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NIAGARA FALLS
Niagara Falls are the collective name for three waterfalls
that cross the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario
and the USA’s state of New York. They form the southern end of the Niagara
Gorge. From largest to smallest, the three waterfalls are the Horseshoe Falls,
the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lie on the
Canadian side and the American Falls on the American side. They are separated
by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls are also located on the American
side, separated from the other waterfalls by Luna Island. There are various
attractions that people can enjoy in Niagara Falls, six of them are described
here.
The first to enjoy in Niagara Falls is Cave of the Winds.
This attraction helps people get closer to the falls and go face-to-face with
the pounding waters of the Falls. People can get soaked on the Hurricane Deck
where they are just feet from the thundering waters. Waterproof clothing and
sandals are roved night when the Falls are illuminated in owed. A trip at a rainbow of color is really amazing.
The second charm is Maid of the Mist Boat Tour. It is a
world-famous scenic boat tour of the American and Canadian Falls for about a
half-hour ride. People may access the tour via the Observation Tower elevator
at Prospect Point in the state park. The boat operates mid-May until late
October.
The next to visit in Niagara Falls is Niagara Adventure
Theater. Here tourists may enjoy the most powerful and involving film
experience that brings reality to life on a 45 foot screen. Audience members
are given the priviledge to discover the thundering Falls from a completely new
and exhilarating perspective, and plunge over them. The theater shows hourly
and free multi-language headsets are made available.
Niagara Science Museum is another place to visit. It is a
sanctuary for the preservation and appreciation of old science instruments and
philosophical apparatus.
The fifth point of interest is Niagara’s Wax Museum of
History. Here, life-size wax figures portraying dramatic history of Niagara
Falls are presented to guests. They can see Fort Niagara scene, Indian Village,
old store, blacksmith and barber shop scenes and how electricity is made. Wax
figures of Julia Roberts, Princess Diana and many more are displayed here, too.
Finally, people can also enjoy Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours
above and around the American and Canadian Falls. The tours start from
downtown, next to the entrance to the Rainbow Bridge, and open from 9 a.m. to
dusk when weather permits. The tours operate every day from second weekend in
May until October 31st. The Niagara Falls are renowned both for their beauty
and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Managing the balance between
recreational, commercial and industrial uses has been a challenge for the
stewards of the falls since the 19th century.
1. Where is Niagara Falls located?
2. Mention the three waterfalls that form the Niagara Falls.
3. What can people enjoy in the Cave of the Winds?
4. Can people ride on the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour in January?
5. Where can people watch a film of the thundering falls
with
completely different background?
6. Can the tourists enjoy the film in their own language?
7. What is kept in Niagara Science Museum?
8. What is shown in Niagara’s Wax Museum of History?
9. Where can people see the story of how electricity was
made?
10. Is it possible for people to have Rainbow Air Helicopter
Tours at
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NIAGARA FALLS
Niagara Falls adalah nama kolektif untuk tiga air terjun yang melintasi perbatasan internasional antara provinsi Ontario di Kanada dan negara bagian New York di AS. Mereka membentang di ujung selatan Ngarai Niagara. Dari terbesar ke terkecil, tiga air terjun adalah Horseshoe Falls, The American Falls dan the Bridal Veil Falls. Horseshoe Falls terletak di sisi Kanada dan Amerika Falls
di sisi Amerika. Mereka dipisahkan oleh Pulau Goat Island. Bridal Veil Falls yang lebih kecil juga terletak di sisi Amerika, terpisah dari air terjun lainnya yaitu Goat Island. Ada berbagai atraksi yang dapat dinikmati orang di Niagara Falls, enam di antaranya diuraikan di sini.
Kesenangan pertama yang di jumpai di Niagara Falls adalah Cave of the Winds. Daya tarik ini membantu orang lebih dekat dengan air terjun dan bertatap muka langsung dengan air terjun yang deras. Orang-orang bisa basah kuyup di Dek Badai di mana mereka hanya beberapa meter dari perairan yang bergemuruh. Pakaian tahan air dan sandal adalah digunakan pada saat malam hari tiba yang memberikan keterangan. Perjalanan dengan pelangi begitu indah dan menakjubkan.
Pesona kedua adalah Maid of the Mist Boat Tour. Ini adalah tur perahu wisata terkenal di dunia dari Amerikan Falls dan Kanada sekitar setengah jam perjalanan. Orang dapat mengakses tur melalui lift Menara Observasi di Prospect Point di taman negara bagian. Kapal beroperasi pertengahan Mei hingga akhir Oktober.
Kunjungan berikutnya di Air Terjun Niagara adalah Niagara Adventure Theatre. Di sini wisatawan dapat menikmati pengalaman film yang paling berkesan yang menghadirkan dan melibatkan layar 45 kaki. Anggota audiensi diberikan hak istimewa untuk menemukan Air Terjun yang menggelegar dari perspektif yang benar-benar baru dan menggembirakan, dan terjun ke dalamnya. Teater ini menunjukkan headset multi-bahasa setiap jam dan tersedia gratis.
Museum Sains Niagara adalah tempat lain untuk dikunjungi. Ini adalah tempat perlindungan untuk pelestarian dan apresiasi instrumen sains dan peralatan filosofis lama.
Poin kelima yang menarik adalah Niagara’s Wax Museum of History. Di sini, patung lilin seukuran manusia yang menggambarkan sejarah dramatis Air Terjun Niagara disajikan untuk para tamu. Mereka dapat melihat adegan Fort Niagara, Desa India, toko lama, pandai besi dan adegan toko tukang cukur dan bagaimana listrik dibuat. Figur lilin Julia Roberts, Puteri Diana dan banyak lagi yang ditampilkan.
Akhirnya, orang juga dapat menikmati Tur Helikopter Pelangi Udara di atas dan di sekitar Air Terjun Amerika dan Kanada. Tur dimulai dari pusat kota, di sebelah pintu masuk ke Jembatan Pelangi, dan buka mulai pukul 9 pagi hingga petang ketika cuaca memungkinkan. Tur beroperasi setiap hari dari akhir pekan kedua di bulan Mei hingga 31 Oktober. Air Terjun Niagara terkenal karena kecantikannya dan sebagai sumber tenaga hidroelektrik yang berharga. Mengelola keseimbangan antara penggunaan rekreasi, komersial dan industri telah menjadi tantangan bagi pelayan air terjun sejak abad ke-19.
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