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Niagara Falls, New York
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Established in 1885, it was designed by the famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who also co-designed Central Park in New York City.
The river serves as a boundary between the United States and Canada, with the falls themselves split between the two nations.
Engineers can divert water for hydroelectric power, reducing the flow over the falls to as little as 50% during off-peak tourist hours.
Visitors can walk on wooden platforms just a few feet from the Bridal Veil Falls, feeling the power of the water firsthand.
In 1969, the American Falls were 'de-watered' by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study erosion and rock formations.
Operating since 1846, these tours offer a close-up view of the falls, and are one of the oldest tourist attractions in North America.
The falls are considered sacred by the indigenous Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people, who have lived in the region for centuries.
The falls can produce over 4 million kilowatts of electricity, which is shared between the United States and Canada.
