Niagara Falls Nightlight Experience with Fireworks Walking Tour (USA Side)
by Niagara Skyline Tours
Overview
This 90-minute guided walking tour takes place on the USA side of Niagara Falls after dark, when the falls are illuminated by nightlight. The guide meets the group at the Hardrock Cafe and leads them through Niagara Falls State Park to several key locations. The first stop is Goat Island, where the tour spends about 30 minutes explaining the island’s history, including the origin of its name. Next, the group visits the Nikola Tesla Monument for 10 minutes to learn about Tesla’s connection to the falls. The tour then continues to Luna Island for approximately 30 minutes, the closest point to view the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. The final stop is Terrapin Point on Goat Island, where visitors spend 20 minutes viewing the Horseshoe Falls and feeling the mist from this large waterfall. Between May 14 and October 14, the tour includes viewing the fireworks display at 10pm from Terrapin Point, weather permitting. The tour is entirely on foot and does not include any boat rides. All fees and taxes are included, but transportation to and from the meeting point is not provided.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Niagara Falls State Park
The guide meets the group at the Hardrock Cafe and walks together to Niagara Falls State Park, where all major attractions are seen.
Goat Island
The tour spends about 30 minutes on Goat Island. Visitors learn the history behind the island’s name, including the story of a special goat that made history.
30 min
Nikola Tesla Monument
At the Nikola Tesla Monument, the group pauses for 10 minutes to learn about Tesla’s role in the history connected to Niagara Falls.
10 min
Luna Island
Visitors spend 30 minutes on Luna Island, the closest spot to the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls, the smallest of the three waterfalls.
30 min
Terrapin Point
At Terrapin Point, the tour views the Horseshoe Falls for 20 minutes. Between May 14 and October 14, fireworks can be seen here at 10pm, weather permitting. The spot offers close views of the falls and the mist from the water.
20 min
Meeting point
Please meet the tour guide right at the entrance of Hard Rock Cafe which is located on 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA. For more information, the tour guide will contact you a few hours before the tour!
End point
The tour guide will take you back to the Hard Rock Cafe at the end of your tour for your convenience!
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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