Niagara Falls State Park is open 365 days a year, and it's always free to walk into the Park and experience the Falls! Today, the park's signature attraction, the majestic Niagara Falls, is the dramatic apex of the free-flowing waters of four of the Great Lakes into the Niagara River Gorge.

Visiting Niagara Falls in 2026 can range from nearly free to several hundred dollars depending on your itinerary. Entry to the viewing areas on both the US (Niagara Falls State Park) and Canadian sides is free, though you will pay roughly $10–$25 for parking. To truly "experience" the falls, most travelers budget for major attractions: the Maid of the Mist (US) or Niagara City Cruises (Canada) cost approximately $28–$38 CAD/USD. Other popular activities like Journey Behind the Falls or Cave of the Winds cost about $20–$30 each. A mid-range traveler spending a full day with two attractions and a meal should expect to spend $100–$150 per person, while an overnight stay at a Fallsview hotel can easily add $250–$450 to the total trip cost.