• Niagara Falls Visitor Center Parking Lot 1 - Welcome to the magnificent Niagara Falls! Let’s explore this breathtaking natural wonder! The tour kicks off at the parking lot near the Visitor Center. When ready, proceed into the park by following the blue route on your map.

NOTE: The tour spans over 2 miles, includes more than 31 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

This is not an entrance ticket. Please verify opening hours before your visit.

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⚠️ Note: Parking at Niagara Falls State Park lots requires a fee (varies by season).

• Hells Half Acre - We are crossing the rapids known as Hell’s Half Acre. Spooky! This is the site of one of Niagara Falls’ most infamous tragedies. On the evening of July 18, 1853, three men who had been drinking were rowing from Goat Island to the mainland. Unfortunately, their boat capsized, sending them tumbling downstream.

• Niagara Falls Observation Tower - We are walking on the Niagara Falls Observation Tower, which stands 282 feet above the ground. If you have tickets for the Maid of the Mist, the elevators in this building will take you down to where the boats dock. Before boarding the boat, check out the main observation deck ahead through the enclosed area.

• Prospect Point - Here we are at one of Niagara Falls’ most iconic vantage points: Prospect Point. Don’t hesitate to approach the railing for a closer look! On July 28, 1954, a British newsreel captured a remarkable natural phenomenon here, known as the Prospect Point Rockfall. The day before, a nine-year-old boy noticed cracks along the ground and raised concerns about the point’s stability.

• Niagara Civil War Monument - This is the Niagara Civil War Monument. Being so far north, one might assume the Civil War had little impact here in Niagara Falls. However, that would be incorrect. In fact, Niagara Falls was a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad before the war! Formerly enslaved individuals fleeing toward freedom would come here as their final stop before crossing the border into the safety of Canada.

• Luna Island - Although this island is small and uninhabited, it is perfectly situated between the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls, making it an ideal spot to get a close, intimate view of Bridal Veil Falls. It feels like standing right on top of them, just at the river’s edge. It can be a bit daunting if heights are not your thing!

• Nikola Tesla Monument - Notice the statue of the man who seems to be reading a large map? That’s Nikola Tesla. If you look closely, you’ll see he is wearing rubber overalls, a typical garment for engineers in the twentieth century to protect against electric shock. Look even closer, and you may realize that the large paper is not a map; it’s blueprints! This statue was created to honor Nikola Tesla’s contributions to the hydroelectric efforts at Niagara Falls.

• Cave of the Winds Lookout - Cave of the Winds Lookout offers spectacular views of the Bridal Veil Falls. “Views” is an understatement. At the lookout, you’ll be able to taste, smell, hear, and be drenched by the waterfall, even if you try to stay dry. That’s because, although visitors are given an iconic yellow poncho known as the yellow sou’wester, the lookout is so close to the falls that hardly anyone escapes the chilling spray of water misting up from where the falls crash onto the rocks below.

• Terrapin Point - Welcome to Terrapin Point. It’s the closest American lookout to the Horseshoe Falls. If you look straight across to the observation point on the other side, you may notice people on the Canadian side marveling at the same wonder as you. It’s like a reflection!

• Three Sisters Islands - Through the dense greenery to our right, you might catch a glimpse of Three Sisters Islands. Before European settlement, these islands held great significance for the Indigenous peoples of the region, particularly the Iroquois Confederacy. They considered the falls and the surrounding area sacred, and the islands played an important role in their ceremonies and rituals.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Niagara Falls Tickets & Parking Fees

This is not an entrance ticket. Please verify the opening hours before your visit.

Experience the awe of one of the world’s natural wonders with this self-guided walking tour of Niagara Falls! This extensive tour on the American side of Niagara Falls includes visits to the Observation Tower and Prospect Point, offering stunning views of the American Falls. But the adventure doesn’t stop there! Continue through Niagara Falls State Park to Terrapin Point for an up-close view of the Horseshoe Falls as well. Along the journey, discover the fascinating geology of this magnificent landmark, ensuring a fulfilling visit.

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, as often as you like.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
• Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.