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Top of the To-Do List in Niagara Falls

There are so many things to do in Niagara Falls USA that it can be hard to get to it all! If you’re working on a limited timeline you’ll want to go for our narrowed-down list of things you absolutely have to do here.

 

Did you know Niagara Falls State Park is the nation’s oldest state park? Take in the drama and excitement of the Falls from the Observation Tower near Prospect Point, the only panoramic view of all three Falls.

 

 

Once you’re on the Maid of the Mist, hold on for a boat ride like you’ve never experienced before! Operating since 1846 as a sightseeing tour, the Maid of the Mist recently launched new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels. You’ll go past the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls on the U.S. side, then past the Horseshoe Falls.

 

How close is up close? Bring your waterproof camera, slip into the special yellow poncho, and follow a series of wooden walkways to the famed Hurricane Deck of Cave of the Winds. There, you’ll find just feet away from the base of Bridal Veil Falls, so expect to get wet from the spray coming off the Falls itself and be awed!

 

 

Take a cruise through history on the Erie Canal on this scenic cruise. You’ll go past five of the original 1800s locks, including the only double set.

 

For the serious hiker, getting off the beaten path and descending into the heart of the Niagara Gorge is a must (those who are less experienced will want to stay on the top trails). Just 3 miles from downtown, you’ll find Devil’s Hole StatePark where you can access the signature route of miles of trails that take you down to the rapids of the Niagara Whirlpool, edged by rock formations and canyon walls for a breathtaking

view of nature up close. 

 

The Class V rapids of the Niagara River can be daunting to even seasoned mariners. However, when you add jet-powered boats to the equation, you get a white-knuckled ride that’ll test your vocal cords. Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours take guests on a guided, 45-60 minute tour through the Devil’s Hole Class V rapids of the Niagara River. Offering both a wet and dry experience, these high-speed boats will have you craving another adrenaline-packed adventure. 

 

For a view you really can’t get anywhere else, consider a helicopter tour with RainbowAir. You’ll get a bird’s eye view of all three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls (American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe), as well as the Upper Niagara River and Niagara Falls State Park. Along with the unforgettable aerial views, you’re likely to see radiant rainbows that the area is known for.

 

 
Posted on: 30/01/2025

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