Don't miss this spot-- it's a gem! A majestic site - and totally free!!! (I'm a local resident.) One of my favorite nature spots in Niagara Falls (2nd to Goat Island's 3 Sisters' Island--a must-see). The park is wooded with a playground area for the kids. Hike along the gorge and see the lower Niagara River and its ...
This may be better than the falls itself. Much less crowded and more natural. A true gem and it is free. The area surrounding the whirlpool is almost completely natural with the exception of the one tour that is operated there. You can find trails down to the whirlpool, but it is very steep and not recommended for everyone.