Location: Niagara Falls
Top Things to do in Niagara Falls
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Niagara Falls, New York (NY)
A popular spot for getting wowed or soaked amid natural splendor, Niagara Falls attracts curious spectators and adventurous honeymooners from around the world. The splendid main attraction - more than six million feet of water cascading over a rocky crest - sits partially in the United States and partially in Canada. The U.S. side has recently been busy promoting other activities to lure visitors. Venues like the Aquarium of Niagara offer parents fun and engaging alternatives for kids, after or in between visits to the Falls. Outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, fishing and camping can be found at the Niagara Falls State Park. The storied history of attempts to conquer the majestic Falls is captured at the Daredevil Museum; the Schoellkopf Museum concentrates on the history and geology. There's more to the Falls than, well, the Falls, including a wide array of dining and lodging options, from budget to upscale. This awe-inspiring region makes for an exhilarating and multi-faceted getaway
Restaurants in Niagara Falls
1. Niagara Falls State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,392 reviews
A huge expanse of natural beauty, this oldest state park in the U.S. offers biking, fishing and cross-country skiing, and contains plenty of hiking and walking trails, including the Niagara Gorge Trail System, which affords great views of both the falls and the gorge.
Reviewed By mlevison1 - Teaneck, United States
We spent two days in Niagara Falls; One day on the American side and one day on the Canadian side. Both have a lot to offer and both are beautiful. While you can see the three falls by walking the trails within a state park on the New York side, you can also see these same three falls from the Canadian side by walking the pathway. From the New York side, the view is on top of the falls while the view from Canada is across the falls; each has its rewards and the same is true of both trips to the Falls in a boat (Maid of the Mist or Hornblower)
2. Prophet Isaiah's Second Coming House
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By MrsG262 - Middletown, United States
I'm a craft person so I really wanted to see this house. It is amazing the amount of hours that must have been spent to create this. It's basically a drive by, stop, take pictures and leave. No tour of the house. You have to admire the creativity and endurance spent painting all of the house. Loved seeing it.
3. Schoellkopf Power Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By happy4travel
This was the first time we saw the Maid of the Mist! For us it was incredible. We enjoyed every bit of the trip and then some. So many beautiful places to see! What a great trip, what an adventure!
4. Third Street Art Alley
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By TravelKat21 - Bel Air, United States
Free 2-hour street parking on third street. The graffiti is pretty neat. I loved the cat with boxing gloves and the I <3 NF murals. We probably spent about 3-5 minutes here and then back into the car. Quick stop if you are in the area!
5. Goat Island
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4.5 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By Rptipple - Ostrander, United States
Beautiful!! Most lovely part of Niagara State Park, I visited the falls on the Canadian side as a child, and I’m glad that we were able to see the falls from this vantage point! Three sisters island was especially pretty with the fall colors.
6. Old Falls Street
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
Free family fun is just footsteps from Niagara Falls on Old Falls Street, USA. This three-block destination connects Niagara Falls State Park with The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and all downtown hotels, restaurants and attractions. Serving as a "Welcome Center" for residents and visitors alike, Old Falls Street, USA, provides exciting spaces for family-friendly games and activities, as well as seasonal concerts, outdoor movies, festivals and special events. The best part is, you don't need a ticket to join in on the outdoor fun! Old Falls Street, USA hosts most of its programming on its Middle Block, during the summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), with other seasonal festivals and events throughout the year. During the summer, guests enjoy daily free games and activities, as well as weekly outdoor concerts on Friday evenings, the Flicks on Old Falls outdoor movie series on Thursday evenings, as well as Free Family Fun activities on Saturday afternoons. Old Falls Street's activities are a perfect compliment to any visit to Downtown Niagara Falls, NY.
7. Nikola Tesla Monument
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I like that monument of Tesla. Wow! They put put a lot of flowers: Red flowers Purple flowers White flowers. It is beautiful. Naturally the Nikola Tesla Monument is the best of all. Wow! He invented A/C electricity
8. Old Stone Chimney
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
The Old Stone Chimney is a masonry chimney built as part of a two-story barracks on the site of the French "Fort du Portage," or "Fort Little Niagara," by Daniel de Joncaire in 1750, when the Niagara River and its shores were part of New France on the North American Continent.
