Niagara Falls, NY · Niagara Gorge, Western New York$Free on foot; parking $10, or $15 Friday to Sunday from late May to early October
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From Terrapin Point on Goat Island, in New York's Niagara Falls State Park, you stand above Horseshoe Falls as 681,750 gallons go over it every second. Luna Island sits between the American and Bridal Veil Falls. Cave of the Winds takes you close to both, winter included, on timed tickets sold only at the park. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet. Every night of the year, from dusk, LEDs on the Ontario side light up the falls.
Highlights
681,750 gallons a second, Horseshoe FallsTerrapin Point above Horseshoe FallsCave of the Winds, open all yearMaid of the Mist, spring to fallAmerica's oldest state park, est. 1885Free to walk in, open all year
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