NIAGARA FALLS USA ATTRACTIONS 2021
ALL BOAT RIDES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEASON AND WILL RESUME IN APRIL 2021. OFFICIAL OPENING DATE WILL BE POSTED HERE WHEN AVAILABLE.
New for 2021! The NY State department of parks and recreation has completed renovations along the Niagara Gorge from the Falls to Whirlpool State Park. Portions of an old highway named “Robert Moses Parkway” have been removed and replaced with excellent paved pathways and lots of green space! You can walk or ride your bike and enjoy beautiful scenic views of the Niagara Gorge and River. There are several points along the trail where you can walk down to the Niagara River’s edge. Please come and enjoy this scenic walk during your visit. We will be posting additional information soon.
In Niagara Falls New York, Prospect Point Park & Goat Island are the two locations for viewing the falls and together are called the Niagara Falls State Park. At Prospect Point you can stand at the brink of the American Falls or take the elevator down to the river and board the Maid of the Mist Boat ride. Then it’s a five minute walk to Goat Island where you can visit Cave of the Winds, Three Sisters Islands and the brink of the Canadian Falls at Terrapin Point.
A five to ten minute walk from Prospect Point you can visit the Niagara Welcome Center, Rainbow Helicopters, Niagara Discovery Center, Niagara Falls Aquarium and the Seneca Niagara Casino.
DISCOUNT PASSES FOR NIAGARA FALLS NEW YORK ATTRACTIONS
Niagara Falls New York’s Discovery Pass is your ticket to discounted admissions throughout Niagara Falls State Park and the Niagara region. The Pass offers up to a 35% discount on all attractions including Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, Discovery Center, the Observation Tower, and the Aquarium of Niagara. Includes unlimited rides on the Niagara Scenic Trolley, which takes you on a three-mile guided tour of Niagara Falls State Park with stops at all attractions.
2021 Pricing for attractions is not currently available. We are displaying 2020 prices for informational purposes. Pricing will be updated as soon as it becomes available.
2020 pricing: Adults-ages 13+$74.20 @ ticket window/ $49.00 online- Children 6-12 $54.15 @ ticket window / $38.00-online.
Purchase your Discovery Pass online: Niagara Falls State Park USA.
Passes can be purchased at the Prospect Pointe Visitor Center. All prices quoted in US dollars. Taxes not included.
There is now the Discover Niagara Shuttle which offers free transportation to many additional attractions along the Niagara River including Whirlpool Park, Old Fort Niagara and Historic Lewiston . This is a great way to see more of the this beautiful area for free! Service operates during the months of May through September.
Within a ten to twenty minute drive from the Falls in NY you can visit: Niagara Hydroelectric Plant, Whirlpool Park, Artpark, Whirlpool Jetboat, Fort Niagara, Fashion Outlets, Historic Lewiston .
You can view the location of each attraction on our Niagara Falls Hotel & Attractions map.
Top things to do in Niagara Falls USA !
We receive many inquiries regarding what “not to miss” while visiting our area so we’ve compiled this list for you.
If you are only visiting on the US side of Niagara Falls you will want to visit Prospect Point & Goat Island.
A boat ride in to the mist of Niagara Falls is usually at the top of everybody’s “to do” list. You can board the Maid of the Mist from Prospect Point Park. You will have the opportunity to ride on the observation tower elevator and walk up the foot path towards the brink of the American Falls.
Do you want to get really close to the Falls? Then visit the Cave of the Winds on Goat Island in Niagara Falls NY. While you are there walk out to the “Three Sisters Islands” for a beautiful view of the upper Niagara River.
Even though it’s a fifteen to twenty minute drive from the Falls a ride on the Whirlpool Jetboat is an amazing experience which rivals the Maid of the Mist boat ride. The views are just phenomenal and the rush of riding through the rapids will leave you speechless.
If you don’t want to get wet but want to see the Lower Niagara River Rapids up close you can hike down into the gorge from Whirlpool State Park.
And that’s our take on the top things to do in Niagara Falls USA!