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Cave of the Winds

Feel the Falls

Experience all-time thrills all year-round on the breathtaking Cave of the Winds experience at Niagara Falls State Park. Venture out onto the Hurricane Deck and get closer to wonder than you ever imagined. Is it mist from the Falls or tears of joy? It may be a little of both.

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Cave of the Winds tickets can be purchased at the Cave of the Winds on Goat Island or the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center. As Cave of the Winds is a timed ticketed attraction, making your reservation should be one of the first things you do in the park.

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Cave of the Winds is open year-round

Open daily. See schedule below.

As we work to ensure that we are doing our part to care for the Earth, we have phased out distribution of the famed Cave of the Winds sandals. Please bring footwear that you don’t mind getting wet.

Location
10 Goat Island Loop Road

Hours of Operation
*Last ticket sold. Schedule subject to change.

DatesTimes
January 10 – March 319am to *4pm

Holidays

  • Christmas Day (December 25): Closed
  • New Year’s Day (January 1): Closed

À La Carte Admission Rates

Beginning October 21, 2024

  • Adult: $14
  • Youth (Ages 6-12): $10
  • Ages 5 and under: Free

Group Rates

Beginning October 21, 2024

  • $8

Group Rate Ticket Policies for Groups without Park Direct Billing Privileges

  • A group is defined as 20 or more people
  • One person must pay for the entire group with the entire group present at the time of purchase using one form of payment
  • The group must all purchase tickets for the same attraction and tour time to qualify for discount
  • Tour companies who wish to set up direct billing with us should contact our operations office at [email protected]
  • Group rates may not be offered during special events

Educational/Tour

Beginning October 21, 2024

  • $7

*All rates subject to change. Cave of the Winds à la carte tickets are available at the attraction. Tickets are not available online.

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