Castellani Art Museum

• View 19th-century American landscape paintings and contemporary sculptures at the Castellani Art Museum. Located on the Niagara University campus, the museum houses works of art dating to the 1850s, along with modern art from the late 20th century. The permanent collection consists of drawings, sculptures, photos and paintings from American and European artists, including Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. The museum also features an Underground Railroad Movement exhibit containing artifacts, photos and books. Temporary exhibits are also on display. The museum is closed on Mondays. Admission is free. Call (716) 286-8200 or visit the website below for additional information.
  
  Castellani Art Museum
  Niagara University
  P.O. Box 1938
  Niagara Falls, NY 14109
  (716) 286-8200
  http://purple.niagara.edu/cam/gen_info/geninfo.htm
  
  

Whirlpool State Park

• See turbulent rapids and a swirling vortex while strolling along a riverside path. Whirlpool State Park, located along the Robert Moses Parkway, features an upper, or street, level with numerous lookouts and a lower level that runs beside the Niagara River. Steep stairs and trails provide access to the lower level. From both levels, visitors can see the Whirlpool basin, which reaches depths of 125 feet, and the 1-mile-long Whirlpool Rapids. Park amenities include a picnic area and playground on the upper level. Visitors can hike or bike on the lower level's nature trails. The park also provides fishing areas. Call (716) 284-4691 for further information.
  
  Whirlpool State Park
  Niagara Frontier Region
  P.O. Box 1132
  Niagara Falls, NY 14303
  (716) 284-4691
  http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/105/details.aspx
  
  

Aquarium of Niagara

• Feed a harbor seal and visit Peruvian penguins at the Aquarium of Niagara. The aquarium houses more than 1,500 marine animals, including piranhas and eels, and features exhibits such as a tidal pool and coral reef. The Great Lakes exhibit contains local aquatic species. Visitors can watch sea lion and seal shows, as well as shark feedings. Behind-the-scenes interactive encounters with penguins, seals or sea lions can also be arranged for an additional fee. The aquarium is open daily year round. Call (716) 285-3575 or visit the website below for admission information.
  
  Aquarium of Niagara
  701 Whirlpool St.
  Niagara Falls, NY 14301
  (716) 285-3575 or (800) 500-4609
  http://www.aquariumofniagara.org/Aquarium%20of%20Niagara%20Website.htm
  
  

Niagara Gorge Discovery Center

• Explore the geological history of the falls at the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. Featured exhibits include a virtual elevator ride into the Niagara Gorge, fossils and a film about the area's geological formation. Visitors also can climb a 26-foot rock wall and access several nature trails. Call (716) 278-1070 for hours of operation and admission information.
  
  Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
  Niagara Falls State Park
  P. O. Box 773
  Niagara Falls, NY 14302
  (716) 278-1070
  http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/Activities_DiscoveryCenter.aspx