Old Stone Chimney in Niagara Falls
Categories
Location on the map
Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, US
Accessibility
Amenities
The most beautiful useless historic chimney I have ever seen at a roadside pull off. The almost helpful plaque of its history is conveniently facing the chimney so you can sit quietly and contemplate your life choices and how you ended up here at this chimney. Will definitely come every time I am up here now, for the lulz.
Super cool to see preserved history with regard to upstate New York that generations of Americans have worked to save and conserve. Not an awe inspiring visit, more in line with appreciation of the above and what challenges our ancestors faced in that region hundreds of years ago
Chimneys are my life. I am very appreciative to Niagara for allowing my tired knees to rest on the benches so kindly placed in front of the chimney. My old knees are strained from my various trips from staring at chimneys day to day. Not going to lie, I shed some tears at its beauty, it is hard to find such beautiful chimneys with such a great history. A special thanks to the French for burning down the rest of the house so we can appreciate the absolute stunning nature of the chimney.
As the name implies, this is a stone chimney dating back to 1750 that was originally part of a French fort. That Fort was burnt by the French to keep it out of the hands of the British. The chimney survived. It was then used by the British for their fort. That Fort also burnt. The chimney again survived. It is now part of a historic site on the Upper Niagara River that is beautiful to visit.
Total reviews rating 4.2
86 Reviews for Old Stone Chimney 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-30Amazing how they built back than, should have been entire home see what was like guess chimney will do, nice river view blanketed with trees, especially weeping willows one of my all time favorite give me relaxing sensation whenever come to see one...Plus, sound of birds chirping give for an overall quality brake before head back on road...well worth trip to Niagara Falls, be sure download app scan your information before crossing border....
Review №2
2022-06-04Yep…. It’s a chimney. It’s a historic chimney with a plaque on it but it’s still a chimney in the middle of nowhere. I’ve driven by it my entire life going Saying to myself- “Self, you should stop there and see what it’s all about”. When I finally did, I realized I never have to stop there again because I’ve seen all there is to see.
Review №3
2021-06-07It was very nice to see something last so long. I took a few pictures of what it was. When it was built and its been standing there since the 1700s. Thats incredible.
Review №4
2020-09-10It is an historic oddity - been moved a few times... But the view of the river here is good and it is a great place to access the bike path to run, ride or walk from up to the intakes or all the way down along the new pathway to the rapids and even the falls if you are looking for a longer distance
Review №5
2021-04-22Omg so amazing great view so much history
Review №6
2019-09-29Its been rebuilt and moved like 45 times. Its hardly the old chimney. I have shoes older than the concrete holding this together. Its a tourist landmark. Nothing else.
Review №7
2020-09-22The Niagara Falls area is filled with tons of historic markers. This place is one of the. It is right on the bike trail, so it is easy to explore.
Review №8
2018-10-15My curiosity got the best of me when I was driving to Niagara Falls and saw this along the river. On the way back the next day, after the NF Marathon, I decided to stop by and see what the chimney was all about.What I learned was this was an impressive piece of local history and more information can be found online or on the information boards by the chimney. Being it was an easy stop off the parkway, it also is a nice place to stop for a break and stretch the legs a bit and enjoy the view of the Niagara River. What you will also learn from my photo is to not shoot into the sun.
Review №9
2021-08-03Great trails down here for onewheel or other evs
Review №10
2022-06-28Great piece of history.