American Falls
The American Falls is the second largest of the three waterfalls that together are known as Niagara Falls on the Niagara River along the Canada–United States border.
A waterfall inside Niagara Falls
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 72" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Niagara Falls
American Falls is inside Niagara Falls, which has 4,097 hotel and restaurant jobs, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Niagara Falls (IAG) has airline service, about 6 miles from American Falls.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Niagara Falls. Green months are the mild ones.
American Falls
The American Falls is the second largest of the three waterfalls that together are known as Niagara Falls on the Niagara River along the Canada–United States border. Unlike the much larger Horseshoe Falls, of which approximately 90% is in Ontario, Canada, and 10% in the U.S. state of New York, the American Falls is entirely within the United States.
- Type
- Waterfall
- Elevation
- 315 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 34K a year
Stay in Niagara Falls, or close by
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From American Falls | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | in town | 4,097 | 47,987 | $115K | D |
| Niagara | 5 mi northeast | 997 | 7,797 | $146K | C− |
| Lewiston | 6 mi north | 514 | 2,588 | $238K | — |
| Grand Island | 7 mi southeast | 651 | 21,488 | $327K | — |
| Lewiston | 9 mi northeast | 700 | 15,788 | $262K | — |
| Wheatfield | 9 mi east | 323 | 18,549 | $315K | — |
| North Tonawanda | 10 mi east | 911 | 30,198 | $197K | B |
| Tonawanda | 11 mi southeast | 773 | 15,030 | $174K | B− |
| Youngstown | 12 mi north | 27 | 1,758 | $216K | — |
| Tonawanda | 12 mi southeast | 2,227 | 71,850 | $214K | — |
| Kenmore | 13 mi southeast | 323 | 15,044 | $209K | B− |
| Porter | 13 mi northeast | 159 | 6,474 | $226K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near American Falls
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
1in town💧 WaterfallBridal Veil Falls
214 mi🏛 MuseumBuffalo AKG Art Museum
315 mi🐾 Zoo & aquariumBuffalo Zoo
69 mi🌲 State parkAllegany State Park⛷60 mi⛷ Ski areaHoliday Valley79 runs · 790 ft vertical⛷60 mi⛷ Ski areaHolimont42 runs · 671 ft vertical
416 mi🏛 National Historic SiteTheodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site27K visitors a yearPhoto credits
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Visiting American Falls
Is American Falls in Niagara Falls?
Yes. It’s inside Niagara Falls, NY.
When is the best time to visit American Falls?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–81°.
How far is American Falls from Cleveland and Pittsburgh?
About 174 miles southwest of Cleveland and about 189 miles south of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to American Falls?
Niagara Falls (IAG), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Buffalo Niagara (BUF), about 20 miles.
Where should I stay near American Falls?
Niagara Falls (in town, 4,097 hotel and restaurant jobs), Niagara (5 mi, 997 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Lewiston (6 mi, 514 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Niagara Falls
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Niagara Falls’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.