Niagara Falls State Park is located in the City of Niagara Falls, New York in Niagara County. The park has the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls, and part of the Canadian Falls.
Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the United States.[3] In 1885, the Niagara appropriations bill was signed into law, creating the Niagara Reservation. New York State Assemblyman Thomas Vincent Welch figured prominently in getting the bill signed, and served as the first Superintendent of the Park from its inception until 1903, 18 years.
The Niagara Reservation was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1963.[2][4] It is a major contributing element to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.[5]
The park also overlooks the Niagara Gorge and allows access to the Maid of the Mist tour boats, Cave of the Winds, and other attractions of Niagara Falls.
The park offers a museum, food concession, a movie theater, a gift shop, fireworks, hiking and nature trails, picnic tables, recreation programs, and fishing.
In 2007, Niagara Falls State Park was named as the 10th most beautiful spot in America by The Today Show.[6]
Places to see
- Goat Island
- Cave of the Winds
- American Falls
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Horseshoe Falls (one-third in U.S., two-thirds in Canada)
- Maid of the Mist
- Prospect Point Park observation tower
- Nikola Tesla statue
- Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic movie shown at Niagara Adventure Theater
Discovery Pass
Niagara Falls offers visitors a guest pass that allows them entrance into several attractions at a smaller price.
Ticket provides admission to:
- Cave of the Winds
- Maid of the Mist
- Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic
- The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center
- Aquarium of Niagara
- Niagara Scenic Trolley
Ticket also provides discounts for:
- Fort Niagara
- Artpark
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Complex
- Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises
- Niagara Wax Museum of History
- Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA
Top of the Falls Restaurant
Niagara Falls State Park also offers its own restaurant, located on Goat Island overlooking the Horseshoe Falls. Here is an online review of the restaurant: http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/Stories/2012/July17/DiningExperience.html
See also
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23.
- ^ a b "Niagara Reservation". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. 2007-09-17.
- ^ "New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation". NY State Parks Niagara Falls Description. New York State Parks Service. 2011-01-01. Retrieved 2011-05-04.
- ^ Richard Greenwood (January 16, 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Niagara Reservation" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-06-22. and Accompanying aerial photo, undated. PDF (477 KB)
- ^ "History and Culture". Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. National Park Service. Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ^ New York State Parks :: Niagara Falls State Park
External links
- Official New York State Park Page
- Niagara Falls State Park
- ClassicBuffalo.com WNY Outdoors
- The Best Planned City An online film about Frederick Law Olmsted that includes his work on the Niagara Park
Coordinates: 43°05′N 79°04′W / 43.08°N 79.07°W
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