Majestic, world-famous waterfalls on the American and Canadian sides. Hiking trails and water adventures. Wineries and Cuisine. Discover Niagara shuttle service.
There is no doubt that New York offers great value to people of all ages, though one destination is particularly rooted in our state’s identity. Perhaps because of its sheer size and majesty, this picturesque natural beauty attracts around 8 million travelers annually. It sits adjacent to one of America’s most historically innovative cities and against the backdrop of a sprawling Canada. I am of course referring to the city of Niagara. Contrary to what you saw in your cousin’s wedding album, Niagara Falls is not just another stop for the “hop-on-hop-off” crowd. In fact, it is a storied location of unmatched natural beauty, a looking glass on the American spirit throughout the ages, as well as an ever-growing center of commerce for a dynamic community. Truly, and not in looks alone, Niagara has it all. Starting at the DeVeaux Woods State Park, you can enjoy recreational amenities such as picnic facilities, meadow trails and playgrounds. From here, you can make your way towards Whirlpool, another state park, which boasts 109 acres of rapids vistas. If time allows, there are more than enough circuitous trails in Niagara Falls’ larger network of parks to pass a day by. Although there are venues for ziplining, axe throwing and much more, thrill-seekers may still be disheartened to know that barreling off the Falls’ peak is no longer permitted, though they can learn about those who did at the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center.
By Tim O’Hare
Majestic, world-famous waterfalls on the American and Canadian sides. Hiking trails and water adventures. Wineries and Cuisine. Discover Niagara shuttle service.
THINGS TO DO
RESTAURANTS
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS
MUSEUMS
THEATER
DISTILLERIES
LANDMARKS
Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, is just a scenic train ride away. On the border of New York State and Ontario where Lake Erie drains into the Niagara River, this dramatic hydraulic phenomenon is actually three massive cascades – American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls – at the end of Niagara Gorge. Vacationers have traveled to these famous waterfalls for over a century. Now it’s your turn! Cruise close enough by boat to be engulfed by their roar. See them from above from the observation tour, and then walk beside them to feel the force of the winds they create. It’s a trip of a lifetime.
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Greetings, fellow travelers! Thanks for joining me on my sprawling journey to an amazing collection of New York museums. I’ve embarked – with the generous help of New York By Rail and I Love New York – on a statewide odyssey to explore the astonishing depth and breadth of a distinctive collective community — New York’s museums, learning a few of the remarkable things they have to teach along the way….READ MORE
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