In spite of the tourist trap attractions that surround the falls, we found the falls themselves to be amazing tributes to the beauty and power of God's creation. There are many scenic hiking trails within close proximity and I suggest you take some time to just walk around and take it all in. We were there just prior to Memorial... More

This was my second visit to the falls. First visit 19 years ago! But the falls are still breathtaking. Definitely best viewed from the Canadian side. The maid of the mist wasn't running due to so much ice around, but we still had spectacular views. The town itself is pretty tacky, but don't let this put you off some of... More

You've heard about it and seen pictures but until you've actually heard it and been (nearly) in it - thanks to the Maid of the Mist you really have no idea what you are missing! Oh, and the light show is pretty great too!

Lived here all my life. Nice little city until about 25 years ago. Nothing left now but the Falls. Take the Maid of the Mist ride. Visit Goat and Three Sisters Island, Bridal Veil Falls and Fort Niagara. Eat on Pine Ave at Como, La Hacienda, Michaels, or on Forest Ave at Fortunas. Whirlpool and Devils Hole Parks are good.... More

This is a great sight to see, the falls are amazing. You can get good photos in the park on the american side but to get better ones go into Canada. We parked our car in America and walked over the bridge into Canada. Both sides are a bit tacky which is a shame, but the falls are awesome well... More

You simply cannot beat this view of the falls from Goat Island. It is the only way to truly view all of the Niagra Falls as there are 2 separate falls. One is called Horseshoe Falls and the other is American Falls. Goat Island is between them and you can view them both perfectly.

The falls are grand no doubt. Large and something you will never see in the US anywhere else but I was expecting something more for some reason. The photo's you see must be taken for the Canada side.. from the US side you don't get the view you see in photos. The surrounding area is disappointing. Almost tacky. I was... More

The park and falls are beautiful but this area needs a boost. It's a vey depressed area, some places are plain dirty. I don't think I will go back... just due to the lack of friendliness and the overall picture. It's a very bland area. Anyone in a wheel chair or that has a hard time walking, will be challenged.

You can see both of the Niagara Falls (the American and the Horseshoe from the American-side vantage pointe in Niagara Falls, NY. You can see them for free by just walking to and through the state park. It's not a far walk, you go through the visitor center, then down a pathway and there they are. Beautiful.