| Visiting Niagara Falls can be one of the most | | | | outdoor water park resort. Kids of all ages find |
| memorable experiences one can have in a lifetime. | | | | themselves lost in the mystical environment delivered |
| Over 14 million people visit the falls every year to see | | | | by the lodge. In terms of water park resorts, this would |
| its splendor. The falls are well known as being the | | | | be my second pick on a Niagara falls family vacation |
| honeymooning capitol of the world, however families | | | | package. Great places to eat are also within the lodge |
| are increasingly on the rise and most new attractions | | | | including Grizzly Rob's Bar, Antler Shanty Grub, Camp |
| are specifically targeting families with kids. Visiting | | | | Critter Bar & Grille, Pizza Hut Express and a |
| Niagara Falls should be a must stop in any family travel | | | | variety of cafes. A 2 night stay is perfect and sure to |
| itinerary. | | | | impress the entire family. Bear in mind, that this will be a |
| With this type of high volume tourism in such an | | | | pricier package choice. |
| exclusive area, it's important to not get caught in the | | | | There are some addition things to keep in mind if |
| overwhelming commercialized atmosphere. | | | | you're looking to plan your family Niagara Falls vacation |
| Everywhere you turn you could find yourself being | | | | package. The great wolf lodge is located further |
| coaxed into a cheap thrill that may not be worth your | | | | downstream from the falls by the whirlpool. So, if you |
| money. A family Niagara Falls vacation package is a | | | | are looking to see the falls themselves or experience |
| great way to purchase combined activities that will | | | | the excitement by the falls you'll have to pack-up the |
| meet your needs all in one price. The following | | | | kids in the van and leave. Also, not having additional |
| examples would be some of my top picks for families | | | | shops and entertainment within walking distance will |
| coming to visit Niagara. | | | | also leave you with parking charges that can be up to |
| 1. Fallsview Indoor Water park: | | | | $2 per half hour by the falls and lots of walking. |
| My top choice and most popular family setting would | | | | 3. Americana Resort: |
| be the Fallsview Water Park Package. The Fallsview | | | | My 3rd pick is the Americana Resort which is a |
| water park has direct indoor access to 4 hotels | | | | simpler water park resort and more accustomed to |
| including the Sheraton on the Falls, Crown Plaza, | | | | the budget minded traveler. It offers spacious, |
| Skyline Inn, and Hampton inn. Right in the heart of Falls | | | | comfortable accommodations with an on site |
| Ave and Clifton Hill there will definitely be no shortage | | | | restaurant 'Jack Tanners'. The resort is located on |
| of things to do with the kids. | | | | Lundys Lane which allows quick transportation to |
| Outside your hotel you'll find an entire city block with | | | | many affordable places to eat and shop including the |
| activities dedicated to you and your family. Some | | | | Niagara Outlet Stores. Although the water park is not |
| examples are the Niagara Skywheel, Adventure City, | | | | as large as the other two, it may offer more play |
| Wax museums, haunted castles, Ripley's Believe it or | | | | zones for younger children while still delivering large |
| not, 4d Movies, and much more! Not to mention great | | | | slides and fun for the older kids. The roof is also partly |
| places to eat like Boston Pizza, Kelsey's, Burger King, | | | | retractable during sunny days, and picnic areas |
| Wendy's and more all within a short walking distance. | | | | surround the resort to give lots of open space. |
| If you're traveling with kids, this stop would be most | | | | The resort is not very close to the falls or other |
| inclusive due to the close proximity to the falls and tons | | | | entertainment areas, and will also require packing up |
| of fun things to do with the kids. Also in terms of | | | | the kids. Although the resort is still not the cheapest of |
| pricing, this would be the best value. | | | | vacations, it does offer a good family environment and |
| 2. Great Wolf Lodge Resort: | | | | a great family setting to enjoy what Niagara Falls has |
| Let your imagination soar as wild animals come to life | | | | to offer. |
| with animatronics within this giant themed indoor | | | | |