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  • Updated By kris-t on November 16, 2006
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  • American Falls, Niagara - Niagara Falls
    American Falls, Niagara
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    The name "Niagara" is said to originate from an Iroquois word "Onguiaahra" meaning "The Strait." The region's original inhabitants were the Ongiara, an Iroquois tribe named the Neutrals by French settlers, who found them helpful in mediating disputes with other tribes.

    Native American legend tells of Lelawala, a beautiful maid betrothed by her father to a brave she despised. Rather than marry, Lelawala chose to sacrifice herself to her true love He-No, the Thunder God, who dwelled in a cave behind the Horseshoe Falls. She paddled her canoe into the swift current of the Niagara River and was swept over the brink. He-No caught her as she plummeted, and together their spirits are said to live forever in the Thunder God's sanctuary behind the Falls.

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  • By JennysTravels on September 9, 2006
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  • American Niagara Falls. From Skywheel. - Niagara Falls
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    by JennysTravels, 4 more photos
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    Sheer beauty. Best viewed from the Canadian Side. All pictures are taken from the Canadian side.

    Funny ... cause the American side in my opinion has a better view of the Canadian Falls.

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  • Address: Niagara Falls
  • Directions: Border of Canada and USA. Niagara Falls.

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    American Falls: American and Bridal Veil Falls
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  • Updated By kazander on June 3, 2005
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  • American and Bridal Veil Falls - Niagara Falls
    American and Bridal Veil Falls
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    The American Falls are straight across unlike their fancy neighbor's horseshoe shape. The Bridal Veil Falls are just to the right (if you are facing them) From far away they actually look like just a part of the American falls.
    There are lots of rocks at the bottom of the falls. these fell during a landslide

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  • By Bilimari on May 10, 2005
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  • View from Canada - Niagara Falls
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    At 56 metres (180 ft) high, the American Falls is slightly higher than its Canadian counterpart. Its crestline is 328 metres (1075 ft) wide.

    The American Falls look spectacular at night, when it is lit with various combinations of coloured lights.

    The diversion of water above the falls has slowed the forces of erosion. It is estimated that 75,000 gallons of water flow over the American Falls each second, amounting to only 10% of Niagara's total waterflow.

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  • Updated By kentishgirl on November 5, 2004
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    We diddnt venture over to the American Side of Niagara Falls because of Visa reasons, but everyone says that the Canadian side is the best anyway!!

    The American Falls were much smaller and for me not so amazing as the Horseshoe, but I still loved them!

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    American Falls: On the U.S. Side
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  • By CoAir13 on September 28, 2005
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  • Taken from the deck of the Maid of the Mist - Niagara Falls
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    The American Falls is also called Rainbow Falls because, invariably, there is always a rainbow visible from some vantage point. They are best viewed from the Canadian side, but you can view the front from the Maid of the Mist or the Cave of the Winds tour (very up close and personal!). The crest of the falls is approximately 950 ft. (290 m.) and although the actual height from top to bottom is 182 ft (56 m.), it appears much smaller because of the build up of rock at the bottom. In one second, 150,000 gallons of water flows over the crest!

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    American Falls: American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls
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  • Updated By sim1 on December 27, 2004
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  • American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls - Niagara Falls
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    This is the second of the falls at Niagara Falls. It's on the other side of the river when you are visiting Niagara on the Canadian side (what I've always done). These falls are located on the American side of the border, hence their name 'American Falls'. Although these falls are amazing as well, the Horseshoe Falls are by far my favourite.

    There is actually a third fall, called the Bridal Veil Falls, but it looks more like it is part of the American Falls. If you look closely at the picture, you can see that on the right side is actually a separate small fall. This one is called the Bridal Veil Falls.

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  • By chewy3326 on April 20, 2006
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    While the Canadian side doesn't let you get to edge of this giant waterfall, it has great views across the gorge to the American Falls. The American Falls drop about 176 feet and are very beautiful when viewed from a variety of overlooks on the Canadian side. In terms of scenery, the Canadian side gives you a better view, but head to America or board the Maid of the Mist for a personal encounter with this waterfall.

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    American Falls: Falls american side # 2
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  • Updated By orlandom on January 7, 2006
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    In this picture we are on the us side of the falls where you can see the Canadian side of the falls not so nice as the Canadian side but still has much to see. And you can in summer time take a walk really close to where the water is falling for a certain fee. You can also take a balloon ride up to a certain height for a view of the falls.

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    American Falls: Enjoy the Falls
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  • Updated By Martman on January 16, 2006
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  • My Aunt and me with the falls behind us! - Niagara Falls
    My Aunt and me with the falls
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    The area of Niagara Falls really has lots to do. Everything was built in that area as a consequence of the famous falls. Yet, we must not forget that the falls themselves are spectacular. It is spectacular to just walk along the path next to the falls. One really senses the force of the water. It is incredible how many views of the falls are available. One can look from U.S. or Canada side. There are helicopter rides. There are boat rides that go close to the falls. There are tunnels to see the falls from behind. The main picture here is of my Aunt and me. Please feel free to see the other photos. For my last birthday, I wanted a digital camera. I am not sorry I got it!

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