Overview
Create your Niagara Falls State Park experience. Enjoy breathtaking views, the Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, fireworks over the Falls, and more.
Description
It's a tale of two cities: Niagara Falls, New York (USA), and Niagara Falls, Ontario (Canada). Both overlook a natural wonder – 150,000 gallons of water per second, plunging more than 1000ft – and both provide a load of tourist kitsch around it. The Canadian side offers somewhat better views and a much larger town. However, the view from the New York side is still impressive and the falls surroundings are far more pleasant as they are preserved within a beautifully landscaped state park. The town itself is also largely devoid of the commercial razzmatazz you'll find on the Canadian side; if that's what you want, it's easy to walk across the Rainbow Bridge between the two – just be sure to bring your passport.
United States
United States
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-york-state/niagara-falls