Cohoes Falls in Waterford
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Beautiful views and huge flow of water
Easy to access and crowd free. Close up view and excellent descriptions of site and its significance.
A little Niagara Falls😍😍
A nice view and quiet place. We stopped by here when returning from Lake George to the City. Not much of a detour. The area where one could go down is now closed but it would have given a great view. The water falls are second largest in NY state after Niagara. There’s hydro electric power plant as well. A decent place.
Great pit stop when visiting the area.
Majestic waterfall with several viewing angle options. To get to the lower viewing spots you have to go down a staircase of approximately 85 steps and a very short but steep hill. Awesome!
I took away 2 stars because of the Google fail. The directions go to the falls, behind a fence where you cant park or walk. Continue on that road with the river on your left a few blocks, until you get to river view park. Park on the right, across the street and walk to the park.
Upstate New York is absolutely beautiful and Cohoes Falls is a must see! Just off of the Hudson River. The Mohawk River feeds into the Hudson.
Beautiful falls and surrounding park to take a walk. I was very lucky to see a Bald Eagle that day. One of the few falls I have been too that anyone can visit
With recent heavy rains the falls are raging. Beautiful.
Beautiful view! Hidden gem of historical importance.
New Yorks mini Niagara Falls. Saw an eagle fly overhead, deer grazing next to falls. Awesome
An incredible site and a historical landmark. Definitely a must see in the Spring, but I do wish there was more recognition of the falls by the State. The falls were the inspiration for Hiawatha that made him form peace between the natives to form the Iroquois Confederacy centuries ago. The falls were known as the Great Falls by the 1600s and were highly recognized by the Dutch settlers and other European Visitors and were considered the largest falls in the western world until Niagara Falls was discovered. It was used to generate electricity for numerous manufacturers, one of which was the Harmony Mills, which was one of the largest and most productive cotton mills in the nation in its time during the mid to late 1800s. Dont miss this spectacular site and wonderful preservation of our heritage!
Beautiful and always an incredible sight to see. You cant get any more amazing than views of the Falls, especially in the spring time.
Very beautiful. Easy to get to. The parking lot is very small so its hard to get a spot on a busy day but there is Street parking not too far from the falls.
Nice little surprise as we were driving around. Pets are not allowed over the viewing area.
Beautiful. Wont cost you a dime to visit. Late spring, summer and fall the footbridge is open to some great viewpoints.
Stunning!! Just wish there was a way to get closer.
Nice !
Beautiful site. The park is very family friendly...easy access to see the falls.
Great views especially in the spring. Water runs like Niagara falls. Very historical place
Very nice and pretty place to relax, have a picnic or watch nature.
Dry, but inspiring
Enjoying falls and clean and quite place .
This is a lovely place to relax beautiful falls
Beautiful place to ponder 🐿🌳🌿🍁🍂🍃🌞🌈🖤
Great little park!
Great Place,with Magnificent Views
Unbelievably beautiful falls
Beautiful spot!
Really calming and blissful
Closed due to Covid 😥
Not bad for finding this place accidentally while lost following Google maps 😉
Loved it !
Wonderful place no double about that..
Nice safety
Scenic and not crowded!
Great waterfalls
It was very nice place
Love this place
Amazing
Beautiful
Spectacular
Total reviews rating 4.7
53 Reviews for Cohoes Falls 2023:
Review №1
2021-09-14Very nice falls to visit. It is an easy walk into and out of. If you go down to the lower part near the river, there is a long stairs that you have to climb to get back out. There is a platform to take photos and to fish.
Review №2
2021-07-19I was able to view the Cohoes falls from both Falls View Park and Cohoes Falls (Park). I didnt know that this was here as Ive never visited the area but Im very glad I got the opportunity to spend the afternoon rain and shine photographing the falls.
Review №3
2021-06-06Spectacular waterfalls. The park like grounds added to the majesty. I highly recommend a stool here. History of the falls and canals provided
Review №4
2020-10-2910/24/2020 The bridge leads to fall view park wasn’t open! But it worth a visit anyway as the second largest fall in NY.
Review №5
2021-07-24Absolutely beautiful place definitely a must see there is a walking path with bridge to see from above and stairs to see the lower level
Review №6
2017-06-27The most silent falls! You cannot hear the sound of the water until you walk down near the viewpoints. It is home to a hydroelectric power plant and apparently, a popular field trip destination for elementary school children. Though you cant see the falls real close, you can see 2 powerful turbines doing their thing. Definitely worth a visit.
Review №7
2018-10-11I come to the park every single day off for at least half hour just to stair and listen to the falls. The white noise and the flowing water really helps me think and relax. What a great place to go, and they maintain this park so well that you never have to worry. Check it out
Review №8
2019-10-09Nice views of the falls. Some of the views could be cleared a bit better.
Review №9
2018-10-07THERE ARE TWO VIEWING POINTS TO ENJOY THE COHOES FALLS. (COHOES FALLS PARK ON SCHOOL ST. & FALLS VIEW PARK ON NORTH MOHAWK ST.). THIS ONE IS TINY BUT A NICE VIEW OF THE FALLS AND A GOOD PLACE TO READ A BOOK, HAVE A SANDWICH OR SIT WHILE AND JUST SOAK IN THE FALLS. IF YOU WANT A LITTLE MORE GO TO FALLS VIEW PARK. THERE IS A PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM THE ENTRANCE AND A COOL BRIDGE CROSSING THE RIVER. TO THE LEFT OF THE BRIDGE YOU HAVE A FEW PICNIC TABLES (NO GRILLS) AND TO THE RIGHT INFO SIGNS, BENCHES AND VIEWING. WHEN YOU CROSS THE BRIDGE THERE IS A PAVED PATH AND STAIRS TAKING YOU TO A LOWER VIEWING POINT WHERE YOU CAN GET A GREAT VIEW OF THE FALLS. JUST A FEW MO FEET THERE IS ANOTHER PLATFORM WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE GULLS SWOOP DOWN FOR FISH. I ALWAYS RAED THE 1 STAR REVIEWS BECAUSE YOU CAN GET A GOOD LAUGH. PEOPLE RATE THE THE FALLS WITH ONE STAR BECAUSE THERE ARE NO DOGS ALLOWED (THE PARKS ARE TO SMALL FOR DOGS). NOT MUCH TO SEE OR DO. MAYBE THESE PEOPLE NEED TO SPEND MORE TIME ON THE COUCH. ONE GUY SAID THE SIGN LIED BECAUSE ITS NOT SECOND TO NIAGARA FALLS. WELL MY FRIEND IT IS. NIAGARA FALLS AKA AMERICAN FALLS IS ONE OF 3 FALLS. YES ALL 3 FALLS TOGETHER ARE MUCH BIGGER BUT NIAGARA FALLS IS THE ONE THATS ON THE U.S. SIDE. THE FALLS ITSELF (NOT INCLUDING THE ROCKY BOTTOM) ARE 70 TO 110 FT HIGH, COHOES FALLS 90 FT HIGH, NIAGARA FALLS IS 1,060 FT WIDE, COHOES IS 1000 FT WIDE. I REALLY WISH PEOPLE TAKE THE TIME TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING BEFORE DOING A STUPID REVIEW. THIS IS AN AWESOME FALLS. DONT MISS IT. I UPLOADING PICTURES SO YOU CAN SEE BOTH VIEWING SPOT. MY 13 YEAR OLD SON TOOK A BUNCH OF THESE PICTURES. NOT BAD FOR HIS 1ST TIME
Review №10
2021-06-01Even in the winter shes beautiful! Cohoes Falls Rocks!!! The only nice thing in Cohoes!