Whirlpool State Park

"Next to the falls, this will probably be the most beautiful water you will see at Niagara in my opinion. This was a stop on our tour, which, we didn't actually go down but they let you know it's located here sooo I decided to venutre here the next day on my own. It's a bit of a hike and when I say hike! You are climbing over rocks and some there are some steep parts lol. While the trail is laid out it is easy to get lost as I myself and some others got lost trying to find it. But once you do! My God! It is beautiful. Pictures and videos below"

"Whirlpool state park is not as populated with tourists as other more popular attractions at Niagara. And because it has a smaller crowd, you could catch amazing views of the whirlpool rapids and the spectacular views surrounding it. As its name suggests, whirlpool state park is a park with various facilities such as playgrounds, restrooms and some simple hiking trails. There is also a small fishing spot located downstream near the park area."

"Great and unique location to view the whirlpool and Aerocar. Beautiful vistas of the rapids and Canadian side, especially during the fall with leaf turning colours. Access to the water is about 300 m further north along the trail. Parking was free."

"Hands down one of the most iconic places in Niagara Falls area. If you’re here you have to make it to the whirlpool area for a beautiful picturesque scenic view of the water. Some section were closed due to safety issues but the hike up and down is worth the time and energy spent on it. You can start from either side depending whether you want to hike up the stairs or down the stairs. Parking available and picnic area table also available too."

"The views from the gravel pathway were incredible. The park wasn't crowded and definitely not a commercialized tourist trap but an actual park with playground and paths to walk and enjoy the view from way above the water below. There's rock stairs without rails available for the adventurous but it's certainly more for avid hikers."