1 Prospect Pointe (0.3 km from American Rapids Viewing Area)
The Comfort Inn The Pointe is located at the entrance of Niagara Falls State Park and so close to Niagara Falls you can feel the mist.
2 Buffalo Avenue (0.3 km from American Rapids Viewing Area)
Overlooking the Niagara River this historic inn is located 0.6 mi from the American Falls. The property has an on-site restaurant and free WiFi is offered. Every room features cable TV a Bose™ stereo system bathrobes and a coffee machine.
310 Rainbow Blvd South (0.3 km from American Rapids Viewing Area)
Featuring a fitness center Hyatt Place Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls is located a 3-minute walk from Niagara Falls Conference Center.
222 First Street (0.5 km from American Rapids Viewing Area)
This luxury boutique hotel is within an 8-minute walk of the Niagara Falls. The Giacomo features a 19th floor Skye View Room full lounge gym and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi.
114 Buffalo Avenue (0.5 km from American Rapids Viewing Area)
This Niagara Falls hotel is within 0.8 mi of the American Falls and Seneca Casino. The entrance to Niagara Falls State Park is 2133 feet away.
240 First Street (0.5 km from American Rapids Viewing Area)
This hotel features a flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Maid of the Mist offering boat tours of Niagara Falls is 1969 feet away.
200 Rainbow Boulevard (0.6 km from American Rapids Viewing Area)
The Cadence features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Downtown Niagara Falls district of Niagara Falls. The property is close to Convention & Visitors Bureau Maid of the Mist and Seneca Niagara Casino.
443 Main Street (0.6 km from American Rapids Viewing Area)
This property is centrally located in the Niagara Falls attraction and entertainment district. It is a 5 minutes' walk to Niagara Falls State Park and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.
The American Rapids Viewing Area in Niagara Falls is an incredibly scenic spot. Situated to the north of the Horseshoe Falls, it offers excellent views of some of the most powerful rapids in the world. From this vantage point, visitors can watch thousands of gallons of water crashing over rocks and cascading down into the lower river area below. The roar is deafening and the sight is truly something to behold!
The American Rapids have some unique features that make them so special. They are comprised of two distinct groups: Whirlpool Rapids and Devil’s Hole Rapids. The former are located upstream from the latter and are more intense, creating a white-water effect as they crash over large rocks. Meanwhile, Devil’s Hole Rapids are slightly slower but still powerful enough to create spectacular plumes of spray when viewed from above.
For visitors who want to get even closer to these amazing rapids, a number of tour boats offer trips upriver for a first-hand experience. These vessels carry passengers into the heart of American Rapids where they can observe how the immense power of Niagara Falls creates huge waves which churn and swirl around boulders before eventually tumbling downstream into calmer waters below.
In addition to being home to some incredible natural features, American Rapids Viewing Area also offers plenty of other attractions for those visiting Niagara Falls. There is a beautiful pathway along its banks which stretches for several miles and takes guests up close with the tumultuous currents below while providing stunning views across the river gorge and surrounding countryside beyond.
More adventurous travelers can take part in activities such as whitewater rafting or jet skiing on their visit to this iconic destination - all while taking in the stunning beauty of America’s oldest state park, located directly opposite Niagara Falls on Grand Island. With plenty to see and do, no trip to this part of New York State would be complete without experiencing all that American Rapids Viewing Area has to offer!