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Niagara
Falls - perhaps, best known as one of the natural wonders of the
world. Niagara Falls consists of two waterfalls situated on the
Niagara River (which forms the border between the Province of Ontario
in Canada and New York State in America). The Canadian Horseshoe
Falls is 170 feet or 52 meters high and is 2,500 feet or 750 meters
wide. The American Falls is 180 feet or 55 meters high and 1,100
feet or 330 meters across.
It
is estimated that 12,000 years ago, immediately following the end
of the last ice age, when the falls were formed, the edge of the
falls was as much as seven miles further down river than it is today.
Niagara
Falls is also known as the "honeymoon capital" of the
world. This small city, receives over 20 million visitors a year.
The city of Niagara Falls, is famous for the many tourist attractions
- Maid of the Mist boat cruise, the Skylon Tower, the Journey Behind
The Falls, The Minolta Tower, numerous Horticultural and Botanical
gardens, Niagara Casino, Marineland and Game Farm, Believe it or
Not Museum and many more attractions.
The
drive along the Niagara Parkway from Niagara Falls to Niagara-on-the-Lake
has many attractions - Niagara Gorge, the lower Rapids, Niagara
Whirlpools, Spanish Aero Car, Floral Clock, the Butterfly Conservatory,
the largest hydro-electric power plants in the world.
There
is something for every age group to enjoy. Come visit the mighty
Niagara Falls and experience the awesome sound of the thundering
water.
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