Experiencing the grandest sights of Upstate New York from a bird’s-eye view is truly unmatched, and sometimes the best way to achieve this is by taking a helicopter ride.
Lucky for us, Upstate New York has one of the 10 best helicopter tour companies in the nation, according to the readers of USA Today.
Fly over iconic Niagara Falls with Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours, located in Niagara Falls, New York.
The classic tour in what they call your “limousine to the sky” will take you along the Upper Niagara River to the mighty Falls. See views of the Rainbow Bridge, American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Goat Island, Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, Queen Victoria Park, Clifton Hill, the American Observation Tower and more.
Book an extended tour and you will see Fort Henry and Fort Niagara where the Niagara River empties into Lake Ontario
Tours run from April to October, depending on weather, and take off from the Niagara Falls International Airport. Because flights are dependent on weather, tickets cannot be purchased in advance, but are available onsite.
In addition to the Western New York attraction, USA Today’s 10 best list also includes trips to the Grand Canyon, islands in Hawaii, and sights of New York City.
