Niagara Falls unveils new attraction bringing visitors closer than ever to iconic natural wonder
The $12 million expansion added 163 stairs to the existing staircase, creating a 274-step trek from top to bottom.
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THE TAKEAWAY
- Niagara Falls’ newly completed Cataract Stairs feature 274 steps rising approximately 180 feet through the Niagara Gorge.
- The $12 million project includes a new overlook just 35 feet from the American Falls.
- The stairs provide visitors with a scenic route out of the gorge while improving circulation and safety.
NIAGARA FALLS, New York – Climbing these stairs will be well-worth the exercise: Front row seats to a natural wonder of the world.
A newly renovated staircase at Niagara Falls invites visitors to feel the mist and get closer than ever to one of the world’s natural wonders.
The $12 million expansion project added 163 new stairs to the existing staircase, creating a total of 274 stairs top to bottom. The project also includes a new overlook located within 35 feet of the American Falls, offering visitors an extraordinary new vantage point with the Niagara Gorge.
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The recently completed Cataract Stairs and Overlook offers jaw-dropping views and a breathtaking experience beside Niagara Falls.
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The new stairway and overlook structure, formerly known as the Crow’s Nest, invites visitors to get up close to the raw force of one of nature's most impressive displays.
Located alongside the American Falls, the Cataract Stairs allow visitors to climb next to the Falls and experience breathtaking, up-close views for a one-of-a-kind experience of one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.
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The $12 million expansion added 163 stairs to the existing staircase, creating a 274-step trek from top to bottom.
Once visitors reach the top, they can catch their breath and take in a one-of-a-kind view from a new overlook just 35 feet from the American Falls, an extraordinary vantage point inside the Niagara Gorge.
As part of the project, the former partial stairway known as the ‘Crow’s Nest’ has been renamed the ‘Cataract Stairs and Overlook’, a name that reflects its dramatic location alongside the mighty Niagara Falls.
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Rising approximately 180 feet, the Cataract Stairs offer more than a thrilling climb. They also provide a non-mechanical route out of the Niagara Gorge, helping improve visitor flow and safety.
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"The Cataract Stairs are a magnificent addition to Niagara Falls State Park," Governor Kathy Hochul said in a press release.
Rising approximately 180 feet, the Cataract Stairs also provide a non-mechanical, alternate route out of the Niagara Gorge, enhancing visitor circulation and safety.
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"The ability to stand so close to the American Falls is sure to bring more visitors to the park and leave even more lasting memories. This is the perfect place to ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ and experience the incredible power and beauty of this wonder."