How to visit and what to see in Niagara Falls: guide, prices

One of the great attractions a trip to the united states are undoubtedly the Niagara Falls, which I visited during my last trip to that country, in its canadian side.

My friend told me about the falls before. Salvador Samaranch, who during his Coast to coast trip through the United States, had the experience of visiting them, but in his United States side.

Well, indeed, the famous waterfalls you can see them so much from the shore of the United States as from Canada, since they delimit the border of both great nations.

How to visit Niagara Falls in the United States

Buthow to visit Niagara Falls on the US side?

This great tourist attraction is part of the so-called Niagara Falls State Park, which became the America's first national park since it was established in 1885.

La visit to Niagara Falls It is a very common excursion from New York, and you can arrive in 30 minutes from the Buffalo-Niagara airport, located next to the city closest to them on the United States side.

The falls are surrounded by a big park, which is always open for visits 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

Si you travel by rental car, you have three parking lots distributed in the park, whose prices vary between 10 dollars from Monday to Thursday, and 15 dollars from Friday to Sunday.

El Access to Niagara Falls park is free, so you can see them from different viewpoints that extend along the river bank, and walk through the park.

What to see and what attractions to do in Niagara Falls

Now, around these falls there are various attractions, of which there are also similar activities on the shore of Canada.

Each of these activities has its respective ticket prices, which now you must pay separately, since until recently the possibility of purchasing the card was offered Niagara USA Discovery Pass.

It was a pass with which there was a discount on the price of all the attractions as a whole.

If you visit on the Canadian side, you have an equivalent pass, specifically, the Clifton Hill Fun Pass, which you can purchase in advance of your trip.

Below we detail what some of the main attractions of Niagara Falls on the US side.

If you want to just watch this movie, the admission price to Niagara Adventure Theater It is $12, and for children ages 6-12, $9.

Cave of the Winds at Niagara Falls

La Cave of the Winds (Cave of the Winds) is an excursion that you do dressed in a raincoat along wooden platforms that allow you to reach the base of the waterfall Bridal Veil Falls. 

El entrance price to the Cave of the Winds It is, depending on the time of year, $12-19 for adults and $9-12 for children ages 6-12.

Maid of the Mist Boat at Niagara Falls

The excursion in Maid of the Mist Ship It is one of the most popular activities in Niagara Falls.

Also dressed in a raincoat, said boat takes you sailing to the base of one of the two main waterfalls, the one known as Horseshoe Falls.

El price of the excursion on the Maid of the Mist Boat It is $25,25 for adults and $14,75 for children ages 6-12.

Hiking Niagara Falls

Another activity you can do during your visit is Hiking pro diverse trails that extend through the natural environment of the Niagara Falls.

Niagara Aquarium

Did you know that along with Niagara Falls can you visit a large aquarium?

Indeed, in the Niagara Aquarium 1.500 animals are shown ranging from California sea lions to penguins or sea horses, and during the visit you can also see various activities that are done with these animals.

El admission price to the Niagara Aquarium It is $19,95 for adults. $17,95 for seniors+60; and $14,05 for children ages 3-12, with hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 18 p.m., and from Friday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

How to get to Niagara Falls from New York

For your visit, you will find this information useful. how to get to niagara falls If you prefer to sign up for a organized tour.

You have the option of 2-day tour to Niagara Falls, in which after taking the bus trip with guide in spanish, you will be able to see them and enjoy the most outstanding attractions on both sides, the United States and Canada.

And if you are going to fly on your own to the Niagara-Buffalo Airport, you may be interested in transfer from the airport to your hotel on the Canadian side in Ontario.

Helicopter or small plane tours to fly over Niagara Falls

Additionally, outside the state park, another very popular tourist activity is the Niagara Falls helicopter tour, a very different way of seeing this impressive natural enclave.

And you also have the alternative of fly in a small plane over Niagara Falls, a 30-minute excursion that will also take you along the course of the Niagara River, in the area of ​​the Lakes Ontario and Eire.