She-Qua-Ga Falls
She-Qua-Ga Falls
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- Rebecca LAtlanta, Georgia1,636 contributionsNeat Falls Flowing through the Center of TownWe made a quick stop here on the advice of a friend. The falls were not quite full, but still pretty neat to see. They almost appear to flow into a white house at the base. Parking is in a lot right next to the white house or along the main downtown street.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 July 2024
- Mark GCatonsville, Maryland3,447 contributionsThe Hallmark FallsThe Hallmark Mystery channel uses the shot of the falls over the historic white property as their opening scene to their mystery movies. The falls are beautiful, and the illusion from a distance is quite cool. I recommend turning left onto Main Street from Owego Street to see the falls behind the property from that angle and driving slowly on Main Street towards the falls and slowly watching the changing views. The Shequaga Falls means "Tumbling Waters". There are a couple of parking spaces in front of the falls and a nice small park land area and walking path to the edge of the falls. There are two hanging plaques with one stating that there is a sketch of the falls in the Louvre made about 1820 by Louis Philippe who later became the King of France.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 August 2024
- ChrisHFrederick, Maryland550 contributionsPretty waterfallCute waterfall in Montour Falls located near the town’s main street. Plenty of free parking is available on nearby streets. We spent about 10 minutes there as it is located in a small park in a residential neighborhood with a couple of picnic tables and park benches. Very pretty.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 5 September 2024
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sandy r
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Aug 2022
Aug 29 2022 Due to lack of rain - NO WATERFALLS only a trickle. Wish hotel had let me know that when I made my reservations. A 937 mile drive to find no water flowing over the falls,not a descent restaurant withing 35 miles and Montour Falls is a nasty po-dunk little repressed/depressed area. Be sure you plan your meals far away prior to getting into Montour Falls or once you get out of town, and most of all be sure it has rained and water has come from the skies 'a plenty' prior to wasting your time. Too bad I didn't do a bit more research. Like I said however, would have been nice if hotel clerk had advised me of the lack of water flow, could'v saved me a couple of thousand dollars in making the trip. I will say IF the falls were flowing it would have been spectacular.
Written 29 August 2022
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J M K
Fleetwood, PA211 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
There are four waterfalls in and around Mountour Falls, and this one is right near downtown. There are benches and some historical information. It's easy to find free on-street parking. Just a block away, on Main Street, is North New York Cafe, a great place to pick up a coffee, baked goods, cold drinks, and find a bathroom.
Written 21 September 2023
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ktbeenthere2015
New York City, NY270 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
We purchased a sandwich in town then headed to this small park in Montour Falls. The falls were gushing at a fast rate in May. Sitting in the park at the falls’ base, we were mesmerized by the thunder of the water plunging to the bottom. No need for words, the power of the moment filled the air.
To see these falls is so simple - right off the road. If you are headed this way, you should not miss them. Free, no walking, a tiny clean park with parking, and gorgeous! The viewing can last as few as 5 minutes, but an opportunity to take time to absorb the atmosphere.
To see these falls is so simple - right off the road. If you are headed this way, you should not miss them. Free, no walking, a tiny clean park with parking, and gorgeous! The viewing can last as few as 5 minutes, but an opportunity to take time to absorb the atmosphere.
Written 14 June 2021
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Steven L
Odessa, DE544 contributions
Jul 2021
This was a beautiful water but the pictures don't really do it justice. Very impressive, especially considering it's location. You're just driving down some back street with houses everywhere, and suddenly, in someone's back yard is this waterfall! Right off the street, easy to park and walk to. But I can only imagine what the people who live there think about the constant noise of people and water falling.
Written 20 August 2021
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Andylucia
Hopewell Junction, NY196 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
My brother and I had visited Montour Falls quicly on a day trip in January 2019 and it was frozen and absolutely beautiful and stunningly visible from the moment we turned onto Main St. We subsequently visited the area and stopped by in the summer. Not so impressive with little to no water. The best time to visit is in the winter. Don't forget to eat at Paradiso's Village Bakery in town. Delicious!
Written 25 August 2020
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Pennsylvania674 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Have stopped here scores of times over the years when visiting the Finger Lakes area. Never disappoints in providing a relaxing experience. Just drive west into town (not much of a town per se) as far as you can go. Not much else to see/do in Montour Falls but you’ll love hearing the waterfalls and agree with other posters here how cool it would be to have these falls in your backyard. Benches available to sit and relax. But, yes, it is a waterfalls so if rainfall is low, the waterfalls won’t be flowing hard. Can’t change that.
Written 26 July 2023
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tuser
New Jersey218 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
The falls are Beautiful. And what I really liked is everyone can experience them. Lots of street parking so those who can’t walk far barely have to walk. It’s a very very short and completely flat walk to the falls. As in less than five minutes. As someone with parents who are over 85 I look for things like this. Everyone please enjoy!!
Written 13 September 2021
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Jim M
Hellertown, PA277 contributions
May 2022
You drive into Montour Falls and the first thing you notice at the end of the main street is the waterfalls. It appears that the water is cascading down directly into town. There is a park entrance, set between two private residences, where you can walk up to the reservoir at the base of the falls. Something you don't see everyday. A short stop to enjoy and then onto the next waterfalls (as we decided to visit numerous waterfalls/ parks in the Watkins Glen area.
Written 9 May 2022
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ChrisH
Frederick, MD550 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Cute waterfall in Montour Falls located near the town’s main street. Plenty of free parking is available on nearby streets. We spent about 10 minutes there as it is located in a small park in a residential neighborhood with a couple of picnic tables and park benches. Very pretty.
Written 5 September 2024
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Chemorn
Mohegan Lake, NY208 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
Brought lunch with us during our visit. There were picnic benches and chairs to sit and stay awhile to relax and enjoy the falls. It was very relaxing to eat our lunch by the falls. Small park is kept very clean. Ample parking in surrounding area. Falls are located in the middle of a very cute town. Due to Covid restrictions none of the little stores were open . Would have been nice to check them out. Oh well, maybe next time.
Written 14 June 2020
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Montour Falls, NY (just south of Watkins Glen).
Written 10 March 2019
How far is this from Watkins Glen?
Written 4 January 2019
Less than 5 miles. As you leave Watkins Glen headed south on State Route 14 and enter Montour Falls, you will see Montour Falls on your right (parking on the left). Take the next fork right, N. Gennessee St, and She-Qua-Ga Falls will be about a miles or so down on your right. Parking is available along the street as you will be in a residential section of town.
Written 5 January 2019
Montour Falls, New York, right outside Watkins Glen.
Written 3 April 2018
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