"Best Outdoor Activities in Niagara Falls" Erstellt von : Cityseeker 4 Vorgemerkte Orte Niagara Falls State Park "Oldest State Park in America" Holding the distinction of being the oldest state park in the nation, this 221-acre preserve (89.4 hectares) as its name suggests also contains what has been called one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: Niagara Falls, its undoubted centerpiece. Also home to the Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls, the state park is a land of cascading natural wonders. by Steve Moses Studded with a complex set of trails that lead to the spectacular beauty of the Three Sisters Islands, followed by Goat Island, which is the park's most highly-regarded picnic spot. The Cave of the Winds excursion is the nature reserve's most frequented expedition tour. The site's visitor's center features interactive displays, a movie theater for the Niagara Wonders big screen film and a virtual reality helicopter ride above the Falls. +1 716 278 1796 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/ Robert Moses Parkway, Niagra Falls NY Cave of the Winds "Catwalk adventures behind the falls" Short of going over the falls in a barrel, there are fewer places closer to the action than this series of walkways beneath Bridal Veil Falls. Located on Goat Island, this was once a cave but water erosion has made it too dangerous to explore. An elevator takes visitors to the base of the American Falls where wooden stairs and pathways bring them within 25 by elainne_dickinson feet of the falls. You're advised to wear the raincoat and foot coverings as splashes from the falls are frequent. There is also a walk called the Gorge Trip with an incredible view. +1 716 278 1730 www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/Acti Exit 141 off I 25, Niagra Falls NY vities_CaveOfTheWinds.aspx Whirlpool State Park "Extreme Rapids Activity" Located about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) north of the Falls, this park offers a spectacular view of both the Giant Whirlpool on the Canadian side and the vicious rapids at the 90-degree bend in the Niagara River. The first is visible from the top of the Gorge; the other at the base following a 30-minute hike. The park's 109 acres feature biking trails, picnic tables, by thisisbossi playground, fishing, and cross-country skiing in the winter. +1 716 284 4691 parks.ny.gov/parks/105/details.aspx Robert Moses State Parkway at Niagara Rapids Boulevard, Niagra Falls NY by Roadgeek Adam Devil's Hole State Park "Spectacular Walkway Hike" Overlooking the lower whirlpool rapids, this 42-acre park features a nature trail; gorge caves; picnic area; winter snowshoeing and cross- country skiing; and a spectacular 300-foot walkway that winds its way along the Niagara River. At the end of it, you're treated to a stunning view of the rapids in all their majestic splendor. The park is popular with hikers, camera buffs and bird watchers, as well as fishermen on the lookout for trout and salmon. +1 716 284 4691 nysparks.com/parks/42/details.aspx Robert Moses Parkway, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagra Falls NY Schließen Sie sich uns an bei: cityseeker.com Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen | DATENSCHUTZBESTIMMUNG | API | KONTAKT | Urheberrecht (COPYRIGHT) 2019 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).