Earlier than you even get close to the Falls, you'll listen to it. Millions of gallons of water run over its 170-foot cliffs every few seconds. Twenty percent of the world's freshwater is in the Great Lakes, and nearly all of it flows over Niagara Falls, making it one of the most powerful and beautiful works of nature you'll encounter anywhere.
You've maybe seen the Falls in pictures, however up close and in person, the power and grandeur of the roaring waters still takes you by surprise. Feel the passion as you stand in the middle of clouds of rising mist and rainbow-painted spray on the Maid of the Mist boat tour or the Cave of the Winds walk. You can even dine with an amazing view at the Top of the Falls restaurant.
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| Niagara Falls |
Niagara's history is dramatic, too. From its Ice Age legacy, on display at the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, to the stories of daredevils who tried to go over the Falls in barrels. At the Daredevil Museum you can learn about high-wire tightrope acts that were performed across the Gorge, including that of The Great Blondin, who carried his manager on his back. Fascinating exhibits include a two-person barrel and a jet ski used in an attempt to go over the Falls.
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| Niagara Falls |
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| Niagara Falls at Night |
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