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Skylon Tower

5200 Robinson St, Niagara Falls · Niagara Falls, ON

Why you should go…

The exterior glass elevators whisk you up in under a minute to an observation deck with jaw-dropping views of the American and Horseshoe Falls, the Niagara skyline, and on clear days, Toronto. Time your visit for sunset and stay as the falls light up in color. The revolving dining room upstairs makes it a knockout date night.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Skylon Tower, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Journey Behind the Falls

    $25–$50

    Descend 125 feet through bedrock to stand behind, and beside, the mighty curtain of Horseshoe Falls.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    WildPlay's Zipline to the Falls

    $50+

    Fly 2,200 feet along the gorge rim, past the American Falls to a landing deck facing the base of Horseshoe Falls.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Niagara SkyWheel

    Under $25

    Canada's largest observation wheel lifts you 175 feet over Clifton Hill in climate-controlled comfort.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
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    Niagara Falls, NY

    Free

    The American side of Niagara Falls, with Niagara Falls State Park's overlooks, mist boats, and gorge trails.

    0.5 mi awayMore like this

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    White Water Walk

    Under $25

    An elevator into the gorge leads to a quarter-mile boardwalk beside the thundering Class 6 Whirlpool Rapids, some of the wildest whitewater in North America.

    2.2 mi awayMore like this

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    Whirlpool Aero Car

    Under $25

    Cross the churning Niagara Whirlpool in a century-old cable car suspended high above the gorge.

    2.3 mi awayMore like this