Where is the best US-side spot to see the illuminated Niagara Falls at night?

Head to Prospect Point in Niagara Falls State Park — it’s the best US-side view for the illuminated falls. The lights run from dusk until midnight (10pm on quieter nights), cycling colors every 15 minutes. You get a close-up view of the American Falls and Bridal Veil, where the mist catches the light differently. Get there by 9pm on a weekend for a dramatic, less crowded show.