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Niagara Falls (New York)
One of the world's most powerful and famous waterfalls, where the Niagara River plunges over 160 feet at the US-Canada border.
32 km · about 35 min drive
New York, United States · North America
Rapids sits on the route: 15 minutes from South Lockport, 32km from Niagara Falls (New York).
Rapids is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 1,636, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Rapids sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rapids to your route.
Rapids is a hamlet (also a census-designated place) located in the Town of Lockport in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rapids had a population of 1,584. The ZIP code for Rapids is 14094.
Rapids is located on the south edge of both the town and the county so that a small part of theRead more
community is in the Town of Clarence in Erie County. The hamlet lies at the junction of Tonawanda Creek Road, Rapids Road, and Goodrich Road. The community consists of a fire hall, a church, a few businesses, and many residences, primarily in Niagara County. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Rapids is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.0984 latitude, -78.6409 longitude.
Rapids has a population of approximately 1,636 people, making it a town in United States.
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One of the world's most powerful and famous waterfalls, where the Niagara River plunges over 160 feet at the US-Canada border.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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The Canadian side offers the most dramatic views of the Horseshoe Falls, with the Journey Behind the Falls experience and Niagara Parks botanical gardens.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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The most powerful waterfall in North America, where 90 per cent of the Niagara River's flow plummets over the curved brink.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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A charming heritage town at the mouth of the Niagara River with award-winning wineries, the Shaw Festival theatre, and beautiful 19th-century streetscapes.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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