Niagara Falls skyline

- Niagara Falls (ON, CAN), Niagara Falls (NY, USA) American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls

The Niagara Parkway and tourist promenade goes parallel with Niagara River. From here you have great views over the falls, at several viewpoint terraces. Along the parkway, that goes high above the river and the falls, you find no less then 3 observation towers, and skyscraper hotels. The North part of the parkway stretches even higher. Hilton, Sheraton, Embassy Suites, Marriott, The Oakes, Fallsview Casino Resort, Tower Hotel, Crowne Plaza, Radisson and Doubletree are all highrise hotels, most of them situated in the South part or at Clifton Hill. Since 2000 many skyscrapers have been built, making the skyline impressive for such a small city. They were built tall to be able to offer great views of the falls. The skyline is visible from the falls, making a nice backdrop. The observation towers, all built in the 60s, are Skylon Tower (159m to the antenna, tallest, built 1965, has panorama elevators on the exterior), Minolta Tower (99m, built 1962) and Casino Tower (108m tall, built 1964). However, Hilton's 58-storey addition from 2009 is Niagara Falls tallest building, even taller then the observation towers (177m). Embassy Suites from 2003 is the 2nd tallest highrise (117m), followed by the lower tower of the Hilton (103m) and the Fallsview Casino Resort (32 floors). Another40-storey skyscraper, the Grand Condominium Hotel, is planned to get built in the near future. The only tall buildings in Niagara Falls, NY on the less impressive American side are the 27-storey Seneca Niagara Casino Tower from 2007 and The 20-storey Giacomo from 1929. The Prospect Point Observation Tower from 1961 is a significant structure that hangs over the falls on the American side.

The Rainbow Bridge is a beautiful 440m long bridge that goes between USA and Canada, high above the river.