
Niagara Falls
East Coast · 1-2 days
About Niagara Falls
Straddling the US-Canada border in western New York, Niagara Falls is a collective name for three waterfalls that produce the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America. The Maid of the Mist boat tour takes visitors into the thundering mist at the base of the falls, while the Cave of the Winds offers a dramatic up-close experience.
Highlights
- Maid of the Mist boat ride
- Cave of the Winds experience
- Nighttime illumination show
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