1. You have more time to enjoy fall!

2. Three special Niagara Gorge Rim Trail foliage hikes: October 7 and 21 beginning at Whirlpool State Park and Oct. 14 starting at Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. All three begin at 2 p.m.

3. Fewer of these crowds around compared to the summer months.

4. It's right there!

"It's such a shame that so many folks who live a mile away, not 1,000 miles away, don't get down here often," said Niagara Falls City Councilman Chris Voccio.

The trails are also open year-round.