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Niagara Falls, NY

· Niagara Falls, NY

Why you should go…

Destination Niagara USA markets the U.S. side of Niagara Falls and surrounding Niagara County towns like Lewiston and Youngstown. The centerpiece is Niagara Falls State Park, the country's oldest state park, with observation points, the Cave of the Winds walkway, and boat tours to the base of the falls.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Niagara Falls, NY, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Cave of the Winds

    Under $25

    Ride an elevator 175 feet into the gorge, then climb wooden walkways to the Hurricane Deck, 20 feet from the crash of Bridal Veil Falls.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Bucket List

    WildPlay's Zipline to the Falls

    $50+

    Fly 2,200 feet along the gorge rim, past the American Falls to a landing deck facing the base of Horseshoe Falls.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Niagara City Cruises

    $25–$50

    Sail into the roaring heart of Horseshoe Falls on Canada's iconic falls boat tour, ponchos on, cameras ready.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Skylon Tower

    Under $25

    Ride the yellow bug elevators 775 feet up for the definitive bird's-eye view of both falls and beyond.

    0.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    White Water Walk

    Under $25

    An elevator into the gorge leads to a quarter-mile boardwalk beside the thundering Class 6 Whirlpool Rapids, some of the wildest whitewater in North America.

    2.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Whirlpool Aero Car

    Under $25

    Cross the churning Niagara Whirlpool in a century-old cable car suspended high above the gorge.

    2.3 mi awayMore like this