Niagara Falls Landmarks

THE 10 BEST Niagara Falls Sights & Historical Landmarks

Niagara Falls Landmarks

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  • Rumzzz
    Irving, TX83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Knowing fully well Maid of the Mist etc will be closed for the season, my family and I still planned a visit here in December, because the state park itself is open year round. It wasn’t too busy, and we found plenty of parking - $10 per vehicle, and valid for the entire day, even if you move from parking lot to parking lot.
    The gift shop was a tad bit of a let down, but we enjoyed the falls from Prospect Point. The evening illumination and 8 pm fireworks were worth the repeat visit in the evening.
    Written January 6, 2024
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  • SarahM49
    Columbus, OH50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Terrapin Point was beautiful at sunset and so worth it. Nice hiking trails. A cute gift shop closes early.
    Written November 27, 2023
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  • Jordan Morningstar
    Burnsville, MN257 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The observation tower is a THE perfect place to go for photos of the falls from the American side. You get a gorgeous long shot include the American Falls, the tip of Goat Island and Horseshoe Falls. The view looking up and down the river is unforgettable!

    There are a lot of people who like to take photos from the tower, so be patient and take turns getting in and out. If you're just enjoying the view you can step back and let people take photos. There is visual opportunity all over the observation deck.
    Written November 26, 2023
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  • Wendy-n-Tom
    Brooklyn, OH1,049 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Schoellkopf Power Plant ruins is a great addition to the attractions on the American side of Niagara Falls. You take the restored plant elevator down to the Niagara River. At the base are nice murals explaining all about the plant and its collapse. There are also nice walking trails where you can take a short walk around the area or even take a longer hike.

    One easy trail leads down to the water's edge. It is nice being at river level and having the unique view of the gorge and the river as you look back toward Rainbow Bridge and the Falls. And the best part is, it is completely free.

    In the same area is the Maid of the Mist dry dock, where they store the boats during the winter.

    The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center and Aquarium are across the street.
    Written February 8, 2024
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  • TheTraveler
    New York City, NY110 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    weird and strange but easy to find and take a pic or two. google the location and go see it. its crazy and reminds me of the Pittsburgh home.
    Written June 15, 2022
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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is I think the only Church in Niagara Falls (at least I saw no other). It's a nice old stone Church, however we found it closed during our two days stay, so cannot comment the interiors.
    Written May 29, 2022
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  • JoanMontrice
    11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Its a very beautiful street at night time all lit up. I was alone and it felt relatively safe. During the day a starbucks a bunch of average restaurants and food carts and trinket shops
    Written September 21, 2022
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  • Jessica
    Cleveland, OH2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There is an 8 minute video on Nicola Tesla at the Maid of the Mist attraction. The theater is decorated beautifully full of art, posters. Seating g in theater is wooden bench with a few rows to seat about 30-40 people. There are captions for hearing impaired guest and staff are wonderful.
    Written September 28, 2023
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  • Linda B
    Raleigh, NC2,211 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The town has lots of murals around but this is a spot where you can see multiple ones down a small alleyway.
    Written October 8, 2021
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  • stillgoin
    Buffalo, NY113 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our docent gave us a lively tour of some of the more celebrated residents of this 170+-year-old cemetery, the daredevils who sent themselves over the Falls seeking fame and glory and sometimes money. But the story I liked best was the story of one Captain who piloted a ship, an 1800s Maid of the Mist, from the base of the Niagara Falls to today's Niagara on the Lake. And the story I found most touching was the story of how Oakwood Cemetery itself paid for a grave and marker for a destitute person who attempted to go over the Falls fairly recently. As a history buff, I enjoyed seeing the Porter Family section, too. He owned the portage around the Falls before the Erie Canal was built in the early 1800s.
    Written September 16, 2022
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  • Tesla20
    Lewiston, NY46 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pine Avenue is now the "Main" street of Niagara Falls. Lots of small businesses and restaurants in this area. But we always thought it was sad that the columns from the old Niagara Falls High School were removed from the building and installed on Pine Avenue -- that was unnecessary and ruined the facade of the old historic school.
    Written August 16, 2018
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  • jacko
    Niagara Falls, NY1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    this is not First Presbyterian Church it is St Peter's Episcopal Church. First Presbyterian is at 311 First Street, just around the corner from St. Peter's
    Written November 25, 2019
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  • EFW2014
    Woolwich, ME1,173 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The arch was cool. It’s in interesting bit of history in a historic place. Stone work was very detailed. It’s at the entrance/exit of the gift shop area.
    Written June 26, 2021
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  • American Eskimo
    2,721 contributions
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    Pretty cool history. The Old Stone Chimney was built in 1750. If you’re a history buff passing through, you should stop by.
    Written October 6, 2023
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