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Maid of the Mist launches early for the 2024 season, prepares for solar eclipse

Posted at 5:50 AM, Apr 04, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-04 13:49:58-04

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — One of Western New York's most popular attractions, the Maid of the Mist, is opening early for the 2024 season.

This year marks the tour's 139th consecutive, making it the longest consecutively running tourist attraction in all of North America.

With an April 4th opening, the tours are available just in time for the total solar eclipse.

The tours are open seven days a week on a first-come, first-serve basis — including for Monday's solar eclipse.

You can buy your tickets here. The hours of operation for the tours are listed below.

MAID OF THE MIST TOURS & OBSERVATION DECK:

  • Monday-Friday: Tours - 10AM-5PM / Observation Deck - 9:30AM–6PM
  • Saturday-Sunday: Tours - 9AM-6PM / Observation Deck - 8:30AM-7:00PM

ECLIPSE MONDAY (Special Hours):

  • Tours: 9AM-6PM / Observation Deck: 8:30AM-7PM