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American Falls
Waterfall · Niagara Falls, New York
The American side of Niagara Falls stands 110 feet tall and stretches 950 feet wide, receiving about 11% of the mighty Niagara River's flow. Located within the 400-acre Niagara Falls State Park — designed by Frederick Law Olmsted — visitors can approach within meters of the brink, explore Goat Island and Luna Island via pedestrian bridges, and descend via the Cave of the Winds tour. An observation tower provides panoramic views of all three falls. Free park entry, open 365 days a year.
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- Where is American Falls?
- American Falls is a waterfall in Niagara Falls, New York.
- Can you swim at American Falls?
- There is no fixed answer for American Falls: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at American Falls in Niagara Falls, New York. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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- American Falls in Niagara Falls, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 626 reviews.
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