5 Things to Know About Visiting Niagara Falls State Park for Free

The park is free to enter You can walk up to the falls overlooks without paying any admission fee. There is no gate or ticket booth at the entrance.

Main viewing areas are included Prospect Point, Luna Island, and Terrapin Point are all free to access. You can stand at the rail and get misted in the face at no cost.

Parking costs money The official park lots charge for parking. Avoid them if you want to keep the trip completely free.

Attractions require separate tickets Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds are paid experiences. They are not included in the free park access.

Park elsewhere and walk in The official lots are overpriced. Find street parking or a nearby lot and walk to the park entrance.