The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center showcases the natural and local history of Niagara Falls, Niagara Gorge, and the Escarpment. Within the Discovery Center, there are hands-on interactive displays, including a towering rock climbing wall complete with fossils and geological formations. You can learn about the ancient rock layers, local minerals and fossils, the history of the Great Gorge Route trolley line, and much more! A virtual elevator trip and a 180° multi-screen theater presentation will show you how the mighty Niagara River carved the gorge and the Falls over the course of more than 12,000 years–a process that continues today! The Discovery Center is also the trailhead for miles of hiking trails.