Niagara Falls State Park

The park is open year round but attractions are open seasonally. Open year round, Niagara Falls State Park lives up to its reputation as a natural wonder. America’s oldest state park provides an adventure-packed and family-friendly experience with incredible views, thrilling attractions, interactive exhibits, serene hiking trails, and delectable dining options. Discover an unforgettable Niagara Falls escape with no passport required. Visit Niagara Falls State Park for more details! Niagara Falls State Park charges a vehicle use fee to enter the facility but is always free to just walk in!

Fees are collected in Parking Lot 1 and Parking Lot 2 as follows: • 3/1 to 5/26 (Day before Memorial day Friday) - $10.00 Daily • 5/27 to 10/9 (Day before Columbus Day) - $10.00 Monday - Thursday, $15.00 Friday - Sunday • 10/10 to 12/31 - $10.00 Daily (Free December 6 & 7 for Jingle Falls) • 1/1 - 2/28 - $10.00 Daily • Special Note: For Every Kid Outdoors—4thGrade Entry Program, visitors must press the call for assistance button on the parking lot pay station to use the entry pass. Frequent visits? Consider the $80 easy-to-use annual Empire Pass, your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Pass Programs including the Empire Pass. Pavilion Rental Information Niagara Falls has one pavilion available for rent. The day use price is $160 and can accommodate up to 60 people. Check availability online at Reserve America. Attractions The attractions at Niagara Falls State Park get you closer than you ever imagined to the all three of the powerful Falls - the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. Don't miss these popular destinations and attractions within or near the park: • Cave of the Winds and the "World Changed Here" Pavilion - Prepare to get absolutely soaked (or you can just observe and stay drier!) in the best way possible! The Cave of the Winds brings you up close and personal with the mighty American and Bridal Veil Falls where you will feel the mist on your face and the earth rattle below your feet! This is nature at full volume! Before heading down though, learn more about how the park came to be and how the world was changed because of Niagara Falls! And in the winter, bundle up and take in the breathtaking Frozen Falls. Both attractions are open in the winter. (In the summer, we provide ponchos and recommend sturdy footwear that can get wet! In the winter, just bundle up! ) • Maid of the Mist - This world-famous boat journey departs from the base of the Observation Tower at Prospect Point for a round trip into the churning waters of the American and Horseshoe Falls. • Whirlpool and Devils Hole - Niagara Falls may be a showstopper, but the magic really happens after the water plunges over the brink! Explore the natural beauty of the park and the Niagara Gorge on over 5 miles of walking and hiking trails at all levels of difficulty - from leisurely strolls to heart rate increasing hikes into the bottom of the Gorge! And if you love fishing, birding (this area is an Audubon Important Bird Area!), biking, picnicking, photography, or just enjoying beautiful scenery you will want to make time explore more! • Aquarium of Niagara and Great Lakes 360 - Located just beyond the Rainbow Bridge along Gorge view, this family favorite is home to more than 1,500 aquatic animals that represent ecosystems ranging from the Great Lakes to coral reefs. • Underground Railroad Heritage Center - Standing on the border of freedom, Niagara Falls was one of the most important points on the Underground Railroad. For some people of African descent, it was home and a safe place to work and live. For others, the city was a crossing point over the last barrier to freedom – the Niagara River. The Heritage Center hosts year around events to pay recognition to and to honor the stories of freedom seekers and others who have pushed the boundaries of freedom. • Discover Niagara Shuttle - Park your car and experience Niagara's iconic landscape, rich history, and thriving culture and communities along the scenic Niagara River with the ease and convenience of a hop-on/hop-off shuttle. Enjoy a day of discovery as you connect to 15 destination sites along the 14-mile route from the "Falls to the Fort." Learn More • Nightly Illumination - Punctuate your day with the dazzling illumination of the Falls each and every night. Plan your ultimate Niagara Falls State Park Adventure by visiting our website: Niagara Falls State Park