fort niagara state park

hoboNy

Great place to vist. So much history here and even kids will enjoy. Lots of things going on here all times of the year.

JAH9227

I go to the Fort every weekend to walk. I usually have my dog with me- it's one of his favorit places. The tree lined avenues,the untouched, natural areas, the shoreline and the historical buildings make it a tranquil spot. Just watch out for those who do not follow the law and let their dogs roam around without being leashed.

TrudyR888

What a wonderful piece of preserved history. The Park is gorgeous, well maintained and the staff was very helpful, engaging and educational. We took our time, took tons of pictures and really, really enjoyed this location.

niagararivery

FNSP is located on the absolute northwest corner of the State of New York. It's scenery looking 25 nautical miles across Lake Ontario from it's shoreline is spectacular as Toronto can be seen on most clear days and nights. They have a spectacular pool and the tourist attraction of www.oldfortniagara.org is a real benefit to visiting the area. The area is steeped in history and it also has very cool, new, state-of-the-art things to do within walking distance... if you come here check out Youngstown Harbor and www.niagarajet.com the absolute must thing to do when you come to Niagara Falls, NY, or Canada for that matter.

kwright1971

This fort is beautiful and serene. It's easy to imagine life back then. There are costumed docents around to help you immerse yourself in the history. Outside the fort in the park is also a place to visit. My family likes to walk down the hill to the waters edge and search for sea glass. We live close by and still love to visit each year. Each season has its special charm.

travelling_w2_kids

We went to visit the lighthouse but just missed closing time. There is a very nice gift shop and there is a tour you can purchase for Old Fort Niagara but we didn't take the tour. The park has a swimming pool which my children insisted on going in even though it was freezing. Nice view of the lake.

sailorgirl123

If you love history, the fort is really interesting. The park is enormous, so pack a picnic and frisbee. You can find a spot on the lake and look over at Canada. Watch your phone for roaming charges!

lewistonclark

What a great little park to hang out. Walk the gravel beach looking for cool driftwood and sea glass...sit at a picnic bench and look out at Toronto on a clear day. They have playgrounds for kids, big sprawling grass areas and shady woods....

marianc95

This is only a partial review as we didn't have time to explore the fort, which is, of course, the key attraction of this park. We drove by it, admired its scope, condition, and location, but previous to that, enjoyed a picnic on the grassy slope overlooking Lake Ontario. This is a splendid park that is maintained to perfection. It has picnic tables and standard park amenities, but when we were there, things were mighty quiet, and we essentially had the whole area to ourselves. Memorably beautiful! (no fee when we were there)

Trevorbord

Fort Niagara State Park is located at the mouth of the Niagara River about a thirty-five minute drive from Niagara Falls and just across the river from its Canadian counterpart, Fort George in Niagara on the Lakes, Canada. The park is somewhat of a living museum. The hourly tours are divided into three parts. The first part is focused on the History of the park and all of the events that took place there. The most impressive display would have to be the huge flag that the first American Flag was derived from. The second part of the tour focusses on the architecture of the Fort and all of the different countries’ influences. It is quite informative. The third part of the tour allows you to roam freely throughout the grounds and partake in demonstrations by the firing squad, the fife and drum team and the cannon battery as well as the blacksmith. This is a great way to spend a few hours in the morning before heading out into the wine country. I would recommend the park to anyone headed to the Niagara Falls area!

364sallys

Fort Niagara is a history lesson for everybody in the Great Lakes Region, This location, at the mouth of the Niagara River at Lake Ontario, shaped trade in North America in the past 300 years. Great views and vistas of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River from the batteries and "redoubts" (the Fort was originally French, then British, Then American). There are also period reinactments on specific weekends. The Park and Fort are large, lots of walking around, cobblestone paths,steep stone stairs and slopes so getting around in the Fort maybe challenging for those who less moblile.

adelecliff87

Although we did not make time to go through the historic fort, we made great use of the beautiful park. The place is huge and does have some great views of both the river and Lake Ontario. Huge old oak trees provide plenty of shade. The picnic tables and grills are in good shape and plentiful. There are also several pavilions scattered throughout the park for a larger group. A cool looking lighthouse, coast guard station and swimming pool are just a few more of the attractions included. There are an abundance of soccer fields which host a couple of tournaments throughout the season as well.The park does not actually close at 7 as a previous reviewer mentioned. I believe this is only for the Fort. Park is open from dawn to dusk. Parking fee is $8, but if you get there late in the day, the attendant booth is closed and entrance fee is waived.

MurrayS974

The park is located north of Lewiston on the Niagara River. The park is treed and has plenty of room for picnics. The old fort is on the waterfront. It is a historical military fort that spans from the time of the French and British to the Civil war and up to World War Two. The old fort buildings are well preserved and have crests from the French and British eras. Old cannons, fortifications, and the French Castle make the place a fascinating study in history. The location at the mouth of the Niagara River on Lake Ontario is beautiful place and on a clear day you can see all the way to Toronto. The museum has a theater and information about all the history of the fort. The State park is open for picnics and has a swimming pool. It costs $8 to enter the park and $12 for the Old Fort, but $8 is refunded so the total cost is $12. A good day’s outing from Buffalo or Toronto, but check ahead for information on the border crossing line ups if you’re coming from Canada.

soccermomnomore

The fort was very well preserved and maintained. Enjoyed the demonstrations and walking through the buildings. This was much nicer than other historic places we have visited. Not crowded at all but very informative.

lindad650

The park and fort were fantastic. The views are outstanding. Bring your camera. My only concern is that it is expensive to enter. The park closes at 7 and last ticket sold at 6 30. We arrived at 5 and explored the fort allowing time for the visitors center as we departed. We arrived back at the visitors center at 6 35. The doors were locked. The lady behind the desk yelled through the glass that they were closed. Even though it clearly stated at the entrance that they closed at 7. Very disappointed.