Stock Photo - Maid of the mist. This world-famous scenic boat tour of the American and Canadian Falls is a spectacular half-hour ride. You access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator at Prospect Point in the state park.A natural phenomenon second in size only to Victoria Falls in Africa, Niagara Falls sees between four and six millions cubic feet of water go over its crest every minute. The Falls are 188 feet high, with the deepest section of the Niagara River just at their base-going down 170 feet. The rim of Horseshoe Falls measures 2200 feet across-the same height of Yosemite´s famous Cathedral Spires. Niagara Falls State Park is America´s oldest state park, established in 1885 and designed by great landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. At Niagara Falls State Park is where you can get up close and personal with the Falls at these great attractions.