Terrapin Point
An observation deck at the southwestern corner of Goat Island, right at the edge of Horseshoe Falls. It is the closest point on the American side to Horseshoe Falls.
Terrapin Point lies at the southwestern end of Goat Island, facing the eastern arc of Horseshoe Falls. The largest volume of water pours over beside the observation deck, so the spray and roar are intense, and rainbows often appear on sunny afternoons. In the 19th century a Terrapin Tower stood here, reaching out toward the falls; today there is a reinforced platform. The full panorama of Horseshoe Falls is better from the Canadian side, but from Terrapin Point you can see the churning water at the very crest of the falls. Admission is free. It is about a 5-minute walk from the Goat Island parking lot, and the falls are illuminated at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cave of the Winds
- Luna Island & Bridal Veil Falls
- Niagara Falls State Park
- Goat Island
- Three Sisters Islands
- Prospect Point Observation Tower
- Maid of the Mist
- Rainbow Bridge