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Although the U.S. side of Niagara Falls is sometimes overshadowed by the glitz of the Ca-
nadian side, it still has a lot to offer visitors. The charm of the U.S. side lies in its natural
splendor. It once was regarded as
the
destination for the region. Curious travelers from
around the world flocked to Niagara Falls, New York, to embrace the natural beauty and
powerofthefalls. TheU.S.sideprovidesmanyopportunities toseetherainbowsandrush-
ing water of the falls.
The park at Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in the country and has retained much
of its natural beauty since opening in July 1885. America's preeminent landscape architect,
Frederick Law Olmsted, designed the park to maximize access to all of Niagara's many
moods.ItisontheAmericansidethattheclassVIwhitewateroftheupperrapidswillleave
you in awe. Here, too, the deceptively gentle flow of the water near Luna Island draws you
inforreflection. OnBath Island, youcan enjoy anintimate andquiet lushgreen picnic spot
protected from raging rapids nearby.
While the best view of Niagara Falls is from the Canadian side, the natural wonder of
thefallsisbestexperiencedontheU.S.side,whereyoucanreachoutandtouchBridalVeil
Falls. As the water roars over the falls at 70,000 gallons a second, it's a thrill you won't
soon forget.
