Niagara Falls State Park is a state park in the City of Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York, United States. The park, recognized as the oldest state park in the United States, contains the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and a portion of the Horseshoe Falls. Prior to being protected, the lands surrounding Niagara Falls on both sides of the river were largely controlled by private interests, and public access to the falls was limited. Landscape architect Frederick
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Law Olmsted, an early champion of the Falls' surroundings, began advocating for their preservation in the 1860s.
Basic Info
Type State park Location Prospect Street & Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, New York, United States Coordinates 43°05′N 79°04′W / 43.08°N 79.07°W / 43.08; -79.07 Area 221 acres (0.89 km2) Visitors 9,529,325 (in 2016)
Niagara Falls Attractions & Tours
Every year, millions of visitors come to see the spectacular beauty of Niagara Falls. It's always free to walk into Niagara Falls State Park to see the Falls, and it's open 365 days a year! What many people are happy to discover, however, is that along with this majestic natural wonder, the Niagara Falls tours and activities that you can enjoy inside the park provide hours of added fun!
Cave of the Winds
A thrilling walk on Niagara Falls’ wild side, the spectacular Cave of the Winds Tour takes visitors into a stormy mist zone, where “soaking up the experience” takes on new meaning!
Aquarium
There’s an ocean of discovery to experience at the Aquarium of Niagara, located just a few blocks away from Niagara Falls State Park.
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