PRESERVING OUR HISTORY. TELLING OUR STORIES. FOSTERING POSITIVE CHANGE.
WE SAY YES.
13 Miles.
Endless Wonder.
Welcome to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, where the natural beauty of Niagara Falls is only the beginning to an amazing journey into a region full of natural phenomenon, history, innovation and culture.

BAD*SS WOMEN OF NIAGARA BEER SERIES
We've collaborated with Griffon Brewing to create 4-packs honoring 4 amazing women!
DISCOVER NIAGARA TOURS
We have launched a new type of tour experience here in Niagara Falls.
WOMEN OF NIAGARA: THE PORTRAIT LADIES OF POLLY KING
Learn about the public art installation at the historic Jenss building, and the gallery now open in Niagara Falls, NY.
THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH SECOND COMING HOUSE
Work continues to bring this one-of-a-kind art environment back to life.

A Free Shuttle
The Discover Niagara Shuttle is a seasonal hop-on, hop-off shuttle that visits 18 destinations from the Falls to the Fort.
Take Your Bike
All of our shuttles are equipped with bike racks to make exploring our Heritage Area with your bicycle a breeze!
Special Features
Our shuttles are all equipped with wheelchair lifts for accessibility. They are also air-conditioned and offer free wifi!
Download the App
The Discover Niagara Shuttle mobile app allows you to learn more about the schedules, routes, destinations, and even allows you to track the shuttles in real time..

At the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, we are passionate about bringing history to life through exceptional storytelling, research, and interpretation. Our Discover Niagara Tours connect you to the rich and inspiring legacy of the Niagara Region, from freedom seekers and fearless women to vibrant public art, everyday heroes, and legendary daredevils.
Whether on foot or aboard our Discover Niagara Shuttle, our guided tours offer unforgettable experiences that uncover the stories that shaped this remarkable place.
Bad*ss Women of Niagara Bus & Walking Tour
Meet the fearless and fascinating women who defied expectations and made their mark on Niagara Falls history. This two-hour tour blends bold stories, surprising twists, and unforgettable characters.
Cataract House Underground Raillroad Walking Tour
Explore the powerful history of the Cataract House and its role in the Underground Railroad. This 60-minute tour brings to life the brave individuals who helped freedom seekers cross the final barrier to freedom.
Prophet Isaiah's Second Coming House Tour
Step into the visionary home of folk artist Prophet Isaiah Robertson, filled with spiritual symbolism and vibrant expression. This 90-minute tour offers an inspiring look at art, faith, and legacy in Niagara Falls.
North End Murals Walking Tour
Walk through a colorful corridor of murals that honor community changemakers in Niagara Falls’ North End. This 90-minute tour explores the stories and inspiration behind each powerful piece of public art.
Main Street Public Art, History & Culture Walking Tour
Experience how public art transforms a city on this 90-minute walking tour through downtown Niagara Falls. Learn about the artists, visionaries, and community voices behind each mural.
Suspension Bridge Walking Tour
Discover a vital crossing point of the Underground Railroad and the rich history of Suspension Bridge Village. This 60-minute tour traces the paths of freedom seekers and the people who helped them along the way.
Disease, Dismemberment, and Disaster: A Bus & Walking Tour Through Niagara’s Perilous Past
Uncover the grim and gripping side of Niagara’s past, from workplace disasters to 19th century medical oddities. This 2 hour tour explores how early residents survived disease, injury, and the risks of a growing industrial city.
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Featured Attraction
The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center
The Heritage Center’s mission is to reveal authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls that inspire visitors to recognize modern injustices that stem from slavery and take action toward an equitable society.
The Stories of Niagara
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is rich with people and places that had large influence not only in our region, but in the world. Here, we explore the stories of heroes, heroines, innovators, daredevils, and more!
Betsy Doyle - A War of 1812 Heroine
A woman's life was hard on the frontier when married to an American soldier during the War of 1812. It was hard, but some became heroes.
Cataract House
African American waiters at the Cataract House organized one of the most important Underground Railroad networks in Niagara Falls.
Echota
Echota was a town in Niagara Falls built in the 1890s, with beautiful homes designed for workers of the Niagara Falls Power Company.
Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal
Even though Niagara Falls was not chosen as a terminus for the Erie Canal, the success of the city and canal are deeply connected.
Prophet Isaiah’s Second Coming House
When God told Isaiah Robertson that the world would end in 2014, he created one of the most dazzling houses in the city.
Lockport Caves
The Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride along the historic Erie Canal.
Murphy Orchards
Although Murphy Orchards in Burt, New York might seem like a simple farm, it was once the site of Underground Railroad activity.
The Niagara Falls Power Project
The Niagara Falls Power Project
Launched in 1961, the Niagara Power Project is New York State’s biggest electricity producer and a major tourist attraction.
Oakwood Cemetery
Historic Oakwood Cemetery is the final resting place for over 22,000 residents, both ordinary and extraordinary.
Tesla and Niagara Falls
Nikola Tesla saw a photograph of Niagara Falls and dreamed about harnessing its power someday.
Joe Bailey and Harriet Tubman
Aided by Harriet Tubman, Joe Bailey reached freedom in Canada after crossing the Suspension Bridge in Niagara Falls, NY.
Stranger's Rest
In Oakwood Cemetery, Strangers’ Rest is the final resting place for some of Niagara Falls’ most famous residents and daredevils.
Elizabeth Howe and the International Institute
After WWI, Elizabeth Howe and her work at the International Institute in Niagara Falls were especially important to immigrant women.
Cecelia Jane Reynolds and the Cataract House
Underground Railroad history comes alive in this story of Cecelia Jane Reynolds and the Cataract House in Niagara Falls.
Lockport’s Flight of Five
Lockport, NY is home to the Historic Erie Canal “Flight of Five” Locks.
Lockport's Lock Tenders Tribute Monument
Lockport's Lock Tenders Tribute Monument recreates an iconic 1897 photograph.
Model City (pre-WWII)
William T. Love wanted to create hydroelectricity and a utopian community in Lewiston, NY. He left devastation behind instead.
Celinda Whitney Trott’s Legacy in Niagara Falls
In Niagara Falls, Celinda Whitney Trott is forever linked to two tourist destinations and the history of the Underground Railroad.
Emily Lodge’s Story
In 2011, a Niagara Falls historian finds an 1891 poem about a neglected gravesite and resolves to learn more about the woman’s life.
Bloneva Bond, Community Leader and Activist
Bloneva Bond was a longtime community leader and civil rights activist in Niagara Falls.
































