You can get some great pictures from this state park. It wasn't busy at all. It borders Canada. I…read morethought it was a very nice park. The visitor/information center was closed when we were there. It has some beautiful views.

The flowers are blooming, the chill and snows are gone, and the beautiful flowers are blooming!!…read moreGet out to see what New York State Parks have to offer, as there are a lot of state parks in the Niagara Falls area!!!

POWERFUL! 4.8…read more We travel internationally far more often than we travel within the States, but a visit to Niagara Falls should undoubtedly be on everyone's U.S. bucket list. So, of course, while vacationing in Syracuse, we had to make the drive west to experience this spectacular wonder, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of North America." Many years ago, I had seen the falls from the Canadian side, but this trip offered an entirely different perspective from the New York vantage point. There are three waterfalls in total, separated by landmasses: Horseshoe Falls, the largest of the three; American Falls, the second largest; and Bridal Veil Falls, the smallest. While Niagara Falls doesn't rank among the world's tallest waterfalls, in fact, it doesn't make the top 500. It is the sheer width, immense volume, and astonishing flow rate that make it so impressive. The seemingly endless torrent of water comes from the Great Lakes, with four of the five, Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie, ultimately feeding the Niagara River. There is a large visitor parking lot where you pay a fee, but once inside Niagara Falls State Park, you're free to explore on foot. There are several paid tours and attractions, but we opted to simply follow the "Attractions & Trails" map and make our way through the park at our own pace. We started at Stop #2, Terrapin Point, for an up-close view of the massive Horseshoe Falls. Standing there, surrounded by the thunderous roar and tremendous force of the rushing water, was awe-inspiring. Following the map, we continued along the paved walkway all the way to the end, where we discovered a quieter trail with noticeably fewer crowds. It was wonderfully peaceful, watching and listening to the gentle stream of water which was a striking contrast to the thunderous falls just moments before. The trail eventually looped us back around to the main pathway. For lunch, we stopped at The Top of the Falls Restaurant. I ordered the Blue Niagara Splash cocktail, and we shared a chicken wrap and salad. The food was basic diner fare, but it did the job and satisfied our need for a quick bite before heading out. If you're up for witnessing something truly spectacular, put Niagara Falls on your list. At our leisurely pace, we spent a little over two hours exploring the park. Since we needed to be back in Syracuse by late afternoon, we left before seeing the falls illuminated at night. For that, it gives us one more reason to return.

While in Buffalo, I decided to visit Niagara Falls. After being issued a poncho, a boat takes you…read moreout allowing you to feel the powerful winds and water emitting from this magnificent feature of nature. It was an incredible experience to witness up close. Fun fact: Niagara Falls is actually three waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. At peak flow, about 750,000 gallons of water per second can go over the falls.

The best place to watch the sunset in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Nice benches available, enjoyable walk…read morefrom historic old town to the park, even views of Toronto on a clear day.

A great place to go and rock climb while enjoying what nature has to offer. Over the years, there…read morehas been significantly more foot traffic, and as a result, more noise pollution and waste items have been popping up. I think that with more focus on an "all things in, all things out" approach, this area would be better for both bouldering enthusiast in addition nature fanatics alike!

Another vacation win- they have something here I have never seen- a nature trading post! You can…read moretrade rocks, crystals, fossils and such for their inventory or participate in a point based scavenger hunt, taking photos throughout the park, and redeem points for something in their inventory. I ma a huge rock hound, crystal nut- not just because my name is Crystal, I've loved picking up shiny rocks since I was a small child. Quartz and mica are two I remember finding often as a child. Here- they had a huge inventory of various raw and polished stones, fossils, animal bones and such. And that was just in the Nature Exchange! The park is wonderful too, plenty of trails to lead you down by the river, wonderful trees, great overlook viewpoints throughout. As part of the Niagra Parks system, they have bike trails too. We stopped here twice, once to explore and once for me to pop back in with my photos and pick out a raw piece of turquoise! A birthday win for me! Shout out to the young lady who talked to me in the morning, she wasn't there when I returned- and I am pretty sure the 2 young men thought I was crazy (I am), but they were all very helpful for this big kid out playing in nature!

Arrive early buy tickets ahead and we were the first two people off the elevator…read more Then we ran to the end so we could enjoy pristine views without the tour crowds! Pluses 1. Views! Platforms! Nice seating areas. Areas to improve 1. One elevator Highly recommended! Come early! Small paid parking lot available across the street. Also you save if you buy a two pack online.

Just a quick trip from Clifton Hill, you can see a different section of the Niagara River where the…read morewater runs at the quickest pace along the river! The boardwalk isn't too long but there's enough room for all the visitors who come by. Purchase tickets at the counter or online, and then take the elevator down. You enter and exit the walk through a tunnel which stays very cool. It feels amazing on a hot day! There are a couple areas where you can take steps down to a dock that's closer to the water. There's also a lot of informational signs about that stretch of the river too, so you can learn more about the water itself and how the land was developed. Once you're down there, there's nowhere to get water, so make sure to stock up at the lobby gift shop and refreshments.

This hidden park is a little tough to find unless you live right next to it. It's not too small of…read morea space, is well maintained and has a really nice playground (that's pretty state of the art, given the solar panels, disability swing, etc.). It overlooks some undeveloped land, which, I believe, is a planned future subdivision. Because of this however, coyotes do visit sometimes. It's also pretty overrun with mosquitoes in the evenings (especially late summer and early fall). I don't know if it's the tall spruces, water runoff, or what, but compared to other parts of NoTL, this is kind of a mosquito haven. Overall though, this is a fantastic lesser-known gem.

This beautiful park was very close to our hotel! We walked here after breakfast to see the falls…read morebefore heading back to CLE! It was an absolute beautiful day and the falls natural beauty was stunning! The park is very well maintained and clean! Highly recommend a walk and visit to,this park! We did not walk to lookout point over the river, but I, sure the view would be awesome. There is also a path to Goat Island offering additional excellent views of the falls!

I have visited Niagara Falls, NY countless times but never been to this park before. It's a…read morebeautiful place, and you can spend the whole day here. Old Fort is interesting, there's a swimming pool and a boat launch area. Picnic tables, beach, nature center. We arrived around 9AM and left in the afternoon. It was a weekday and there were plenty of locals. I didn't see any place that sells food so make sure to pack your lunch and drinks.

Lovely verdant park, a good twenty minutes drive off the touristy beaten path, north of the Falls,…read morein the beautifully manicured town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. We spent most of the time in this area during our visit. You drive past many lush vineyards on the way here where you can pick up a lovely bottle of wine. Purchase some fromage and a baguette from one of the shops on Queen or King Street. Enjoy a picnic under the trees after a leisurely stroll. You can Thank me later! ;) Thank you for reading

Beautiful little park right in the main tourist drag in NOTL. There were numerous benches and…read morepicnic tables so you could enjoy the park. There is also a great area for kids to play, beautiful flowers and fountains. Great stop for a picnic, to people watch, sit and read a book, or relax and enjoy your surroundings.