Taughannock Falls State Park

State park Trumansburg, New York, United States

What to expect

Taughannock Falls State Park is a 750-acre park featuring a 215-foot plunge waterfall, the highest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. The park offers hiking trails, camping, cabins, a marina, and a beach on Cayuga Lake. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing, as well as exploring the park's scenic gorge and rim trails. The park also has a playground, picnic areas, and concessions. With its stunning natural beauty and variety of outdoor activities, Taughannock Falls State Park is a great destination for families and nature lovers

Plan your family visit to the Taughannock Falls State Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to the waterfall and explored the park's trails

Highlights: We found huge ice boulders and piles of slate, which Tiny Traveler was delighted to discover she could draw on ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped by to see the falls, but it was a dry spell, so it was not that impressive. We did take an easy hike along the Gorge Trail

Highlights: It was cool to see the tallest waterfall in New York State, although there wasn't much water flowing when we visited. The Gorge Trail is an easy hike for families ✨