Get Ready to be Soaked! The Cave of Winds is Opening May 9th at 9am!

The Cave of Winds, Niagara Falls State Park

A thrilling walk on Niagara Falls' wild side, the spectacular Cave of the Winds Tour takes visitors into a stormy mist zone, where "soaking up the experience" takes on a whole new meaning!

The Cave of the Winds trip takes you closer to the waters of Niagara Falls than you thought possible. You ride an elevator 175 feet deep into the Niagara Gorge. Then, clad in a bright yellow poncho and wearing special footwear provided, you follow a tour guide over a series of wooden walkways to the famous "Hurricane Deck". As you stand at the railing, you are a mere 20 feet from the billowing torrents of Bridal Veil Falls. The rushing waters loom above you, dousing you with generous spray as you face the thundering Falls head-on. Rainbows are usually visible day and night. Everyone can experience the sights of Niagara Falls.  A deck has been built 150 feet from the base of the Falls especially designed for handicapped and adults with children in arms.

The decking at the Cave of the Winds is removed each fall due to the potential damage caused by ice buildup at the Falls and is then re-installed each spring by park officials for sightseers to enjoy the experience. The decking is not secured to the rocks below by bolts or other construction materials; the wood beam supports are simply wedged into the rock crevices.


The Red Coach Inn is less than a mile from the Cave of the Winds and all the other wonderful attractions at Niagara Falls State Park. For directions from the Red Coach Inn to the Cave of the Winds CLICK HERE