Niagara Falls. Though less than half the height of Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), and just under half as wide as Iguazú, Niagara is the world's largest waterfall by average annual flow rate. The Falls can be viewed from the top, at Goat Island (parking fee about $10), or from the bottom on the Maid of the Mist boat ride (about $25). Goat Island offers a 1.5 mile (2.75 km) stroll along the edge of the island, including a pedestrian bridge to the Three Sisters Islands, right in the middle of the Niagara River, just 2000 feet (600 m) from the Falls.
Whirpool State Park and Devil's Hole State Park. Just 2 miles north of the Falls are two connected parks downriver. The rapids are still very intense at this point in the river, and the whirpools make the river flow backwards in some areas. For a better vantage, take one of the two stone stairways to descend some 250 feet (75 m) into the gorge-- just be advised that the 400-step climb back out can be quite tiring. Free.
Albright-Knox Art Museum. Located on Elmwood Avenue, directly across from Buffalo State College. Houses a variety of artwork, with a tendency toward modern and abstract. Admission about $15.
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