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Niagara Falls State Park

park, New York, United States

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Niagara Falls State Park is New York's oldest state park, established in 1885. It is located in Niagara Falls, New York, on the border with Ontario, Canada, and is renowned for the scenic splendor of Niagara Falls. The park offers excellent views of the falls from Prospect Point and provides access to the base of the American Falls via elevators. Visitors can also take boat trips to the base of the Horseshoe Falls. The park includes Goat Island and Luna Island, offering unique perspectives of the cascading water. Tourism is a significant economic driver for the area, attracting millions of visitors annually to witness the natural grandeur of the falls. The park also features the Schoellkopf Geological Museum, detailing the history and formation of Niagara Falls.123

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