Niagara Falls, Natural waterfalls in New York State, United States
The Niagara Falls consist of three waterfalls: the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls, with a combined flow rate of 85,000 cubic feet per second.
The formation of Niagara Falls began 10,000 years ago during the Wisconsin glaciation when melting ice carved the Great Lakes basins and redirected water into the Niagara River.
The New York State Park at Niagara Falls, established in 1885, represents early conservation efforts in America and marks the first state park in New York's history.
Visitors can access multiple viewing points through the rim trail system, which connects observation areas and provides paths to each of the three waterfalls.
The falls generate substantial hydroelectric power while maintaining a controlled erosion rate of 30 centimeters per year through specific engineering measures.
Location: Niagara County
Elevation above the sea: 187 m
Shares border with: Niagara Falls
Website: https://niagarafallsusa.org
GPS coordinates: 43.09389,-79.01694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls State Park
4.6 km
Horseshoe Falls
5.1 km
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American Falls
4.4 km
Niagara Gorge
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Clifton Hill
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Honeymoon Bridge
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Aquarium of Niagara
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Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Michigan Central Railway Bridge
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Prospect Point Park observation tower
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Whirlpool State Park
4.4 km
Three Sisters Islands
4.4 km
North Grand Island Bridge
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Toronto Power Generating Station
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The Niagara
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Fallsview Indoor Waterpark
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Old Stone Chimney
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