Where are the Cataratas del Niagara?
| Niagara Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Niagara River into the Niagara Gorge; border of New York, United States, and Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43.0799°N 79.0747°WCoordinates:43.0799°N 79.0747°W |
| Type | Cataract |
| Total height | 167 ft (51 m) |
Is the American side of Niagara Falls open?
Q: IS NIAGARA FALLS OPEN? A: Yes. – The Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls New York USA is now open every day of the year.
What do I need to know before going to Niagara Falls?
8 Tips to visit Niagara Falls
- Plan to visit both sides of Niagara Falls.
- Book at least two days to visit Niagara Falls.
- Stay in a hotel with a view of Niagara Falls.
- Leave everything that can’t get wet in the car/hotel.
- Take the helicopter tour of Niagara Falls.
- Arrive early to find a good spot to watch the Fireworks.
Which side of Niagara Falls is better to stay on?
Canadian side
The Canadian side is far better. Safer and nicer too with more things to do with the family. Don’t even consider staying on the American side…. however, I do recommend visiting Goat Island and Cave of the Winds on the American side.
How many days are enough for Niagara Falls?
Two nights is the minimum trip length we recommend in order to see a good deal of the Falls, as well as explore a couple other attractions the area has to offer. Keep in mind, there are many great restaurants you may want to eat at, some of which offer epic views of the Falls.
Has anyone survived falling over Niagara Falls?
The first recorded person to survive going over the falls was school teacher Annie Edson Taylor, who in 1901 successfully completed the stunt inside an oak barrel. In the following 120 years, thousands of people have been swept over the falls but only sixteen people have reportedly survived the feat.