{"id":7378,"date":"2019-08-05T14:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/?p=7378"},"modified":"2025-06-05T20:32:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T20:32:30","slug":"goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-attachment-id=\"11048\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/pin-goat-island\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Goat-Island.jpg?fit=1200%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"PIN-Goat-Island\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Goat-Island.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Goat-Island.jpg?resize=1200%2C1800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beautiful Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park\" class=\"wp-image-11048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Goat-Island.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Goat-Island.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Goat-Island.jpg?resize=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Goat-Island.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Goat-Island.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goat Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We didn&#8217;t find any goats on Goat Island, but we did find some phenomenal views of Niagara Falls. The island was named Goat Island in the 1770s and it was used to raise goats for a while. Sadly, most of the goats did not survive the cold weather, but the island kept the name (it was changed to Iris Island at one time, but then changed back to Goat Island). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-attachment-id=\"11052\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/niagara-falls-61\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-61.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Niagara-Falls-61\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-61.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-61.jpg?resize=960%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beautiful Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park - New York, USA\" class=\"wp-image-11052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-61.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-61.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-61.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-61.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-61.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I personally love Goat Island. It is such a beautiful and peaceful place. There are landscaped trails, bridges, and balconies all throughout the island. From these vantage points, you feel like you are getting a behind-the-scenes view of Niagara Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Goat Island is in the middle of the Niagara River. The island splits the Niagara River in two before it cascades over the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This gorgeous area really celebrates the natural qualities of Niagara. It is nice to get away from the commercialized part of Niagara and just enjoy the state park and its natural beauty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7536\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-02-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560917422&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;33&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat-Island-02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7536\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terrapin Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7382\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-01-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-01-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560912800&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00125&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat Island 01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-01-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-01-1.jpg?resize=863%2C575&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7382\" width=\"863\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-01-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-01-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-01-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-01-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-01-1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">One of our first stops was Terrapin Point. The views from this area were absolutely spectacular!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are several open spots here as well as shaded areas where you could just sit and relax and enjoy the views. Or, you can walk along the river and enjoy the views of the rapids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7383\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-02\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?fit=960%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560912736&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat Island 02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=720%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7383\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-02.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7384\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-09-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-09.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560913266&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat Island 09\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-09.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-09.jpg?resize=818%2C545&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7384\" width=\"818\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-09.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-09.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-09.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-09.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-09.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a great place to watch the water roaring over the Canadian Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls.  We also enjoyed watching the Maid of Mist and Hornblower boats as they navigated the waters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7385\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-08\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-08.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560913485&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat Island 08\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-08.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-08.jpg?resize=816%2C544&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7385\" width=\"816\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-08.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-08.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-08.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-08.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-08.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7386\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-10-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-10-2.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560913159&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat Island 10\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-10-2.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-10-2.jpg?resize=816%2C544&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7386\" width=\"816\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-10-2.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-10-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-10-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-10-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-10-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above photo: We loved how close we were able to get to the falls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luna Island &amp; Bridal Veil Falls &amp; American Falls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7379\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-14\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?fit=2673%2C1782&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2673,1782\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560916254&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat Island 14\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?resize=845%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7379\" width=\"845\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?w=2673&amp;ssl=1 2673w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-14.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7537\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-03\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-03.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560916225&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;27&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat-Island-03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-03.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-03.jpg?resize=849%2C566&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7537\" width=\"849\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-03.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-03.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-03.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-03.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-03.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Above photo: The American &amp; Bridal Veil Falls from Goat Island. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Luna Island is a small piece of land that separates Bridal Veil Falls from the rest of the American Falls. This area gives you the unique experience of standing between these two waterfalls. Exploring this island gives you many different views of the falls and it&#8217;s a great place to take photos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-13-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-13-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560916344&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat Island 13\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-13-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-13-1.jpg?resize=852%2C567&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7380\" width=\"852\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-13-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-13-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-13-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-13-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-13-1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Above: You can walk across the bridge over to Luna Island. As you cross the bridge, you can watch the calm waters as they head toward Bridal Veil Falls. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7539\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-05\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560916469&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat-Island-05\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?resize=855%2C570&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7539\" width=\"855\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-05.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Above: From the viewing deck at Bridal Falls, you can watch the Bridal Falls and the Cave of Wind explorers as they walk to the Hurricane deck.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7381\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-16-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-16-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560916536&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat Island 16\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-16-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-16-1.jpg?resize=789%2C526&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7381\" width=\"789\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-16-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-16-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-16-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-16-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Goat-Island-16-1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Above: Enjoying the views of the American Falls from Luna Island <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-attachment-id=\"11049\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/niagara-falls-81\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-81.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Niagara-Falls-81\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-81.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-81.jpg?resize=960%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beautiful Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park\" class=\"wp-image-11049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-81.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-81.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-81.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-81.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-81.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-attachment-id=\"11050\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/niagara-falls-05\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-05.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Niagara-Falls-05\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-05.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-05.jpg?resize=960%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beautiful Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park\" class=\"wp-image-11050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-05.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-05.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-05.jpg?resize=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1 569w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-05.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Niagara-Falls-05.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above photo: Our view from The Maid of the Mist. On the right half of the picture, you can see the American Falls, Luna Island, Bridal Veil Falls, and Cave of the Winds. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities &amp; Food on Goat Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7476\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/cave-of-the-winds-02-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560914676&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1.jpg?resize=864%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7476\" width=\"864\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-02-1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Above: A beautiful rock building on Goat Island &#8211; this is where you will take the elevator down to the Cave of the Winds. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7477\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/cave-of-the-winds-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-1.jpg?fit=550%2C733&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"550,733\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cave-of-the-Winds-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-1.jpg?fit=320%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-1.jpg?resize=693%2C923&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7477\" width=\"693\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-1.jpg?w=550&amp;ssl=1 550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Cave-of-the-Winds-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above photo: After riding the elevator 175 feet deep into the Niagara Gorge, you can walk through a cave and then explore near the foot of the falls. Each deck brings you closer and closer to the falls, and you can get completed soaked on the Hurricane Deck. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7538\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/goat-island-04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-04.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560917353&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Goat-Island-04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-04.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-04.jpg?resize=870%2C580&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7538\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-04.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-04.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-04.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-04.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Goat-Island-04.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above photo: Right next to the Cave of the Winds entrance is a snack shop, ice cream shop, and souvenir shop. There is plenty of seating if you want to sit and rest and enjoy a snack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7478\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/top-of-the-falls-restaurant\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant.jpg?fit=960%2C1440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560913801&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant.jpg?fit=285%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant.jpg?resize=836%2C1254&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7478\" width=\"836\" height=\"1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Top-of-the-Falls-Restaurant.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above: Top of the Falls River Restaurant on Goat Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\n\nIf you want something to eat while you&#8217;re here, the<strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niagarafallsstatepark.com\/attractions-and-tours\/top-of-the-falls\" target=\"_blank\"> Top of the Falls Restaurant<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, snack shops, and ice cream shops are located on Goat Island. \n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7479\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/05\/goat-island-at-niagara-falls-state-park-new-york-usa\/trolley-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/trolley-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1560914086&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;47&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"trolley-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/trolley-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/trolley-1.jpg?resize=894%2C596&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park (New York, USA)\" class=\"wp-image-7479\" width=\"894\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/trolley-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/trolley-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/trolley-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/trolley-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/trolley-1.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Above photo: You can take the trolley to see Goat Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">While you are here on Goat Island, you can hike Three Sisters Island, see Terrapin Point, and Luna Island, and\/or join in the Cave of the Winds tour.  Keep in mind that the Cave of the Winds tours only run from May to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You can reach the Three Sisters Islands from Goat Island. These islands&nbsp;offer a gorgeous view of the Upper Rapids before&nbsp;they descend over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking on Goat Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Goat Island is free to visit, but parking is $10. If you&#8217;ve already found a parking spot (Buffalo Avenue is a great spot to park) in the area and don&#8217;t mind walking, you can take the pedestrian bridge to Goat Island. This bridge crosses the American rapids just above the American Falls. It takes you to a trail that takes you to the island. The trail actually goes around the whole island and is two miles long.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">See more fun things to do in Niagara Falls <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2019\/07\/06\/21-things-to-do-with-kids-at-niagara-falls-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">HERE.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Have you visited Goat Island at Niagara Falls State Park? 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