America’s Oldest State Park - Niagara Falls

America’s oldest state park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to bring you closer to the natural grandeur of the falls. You hear the roar of the falls, and see all the natural beauty in the region. There are quite a few viewing points including Three Sisters Island, Terrapin Point, Luna Island and the Observation Tower to view the three jewels: American Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. The New York side has more trails through State Park land designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, but I thought the best overall view as well as activities were better on the Canadian side.

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Two views from the Observation Tower on the New York side

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Having the Empire Passport can give you free access the many nearby New York State Parks in the region with views, walking and hiking trails including: Niagara Falls, Whirlpool, Devil’s Hole, De Beaux Woods, Fort Niagara State Parks

This and the following five images are different views of the falls from the New York side

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Nikola Tesla Monument on Goat Island was a gift from Yugolasvia in 1976. The statue pays homage to Tesla who designed the first hydro-electric power plant in Niagara Falls.

Fort Niagara Light was built in 1872 and deactivated in 1996. Unfortunately, we arrived after Fort Niagara was already closed, so we could not visit.

A view from Fort Niagara Park looking out onto Lake Ontario

The Canadian side view

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We just walked over the Rainbow Bridge to the more developed Canadian side of Niagara Falls

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Niagra Falls Observation on the Canadian side

Images of the formal gardens near the Rainbow bridge on the Canadian side

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What you should know:

• Niagara Falls State Park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week

• There are walking trails.

• There are restrooms available.

• Wear comfortable shoes.

• You could spend a couple of hours to an entire day.

• Picnicking is allowed.

• There are several food options.

• There are parking lot options near Niagara Falls State Park are available; in-season parking can be difficult.

• There are many other things to do in the area like the Aquarium, Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, and Old Fort Niagara to name a few.

• There are also other New York State Parks you can visit like Whirlpool, Devil’s Hole, Old Fort Niagara, Reservoir, and De Beaux Woods State Park.

Location: 332 Prospect Street, Niagra Falls, NY

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