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Thundering waterfalls, boat rides into the mist, gorge overlooks and a bridge to Canada on New York’s northern border.
The nation’s oldest state park, established in 1885, spreads over 400 acres around the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls.
About three miles north of the falls, this 109-acre park has Rim Trail overlooks above the swirling, aqua-colored Niagara River.
This 282-foot tower has views of all three falls, and its elevators drop to the foot of the gorge and the Maid of the Mist dock.
A favorite since 1846, this boat tour leaves from the base of the Observation Tower and passes all three falls, including Horseshoe Falls.
Pull on a yellow poncho and climb the walkways to get soaked beside Bridal Veil Falls, named for a cave that collapsed in 1920.
Cross narrow bridges near Goat Island for quiet views of the rushing rapids, on islands named for three Whitney sisters.
Cross this arch bridge to Canada in about five minutes for striking views of the falls and river, with rainbows often appearing.
A three-block street just footsteps from the falls, with concerts, restaurants, places to sit and festivals and family activities.
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