Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls is a city of 47,987 people in Niagara County, New York.
Why visit Niagara Falls
Townapedia lists 74 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 122 places to eat, 63 places to stay and 40 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, Adams Power Plant Transformer House and Niagara Falls City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 72 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Niagara Falls
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 48,671. It is adjacent to the Niagara River, across from the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and named after the famed Niagara Falls which they share. The city is within the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area and the Western New York region.
From the Wikipedia article Niagara Falls, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do40
American Falls
Waterfall · 2.8 mi
Waterfall of Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Aquarium of Niagara
Zoo and aquarium · 2.3 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
Waterfall · 3.0 mi
Three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
Niagara University
School · 3.3 mi
Private Catholic university in Lewiston, New York, USA
Terrapin Point
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Observation area located in Niagara Falls, New York
Honeymoon Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Former bridge over Niagara River, collapsed in 1938
Konica Minolta Tower Centre
Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi
Modern observation towers
Lewiston–Queenston Bridge
Bridge · 4.4 mi
Bridge in Ontario and Lewiston, New York
28 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks74
Adams Power Plant Transformer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
National Historic Landmarked building constructed in 1895
1501 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Rathaus in Niagara Falls, United States of America
745 Main Street, Niagara Falls
Chilton Avenue-Orchard Parkway Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Deveaux School Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
First Presbyterian Manse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Rectory in Niagara Falls, New York
Former Niagara Falls High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
High school in New York, United States
Hazard H. Sheldon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic home located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York
Holley-Rankine House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Niagara Falls, New York
James G. Marshall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Niagara Falls, New York
Jefferson Apartment Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Apartment building in Niagara Falls, New York
Johann Williams Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Niagara Falls, New York, NRHP-listed
Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic hospital in Niagara Falls, New York, United States
62 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes122
La Hacienda Ristorante and Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.5 mi
La Hacienda is a locally owned Italian style restaurant. We are known for our NY style Pizza and homemade pasta dishes such as Ravioli...
3019 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls
Tu-Su 16:00-20:00
Zaika Indian Cuisine Niagara falls NY
Restaurant · Indian, Buffet · 2.2 mi
An Indian Zaika serves up a culinary trip through Indian cuisine, comprising authentic dishes such as curries and tandoori treats,...
421 3rd Street, Niagara Falls
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo 12:00-20:30; Tu closed; We 12:00-20:30; Th...
The Como Restaurant And Lounge
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
2220 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00, Sa 11:30-21:00, Su 11:30-20:00
The Mami House
Restaurant · Filipino · 2.3 mi
250 Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls
We-Su 11:00-21:00; Tu 16:00-21:00
The Why Coffee Shop
Restaurant · Diner · 2.0 mi
1319 Main Street, Niagara Falls
Mo-Sa 08:00-13:30; PH off
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
8500 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Mo-We 06:00-22:00; Fr-Su 06:00-22:00
Hard Rock Cafe
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
333 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
110 more on the map.
History
Before Europeans entered the area, it was dominated by the Neutral Nation of Native Americans. European migration into the area began in the 17th century. The first recorded European to visit the area was Frenchman Robert de la Salle, who built Fort Conti at the mouth of the Niagara River early in 1679, with permission from the Iroquois, as a base for boatbuilding; his ship Le Griffon was built on the upper Niagara River at or near Cayuga Creek in the same year. He was accompanied by Belgian priest Louis Hennepin, who was the first known European to see the falls. The influx of newcomers may have been a catalyst for already hostile native tribes to turn to open warfare in competition for the fur trade.
The City of Niagara Falls was incorporated on March 17, 1892, from the villages of Manchester and Suspension Bridge, which were parts of the Town of Niagara. Thomas Vincent Welch, a member of the charter committee and a New York state assemblyman and a second-generation Irish American, persuaded Governor Roswell P. Flower to sign the bill on Saint Patrick's Day. George W. Wright was elected the first mayor of Niagara Falls.
From the History section of Niagara Falls, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay63
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Niagara Falls New York
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
401 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls
Comfort Inn & Suites Niagara Falls Boulevard USA
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
6115 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Churches and places of worship23
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
311 1st Street, Niagara Falls
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · 2.4 mi
228 2nd Street, Niagara Falls
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
3200 17th Street, Niagara Falls
Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 3.0 mi
1073 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls
Saint John de LaSalle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.8 mi
8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
1419 Falls Street, Niagara Falls
Shopping34
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls
Shopping center · 1.8 mi
1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Niagara Falls Public Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
1425 Main Street, Niagara Falls
Colonial Village Elementary School
School · 3.7 mi
1456 Saunders Stlmnt Rd, Niagara Falls
Healthcare6
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
7432 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Map of Niagara Falls
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.6 in | 22.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 2.1 in | 16.3 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 11.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 2.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.8 in | 15.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Niagara Falls (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Niagara County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Kenmore 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Eggertsville 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Buffalo 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Lockport 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Cheektowaga 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Depew 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Lackawanna 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Lancaster 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Batavia 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dunkirk 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Niagara Falls 001, Nandaro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US 62 sb at Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 62 nb at US 62 Bus., Niagara Falls, NY, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 62 Bus. sb end, Niagara Falls, NY, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 62 Bus. sb at 30th St., Niagara Falls, NY, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Industrial cityscape, Niagara Falls, New York - 20210906, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niagara Falls (ASTER), NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team, Public domain
- NFTA Metro Bus 40 @ Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls, New York - 20210818, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Grand Island Bridge as seen from overlook at Niagara Power Station Intake, Niagara Falls, New York - 20210818, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niagara Falls, United States (Unsplash Q4OOwAgxSWg), Chris Michals crmichals, CC0
- A Building Near Niagara Falls Usa Side, Sulabh Bista, CC BY 3.0
- Niagara Falls, United States (Unsplash JU7yrZQsqDA), Olivier Guillard olivier_twwli, CC0
- Niagara Falls, Richard Davies, CC BY 3.0
- Skyline of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Viephoto Studio, CC BY 3.0
- US 62 Bus. sb past 19th St., Niagara Falls, NY, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 62 sb near 68th St., Niagara Falls, NY, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Along the Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls (460348) (9449347948), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Former Falls National Bank building, Niagara Falls, New York - 20221220, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Holy Trinity RC Church rectory, Niagara Falls, New York - 20201119, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Holy Trinity RC Church convent, Niagara Falls, New York - 20201119, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Floyd graffiti in Niagara Falls, New York - 20201119, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niagara Falls Public Library Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- AdamsPowerPlant DateUnknown HABS 15 GeneralViewFromSoutheast cropped, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- First Presbyterian Church of Niagara Falls NY c1850, unattributed, Public domain
- Niagara Falls City Hall Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Deveaux School Historic District Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hazard H. Sheldon House Jul 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Jefferson Apartment Building Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Chilton Avenue-Orchard Parkway Historic District Nov 10, Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Johann Williams Farm Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- AmericaFallsDec202004MpegMan, The original uploader was MpegMan at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Niagara Falls High School Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- First Presbyterian Manse Niagara Falls NY Jul 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Marshall House Jun 09, Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- St. Marys Nurses Residence Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Park Place Historic District Niagara Falls NY Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Mount St. Mary's Hospital Niagara Falls NY Sep 16, Pubdog, CC BY 2.0
- Niagara Falls customhouse, Mitchazenia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niagara Falls Armory Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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