Seaway Trail
Niagara Falls State Park, NY

Once believed to be the sacred dwelling place of the Native American Thunder Being "Henon," Niagara Falls is now a cultural icon. For decades, people have made it their vacation destination. The falls actually consist of two parts: the American Falls and Horseshoe Falls. The American Falls is on the U.S. side, while Horseshoe Falls is shared by the U.S. and Canada. Horseshoe Falls is the widest at 2200 feet, but the American Falls are the taller of the two at 184 feet. The two of them combine to form a grand spectacle of water gushing off the cliffs, creating a foamy whiteness the color of snow.

Visitors gather at overlooks on Goat Island or take a tour under the falls themselves. The Maid of the Mist is a boat that will take visitors close to the bottom of the falls. Niagara Falls are situated within a New York State Park that includes a visitor center, gardens, gift shops, restaurants, and an aquarium.