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Nikola Tesla Monument
Goat Island Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States
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Ch
Review №1

Nice park and viewing point for waterfalls. Relaxing place, having park benches.

Th
Review №2

Really enjoyed seeing the monument, but it doesn’t have any information or explanation of Tesla’s significants. I believe the monument in the Canadian side is a lot nicer, but you’ve got to have your passport to cross to see it.

Mr
Review №3

I look forward to going to Niagara Falls once per year.Everything we use today in technology and electronics was deigned and patented by Nikola Tesla

JE
Review №4

Loved this. Made my children and I research to learn more about Teslas contributions.

Se
Review №5

An impressive large bronze statue of an impressive, not very large man...who was a giant. In the mid 1890’s, Nikola Tesla, a brilliant electrical engineer, developed a system of alternating current (AC) which enabled power from Niagara Falls to be transmitted great distances. The system was put into use on November 15,1896 when electric power was transmitted from Niagara Falls to Buffalo.Prior to Tesla’s discovery, electricity was sent by direct current (DC) no more than 100 yards, yielding only enough power to light a bulb. His invention of AC power changed the way electricity was used throughout the world!

Br
Review №6

Nice monument. It was interesting learning some stuff.

Va
Review №7

First - a brave genius, highly under recognized... OK he got to name an important unit.Second - a critical place in his quest to get AC going.Third - good location to place his statue, great views all around and you can feel the power of the water.

Ja
Review №8

Harnessing the power of the falls to Power the industrial revolution

Ke
Review №9

Neat place rich in history. Beautiful views and clean facilities

Ji
Review №10

One of two monuments, dedicated to one of the greatest geniuses of the 20th century. This one, located on Goat Island, shows Nikola sitting, with his head down, and a plaque adorns the monument, at his feet. Tucked in a rather obscure area near the American Falls, its worth a read and for reflection on a man who helped bring electricity to not only Buffalo, but eventually, to the rest of the world. A prime place to visit for any admirer of his great work.

Er
Review №11

This is what America should be doing, admiring our history, not destroying it.

Ca
Review №12

Amazing monument and great views of the Falls. Some awesome history is explained here. There is a large tourist crowd but that is expected because Niagara Falls is a huge tourist attraction spot. Still a great place to go to view the Falls and take in some great scenery. Will definitely go back again!

Jo
Review №13

This is 1 very famous statue that yall cant find anyplace else in the USA. Nikola Tesla is a world renowned inventer and very well-known for the invention of the hydroelectric dam and plant, and AC current. Nikola Tesla is the founder of the Niagara Falls Power Station located 7 miles upriver from the Falls itself on the American side.

Ya
Review №14

Snd what a good idea to put a free charging station for electric car close to the monument.

K-
Review №15

One of, if not the most amazing and important scientists of all time...If you dont know who he was and what he did for mankind, I recommend you look into it...

Al
Review №16

Great place to visit,magnificent monument to one of the biggest scientist ever!!!So happy I had chance to visit it

Ro
Review №17

A real mad scientist. Come on, he wanted to electrify the atmosphere. Awesome.

Ti
Review №18

A monument to a most important man who seems to get forgotten by the history books.Tesla is not just a car....

Kh
Review №19

The winner in vintine khamsoysaiyavong

Br
Review №20

Incredible statue of the man that gifted us so much of modern life

K
Review №21

Well made monument of Nikola Tesla, with great views of the Naiagra Falls.

Ba
Review №22

A show of respect to a great inventor, who deserves more than what he got.

Aa
Review №23

A bit of a hike from lot 3 but worth it.

Ma
Review №24

It is worth to drive to Niagara Falls

Ry
Review №25

A great monument to a great man with a great view of Niagara Falls on the American side!Thomas Edison can go pound salt!

Ja
Review №26

This scientist/inventor needs more monuments and his achievements taught in school. Please read aloud the plaque to your kids and have them Google alternating current in the car on the way home.

Bu
Review №27

Any monument to Tesla is a fabulous addition to society. However, in 1882 at the Munich Fair, which was dedicated to electricity, a hydro electric power station was built to provide power to the fair - so the claim on the notice about this being the worlds first hydro scheme appears a little inaccurate.

Sc
Review №28

Great photo opportunities. Worth a stop.to see.

Vl
Review №29

A monument to one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. Thank you because you existed.

Mr
Review №30

Forgot it was nikola fesla monument as i was busy watching the beautiful niagara galla.it should have been installed close to visitor center

Ar
Review №31

Nice statued of one of the best scientist

Ma
Review №32

It is wonderful to see so much emphasis on Tesla around Niagara. He frequently gets overlooked but contributed so much!!

Ge
Review №33

Amazing place

Bo
Review №34

The greatest mind of all times

Da
Review №35

Better than the band that shares his name.

Jo
Review №36

Unbelievable statue of Nikola Tesla. Ive never seen its equal. Well deserved Monument for such a contributor to society

Ar
Review №37

Nice place. Must see

Er
Review №38

Absolutely beautiful

Ja
Review №39

A nice tribute to someone who played a major role in the development of the early hydroelectric generators in the early Niagara dams. He seems to often be overlooked for his contributions to modern technology, so its good that they at least have a statue of him here.

El
Review №40

Left me wanting to see more. Crowded, it took a long time to get a photo because of all the kids climbing on it for person photos..

Hu
Review №41

Fianlly get to say I sat in a tesla

E
Review №42

Its difficult to grade or rate such a thing as a monument, but the best way to judge the US sides Tesla sculpture is to compare it to the Canadian sides. The American sides is Tesla sitting with a book, thoughtful and pensive. The Canadian side has him in motion, with cane. Combined they honour the visionary that brought the 20th century to the Niagara region early, putting it on the map as much as the magnetic falls flanking these monuments.

Ji
Review №43

Another great view. If you came this far you might as well see the falls from every possible angle. Worth the short walk from the main visitor center.

Ju
Review №44

Nice place to visit. This man was a great man to society. Without him we would not have what we have today in technology.

Ge
Review №45

Beautiful memorial of an amazing man. Tesla doesnt get half the respect that he deserves.UNCLE GERRYS TIP: Do yourself a favor my friends and google this man and learn as much as you can about him. You wont sorry, I promise!!!

Jo
Review №46

The legend!!! Perched atop the cliff between the American and Canadian falls looking out over his greatest achievement.

G
Review №47

Cool statue smart guy

ch
Review №48

This is an awesome statue for selfies

Jo
Review №49

Nikola Tesla looking out over the US side of the falls still longing to harness their power.

La
Review №50

What a wonder full monument of one of the greatest inventors of our times. And yes, the statute looks a little bit like president Lincoln.

Dr
Review №51

Nice monument. Pride of goat island and surrounding places. Just opposite to this memorial there is a way to terrapin point of Niagara falls. You can see the breathtaking view of horseshoe falls from this point.

El
Review №52

Its a statue of Nikola Tesla; looks just like him.

Ry
Review №53

How can you not like a monument like this.

Er
Review №54

Beautiful

JB
Review №55

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-american inventor.

Ja
Review №56

Tesla changed the world with his inventions.

Ra
Review №57

The statue itself is great, however it would be nice if there was an explanation of who he actually and mention some of the things he did. Some people even confused him for Lincoln.

Ja
Review №58

The monument on the other side in Canada is a little bit better or more beautiful designed. They removed a big thing. Bad... :(

Le
Review №59

This is a beautiful tribute to a man who brought us so much. There is a QR code near by where visitors can learn about Nikola Tesla. I was sad to find out that they allow people to crawl and climb all over the statue. We were there for 10 minutes waiting patiently to take a picture of the statue while children climbed all over the statue. None of them knew anything about Tesla or bothered to read about him - neither did the parents we spoke with. Just a free time killer while they waited for the trolley to leave. It just made me sad. One of the guides at the park said that it was sad that they were allowed to climb all over the statue because of it the statue it wearing in spots.

Ол
Review №60

Beautiful monument and a good place to take a photo

Ge
Review №61

A hero to all!

Ri
Review №62

Nice

Wi
Review №63

It was shocking how good it was.

He
Review №64

Great for pictures!

Na
Review №65

Its not here any more.They moved it somewhere else.Disappointed

Tr
Review №66

Beautiful Monument

Vi
Review №67

Pretty big statue its really easy to climb up on to take a pictureVHD

Jo
Review №68

He needs a whole interactive museum but a monument is a start

Dw
Review №69

Cooll

Ja
Review №70

Good

Ra
Review №71

Beautiful.....

Ch
Review №72

Neat statue right by the Falls.

KA
Review №73

Beautiful

Ti
Review №74

Excellent

SH
Review №75

Good

A.
Review №76

HE’S AWESOME!!!

Br
Review №77

A great place for pictures.

ha
Review №78

This is a surprisingly nice stop on Goat Island for Cave of the Winds with a good Tesla statue to meet up if anyone get lost!

Mu
Review №79

Stately

Ro
Review №80

It is a statue, if you are walking in the area, go see it!

BR
Review №81

Stop clickbaiting people

Ma
Review №82

A memorial for the legend who invented Alternating Current and the first hydro-electric power plant here in Niagara.

R
Review №83

Informative place and great place to Know about Niagara

Ch
Review №84

I good spot to overview American Falls

Mo
Review №85

Nice

Je
Review №86

They removed the statue for cleaning. No word on when it is expected to be returned. Very disappointed family!

A1
Review №87

Cool place

St
Review №88

They moved it for construction reasons but their is no construction taking place where the statue was.

Pr
Review №89

Small corner to honor the great mind

Ni
Review №90

Good memorial for the great Tesla

Mi
Review №91

Love the Tesla memorial located here.

S
Review №92

Nice monument of Nikola Tesla.

Ja
Review №93

Nice monument.

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  • Address:Goat Island Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States
  • Site:http://www.teslasociety.com/niagarafalls.htm
  • Phone:+1 718-417-5102
Categories
  • Historical place
  • Monument
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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