外子和國峰穿上雨衣去搭船
不開放的步道
美國境內的瀑布
沖水步道及彩虹
彩虹橋中間是美國和加拿大用國旗當分界點
美國境內的馬蹄瀑布 (注意看:石頭被水沖出裂痕,改加人工水泥矮牆擋水)
美國境內的馬蹄瀑布
KT在兩瀑布的中間地帶
景觀臺遠眺
景觀臺遠眺
步道與彩虹
美國瀑布
美國瀑布
Niagara Fall
如果有臺灣朋友來訪,不介意和我開車五小時出去玩
我一定會帶朋友去看尼加拉瓜瀑布
三十三年前我第一次去尼加拉瓜瀑布是在加拿大境內欣賞瀑布急流
充滿驚豔的感覺! 世界十大奇景之一啊!
和臺北烏來"一線天"瀑布完全無法相比
我幾乎每次不分日夜都是由加拿大境內觀賞馬蹄瀑布
直到兩年前才開始留意美國境內觀賞尼加拉瓜瀑布也很不錯!
買份Nigara tour " Passport to the Fall"
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Passport to the Falls Tickets
Adults $28
Children between six and 12 years of age $21
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包括一天搭汽車,逛小水族館,瀑布歷史館,電影,搭船,到瀑布下沖水
我們先看瀑布歷史的廣角電影
再上半天空的高臺遠眺美景
再搭電梯下去搭船觀賞大馬蹄瀑布的水霧
到瀑布上面的餐廳吃飯,邊吃邊觀賞瀑布
再搭電梯下去走近瀑布下面沖水
這項最是好玩刺激
尤其是站在奔騰直下的瀑布下,穿著雨衣任其沖刷
那時半圓的彩虹就出現在我眼前
而且前後左右跟隨我走
真是有趣透頂
明明弄得一身濕就捨不得離開那彩虹
平時彩虹是在天邊上的
偶而也看過雙彩虹
或在加拿大彩虹鎮,接連看到好幾個彩虹
但是小型的半圓彩虹隨我前進後退的
大慨只有這裡有了
外子和國峰也同意我的看法
我們怕淋濕像機就沒辦法照下那好玩的彩虹
可是像童心未泯站在瀑布下久久不願離開
真是連做夢彩虹都要入夢來
美國境內可以看到白浪滔滔的急流匯聚到瀑布上游
瀑布有時看去是淺藍色或綠色並不是只有白色
那水千萬年來往下流個沒休沒止
和臺北烏來一線瀑布完全無法相比
太壯觀了!我去了N次都百看不厭
By night, the famous Nigara falls are illuminated in changing colors, giving an amazing dimension to the thundering waters...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31193661@N00/331913823/
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American Falls : Niagara Falls Observation Tower
The most comprehensive and impressive views of the American Falls can be seen from the deck of the park’s Observation Tower. Extending out over the Niagara Gorge, the Tower allows you to look directly out into the cascading waters or down into the raging torrents below. Two glass elevators provide access to the base of the gorge and the boarding site of the Maid of the Mist boat ride. For a more intimate view of the falls, travel to the base of the gorge and climb a series of stairs to the Crow’s Nest and let the cool spray wash over you.
The Observation Tower is open in the spring, summer and fall. For more information on the Observation Tower, call (716) 278-1796.
Observation Tower Admission Rates
Children 5 and under FREE
Adults and children 6 or older $1
Free in the Maid of the Mist off-season. Included in the Maid of the Mist tour price
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Adventure Theater
Discover the story behind the thundering falls as the film Niagara: Legends of Adventure immerses you in the history of Niagara on a new 45-foot screen with Dolby Digital surround sound technology. Located on the lower level of the Visitor Center, the recently upgraded Adventure Theater is proud to present the 40-minute show that has been viewed by more than 14 million people worldwide. Learn about the explorers and settlers that put Niagara on the map and the daredevils who have tried to tame her waters at this fun Niagara Falls attraction.
The movie is shown hourly during the schedule below. Headsets are available for the Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean and German languages. For additional Niagara Adventure Theater information, call (866) 750-4629 or learn more about this Niagara Falls attraction at niagaramovie.com.
Adventure Theater schedule:
May 1 – June 25 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 26 – September 3 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
September 4 – October 31 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November 1 – December 31 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adventure Theater Rates
Adventure Theater Rates
Adults $10
Children 6 to 12 years of age $6
Children 5 years of age and under FREE
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Maid of the Mist ®Tour
For more than 150 years, the Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist has taken visitors through the foaming waters beneath the falls. The journey begins at the bottom of the Observation Tower, where you’ll be provided with a souvenir rain poncho. The Maid of the Mist will then take you to the base of the American Falls and then to the basin of Horseshoe Falls, through the crashing waters and massive rock formations. This half-hour Niagara Falls tour allows you to experience firsthand the power and intensity of the falls.
The Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist® operates during the warmer months from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. For additional Maid of the Mist® information, call (716) 284-8897 or visit MaidOfTheMist.com.
Niagara Falls Tour Admission
Adults $12.50
Children 6 to 12 years of age $7.30
Children five and under FREE
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Cave of Winds Tour
Soak up the experience of being closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible, on a spectacular Niagara Falls tour. Your journey begins with an elevator ride 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge. Then, clad in a souvenir rain poncho and sandals, you’ll follow a tour guide over wooden walkways to the Hurricane Deck, less than 20 feet from the torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. On the deck, you’ll experience tropical storm-like conditions, getting doused with the spray from the rushing waters. A special viewing area has also been set up for handicapped individuals and adults with children in arms.
See a side of the falls few people get to experience by taking the Cave of the Winds journey after sunset, one of the most awe-inspiring Niagara Falls tours available to the public. Follow the rainbow of colors illuminating the falls right up to the Hurricane Deck for a breathtaking adventure you won’t forget.
Each spring, the Cave of the Winds tour opens to offer the Gorge Trip to the permanent deck just 75 feet from the base of the falls. Monday through Friday, you’ll see skilled workers rebuilding the decking that will allow summer visitors to reach the Hurricane Deck. This walkway is removed every November and reassembled each spring so it won’t be damaged by winter weather.
The Gorge Tour typically opens April 1st and tours operate from 9:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. For additional Cave of the Winds information, call (716) 278-1730.
Operating schedule:May – June
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
July – September
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
September
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
October
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hurricane Deck Admissions
May - October 2007
Adult $10
Children 6 to 12 years of age $7
Children 5 years of age and under FREE
Gorge Trip Admissions
April 2007
Adult $3
Children 6 to 12 years of age $1.50
Children 5 years of age and under FREE
