Niagara Falls USA

Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area.

The community name derives from Iroquoian for "point of land cut in two." 

Niagara Falls is on the eastern bank of the Niagara River.
The first published view of the falls was a sketch made by Father Louis Hennepin in 1678.

A favorite among thrillseekers on tightrope and in barrels. "The Great Blondin" was the first to cross by tightrope, in 1859. 
 

Honeymooning couples have made their way to Niagara Falls for nearly 200 years. Although the area hasn't made it onto the Top Ten list of lovers' destinations for quite some time, Niagara Falls continues to offer some unique charms.

Water rushes all around as you "soak" in the excitement and explore the roar of the Falls. A historical ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist is a half hour thrill of a lifetime! North America's oldest tourist attraction, millions of visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846. Steamship departures from the Canadian side of the Niagara River are located at the Maid of the Mist Plaza.

From the top of Niagara Falls to the base is 188 feet.

View from USA side towards Canadas hotels and casinos.