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Whirlpool Aero Car

3850 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
1 877 642 7275
Ranked #22 of 67 attractions in Niagara Falls
3.5 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Type: Trams
Traveller Description: A favorite attraction of visitors from around the world, the Spanish Aero Car was built in 1916.  Considered daring in its day, the operating... more »
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We purchased the Adventure pass and visited the Butterfly conservatory,the white water walk and the aero car all in an afternoon. All of these attractions are reasonably close to each other because we visited in early May the queues were almost non existent.The aero car ride was short but enjoyable, great views and excellent picture opportunity. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I am not a big heights person. This travels across the river and offers a good view of the rapids. If you are maximizing the trip to the area do this. You can see Jetboat ride .... that looks cool. More

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toronto
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

This attraction is 8 minutes long. We arrived for the last ride at 5 PM yesterday. Paid $ 29 for two adults. The view is nice, great picture opportunities. Nothing more. Combine it with the white water walk which is a short walking distance away from the aero car. More

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cape cod, ma
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Nice attraction and good views, but buy the adventure pass it saves money on 4 attractions (even if you don't do them all). This attraction on it's own was a bit pricey for a cable car ride across the river and back. Great views, but combine it with the White Water Walk and Maid of Mist and save a few... More

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NYC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Like being in a whirlpool. Once of a lifetime experience. More

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Chicago
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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About $12 pp for a short 10 minute ride. very nice view of whirlpool though. Nice parks nearby also. More

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Worcester, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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I expected more out of this venture. Everyone steps into a "giant crate" and it travels halfway through the gorge and then the "passenger" are made to go clockwise to view the other side of the water. A halfway travel should be charge halfway prices. It is more inviting on the brochure than what they actual experience is. More

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Oxford, MA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Our tour guide took us here for a great view of the whirlpool. The aero card was pricey and only goes halfway across and returns and lasts only about 10 minutes. Also looks as old as when it first oppened decades ago.Stop for the view but skip the ride.. More

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Toronto, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The wait for this attraction (particulalry during summer months) could be long. The views and ride is good but nothing spectacular. More

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elyria oh
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

We loved this ride across the river over the whirlpool. A great memory! More

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