Some viewpoints on the American side of Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls State Park map:

American Falls:

Horseshoe Falls:

Maid of the Mist viewing tower:

View from the tower platform:

Maid of the Mist boat and access:

Nice!

We had a boat ride below Niagara Falls on Maid of the Mist, which goes up close to both the American and Horseshoe falls.

Boarding the boat via the floating loading platform:

A viewing platform tower, included as part of the package, which also serves as an elevator down to the boat:

A view of the Rainbow Bridge to Canada from the top deck of the boat:

The American Falls:

Cave of the Winds platforms:

Horseshoe Falls:

Canadian boat:

Back to the American Falls:

A super fun (and damp!) experience.

We visited Cave of the Winds in Niagara Falls, where one can walk below the American Falls.

A fun experience.