Discover the Wonder of Agriculture
The fertile ground in Niagara USA yields bountiful harvests of fruits and vegetables. Visitors can explore more than 75 farms, producing everything from apples and cider to pumpkins, corn, Christmas trees and honey.
Several properties offer exclusive farm tours. At the Back Porch at Frog Hollow in Ransomville, travelers can learn how herbs and flowers are grown and prepared for sale. Becker Farms in Gasport offers visitors the opportunity to “pick your own” fruits and vegetables. Murphy Orchards in Burt provides an opportunity to learn how preserves are made from farm-produced fruits. At Sanger Farms in Youngstown, farm tours feature the production of apples, pears, and strawberries.
For the opportunity to learn more about animal farming, both Pivtchev Farms in Middleport or Jubilee Farms in Barker offer educational experiences in farming.
From Purple Pipers to Penguins—Niagara USA Has It All
The Niagara River was the first site in North America to be designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the Audubon Society. The region offers a multitude of opportunities for birding.
Specifically, visitors should explore the islands near the Falls themselves, such as Goat Island, Three Sisters Islands, Luna Island and Prospect Point—all home to canvasbacks, scaup, redheads, mergansers, falcons and purple sandpipers. The scenic Robert Moses Parkway along the Niagara Escarpment also offers stopping points for birding and picture-taking. Dozens of parks in the Niagara USA destination also offer excellent birding opportunities.
To explore river and sea-life, visit the Aquarium of Niagara, which is home to sea lions, seals, penguins, sharks and more. The Aquarium offers one-on-one animal encounters, demonstrations and feedings and the opportunity to become a “Trainer for a Day.”
Adventuresome Options Above and Below the Water
Visitors can explore Niagara USA from the ground, air and water! Niagara USA offers a fascinating array of opportunities for adventure lovers.
For airborne excitement, visitors should book a helicopter ride above and around the falls, operated by Rainbow Air. Flights are available day and night.
Visitors can also get up-close-and-personal with the Falls. Since 1846, the world-famous Maid of the Mist boat tours has taken millions of visitors to the base of the Falls.
For an even more water-intensive Niagara experience, Captain Bill’s Upper River Diving Adventure offers SCUBA diving in the Niagara River (a one day training program is required before diving). In addition, JetBoat Niagara offers exhilarating Whirlpool JetBoat tours of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario.
For fishing enthusiasts, the Niagara region is one of the best places for freshwater sport-fishing in the world. Thirty-two companies offer charter or sport-fishing services in Niagara USA. Frequent catches include trophy trout, salmon, small-mouth bass, walleye and muskellunge.
Visitors interested in more information should contact the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation at 1-877-FALLS-US or via the Internet at www.niagara-usa.com to request a free Visitor Guide or brochures about individual attractions.
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About Niagara USA and the Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation (NTCC)
In Niagara USA, there’s more to experience than just the Falls. In this “all American” destination, history, romance, family attractions and gaming combine to form the ideal vacation, group and meetings destination. The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation (NTCC) is Niagara County’s official, state-authorized Tourism Promotion Agency.
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