Natural features

Niagara Falls (US side)

United States of America New York Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls (US side)
Photo: Saffron Blaze, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The American and Bridal Veil Falls, part of the great Niagara Falls on the border with Canada. Niagara Falls State Park, the oldest state park in the USA, has viewpoints at Prospect Point and Terrapin Point, and the Cave of the Winds walkway at the foot of the Bridal Veil Falls.


The Maid of the Mist boat sails into the spray of the Horseshoe Falls. The Canadian side gives the best overall view; bring your passport to cross the Rainbow Bridge.

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