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Cave of the Winds

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 34 attractions in Niagara Falls
Traveler Description:
This exciting tour outfits you in a hooded raincoat and takes you into a cave and then along a catwalk near the foot of the falls for an up-close... more » This exciting tour outfits you in a hooded raincoat and takes you into a cave and then along a catwalk near the foot of the falls for an up-close, wet and very rewarding view of the thunderous, cascading waters. « less
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave, Tour
Address: Goat Island Niagara Falls, NY
Tel: 719 685 5444

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Reviews of Cave of the Winds

( 1-10 of 47 )
5 of 5 stars
Phila., PA
Sep 3, 2008

You really only need to do two things in Niagara: Maid of the Mist, and the Cave of Winds. But if you only have time for one, do the Cave! This was one of the most awesome things to do - you climb within 15 feet of the American Falls Bridal Vail falls. Note that although you do not go... more

5 of 5 stars
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Sep 2, 2008

What an incredible experience so close to the falls! If you do one thing on the American side, do this! Save it for last or the rest of your experience with be an anticlimax. more

5 of 5 stars
New York City
Sep 1, 2008

This is a MUST DO!! I had SO much fun! You actually get to go under the falls and experience the power of the water as it falls over you! Great way to cool off if you're there on a nice sunny day. You can't beat this experience, Hurricane Deck is the place to go while you're there! Trust me... more

5 of 5 stars
New Hyde Park, NY
Aug 28, 2008

Cave of the Winds and the Maid of the Mist is a must do on the American side of the falls. I had a regular (non waterproof Canon camera) that I shot fantastic pictures. I even caught several rainbows in the waterfalls. Basically you walk on wooden walkways and stairs next to the falls. You get to feel the power... more

5 of 5 stars
Fairhaven, MA
Aug 26, 2008

This was the best thing that we did while visiting the Falls. We crossed back over the border to do this. I hate elevators and am extremely claustrophobic but I had to do this. The ride down in the elevator was okay. The attraction itself phenomenal. We loved this and my kids, 11 and 15, had a great time on... more

5 of 5 stars
Fond Du Lac, WI
Aug 18, 2008

Yes folks I would have to rate my visit to the Cave of The Winds as one of the greatest experiences in my whole life. The walk underneath the American falls is truely remarkable, so everyone who is reading this review, may I suggest that you go there & see what I'm talking about. I will be raving about this... more

5 of 5 stars
Williamsville, New York
Aug 8, 2008

The Cave of the Winds is the best way to experience the power of the falls. I've been to Niagara Falls at least twenty times (I live close by) and this attraction never fails to take my breath away and jolts back my appreciation for the power and majesty of the falls. Our kids finally hit the age that I... more

5 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Aug 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

While previous posts say its "just a walk" through and lots of waiting, the fact is that once you are down there, you know that all that wait time was worth it. Where else are you going to be able to stand within inches of thundering falls. You can touch them and yes, you WILL get WET. Out of all... more

5 of 5 stars
Long Beach, New York
Aug 6, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Cave of the Winds Ah! A must do! When you go to Niagara Falls, you MUST take the Cave of The Winds tour on the American side. We went during the last week of July 2008. The Cave Of Winds tour is worth every dollar you spend; a great value for the money. Not to mention the thrill of a... more

3 of 5 stars
Madison, Wisconsin
Aug 3, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

We did a tour thing around Niagara Falls with our 2 12-year-old girls. This was the least popular part of the tour with our family. There was a lot of waiting (although we'd paid extra for this tour to avoid waiting in lines), and then you walked through a wet, white-washed looking tunnel, said "ahhhh" over the view (which was... more

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Cave of the Winds: Management Resources

Cave of the Winds Address

Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY
Tel: 719 685 5444