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Whirlpool Aero Car

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 58 attractions in Niagara Falls
Traveler 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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Attraction type: Tram
Address: 3850 Niagara River Parkway Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada
Tel: 1 877 642 7275

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Reviews of Whirlpool Aero Car

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4 of 5 stars
Cincinnati, Ohio
Aug 26, 2008

This was one of the better sites on our visit to Niagara Falls. It was well run, gave a nice view of the falls, and we were in and out quickly. more

4 of 5 stars
abu dhabi, united arab emirates
Jul 27, 2008

With the adventure pass discount, this was one of the only affordable attractions at Niagara Falls, with most being at least over $25. It cost only $9/person with the pass. You can see the whirlpool from here with the swirling water and nice views of Niagara Glen. I noticed on this ride the whirlpool jet boat ride didn't even come... more

4 of 5 stars
Warren, Massachusetts
Jul 1, 2008

For those who want to do and see it all, the Spanish Aero Car built in 1916 is another level of attraction you might want to try. It costs something like $12 Canadian and runs every half hour. The car travels out over the whirlpool formed by the Niagara River rapids rushing into the narrow channel beyond an the sense... more

4 of 5 stars
Nowra, Australia
May 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was pretty good for another perspective of the falls.Im not good with heights but this was fine. Make sure you line up early though for your allocated time spot or you could get stuck standing in the middle of the cable car instead of the outside and the view would not be very good. Well worth doing. more

3 of 5 stars
Marquette, Michigan
Jan 19, 2008

Nothing spectacular, you could skip this attraction and not cry about it. There are plenty of other things to do in Niagara. Basically it is a cable car that takes you over the niagara gorge, maybe 200 ft or so up, not that high. from one end of the river and then back, 5 minutes tops each way. Supposedly you... more

5 of 5 stars
Louisville, Kentucky
Nov 17, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I am not a heights guy, but I had no problem with this ride. It is probably as safe was any ski lift or ski gondola. It does not sway or swing. They only scary moment is when they make you change side at the other end, but even that is kind of cool. The very of the whirlpool are... more

3 of 5 stars
Lakewood, California
Sep 19, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I was surprised how a lot of people won't go on this attraction. I did not feel unsafe at all. If there is any wind, the ride closes down. It's pricey for what you get, but all part of the Niagara Experience. Once you go, it is something you never have to do again. I thought it had one of... more

3 of 5 stars
Bay City, Michigan
Jul 16, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

So I believe them and tried it! It was okay-about a 10 minute trip for $10 a person. Good views of the whirlpool, the water color is beautiful, and you can see some fairly up close views of the walls of the canyon, people fishing below, and of course that swirling water. You stand for this ride. When you get... more

2 of 5 stars
Atlanta, GA
May 20, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Been there, did it. Nothing special about this. Basically they run you out over the whirlpool and back in ten minutes. Nothing impressive. I wouldn't feel bad if you never do this. It's "fine" more

May 17, 2007

Another reasonably priced attraction around the Niagara Falls area. The trip takes 10 minutes and you literaly cross the gorge and come back. The views along the gorge are spectacular and you do get a good view of the Whirlpool Rapids. The guide gives a good commentary which gives a little bit of history about the gorge and the whirlpool.... more

Reviews of Whirlpool Aero Car

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Whirlpool Aero Car Address

3850 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 1 877 642 7275