Who were the first tourists on Niagara Falls?

Answer 1

Tourism was slow to arrive. One of the first important visits occurred in 1791, when the duke of Kent (father of the future Queen Victoria of England) stayed at the only building in the area: a small wooden hut. The first groups of tourists began arriving during the mid-1800s. The falls continued to attract important guests, such as Jerome Bonaparte, brother of the famous Napoleon. He came from New Orleans on his honeymoon. From that moment on, Niagara falls became a popular destination for couples on their honeymoon.

Answer 2

Annie Edson Taylor was the first person to ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel. She decided to attempt this dangerous feat in order to earn money and thereby avoid ending up in a poorhouse.