Niagara Falls State ParkDescriptionNiagara Falls is one of the most popular destinations in North America. They consist of two separate parts, Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side and American Falls on the US side. Niagara Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world. Although not the highest waterfall in the world (the highest waterfall is the Angel Falls in Venezuela), the Falls are truly impressive. The Horseshoe Falls are 170 feet high and 2,500 feet wide. The American Falls are 180 feet tall and 1,100 feet wide.
Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the USA. It was established in 1885 and designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, America's great landscape architect. The must-visit attractions of Niagara Falls State Park are:
Operating HoursThe Park is open year-round. Most park attractions are seasonal in nature, open from mid-spring through the fall. Opening dates depend on weather conditions.
Visitor Center: Daily 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. in summer. Daily 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in winter. Closed Christmas and New Years.
Getting ThereIt is easy to get to Niagara Falls State Park. Bus service and train transportation are available. If you go by car:
Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) towards Niagara, then Hwy-420 to Niagara Falls (from Toronto); I-190 (from Buffalo); I-81, I-90, I-290 and I-190 (exit 22) (from Syracuse).
Rober Moses Parkway Niagara Falls, New York 14301
Toll Free: (800) 338-7890
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