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American Falls
AKA Rainbow Falls
 Height:
183 ft (56 meters) tall at its highest point to the
river. The free-fall to the rocks below varies
between 75-110 feet (28-33.5 meters) with an average of
about 85 feet (26 m). Roughly 10 feet taller than the
Horseshoe Falls.
Width: 830 feet (253 meters) measured straight
across the brink. If measured along the zigzag-like brink: 949 feet
(290 meters) long.
Faces: Northwest.
Plunge pool depth: The rock debris at the base of
the falls fills in what could have been a pool as deep
as the fall are tall. The depth of the river increases
dramatically as the distance away from the rock debris
increases.
Flow: 140,000 gal/sec (18,700 cubic feet per
second), excluding the flow through Bridal Veil Falls.
The American/Bridal Veil Falls together carry about 10%
of the total flow of Niagara Falls. The flow can dip to
half that amount during off-peak tourism months.
GPS: N 43.08451 / W 79.06949
Location: Between
Prospect Point and
Luna Island in Niagara Falls, NY, USA.
Number of daredevils over: Zero
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Bridal Veil Falls
AKA Luna Falls, Iris Falls
 Height:
181 ft (55 meters) tall at its highest point to the
river below. The freefall measures roughly 78 feet (24
m).
Width: 56 feet (17 meters) measured straight
across the brink.
The total width of the American and Bridal Veil Falls
together is 1,100 feet (326 meters).
Faces: Northwest.
Plunge pool depth: The rock debris at the base of
the falls fills in what could have been a pool as deep
as the fall are tall. The depth of the river increases
dramatically as the distance away from the rock debris
increases. In addition to the debris these are the red
wooden decks built for the Cave of the Winds tours.
Flow: 10,000 gal/sec (1,300 cubic feet per
second). The American/Bridal Veil Falls together carry
about 10% of the total flow of Niagara Falls. The flow
can dip to half that amount during off-peak tourism
months.
GPS: N 43.08346 / W 79.07075
Location: Immediately south of the American
Falls, between
Luna Island and
Goat Island in Niagara Falls, NY, USA.
Number of daredevils over: Zero |
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Horseshoe Falls
AKA Canadian Falls
 Height:
Averaging 173 feet (53 meters) to the river below.
Width: Measuring in a straight line from the edge
on the American side to the edge of the Canadian side
the length is 977 feet (298 meters). Following the crest of
the falls around: 2,200 feet (670 meters).
Faces: North.
Plunge pool depth: The falls ends in a 185 ft (57 meter)
pool at its base. Although you cannot see the rock
debris at the base of the falls like with the American
Falls, the water of the Horseshoe Falls does not fall
directly into the plunge pool and in many sections. Rock
piles come very close to the surface throughout the
pool.
Flow: 600,000 gal/sec (80,200 cubic feet per
second). Caries 90% of the total flow of Niagara Falls.
The flow can dip to half that amount during off-peak
tourism months.
GPS: N 43.07729 / W 79.07478
Location: Between
Terrapin Point
on
Goat Island in the USA and
Table Rock in Canada. The US/Canadian border runs
through the the falls, with most of the falls on the
Canadian side.
Number of daredevils over: 14, with 5 dead.
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The Niagara River
The Niagara River runs north 35
miles, carrying water from
 Lake
Erie to Lake Ontario.
At around 6 miles it surrounds the massive
Grand Island and Beaver Island State Park. 22
miles in it splits in two again, forming
Goat Island and creating the
Cascade Rapids where the water begins to speed
up in its initial descent down the Niagara Escarpment
at Niagara Falls. There it drops an average of 178 feet
(54 meters) and forms the 7 mile long Niagara Gorge.
The river reaches a maximum depth of 185 feet (57 meters)
near the base of the falls.2.5
miles north of the falls the canyon narrows and the
water accelerates, forming the the
class 6
Whirlpool Rapids, some of the most dangerous
waters in the world. Traveling at nearly 35 mph, it
bends nearly 90 degrees a half mile later at the
Whirlpool.
The Niagara River calms to a
class 3 as it passes through
Devil’s Hole and it's smooth sailing the rest of
the way to Lake Ontario. Explore our
interactive map
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Niagara Falls Historical
Timeline
 Follow
Niagara's history from its geologic creation to the
latest of the Niagara daredevils. This massive timeline
includes hundreds of entertaining entries with images
and links.
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here to view the timeline. |
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Niagara Falls Message Board
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for advice on planning a trip to Niagara? Want to share
your best or worst Niagara Falls experience? Join us in
the community section.
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message board. |
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Niagara Falls Maps
 A
collection of maps for Niagara Falls and the Niagara
region. Road maps, topographic, tourist attractions, and
interactive maps with links and photos.
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see our collection of maps. |
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Frequently Asked
Questions
 Find
the answers to the most commonly asked questions about
Niagara Falls. From the color of the water to their
shape. Have a question of your own? Ask and we'll try to
help.
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Canadian vs. American
side
 Everyone
faces the question: which side do I visit? Ontario? New
York? Both? We compare the views and attractions each
side has to offer to help you decide.
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compare sides. |
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The Best
Places to Stay
 To
"Fallsview" or not to "Fallsview" That is the question.
Hopefully our guide will help you find the answer. We
list the top places to stay on either side.
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to see hotel list. |
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Niagara Falls Books & DVDs
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Wallpaper
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your computer with these colorful, high-resolution
desktop backgrounds. Be sure to check out the wallpapers
for other NY state waterfalls.
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