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Great Falls, Canal Heritage, and Gorge Country

Niagara County, New York

Explore a New York county shaped by Niagara Falls, the Niagara Gorge, Old Fort Niagara, Erie Canal history, Lockport, agriculture, and cross-border tourism. Lockport and nearby communities provide the services, food, culture, and local traditions that anchor daily life, while parks, historic sites, and scenic routes reveal a broader regional story. Whether you are planning a day trip, researching a move, or looking for useful local contacts, this guide brings the county’s places, resources, and practical information together in one starting point.

Niagara County at a Glance

Population208,912 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatLockport
Largest MunicipalityNiagara Falls
Established1808
ZIP Codes23 ZIP Codes serving the county
Total AreaApproximately 1,140 square miles, including water
Major RoutesI-190 • US 62 • NY 31 • NY 104 • NY 265 • NY 425
Area Code716
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Niagara County

Niagara County was created in 1808 and is shaped by one of the world’s most recognized natural landmarks. Niagara Falls anchors an international tourism economy, while Lockport serves as the county seat and preserves major Erie Canal engineering history. The lower Niagara River leads to Old Fort Niagara and Lake Ontario, and agricultural towns, orchards, wineries, and canal communities fill the interior. The county’s location along Canada has long influenced travel, trade, and development.

A visitor can experience the falls, hike the gorge, tour a historic fort, ride or walk along the canal, explore Lewiston and Lockport, and visit farm and wine-country stops in the same county. Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda provide urban services and attractions, while smaller towns offer a quieter rural pace. Major highways and border crossings make the county easy to combine with Erie County and Southern Ontario.

What Shapes Us

World-Famous Water

Niagara Falls, the Niagara River, gorge, rapids, and Lake Ontario shoreline create an unmatched concentration of dramatic water landscapes.

Canal and Forts

Lockport’s Erie Canal locks and Old Fort Niagara preserve engineering, military, trade, and settlement stories that shaped Western New York.

Border Communities

Tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, villages, and international crossings connect Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, and rural towns.

Local stories, shared places, and room to explore.
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Our County — Our Stories
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Niagara Gazette — Niagara County News

Niagara Falls City Council will consider increase in refuse and recycling user fee - niagara-gazette.com

Niagara Falls City Council will consider increase in refuse and recycling user fee  niagara-gazette.com

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Stories from every corner of Niagara County.

Niagara Falls City Council will consider increase in refuse and recycling user fee - niagara-gazette.com

Niagara Falls City Council will consider increase in refuse and recycling user fee  niagara-gazette.com

Oct 7, 2026 • 2 min read

Three people injured in rollover crash on River Road - niagara-gazette.com

Three people injured in rollover crash on River Road  niagara-gazette.com

Oct 6, 2026 • 2 min read

Village contracts Wahoo Docks for Lewiston Landing work - niagara-gazette.com

Village contracts Wahoo Docks for Lewiston Landing work  niagara-gazette.com

Oct 6, 2026 • 2 min read

Let Olmsted guide the way to a cleaner NF - niagara-gazette.com

Let Olmsted guide the way to a cleaner NF  niagara-gazette.com

Oct 6, 2026 • 2 min read

Niagara County real estate transactions - niagara-gazette.com

Niagara County real estate transactions  niagara-gazette.com

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County Resources

Everything You Need. All in One Place.

From public services and schools to health care, trails, transportation, and everyday essentials, use these verified Niagara County resources to find organizations that serve residents and visitors.

Government

Niagara County Government
Official county departments, public services, notices, and contacts.
Official Website

New York Local Government Portal
State links to local-government information and services.
Official Website

NY Department of State — Local Government Services
Training and technical resources for local governments and communities.
Official Website

New York Committee on Open Government
Freedom of Information Law and Open Meetings Law guidance.
Official Website

New York Property Tax Resources
Official property-tax, assessment, and exemption information.
Official Website

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Practical answers for living in, visiting, and exploring Niagara County, New York.

Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions.

Start with the questions people actually ask about Niagara County — from signature attractions and outdoor access to local travel, weather, and community life.

Start with Niagara Falls State Park, Whirlpool State Park, and Old Fort Niagara. Together they show the county’s best-known mix of local character, outdoor scenery, and history. Add one downtown or village walk and a local meal rather than trying to cover the entire county in a single day.

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Top Picks for Every Kind of Day.

Browse local ideas for family time, food, shopping, outdoor adventures, and free ways to enjoy Niagara County.

Kids’ Fun

  1. Niagara Falls State Park
  2. Aquarium of Niagara
  3. Old Fort Niagara

Restaurants

  1. The Griffon Gastropub
  2. Marketside Restaurant
  3. Fortuna’s Restaurant & Banquets

Shopping & Retail

  1. Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA
  2. Transit North Plaza
  3. Center Street – Lewiston

Clothing & Boutiques

  1. Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA
  2. Orange Cat Coffee Co. & Boutique area – Lewiston
  3. Lockport Main Street shops

Outdoor Fun

  1. Whirlpool State Park
  2. Devil’s Hole State Park
  3. Fort Niagara State Park

Free Things To Do

  1. Niagara Falls State Park overlooks
  2. Artpark grounds
  3. Erie Canalway Trail – Lockport
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