American Falls

Niagara Falls


Along the New York side, next to Bridal Veil Falls, this waterfall forms an impressive 260-meter-wide curtain of rushing white water. During the day, rainbows often form in front of it. At night, it's lit up in festive colors.


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Nearby Niagara Falls attractions

1. Bridal Veil Falls

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Rushing waters between Luna and Goat islands create this waterfall on the US side, just 17-meters wide. The falls form a perfect, full (and namesake)…

3. Cave of the Winds

0.16 MILES

On the northern corner of Goat Island, don a souvenir rain poncho and sandals (provided) and take an elevator down to walkways just 25ft from the crashing…

4. Wax Museum at Niagara

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Hardly the most state-of-the-art museum, but entertaining and packed with interesting stories: massacres, stunt-jumpers and that time the water stopped…

5. Rainbow Bridge

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Bring your passport for the walk or drive across this bridge linking the US and Canadian sides of the falls – there are good views along the way.

6. Bird Kingdom

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The jungly Bird Kingdom claims to be the world's largest indoor aviary, with 400 species of free-flying tropical birds from around the globe. You can also…

7. Skylon Tower

0.52 MILES

The Skylon Tower is a 158m concrete spire with yellow pill-shaped elevators crawling up and down the tower's neck to the top. The interior itself is dated…

8. Horseshoe Falls

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The centerpiece of any visit here are the Horseshoe Falls. Named after their 670m curved shape, they have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North…

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