Stop At: Maid of the Mist, 1 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
You’ve never felt the power of Niagara Falls like this before. On our tour you will get to ride on their all-new, fully electric boats to truly experience the rush from the 600,000 gallons of water falling per second. Come feel it for yourself. So, when you set sail on the Maid of the Mist, you’re not just getting iconic views. You’re also taking the ride of your lifetime.
“A favorite Niagara Falls State Park attraction for more than 150 years, the Maid of the Mist journey begins at the Observation Tower, where guests are given a souvenir rain poncho to wear and board the double-deck Maid of the Mist tour boat. From there, the boat ferries past the base of the American Falls, and onto the basin of Horseshoe Falls--the dramatic passage leading you through the roiling waterfall whitewater and massive rock formations. The Maid of the Mist returns guests to shore with newfound appreciation of the power and grandeur of Niagara Falls. “– NYS Parks
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Cave of the Winds, Goat Island, Niagara Falls, New York 14303
The Cave of the Winds trip takes you closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible. First you get to enjoy the exciting new indoor multimedia experience, the World Changed Here Pavilion. You get to see and experience a fun educational 8-minute movie that immerses you back in time where everything with the Falls began. Before you get to ride down the elevator 175 feet (53 meters) deep into the Niagara Gorge you will be given souvenir poncho. (In the past the gave sandals for during the experience now as stated on their website they have changed that policy. “As we work to ensure that we are doing our part to care for the Earth, we have phased out distribution of the famous Cave of the Winds sandals. Please bring footwear that can get wet.”) After you descend down the elevator you will then follow a series of wooden walkways to the famous “Hurricane Deck”. As you stand at the railing, you are a mere 20 feet (6 meters) from the billowing torrents of Bridal Veil Falls.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Niagara Falls Observation Tower, 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York 14303
“Extending out dramatically over Niagara Gorge, the architectural wonder of the Niagara Falls USA Prospect Point Observation Tower affords unobstructed views of the wild cascades of Niagara Falls, as well as the raging whitewater below. Elevators at the Observation Tower provide access to the base of the gorge and the boarding site for the Maid of the Mist boat tour. For a multi-sensory view of the American Falls, visitors can go to the base of the gorge and climb a series of stairs to the Crow's Nest, where the views come with complimentary air conditioning and blasts of misty Niagara spray. Niagara Falls USA Observation Tower provides the only panoramic view of all three Niagara Falls, including the American Falls. Bird watching is also a popular pastime at the Niagara Falls Observation Tower. Bird enthusiasts have the opportunity to spot peregrine falcons, bald eagles and the many different gull species present in the Niagara Gorge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Three Sisters Islands, Three Sisters Islands, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
Three historic walking bridges link Goat Island to the Three Sisters Islands where you get a unique view of the upper rapids as the water races for the Falls.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls, New York
The Bridal Veil is the smallest falls among the three waterfalls, that together known as the great Niagara Falls. The Bridal Veil Falls is in the US side located right to the American Falls separated by Luna Island. The Goat Island in the Canadian side separates it from Horseshoe Falls.
The waterfall looks like a 'Bridal Veil' and thus the name Bridal Veil Falls. The Bridal Veil Falls is also known as Luna Falls and Iris Falls. The height of Bridal Veil Falls is 181 ft. Though it is a small waterfall compared to its two counterparts, it has its own specialties.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Luna Island, Goat Island Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA
This small island between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls has an awe-inspiring view of both Falls. Handicapped Accessible: Yes
It is between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, which are two of the three waterfalls that make up Niagara Falls. It is approximately 130 feet (40 m) wide (between the two falls) and 350 feet (110 m) long (extending upstream from the falls).
The original wooden bridge to the island, added in the 1800s, was replaced in the 20th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
