Explore Niagara Falls and More on a Shoestring Budget - 6 Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Niagara Falls State Park
   30 minutes (19 miles) from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

   Go on a Maid of the Mist boat tour and get up close and personal with the falls. Take a hike in the park to see the falls from various angles.

2. Day 2: Cave of the Winds
   5 minutes (1 mile) from Niagara Falls State Park

   Put on your poncho and get ready to be drenched as you walk along the wooden walkways to feel the power of Bridal Veil Falls.

3. Day 3: Albright-Knox Art Gallery
   25 minutes (12 miles) from Niagara Falls State Park

   Explore contemporary and modern art in this world-renowned gallery.

4. Day 4: Buffalo Zoo
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   20 minutes (10 miles) from Albright-Knox Art Gallery

   Get close to over 1000 animals from around the world in this 23.5-acre zoo.

5. Day 5: Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
   10 minutes (5 miles) from Buffalo Zoo

   Learn about the geology and history of the Niagara River and Gorge. Enjoy interactive displays and a 180-degree multi-screen theater presentation.

6. Day 6: Old Fort Niagara
   25 minutes (15 miles) from Niagara Gorge Discovery Center

   Immerse yourself in the history of the fort, originally established in 1679, with living history programs and tours.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Niagara Falls State Park (2-3 hours, $21.25 for Maid of the Mist boat tour)
• Cave of the Winds (1-2 hours, $19.95)
• Albright-Knox Art Gallery (1-2 hours, $12, free admission on M&T Bank's "Second Friday" each month)
• Buffalo Zoo (2-3 hours, $13.95)
• Niagara Gorge Discovery Center (1-2 hours, $5)
• Old Fort Niagara (2-3 hours, $15)
Total Estimated Costs: $87.15 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Niagara Wine Trail or taking a day trip to Toronto, just 2 hours away. If you have less time, consider skipping the Buffalo Zoo and spending more time at Niagara Falls State Park or Albright-Knox Art Gallery.