Niagara Falls
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Other Name: -, District: New York, State: Mid atlantic, United States of America
Area: 16.8 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States.A popular spot for getting wowed or soaked amid natural splendor, Niagara Falls attracts curious spectators.Location
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Known as Niagara`s "Other Water Wonder," this aquarium presents an ongoing display of fish and aquatic life from the Great Lakes to the Coral Reef. There are almost 2000 species ranging from sharks and California sea lions to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Originally known as the "First Inland Oceanarium" when it opened 30 years ago, the aquarium has grown to over 50 exhibits. Visitors stop to watch the marine demonstrations at 90-minute intervals.
Maid of the Mist passes directly in front of the falls and enters the Horseshoe Basin.
It all began 12,000 years ago when a huge trench was carved to create this spectacular natural wonder. At the time, the Falls were about 7 miles down river in the Lewiston-Queenston area. In their present position, the Horseshoe Falls (170 feet high and 2,500 feet wide) on the Canadian side and the American Bridal Veil Falls are eroding at the rate of about 6 feet each year. Together, they pour about 200,000 cubic feet of water every second over the brink.
Holding the distinction of being the oldest state park in the nation, this 400-acre preserve also contains what has been called one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World; the Falls themselves. Walk along miles of trails, take in the spectacular beauty of the Three Sisters Islands, picnic on Goat Island or take part in the Cave of the Winds excursion.