5 Things to Know About Niagara Falls Viewpoints

Prospect Point puts you right at the edge of the American Falls You feel the mist, hear the roar, and get soaked. It is intimate, visceral, and loud.

The tower gives you a bird’s-eye view of the entire Horseshoe Falls You see the massive scale, the rainbow, and the Niagara Gorge. It is spectacular but distant.

The two views are completely different experiences One is not strictly better than the other. It depends on what you want.

Choose Prospect Point to feel the power of the falls You are in the waterfall, not just looking at it. Go here for the immersive experience.

Choose the tower for the postcard panorama You get the full scope of the falls and river. Go here for the wide view.