Cave of the Winds, New York, United States
5.0 (6.373 reviews) Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Niagara Falls Caverns & Caves
An Experience!
Nestled on Goat Island, Cave of the Winds is an exhilarating tour that brings you very close to the falls. The tour starts with the indoor multimedia ‘World Changed Here Pavilion’ museum, where you can learn more about the falls’ history. Then, you're brought 175 feet down in an elevator, where you can get soaked at the Hurricane Deck, right next to Bridal View Falls. Plan your visit between May to October, before the onset of winter temperatures. You can also grab skip-the-line tickets as part of a tour, or even join a deluxe sightseeing tour of both the American and Canadian sides. – Tripadvisor
Address
Goat Island, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Mobile
Website
http://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/cave-of-the-winds.aspx
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 20:05
User Ratings
5.0 based on (6.373 reviews)
Reviews
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4HeardItBothWays 5:00 PM Sep 4, 2022
A Unique Experience to Do Once in a Lifetime
My husband and I visited Cave of the Winds on our recent trip to Niagara Falls. We were excited to visit, as this is one of the Niagara Falls "staples," and it's definitely a must-see! The process of getting to the Cave of the Winds is a bit frustrating. Parking was a bit of a nightmare (though, at least the parking for this and Maid of the Mist are in the same park so you don't need to pay twice if you move your car) but we managed to get a spot. You cannot buy tickets in advance so it makes the entire experience feel touristy and unpleasant. You wait in a line to get tickets, then you need to wait for your time to be called to go wait in another line, then you wait on yet a third line to get down to the elevators then to get a poncho. After the experience, you wait in a line in the tunnel to get back up the elevator. It just really takes you out of the experience of enjoying nature when you're waiting in lines like you're in Disney! The experience itself was amazing and a lot of fun. You can get as wet or stay as dry as you want by just choosing the platforms (or side of the platform) you prefer. We wore water-friendly sandals and opted to get quite wet, which we think added to the fun. The view of the falls up close, as well as the Canadian Falls and the marine life, were really impressive. Though entry is timed, no one rushes you through the experience so you can enjoy it as long as you want. We took this one very slowly to explore every corner of the walkways and all of the views. It was $19 per person, which we thought was reasonable for the experience (and it included the poncho that kept our clothes and electronics dry). I wish this place were more organized but I'd still definitely recommend a trip!
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5Heather 5:00 PM May 31, 2022
Wow!
This was amazing. We went mid-May and it wasn't busy. When we went they didn't provide a rain poncho, so I would recommend going to the Maid of the Mist first and hang on to your poncho. You take an elevator down and walk out on a boardwalk. The number of seagulls were amazing. Part of the walk way is designed so that you actaully have to walk though part of the falls (feet only). I wasn't expecting that. You get up close and personal with the falls. The very top section is not open and it needs some repairing but it did not impact our experinece at all.
