Niagara Fallsis acityinNiagara County,New York,United States. As of the2010 census, the city had a totalpopulationof 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the2000 census. It is adjacent to theNiagara River, across from the city ofNiagara Falls, Ontario, and named after the famedNiagara Fallswhich they share.
The Niagara Falls consist of three sections. The large Canadian falls – with their distinctive curved shape – are also known as the Horseshoe Falls.Each side of the falls offers a different perspective, and it is always best to visit both sides to maximize your experience. The American side gives a side-on view of the American Falls, and an observation point only 20 yards from the top of the falls. Although the Canadian side is touted for having the best view, the American side is a State Park, the oldest in the nation, so efforts have been made to preserve the natural beauty of the area and prevent the kind of commercialization that you'll find on the Canadian side. Visitors looking to experience the falls as a natural wonder will appreciate this.