PRESERVING OUR HISTORY. TELLING OUR STORIES. FOSTERING POSITIVE CHANGE.

WE SAY YES.

13 Miles.
Endless Wonder.

Welcome to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, where the natural beauty of Niagara Falls is only the beginning to an amazing journey into a region full of natural phenomenon, history, innovation and culture.

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"A PLACE TO GROW"

A new mural, has been completed at Harry F. Abate Elementary School
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WOMEN OF NIAGARA: THE PORTRAIT LADIES OF POLLY KING

Learn about the public art installation at the historic Jenss building, and the gallery now open in Niagara Falls, NY.
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THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH SECOND COMING HOUSE

Work continues to bring this one-of-a-kind art environment back to life.
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"NOW'S THE TIME" UNVEILED

Take a look at Chuck Tingley's amazing new mural on The Connection building on Main St.
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A Free Shuttle

The Discover Niagara Shuttle is a seasonal hop-on, hop-off shuttle that visits 18 destinations from the Falls to the Fort.

Take Your Bike

All of our shuttles are equipped with bike racks to make exploring our Heritage Area with your bicycle a breeze!

Special Features

Our shuttles are all equipped with wheelchair lifts for accessibility. They are also air-conditioned and offer free wifi!

Download the App

The Discover Niagara Shuttle mobile app allows you to learn more about the schedules, routes, destinations, and even allows you to track the shuttles in real time..

Visit the Discover Niagara Shuttle Website

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VISIT BLOG

"A Place to Grow," completed at Harry F. Abate Elementary School

By Matt Villnave • 21 Sep, 2024

"A Place to Grow," a new mural, has been completed at Harry F. Abate Elementary School in Niagara Falls, NY, as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. This project brought together school staff, parents, students, and artists Kristy McCarthy, Chris McCarthy, Kaleigh Day, along with volunteers including Mary Jo Edwards, Principal Lynne Tompkins, Vice Principal Allen Cowart, and Freda Cowart. The mural prominently features an open book, highlighting the significance of education and the school's role at the community's core, while also acknowledging the nearby library. Another mural is slated for completion at the school shortly.

RFP: Architectural/Engineering Design Services for Oakwood Cemetery Capital Improvements

By Matt Villnave • 12 Sep, 2024

The Oakwood Cemetery Association (“Oakwood”), a 501(c)(13) New York not-for-profit corporation, is seeking to retain professional architectural and engineering (A/E) firms and/or teams (the “Consultant”) to provide design, bid, and construction administration and inspection services related to the historic restoration and structural repair of three of its historic buildings, located at 747 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, NY.

Prophet Isaiah Roberston’s Second Coming House Celebrates Art Preservation Completion & Grand Opening

02 Aug, 2024

Prophet Isaiah Roberston’s Second Coming House Celebrates Art Preservation Completion & Grand Opening

Featured Attraction

The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center

The Heritage Center’s mission is to reveal authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls that inspire visitors to recognize modern injustices that stem from slavery and take action toward an equitable society.

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The Stories of Niagara

The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is rich with people and places that had large influence not only in our region, but in the world. Here, we explore the stories of heroes, heroines, innovators, daredevils, and more!

Betsy Doyle - A War of 1812 Heroine

A woman's life was hard on the frontier when married to an American soldier during the War of 1812. It was hard, but some became heroes.
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Cataract House

African American waiters at the Cataract House organized one of the most important Underground Railroad networks in Niagara Falls.
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Echota

Echota was a town in Niagara Falls built in the 1890s, with beautiful homes designed for workers of the Niagara Falls Power Company.
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Niagara Falls and the Erie Canal

Even though Niagara Falls was not chosen as a terminus for the Erie Canal, the success of the city and canal are deeply connected.
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Prophet Isaiah’s Second Coming House

When God told Isaiah Robertson that the world would end in 2014, he created one of the most dazzling houses in the city.
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Lockport Caves

The Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride along the historic Erie Canal.
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Murphy Orchards

Although Murphy Orchards in Burt, New York might seem like a simple farm, it was once the site of Underground Railroad activity.
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The Niagara Falls Power Project

The Niagara Falls Power Project
Launched in 1961, the Niagara Power Project is New York State’s biggest electricity producer and a major tourist attraction.
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Oakwood Cemetery

Historic Oakwood Cemetery is the final resting place for over 22,000 residents, both ordinary and extraordinary.
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Tesla and Niagara Falls

Nikola Tesla saw a photograph of Niagara Falls and dreamed about harnessing its power someday.
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Joe Bailey and Harriet Tubman

Aided by Harriet Tubman, Joe Bailey reached freedom in Canada after crossing the Suspension Bridge in Niagara Falls, NY.
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Stranger's Rest

In Oakwood Cemetery, Strangers’ Rest is the final resting place for some of Niagara Falls’ most famous residents and daredevils.
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Elizabeth Howe and the International Institute

After WWI, Elizabeth Howe and her work at the International Institute in Niagara Falls were especially important to immigrant women.
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Cecelia Jane Reynolds and the Cataract House

Underground Railroad history comes alive in this story of Cecelia Jane Reynolds and the Cataract House in Niagara Falls.
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Lockport’s Flight of Five

Lockport, NY is home to the Historic Erie Canal “Flight of Five” Locks.
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Lockport's Lock Tenders Tribute Monument

Lockport's Lock Tenders Tribute Monument recreates an iconic 1897 photograph.
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Model City (pre-WWII)

William T. Love wanted to create hydroelectricity and a utopian community in Lewiston, NY. He left devastation behind instead.
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Celinda Whitney Trott’s Legacy in Niagara Falls

In Niagara Falls, Celinda Whitney Trott is forever linked to two tourist destinations and the history of the Underground Railroad.
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Emily Lodge’s Story

In 2011, a Niagara Falls historian finds an 1891 poem about a neglected gravesite and resolves to learn more about the woman’s life.
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Bloneva Bond, Community Leader and Activist

Bloneva Bond was a longtime community leader and civil rights activist in Niagara Falls.
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