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August 3, 2026
The waterfall that outdrops Niagara
Taughannock Falls drops 215 feet, taller than Niagara, yet it somehow stays off most travel itineraries. This week we took a closer look at what makes it worth the detour — and what to know before you go.
Taughannock Falls: One of the Highest Waterfalls East of the Rockies Is Right Here in the Finger Lakes
Taughannock Falls drops 215 feet in a single unbroken plunge — taller than Niagara — making it one of the highest waterfalls east of the Rockies, yet it draws a fraction of Watkins Glen's crowds.
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