Natural Wonder · Niagara Falls, United States
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the Canadian province of O.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Niagara Falls, United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Height | Height: 51 m |
| Coordinates | 43.0799° N, 79.0747° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Niagara Falls is known for
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the Canadian province of O.
About Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, which straddles the international border of the two countries.
History
Many figures have been suggested as the first to circulate a European eyewitness description of Niagara Falls. The Frenchman Samuel de Champlain visited the area as early as 1604 during his exploration of what is now Canada, and members of his party reported to him the spectacular waterfalls, which he described in his journals. The first description of the falls is credited to Belgian missionary Father Louis Hennepin in 1677, after travelling with the explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, thus bringing the falls to the attention of Europeans.
Best time to visit
June to August for the fullest experience; winter brings frozen-falls views with far fewer crowds.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Niagara Falls |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) |
| Distance from the airport | 6.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) · Buffalo, United States · 19.8 miles away
- John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) · Hamilton, Canada · 43.6 miles away
- Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) · Toronto, Canada · 49.7 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
Where to stay nearby
Places to stay near Niagara Falls, with a link to each place's own site.
- Sheraton Fallsview Hotel · Niagara Falls, Ontario
Hotel with falls views
- Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites · Niagara Falls, Ontario
Hotel overlooking the falls
Where to eat nearby
Places to eat near Niagara Falls, with a link to each place's own site.
- Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room · Niagara Falls, Ontario
Revolving restaurant above the falls
- Table Rock House Restaurant · Niagara Falls, Ontario
Restaurant at the brink of the falls
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Frequently asked questions
What is Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the Canadian province of O.
Where is Niagara Falls located?
Niagara Falls is in Niagara Falls, United States. Its coordinates are 43.0799° N, 79.0747° W.
How do I get to Niagara Falls?
The nearest town is Niagara Falls, and the nearest airport is Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), about 6.4 miles away (straight line).
When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls?
June to August for the fullest experience; winter brings frozen-falls views with far fewer crowds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niagara_Falls — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q34221 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
- https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/ — Official tourism / managing-body page — best time to visit.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.