Probably the most fun I had during my Niagara Falls trip. You will get soaked, no way around it :), but in a good way. It's just so much fun to be up close to the falls; there is no experience like it. It's affordable, fun, and just an incredible experience; I can't understate it. Well worth crossing back over for a little bit on my Canadian vacation. Now, it's not without its problems, but it's such a good time that these can be overlooked. Seagulls run this place. The whole area smells like a zoo, because the seagulls run the place; we're just there visiting. They're not aggressive. I passed by a couple with their babies, and they didn't do anything, but they can and do poop anywhere. Best bet is to keep your poncho on until you get back to your car, because they can and will poop on you and pooped on people when I was there. read more

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Another must do when visiting Niagara Falls America side. An easy walk from the Niagara state park to goat island. Purchase timed tickets . Between an elevator and a descending trail through a cave 175 feet down into the Niagara gorge.Grab your souvenir poncho... you will need it immediately, lots and I mean lots of seagulls. Walk near the water side.. A short walk to the many wooden stairs, decks and walkways all along the falls edge. So many unique close up opportunities.., you can feel the water on your hands and face. So powerful!! Stairs can be slippery, wear proper shoes. The top deck, the hurricane deck is super popular, just 20 ft from the bridal veil falls. You get to experience what tropical storm conditions feel like. With winds up to 68mph. Oh and you will get completely soaked!! Ticket prices depend on time of year, End of may for us cost, $23 adults and $19 youth. Worth every cent!!! We were exhausted so instead of walking back we took the Niagara scenic trolly back to the park. A perfect way to save time, great views and learn some interesting facts! read more

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Amazing experience. If you're capable of walking and can watch your step in case of slippery stairs, you need to try this! Walk really close to the American Falls. Guaranteed you will get soaked from head to toe. Bring change of clothes! Feel the powerful rush of the water. Wow just wow read more

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While in Niagara Falls you will do tons of walking. If you're coming from the bait ride or from Canada across the bridge, it's about a 30 minute walk. It is leisurely and comfortable but just be aware if you have kids or are elderly. Once at the Cave, you go through a museum and watch a brief movie on the history of the Falls. I enjoyed it. Walking down to another elevator , you go down into a tunnel and walk out on the steps. Little tip, do the Maid of the Mist first if you want to do that then do the Cave second. Keep your poncho from the Maid. The poncho for the Wind Cave is brutal. Super cheap. Mine tore. Besides that, the rushing falls are gorgeous and powerful. The Hurricane Deck gets so up close it almost knocks you over. Loved this attraction and definately worth it. $23 a person. A great 9.3 out of 10. read more

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Cave of the Winds is a must do if you want to have a blast, get totally soaked and feel a portion of the power from the falls! Absolutely worth every penny to do this excursion! read more

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While visiting Niagara Falls in Winter is not for the faint of heart, its a million times worth it for the breathtaking scenes. Not only was this attraction affordable at $14. It was lovely, gorgeous, and breathtaking. During winter the area is a ghost town making parking plentiful. We purchased tickets and were guided inside promptly. We were given a brief video history of Niagara Falls before we were herded to the elevators and brought down to the main attraction. In winter just watch your step and go bundled. It was definitely misty and plenty of ice on the floor. But enjoy and take tons of pictures. Would definitely come back! read more

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Beautiful spot to see niagara falls from USA side. I have seen niagara falls from Canada side which looks great but seeing from USA side was my first experience. The USA side is at higher elevation so it gives you a great view from the top. You can see the whole falls from height. The mist is not much as compared to Canada but it is less crowded usually so you get to see more and more closely. There is not much walk from the parking so great for families with kids. read more

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This was so much fun!! You have to do this if you really want to experience the Falls up close and you don't mind getting soaked! You are provided a rain poncho and it is a self-guided tour. It is not really that expensive at $23 per adult. It is well worth the money. I highly recommend wearing water shoes. It was wonderful on a hot summer day with no breeze. It is located on Goat Island and there is parking available. The parking was only $10 per car on a weekday. You buy your tickets for the available tour time or time you want. I believe they run every 8 minutes. You are taken down 17 stories in an elevator where you get your poncho. Then you start walking and climbing the steps with several stops on the way with gorgeous views and a few stops where you get misted. The best spot is closest to the top of the falls, where you get the closest and get blasted by the powerful winds and misty water from the falls. It was great! read more

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This is a can't miss attraction in Niagara Falls! The video at the beginning is very informational and interesting. The views are stunning and it's fun to stand in the "splash zone". Watch out for seagull poop! We did this originally during our trip to Niagara Falls years ago, but just remembered to do a Yelp review now on it after watching a YouTube video about the falls! read more

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We came the day after they took down the Hurricane Deck, and while I would have loved to go up that next tier, the water, wind from the falls was so powerful in the areas that we were able to get to. 1) The poncho they give you here, is a waste of time, but regardless of what poncho you are wearing, you are going to get SOAKED. Shoes, Socks, Legs, SOAKED. 2) We went towards the end of the season, the wood handrails and boarding are all SLIPPERY, walk slow. 3) Did I mention you will get SOAKED? Ok so, first time here, but I had read some reviews and we brought our own Ponchos which were far superior to what they hand out here with your entry ticket. I wore shorts, in the cold weather, because that is just what I do, so my pants did not get wet. I wore socks and shoes that were quick drying, so I only walked around in sloshy shoes for a small time, however you are probably best to just bring a change so that you don't have to walk around in wet shoes at all. It is difficult to image the power of this falls, as my wife said to me here 'I thought it would be bigger" Is that the first time she has said that to me? Maybe not. While the falls itself is not super tall, it is massively wide, and the power that is generated by the water coming over the falls is hard to express, without experiencing it from the decks here at the cave of the winds. Oh yeah, also there is no cave. read more

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Cave of the Winds was the most amazing experience at Niagara Falls State Park. I wanted to explore all that the US side of the falls had to offer and this experience had the best views of Wedding Vail and American Falls. I saw so many rainbows on this experience I felt like a rainbow catcher. I purchased ticket at the booth which was a bit hard to find. Once I had my ticket you go into an area with lots of history about the falls and how they were industrialized early on and were not freely viewable by the public. It had some really interesting history about only being able to view the falls through hole in a fence. Eventually you move into another room where you get to watch a movie about the history of the falls and all that has gone on to preserve them and keep them around for future generations to enjoy. After the movie, we were able to descended 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge using a series of red wooden decks and stairs to be able to view different parts of the falls. This part was a very casual experience and i got to backtrack or circle back on any parts that I wanted to experience again. There is a lot of walking and stair climbing involved. Only on the US side can you have the Hurricane Deck experience and get right up close to the magnificent power of the falls. I had no intention, but ended up getting soak and wet from this experience but it was totally worth it. So many great views and photo opportunities here and you can do this experience at your own pace and stay as long as you want during operating hours. I didn't want to leave and probably was here for around 2 hours. Highly recommend this experience for anyone in Niagara Falls National Park. read more

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Great experience! We bought our tickets at 10:30 to return at 11:28. Great chance to relax. Tour ushers you through a few different waiting areas before you're officially released. One area was interactive about the falls history, another is a theater that goes into the history. Needs better line management, crowded areas trying to move a large group of people through one passage. You get so close to the water, and it's truly amazing. Get as drenched as you want (if you want to be soaked!) read more

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Cave of the Winds is a great way to get up close to the base of the falls (American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls) without getting on a boat After taking an elevator 175 feet down into the Niagara Gorge, you'll be able to roam a series of wooden walkways that put you within feet of the Bridal Veil Falls. It's called the "Hurricane Deck," for its constant state of stormy conditions; the wooden platform stands only 20 feet from the tumbling water of Bridal Veil Falls. Even with the souvenir poncho, you'll likely get wet. You will be given a ponchos and souvenir sandals - a must for anyone who doesn't want to spend the rest of the day in soggy shoes Cave of the Winds is on Goat Island. You'll need to walk out onto Goat Island and buy your tickets at the Cave of the Winds Plaza. This is a timed admission ticket, so do this first, and if you have to wait around, you can explore the other sights in this area. An elevator will take you down to the base for this experience. read more

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When I decided to come to Niagara Falls and I told my colleagues at work about my trip I was advised to check this out. Once I was done with my boat ride I headed this way. I was completely thrown off when I got over here and had no idea where I was to go to gain entrance. I walked around for a minute or two until I stumbled upon an employee. I asked where I could go to buy a ticket for entrance and she literally pointed right behind me. The only place I had not looked before coming to her. Went up and asked for a ticket. They asked me if I wanted to go right now. I was a bit confused until she pointed behind me at the big group of kids waiting to enter. I was absolutely grateful of her giving me the heads up. I took that ticket, went into the waiting/viewing area and sat down for the short film. The film goes over why this is here and the history behind it all. Once the film is over, doors at the back of the theater open and you filter into elevators to go down to the falls level. On the way down, you get a sarcastic, memorized skit by the elevator operator. I can understand why it comes off as sarcastic as he has to say this a ton of times a day and answer the same questions over and over again. Once down at the bottom, welcome to all the smells. It smells quite fishy. Most likely because this is a breeding ground for all the gulls in the area. Come at the right time of year and you will get to see the gulls roosting and all the chicks waddling about. But then prepare yourself for your second, third, or forth shower for the day. Seriously, get yourself some water shoes, wear shorts, no socks and you might be a little dryer than you expect. It is beautiful, breathtaking as one reviewer puts it. As you walk the maze of walkways and stairs you get some great views from the bottom of the falls, on the safer side. You do get a poncho, put it on, but still prepare to get wet. Depending on how windy it is that day will tell you how much water you will encounter. I tried my hardest to not come in contact with as much water as I could, but that was nearly pointless. Once platform you will want to get a picture of yourself in front of the falls, but you shoes will become water shoes even if they are not meant to be. Then you go further up and encounter more and more water. One platform, Hurricane Deck, will definitely be drenched. Even if you attempt to bypass it as quickly as you can. I did not spend much time on this deck. Once through the maze of walkways and stairs you head back towards the elevators. Here you can recycle your poncho and then back up the elevator, if you are lucky, you'll get the same elevator operator...I was. A once in a lifetime type of experience, at least for me. read more

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What an awesome way to get close to the falls! This is a great alternative to the Maid of the Mist for someone who doesn't like boats or who wants to get close to the falls but also doesn't want to get completely soaked. It's all stairs so not very wheelchair friendly. There are multiple deck levels, the higher you go the closer (and wetter) you get. Free souvenir poncho included! There is also a little museum and short educational film before you enter the cave which was a nice surprise! Fun, old-timey theming and high quality theatrical presentation that explains the history of Niagara Falls. One critique is there is a photo op and it's so funny they photoshop you into a barrel falling over the falls BUT the cheapest photo package is $40... wayyy too pricey if you ask me. read more

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The Cave of the Winds is definitely a great experience that we do not want to miss when visiting the Niagara Falls In the US side. We were able to get so closed to the Falls to feel the mist as well as the powerful water. It was a short walk from the entrance to the bottom of the falls. The path/trail was well maintained and not slippery at all. There were plenty of good spots for pictures. Be prepared to get wet or soaked! read more

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Great experience. Had a lot of fun. Don't timber getting an experience like this on the Canada side. Interested in coming back in the winter. read more

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This is an intense experience. You will get wet. In fact you are likely to be completely soaked. You take an elevator down to the platform. The experience is to traverse some decking built into the side of a waterfall. The views are stunning, although because of the amount of water in the air, it was sometimes hard to see the falls. There is one spot where the water from the falls directly hits the decking. It is scary, invigorating, and completely soaking. You truly feel the power of the water. The 'ride' starts with a short film that is very well done. It talks about the takeover of industry around Niagara Falls and how people fought to bring back its native lands. It also talks about harnessing its power to provide electricity to a wide swath of the US. Loved this experience. read more

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Amazing place! It is the best spot on the American side of the falls with a perfect view, almost walking into, the American and Bridal Veil falls too. Worth finding a way to seeee both sides of the falls, and we did it with Over the Falls Tours. Amazing statue and exhibit about Nicola Tesla as well. read more

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What a beautiful and breathtaking natural wonder! This is as close to the falls as you can get (besides walking on the NY side at the crows nest/the maid of mist exit area). I wish I was able to experience the cave of winds in its full potential. There is a theater and walkthrough informational area before you experience the falls depicting the history of this amazing natural wonder *The Hurricane area (where you walk under/near the falls, is closed off until mid May. Unfortunately we missed the whole experience due to the area being rebuilt during our visit. I found out by a staff member, that the bridge area is rebuilt yearly due to the velocity of the water impacting the bridge. Safety is their main concern. read more

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My family went to Niagara Falls for vacation- went to both the USA and Canadian sides and did all there was to do. This BY FARRRRR was the best experience we ALL had in our week's vacation at the Falls!! We went on a Thursday night around 7:30pm and there were 10 people tops around us. The experience starts with a movie about how the Falls create energy which was actually pretty interesting and gave me "Carousel of Progress" from Disney vibes lol. Then you go outside to a different building, get on an elevator, and ride all the way down. They give you ponchos but honestly it won't help because you get absolutely soaked. There are a lot of places to stand and get pictures from different angles and heights and closeness to the American Falls. As you ascend, you get closer to the Falls and once you get to the "Hurricane" deck, you're drenched. We absolutely loved Cave of the Winds, only about $20, absolutely worth it- would even pay double the amount to experience that. This is A MUST if visiting Niagara Falls. read more

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Read all the bad reviews - they are all true. See all the pictures from great reviews - they are true too. There is NO SHADE in the line to get ticket. There is no shade or dedicated space to wait for your ticket time. There is no or little shade while standing in the line to see the movie. There was one Ryobi water fan thingy, while this clearly needs 5-6 of those that theme parks use for their lines. The yellow rain poncho is a joke: too thin for the purpose and you actually have to separate it by hand, and about half the people around me manager to tear up sides. If you are going on the Mist boat - save the blue poncho, much better quality. Timing is also a BS: they are overselling. Lines at every step stone, and they clearly underestimate amount of time that people are spending down below: the whole 100 yard return corridor was full of people to get back up: expect to spend another 10-15 minutes just to get up, while smelling wet old basement. Finally, you will get really wet, so come with spare shoes: horrible feeling to walk around in squeaking ones. Im no structural engineer, but the top platform looks like some boards are coming apart already. Overall boat experience was much better! read more

Well worth it (especially with kids under 6 being free)! The little one didn't want to go to the "Hurricane Deck", but you that didn't keep us from being amazed at the sheer amount of power and water coming down the falls. Easily the best part of our trip to Niagara Falls. read more

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Exhilarating is all I can say. Go to the top deck and immerse yourself in the fall. You won't regret it. read more

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'Scuse my language, but I'm giving it more like a "holy sh*t!!" out of 10 because I kept saying that during my climb up the stairs, which was like trekking through a hefty windy rainstorm lol "ahhhhh why did I pay $21 for this D; ?!?!" /noregretsreally. At the top deck though it's more choose-your-adventure-ish as in you can either stand right in front of Bridal Veil Falls to face its full wrath or step to the side and just watch courageous people get fully drenched lol. Amazingly chaotic close-up views of the falls. The attraction is also quite informative showing a history video short before being granted admittance to the walkway (I didn't know that the Niagara Falls area was once rather ugly due to over-industrialization which later caused a "Free Niagara" movement that succeeded and allowed the falls to flow freely again). The name of the attraction is a bit of a misnomer; there used to be a cave-like feature here that allowed people to stand under the falls but that area is now collapsed. Overall I say that it's worth experiencing this attraction unless you can't walk up/down steps well (there's a considerable amount of steps here all of them being wet) and/or want to stay dry. Wearing non-slip sandals is *highly* recommended (unless you actually enjoy the feeling of wearing wet socks, blech!!). read more

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Amazing Experience!! Yes, you will get wet, but isn't that the point of getting this close to the falls?! (Disclaimer: probably best to keep the poncho on if visiting on a colder day because you will be soaked and freezing!) The views are breathtaking and the experience is unforgettable! We were "in the area" (500 miles away) and took the plunge and hit the road for this amazing experience. Would definitely do it all over again if ever in the East Coast again. It's an experience that doesn't get old and would love to visit time and time again! read more

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Yes, it's pricey, but it's a one of a kind experience, so I think it's worth it. Plus, if you have a child who is age 5 or younger, they are free, so that can offset your cost. It was exciting to feel the Niagara Falls actually on your back. My kids loved it so much that they insisted on walking through twice (and you can actually walk through as many times as you want). Yes, you will get SOAKED. They provide a poncho but I put the hood down so I even had water down my back. I'm so glad I wore shorts and flip flops though. :) I encourage you to go at an off-peak time of day. We went at about 5PM on a Friday in early October and were pleased to find no line anywhere we went. We were able to walk right up to the ticket booth, watch the video immediately, and walk freely on the walkways. In fact, the kids had so much fun that we walked the entire pathway twice. We were able to finish our entire experience in less than an hour, even walking the pathway twice. read more

This was well worth doing and a very unique experience at Niagara Falls. Honestly, if you had to choose between this or maid of the mist, I would recommend Cave of the Winds by far! It's expensive of course, but you can linger around the falls as long as you like and get absolutely drenched by going up close! Only thing I didn't love was the lame video they make you watch beforehand detailing how factories were removed from the area, supposedly to eliminate the commercialism. Umm...what exactly do they think they're doing today?!? Also the mention that the falls power electricity to the entire country. If that's the case then why do I have an electric bill?? They also show the original prices for the attraction which is a slap in the face compared to how expensive it is now. Still, it was an amazing experience that I would do again! read more

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Great attraction to visit anytime you are on the US side of the Falls. Grab a spot early in the morning and then explore the area for the sights, food, and other attractions. You can spend the whole day ending the state park along meeting new friend and experiencing all Canada has to offer. read more

Located on Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park. No advance ticket sales and all tickets must be purchased in person at the ticket window. We picked up a 3.30pm window. Best way to reach there is to take the Niagara Scenic Trolley or else you can walk from the main parking lot. This is the the closest you can get to the waters of Niagara Falls. We took the elevator ride deep into the Niagara Gorge. Walked through the old tunnels to collect the ponchos. There was a long line at the point of time. Waited for almost 15 mins to start walking through a series of wooden walkways to Hurricane Deck. It's just 20ft away from Bridal Veil Falls. Beware - Ponchos are barely helpful. Better be prepared. We were completely soaked while standing on the Hurricane deck. Rainbows were visible. The view is breathtaking and it's one of the best experiences. The fall is so loud that you could feel the power of water and at the same feel the ecstasy! We spent around 1.5 hours there soaking in water and clicking pictures. We did the walk couple of times. Kids had the best time. Soaking in water on a sunny day was some fun for them. An experience of a lifetime! This is one place I would love to go back and enjoy it again when I visit Niagara Next time! read more

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What a total waste of money. Before you make the mistake we made, read this first. If you go with your family, like I did, you'll save yourself $50 and ridicule by your loved ones! The entry fee pays for an elevator to the lower section of the American Falls. What the ticket person neglects to share is that the platform is under construction and the view is blocked from accessing or viewing in a meaningful way. Anyone going between November and May will experience this. How do we know this info? Because the kid working the elevator told us on the ride back up. Maybe he should work the ticket counter instead for potential visitors to make informed decisions. I recommend using your money on the observation deck a few minutes away (free) and then take the Maid of the Mist boat tour. Just not here. read more

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Wow, even after reading reviews about how fun (and wet) this was I still was not prepared. What a blast, by far the favorite thing we did on our trip to the falls. What I couldn't get over was the beauty of it all. We were lucky to be there on a sunny day and I loved seeing all the rainbows. I thought ahead and got waterproof cases for our phones - thanks Amazon - and highly recommend doing that if you want to take pictures. I also highly recommend going all the way to the top platform. Why go and not experience everything! That was definitely the best part, going to the top is an experience in itself! I have never been so drenched in my life! Nobody in my group could stop smiling. If you're worried about it being slippery, it's not. They have strips on the stairs and rubber on the platforms. We went during the office season, after Labor Day and had no wait. Make sure this is on your to do list your next visit to the falls!! read more

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Came here with my family on a Northeast USA vacation. It was a bucket list stop and cave of the winds was our first stop in Niagara. It was cool to walk the decks and see the falls from this view. While we did not go on the Maid of the Mist boat I would say that this is better because it is at your own pace and aren't packed like sardines. Highly recommended! Note. Bring clothes that you are not afraid to get wet in especially shoes. However they do provide a free poncho. read more

Went to the Caves as part of the Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls tour. The winds at the Cave were equal to hurricane force winds. The view were remarkable, as you are basically right on side or at times under the Falls. As you go further up, the views get better and you'll get soaked (they'll give you another poncho), but the experience and the adventure is worth it !! The wait wasn't long the day we went...always a bonus! There are a lot of steps (step counters will love the numbers for the day) as you go to each platform. This was an awesome experience... highly recommend taking this option when you schedule the tour. Must witness and feel the power of Mother Nature!! read more

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I truly enjoyed the cave of the winds. The little museum and movie before the elevator was great. The picture quality in the eye machines was just phenomenal, crystal clear. When you're on the hurricane deck It feels like you are in it. The mist, the wind, the water the rainbows, the birds. It's like you can reach out reach out and touch the water. Make sure you wear good shoes that can get wet. There are a lot of steps, but they are optional read more

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Breath taking. They give you a poncho that you can keep. You'll get wet for sure. This and Maid of the Mist are absolute must do's while you're here. read more

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Again touristy but a good time You will get wet you will need to climb steps You may wish you had a full rain suit Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet They will give you disposable shoes The wait time will be long and you don't get in line until your reservation time It will sell out early Nice little movie about the history of Niagara read more

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I was a little nervous at first. But this was one of my favorite adventures in Niagara. Before going into the caves you sit and watch a short film. Than you wait for the elevators to take you down. There you are giving some water slippers and walk out to get a rain poncho. Than you walk through a cave to get out to the waterfalls. Such a beautiful scenery. I wasn't too fond of the seagulls. There were tons of seagulls flying over your head. Making loud noises. As we were walking towards the wooden stairs. I looked up and there was a rainbow over the water fall. This was an unforgettable experience I will never forget. read more

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Who'd ever thought that getting pounded on by billowing torrents could be so much fun? The Cave of the Winds experience definitely makes you feel like you are caught in the middle of a hurricane, but with a stunning view! After taking the elevator down, we were given a yellow poncho. There are a series of wooden walkway that you travel along, some of which bring you right underneath the Bridal Veil Falls. Honestly, do expect to be soaked after this experience even with the poncho, but the views are definitely worth it! I'd highly recommend bringing an extra pair of sandals/ slippers for this experience. read more

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This was nice so much history. I learned the three names of the different falls. The names of the important people who pushed to create the hydropower. Nice photos too during the winter. read more

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