Niagara Falls in New York is undoubtedly one of the most popular
tourist destinations in the world. Its majestic beauty has made it one
of the true marvels of the natural world.
Location
The Falls can be found on the Niagara Frontier section of New York
State. There are flights heading to both Toronto, Canada and Buffalo,
New York. This is the quickest way to reach the Falls (45 to 60
minutes).
You can also go there via the Amtrak service. The trip will take 9
hours. Taking the bus from New York City to the Falls is a 10 hour
journey.
What to See
The main attraction here is the Falls of course. Viewing the sight is
free and easy. The closest you can get to the Falls is by taking an
elevator that will bring you up close to the site.
Visitors to the site can also avail of the Maid of the Mist boat
tour. The boat ride takes place at the Falls bottom. The Discovery
Center is an exhibit detailing the history of the Niagara Falls in New
York.
History
The Falls are made up of three parts: the American Falls (the one at
New York), the Canadian / Horseshoe Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The
Horseshoe and American Falls are separated by Goat Island.
The Falls are 176 feet high, but the actual falls is 70 feet due to
the rocks. The volume of water flowing has been estimated at 150,000
U.S. gallons every second.
Cost
The costs will depend on the type of package you want. There are 1
day, 2 day and longer packages. The costs will start at 94 USD. Some of
the tours from Toronto have starting costs of only 55 USD. The Aquarium
of Niagara costs 10 USD. The helicopter tour will cost 90 USD for a 15
minute ride. A 90 walking tour costs 15 USD.
Other Info
Aside from the Falls, there are other attractions in the area. You
can go on helicopter tours and the Whirlpool Tour. The whirlpool tour is
a jet ride in the waters. You can also visit the Niagara State Park,
the Adventure Theater and do the Scenic Trolley.
The best time to visit the Niagara Falls in New York is during the
months of June, July and August. The flow of water is at their greatest
here. Every year, over 12 million people visit the site.
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