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Explore power and beauty of American Falls in Niagara Falls New York



American Falls, located in Niagara Falls New York, and Horseshoe Falls situated in Ontario, Canada, are places you have to visit in your lifetime.

Why?

Once you see the great falls, feel the power of the falling water and thunder, and see the facts about Niagara Falls, you will realize why Niagara Falls is one of the World's Natural Wonders, favorite place for weddings, anniversaries and honeymoon, and why you should go there.

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American Falls, Maid of the Mist and Seneca Casino


Niagara Falls are consisted of the three beautiful waterfalls; Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil.
Horseshoe Falls and American Falls are separated by the Goat Island.

american falls and bridal veil fallsThe American Falls and smaller Bridal Veil Falls are completely within USA, separated by Luna Island.

The Bridal Veil waterfalls has also been known in the past as Luna Falls and Iris Falls.

Thanks to The Cave of the Winds attraction, visitors are allowed to walk up to the base of Bridal Veil Falls.
That is the perfect spot to make some impressive Niagara Falls pictures.
Bridal Veil - Cave of the Winds tour

The American Falls can be viewed from walkways along Prospect Point Park. Admission is free and the view of these great falls, priceless.

Attractions Niagara Falls New York - Observation Tower

Prospect Point Observation Tower gives you an awesome opportunity. You will be able to see and admire an amazing scenery consisted of high raised hotels on Canadian side and Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara River and Mighty Falls, how Maid of the Mist boat is fighting the crashing water...

Observation Tower is 85m high structure, that has an outside observation deck that extends past the Niagara Gorge Cliff face. If you take the elevator up, you will go to the top where you will experience the breathtaking view of Niagara skyline. If you go down to the base of the gorge, you will have an access to the Maid of the Mist boats.

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Prospect Point Observation Tower

... other things to do in Niagara Falls New York

For another adventure, take the pathway and stairs after, and you will be on your way to the "Crow's Nest", an observation deck located at the base of the American Niagara. That is an awesome experience.

Above the Falls there is a bridge, that takes you to the Goat Island
either you are walking or driving there. Not only that it is healthy, walking also, is the opportunity to visit and experience more. There are many places where you can stop, rest, sit, lie down, and refresh.

There are also organized, guided Niagara tours, along the American Falls and around Goat Island, with Niagara Scenic Trolleys.

On Goat Island, there are Three Sisters Islands with walking path that allows you to have a closer look at the Niagara River Rapids.

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Amazing scenery of Niagara Falls (by Radhika Bhagwat)

You can walk right up to these speeding rapids. Nothing prevents you from walking into the water. But be careful, it is dangerous. Rapids are so powerful, that can easily move you into the torrent. Just staying on a shore and seeing this massive water, going from furious rapids into crashing waterfalls, will create an unforgettable impression and makes you say WOW.

Few superb Attractions are available in the city of Niagara Falls New York where Seneca Casino and Hotel is recognized as a premier destination.

Although, Niagara Falls, Canada is more popular, due to the scenery it offers a greater number of Niagara attractions, Hotels, Entertainment
(two Casinos, Clifton Hill...).

In order to maximize your Niagara experience, our recommendation is to visit both sides and especially The Cave of the Winds on American side.

There are different and specific in there own way. And these places are one of the most photographed scenes in the world!

Attractions in Niagara Falls NY, that we recommend, are on a much shorter list than Canadian side. If you tried Maid of the Mist, there is no need to visit the same attraction on American side. The same with helicopter ride.

  • Attraction with a promising breathtaking view, 280 ft above the ground is Prospect Point observation Tower.
  • For a wild experience and adventure, just visit The Cave of the Winds. Especially after the nightfall where you will be astonished with illuminated, multi-colored cascading water torrent.

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Niagara Falls NY Attractions - Helium Balloon Ride


If you are not afraid of height, there is one attraction that provides a prefect opportunity to see Niagara Falls from different perspective. You will be able to enjoy panoramic and aerial views from the Flight of Angels helium balloon ride.


The shortest way from Canadian side to Niagara Falls NY, is over Rainbow Bridge. To cross the border there is a toll for walking, 50 cents.

Driving a car in Niagara Falls New York is the best option.
If you stayed in downtown, Seneca Casino, The Falls and its attractions, Rainbow Bridge and border to Canada are on a walking distance.






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