Niagara Falls State Park New York
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An overview of the United States side of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park in New York. While not necessarily a Lesser Known Adventure spot, there is definitely more focus on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. We visited the park this summer in 2022 and were surprised at how nice it was since it doesn’t get the same attention.
While there, we walked the entire park and checked out the two main attractions people recommended stopping at. These were the Cave of the Winds, and Maid of the Mist.
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From the Niagara Falls Live website –
Cave of the Winds is located on Goat Island. The Cave of the Winds trip takes you closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible. You ride an elevator 175 feet (53 meters) deep into the Niagara Gorge. Then, clad in a bright yellow poncho and wearing the special footwear provided, you follow a tour guide over a series of wooden walkways to the famous “Hurricane Deck”. As you stand at the railing, you are a mere 20 feet (6 meters) from the billowing torrents of Bridal Veil Falls.
The rushing waters loom above you, dousing you with a generous spray as you face the thundering Falls head-on. Rainbows are usually visible day and night. Everyone can experience the sights of Niagara Falls. A deck has been built 150 feet from the base of the Falls especially designed for handicapped and adults with children in arms.
The second stop was the Maid of the Mist boat ride.
From the Niagara Falls State Park website –
Looking for a fun way to “explore the roar?” The Maid of the Mist boat tour in Niagara Falls, NY has been described by generations of visitors as one of the highlights of their trip.
A favorite Niagara Falls State Park attraction for more than 150 years, the Maid of the Mist journey begins at the Observation Tower, where guests are given a souvenir rain poncho to wear and board the double-deck Maid of the Mist tour boat. From there, the boat ferries passed the base of the American Falls, and onto the basin of Horseshoe Falls–the dramatic passage leading you through the roiling waterfall whitewater and massive rock formations. The Maid of the Mist returns guests to shore with a newfound appreciation of the power and grandeur of Niagara Falls.
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We had a great time exploring the Niagara Falls State Park, and definitely look forward to heading back again.
Resource:
https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com
https://www.niagarafallsusa.com
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