Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York State, USA, is the oldest state park in the United States. It contains the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and part of the Horseshoe Falls – the 3 waterfalls that make up the stunning Niagara Falls.
Visitors to the US side of Niagara Falls have to visit Niagara Falls State Park to see the Falls – it is the only place on the US side from where Niagara Falls can be viewed.
Established in 1885, Niagara Falls State Park was formed to preserve the natural surroundings of the Niagara River and Niagara Falls. The park stretches over 400 acres. The Niagara River flows through the park and visitors can view the upper Niagara rapids
The park is open 24 hours a day throughout the year. There is no entry fee to enter the park, though there is an admission fee to some of the attractions inside the park.
Goat Island, Three Sisters Islands and Luna Island are some of the islands on the upper Niagara River that can be visited in the park.
Attractions in Niagara Falls State Park
- Adventure Theater
- Aquarium
- Cave of the Winds
- Discovery Center and Hiking Trails
- Falls Fireworks
- Falls Illumination
- Goat Island and Terrapin Point
- In-park Dining
- Maid of the Mist
- Niagara Scenic Trolley
- Prospect Point Observation Tower
- Three Sisters Islands
- Visitor Center
Niagara Falls State Park Tours
Many tour operators offer guided tours of Niagara Falls State Park from Niagara Falls, NY and Niagara Falls, Ontario. The tours offer free pickup and dropoff.
Niagara Falls State Park Tours by bus offer visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty surrounding Niagara Falls and Niagara Gorge. You can stand at the edge of Horseshoe Falls at Terrapin Point on Goat Island.
The tour includes the Maid of the Mist boat ride to the Falls, viewing of the Falls from the Observation Tower, a walk upto Crow’s Nest (a viewing platform to see American Falls from close quarters), and Cave of the Winds (a series of walkways that take you close to Bridal Veil Falls).
Niagara Falls – A Destination to Remember
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