Niagara Falls State Park Information American Falls Canadian Falls

Niagara Falls State Park Information, American Falls & Canadian Falls

24 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Niagara Falls State Park information. The Canadian and American Falls are just 20 minutes from Buffalo New York, the Niagara River's furious power cut away a massive gorge at the Niagara Escarpment.(near Lewiston NY) This is where the falls originated. Over the years, this cutting action has actually moved the entire falls to where it is located now. The falls are located 7 miles from their original position. The falls dump a magnificent volume of water. Two Niagara river channels (east & west) combine after they pass Grand Island. This water rapidly approaches the edge of the falls and drops approximately 350 feet to Lake Ontario down below.

By the Canadian Falls, the cliffs of the Horseshoe falls are about 200 feet high. These measurements can change over the course of a year by several inches to a foot or more depending on geological conditions.

Niagara Falls History

The Niagara River was born 12,000-14,000 years ago during the last glacial event. The stratified rock which the Niagara River cuts its gorge represents a history that dates back to the Paleozoic Era, hundreds of millions of years ago. There is a hiking trail called Devil's Hole. It is located along the American side gorge. Two unrelated American Indian nations occupied this area at one time. There is a cave along the trail. It is a natural formation in 430,000,000 year old rock.

Luna Island & Goat Island

Luna Island is a small island between the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls.

Goat Island (Previously, Iris Island) is a small island in the Niagara River, between the Bridal Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. Not to worry, nobody lives on Goat Island. It's a destination just for tourists visiting Niagara Falls State Park :)

Plan a Trip to Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls State Park PARKING

Parking Lot 1 @Prospect Point. near Visitor Center and the Maid of the Mist.

[Location: Prospect St. Niagara Falls, NY 14303]

Parking Lot 2 @Goat Island by Cave of the Winds (Top of the Falls Restaurant)

[Location: 24 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14303]

Parking Lot 3 @Goat Island near Three Sisters Islands.

[Location: 24 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14303]

Parking Lot 4 @Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. Park here if you wish to start at the Aquarium of Niagara, The Gorge Discovery Center or the Schoellkopf Site. Here, the Discover Niagara Shuttle will bring you from within the park to the attractions outside the park.

[Location: just off Niagara Scenic Parkway]

**ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE*"

Niagara Falls State Park Parking: Cars      $10.00 All-day

Type: Automatic parking technology Available 24 hrs, 7 days and 365 Days a year at two primary lots:
Prospect Parking Lot -- (Lot 1)
Goat Island ------- (Lot 2)
Any vehicles parked overnight will be automatically charged an additional day.

Places to go and things to do at the American Falls and the Canadian Falls:

[American Falls]

• Maid of the Mist: Boat Ride to bottom of Falls. Adults $19.25 Children 6-12 yrs old $11.20 5 and under FREE (Prices are USD) Credit Card and Cash only. Season ends early November

[American Falls]

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• Cave of the winds: Adults $17.00 Children $14.00 descend 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge. Find yourself at the unbelievable “Hurricane Deck”

[American Falls]

• Niagara Adventure Theatre: Witness Niagara Falls’ incredible stories and history that would otherwise take a lifetime to experience in just 30 minutes. Adult $12.00 Children 6-12yrs $8.00,  5 and under Free (Prices are USD)

[Canadian Falls]

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• Voyage to the Falls: Boat Ride to bottom of Falls. Adult Ticket $25.95(CAN.) Child 5-12 yrs old  $15.95(CAN.) 4 and under FREE

[Canadian Falls]

• Helicopter Rides: [12 Minutes in length] 3731 Victoria Ave. Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada L2E 6V5. No Reservation required, this is a walk-in attraction. Please call to make sure they are flying + 1 (800) 844-7601

[Canadian Falls]

• Journey Behind the Falls: A series of tunnels near the bottom of the Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian shore of the Niagara River

[All Prices Subject to change]

See this link for various attractions and hours [American Side]

Niagara Falls State Park Information Visitor Center (American Side)
332 Prospect St
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
+1 716 278 1796

Table Rock Welcome Centre (Canadian Side)
6650 Niagara Pkwy.
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
+1 905 358 3268
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