Top 7 waterfalls in New York where you can cool off in the summer

There are over 2000 beautiful waterfalls in New York. Tall or small, noisy or calm - there is nothing more beautiful in nature than a waterfall. Edition Only in Your State has compiled a list of seven charming waterfalls in New York that are especially pleasant to visit in hot weather.

1. Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is one of the most famous in the world. The impressive waterfall is actually made up of three separate waterfalls. The largest of these is the Horseshoe Falls in Canada, 50 meters high. On the New York side, there are the smaller ones - Veil and American Falls.

Address: Niagara Falls, NY

2. Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls is part of the state park of the same name. However, this park also has nine other waterfalls. Buttermilk gets its name from the frothy, bubbling water that resembles milk in color. Its height is about 50 m.

Address: Buttermilk Falls State Park, 106 E Buttermilk Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

3. Kaaterskill Falls

The Kaaterskill Falls, about 80 m high, is one of the highest in New York. The area has been a popular tourist attraction for centuries and has inspired many paintings and poems since the early XNUMXth century.

Address: Kaaterskill Falls, Hunter, NY 12436

4. Chittenango Falls

The Chittenango Falls is about 50 meters high. It is believed that the bedrock beneath it is about 400 million years old. During the summer months, the flow slows down a bit, but the falls are truly spectacular all year round.

Address: Chittenango Falls State Park, Cazenovia, NY 13035

5. Shequaga Falls

Its height is just under 50 meters. The name of the waterfall means "seething waters" in the Seneca language. You can see it from Main Street Square in the small town of Montour Falls. At night, the waterfall is illuminated and takes on a magnificent view.

Address: Shequaga Falls, Montour Falls, NY

6. Taugannock waterfall

This waterfall is located near Ithaca, its height is about 65 m. The history of its name is unknown, probably, it is a combination of the words of the Iroquois and Algonquins, meaning "great waterfall in the forest."

Address: Taughannock Falls, Ulysses, NY 14886

7. Waterfall Avosting

The avosting is only 10 meters high, slightly smaller than the other falls on the list, but still worth a visit. It is located in the Minnevasca Park, which will delight you with many trails with beautiful views.

Address: Awosting Falls, Rochester, NY 12525