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Niagara Falls Observation Tower

A view like no other

Extending out dramatically over the Niagara Gorge, the architectural wonder of the Niagara Falls USA Prospect Point Observation Tower affords unobstructed views of the wild cascades of ALL THREE FALLS and the Niagara River.

See The Falls Up Close

Elevators at the Observation Tower provide access to the base of the gorge and the boarding site for the Maid of the Mist boat tour. For a multi-sensory view of the American Falls, visitors can go to the base of the gorge and climb a series of stairs to the Crow’s Nest, where the views come with complimentary air conditioning and blasts of misty Niagara spray.

(Please Note: The Crow’s Nest is under construction until 2026.)

Panoramic Views and Bird Watching

Niagara Falls State Park Observation Tower provides the only panoramic view of all three cataracts that comprise Niagara Falls, including the American Falls.

Bird watching is also a popular pastime at the Niagara Falls Observation Tower. Bird enthusiasts have the opportunity to spot peregrine falcons, bald eagles and the many different gull species present in the Niagara Gorge, which has officially been designated an Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA).

A woman standing by a railing at the Niagara Falls USA Prospect Point Observation Tower on a misty day.

Hours of Operation

Please note the schedule is subject to change without notice. Please check our website regularly for schedule changes. Spring opening date for the Maid of the Mist depends on ice conditions in the river.

*Weather conditions permitting. Last ticket sold 15 minutes prior to closing.

The elevator and deck are open to all visitors. Boat ticket purchase is not required.

DatesTimes
May 27 – June 208:30am – 7pm* (Sunday-Friday)
8:30am – 9pm* (Saturday)
June 21 – September 18:30am – 11pm*
September 1
(Labor Day)		8:30am – 6pm*
September 2 – September 288:30am – 6pm* (Weekdays)
8:30am – 7pm* (Weekends)
September 29 – October 268:30am – 6pm*
October 27 – November 29:30am – 5pm*
November 3 – December 2310am – 4:30pm*
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