• blueish-green water crashes over a fall creating white foam & mist, a cityscape fades in the background

    Niagara Falls

    National Heritage Area New York

Welcome to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area

Designated by Congress in 2008, the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area stretches from the western boundary of Wheatfield, New York to the mouth of the Niagara River on Lake Ontario, including the communities of Niagara Falls, Youngstown, and Lewiston. The region is home to natural wonders, rich cultural traditions, and nationally significant historical sites.

Features

  • a deep blue river winds slowly through a hilly forest with golden and red leaves

    Park Planning

    View the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Management Plan.

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    What is a National Heritage Area?

    National Heritage Areas are places where natural, cultural, historic, and scenic resources tell a rich and distinctly American story.

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  • a large grey building with a green lawn and a cannon in front of it. behind it a bright blue sky with wispy white clouds

    History & Culture

    The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is rich in extant resources defining the history and culture of the area surrounding this natural wonder.

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