railroad in Niagara Falls, highlighting the crucial role of the city’s location and geography in bringing Freedom Seekers to Canada.

Travel to the Niagara Power Vista and learn about the fascinating history and operations of hydroelectric power through engaging exhibits and a multi-sensory 4D theatre experience. Don’t miss the incredible views of the Niagara River from the observation deck!

At the end of the day, relax at The Reef Beach Club and view the tropical ray and sand shark lagoon at the Sheraton Niagara Falls.

Dedicated to preserving and promoting Western New York’s aviation and aerospace history, the Niagara Aerospace Museum will inspire the next generation of flight scientists and engineers with its 100-year collection.

March over to Old Fort Niagara, the oldest continuously occupied military site in North America. Tour original 18th century buildings, witness musket and artillery demonstrations, and take part in living history programs.

Transport to the early days of the Erie Canal and learn about this man-made waterway at the Erie Canal Discovery Center. Enjoy interactive exhibits and watch an immersive 15-minute movie about the building of the canal and the historic “Flight of Five.”

Embark on a scenic narrated cruise with tour outfitter Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises. Soak up the city’s engineering marvel while being raised and lowered 50 feet in Locks 34 & 35, the only double set on the Erie Canal.

Head to the Challenger Learning Center of Lockport and become an astronaut for an afternoon with a space mission simulator, planetarium shows, and more.