Yes, it may sound silly but there are many people asking the question if NIagara Falls is open in the Winter.  Believe it or not, there are still some Niagara Falls attractions that are open during the winter. Journey Behind the Falls and the New Niagara’s Fury attraction are open. Also many of the fun houses and theme park style rides on Clifton Hill remain open in the winter.

On the U.S. side, most of the Niagara Falls State Park attractions are closed. Cave of the Winds and Terrapin point are both closed. Viewing is limited on Goat Island due to the ice accumulation during the winter.

Likewise, the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride is closed on both sides of the border. The Maid of the Mist should open around April of 2009 depending on ice conditions.

So how did Niagara Falls get to be Niagara Falls, as in the name? Despite what many believe, Niagara Falls does not mean “Thundering Waters”. Many local Native Americans believe the river was called “the neck”; while even other say it was called “split in the flatland”. Interesting, huh?