2 Days in Niagara Falls: A Weekend Itinerary
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2 Days in Niagara Falls: A Weekend Itinerary

Two days in Niagara Falls covers the cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, the Skylon Tower vista and a winery detour to Niagara-on-the-Lake — the classic weekend.

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Overview

Two days in Niagara Falls covers the cruise, Journey Behind the Falls, the Skylon Tower vista and a winery detour to Niagara-on-the-Lake — the classic weekend.

Get oriented first: the Niagara Falls destination guide covers the layout, what to see and how long the city needs.
Day by day

The full plan

Day 1
The Falls Up Close
Morning

Ride the Hornblower Niagara Cruise to the base of the Horseshoe Falls.

Lunch

Lunch on Clifton Hill or Table Rock.

Afternoon

Journey Behind the Falls and ride the Skylon Tower for the full panorama.

Dinner

Dinner at a Fallsview restaurant overlooking the illuminated falls.

Evening

Watch the falls illumination and fireworks (seasonal).

Where to stay

Fallsview for the cascade view

Day 2
Niagara-on-the-Lake & Wine Country
Morning

Drive the Niagara Parkway to Niagara-on-the-Lake — 'the prettiest Sunday drive.'

Lunch

Lunch in NOTL's historic main street.

Afternoon

Icewine tasting at a Niagara winery (Inniskillin, Jackson-Triggs).

Dinner

Dinner in Niagara-on-the-Lake or back at the falls.

Evening

Depart for Toronto (1.5 hrs) or extend the stay.

Where to stay

Niagara-on-the-Lake or Fallsview

Lodging

Where to stay

Fallsview hotels for the cascade view, or Niagara-on-the-Lake for vineyards and a quieter base.

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