1. You can view the Falls for free. Fireworks for free at certain times of the year.
2. See the nightly Falls illumination.
3. Use the Niagara Falls shuttle bus. An all-day pass for an adult is $6, you can use the bus from 9:00am until 1:30a.m. Children 12 and under ride FREE when accompanying adults using an ALL DAY PASS (limit 2 children per adult). Modified schedule fall through spring.
4. Stay at a campground like Campark Resorts (Blatant plug, here. This is our campground!).
5. Hike on the Bruce Trail.
6. Visit the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens.
7. Visit the Welland Canals Centre and get a close-up look of ships from around the world.
8. Ride the Port Dalhousie Carousel for a nickel.
9. Walk through the Niagara Glen and see the Niagara River.
10. Walk down Clifton Hill. Even if you don’t spend any money, it is worth a look at the carnival atmosphere.
