Upstate New York has many stunning waterfalls. Don't let the cold temperatures stop you from seeing their winter beauty.

Be brave and pay a visit to these picturesque waterfalls over the next few months.

Below, see how 15 waterfalls transform when they're covered with snow and ice.

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NIAGARA FALLS

Location: Niagara Falls

Details: Easily the most well-known of New York state's waterfalls is Niagara Falls. The file photo above is a view of the American Falls from the Observation Tower at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, N.Y. The Falls is actually composed of three distinct waterfalls.

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Niagara Falls do not freeze during winter. Although many tourists visit Niagara Falls State Park during the warmer months, winter is also magical. Visitors can freely roam without the crowds and see breathtaking views of the Falls and ice-coated trees.

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RAINBOW FALLS

Location: Ausable Chasm in Adirondack Park

Details: Rainbow Falls drops about 90 feet and is located at the head of Ausable Chasm. You can see the falls from the bridge on Route 9, right outside of Keeseville.

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ETERNAL FLAME FALLS

Location: Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park

Details: This small waterfall is in the Shale Creek Preserve, a section of Chestnut Ridge Park. This unique, 30 foot-high cascade is made from shale with high natural gas content. Small flames can be lit from the gas leaking from the rock behind the falls.

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MIDDLE FALLS

Location: Letchworth State Park in Castile

Details: Considered the "Grand Canyon of the East," Letchworth State Park has three major waterfalls - Upper, Middle and Lower Falls ranging from 70 to 100 feet.

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TAUGHANNOCK FALLS

Location: Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg

Details: Taughannock Falls is the highest vertical single-drop waterfall in the eastern United States. The Falls drops 215 feet. The park is also home to two smaller waterfalls, a 20-foot cascade, known as Lower Falls and the 100-foot Upper Falls.

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HIGH FALLS

Location: Rochester

Details: High Falls, a roaring 96-foot waterfall on the Genesee River, is located right in the middle of the city. A pedestrian bridge over the Genesee River Gorge allows for a great view of the Falls.

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LYONS FALLS

Location: Village of Lyons Falls

Details: The 63-foot Lyons Falls on the Black River is located in the small hamlet of Lyons Falls. A power plant was constructed just above the Falls.

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SALMON RIVER FALLS

Location: Town of Orwell

Details: This 110-foot waterfall is on a 3000-foot long gorge lined with steep cliffs. The upland forest of the area includes sugar maple, red maple, American beech, yellow birch, black cherry, white ash and red oak.

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HIGH FALLS GORGE

Location: Wilmington

Details: High Falls Gorge is located on the West Branch of the Ausable River. This 22-acre park in the Adirondacks features four breathtaking waterfalls.

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CHITTENANGO FALLS

Location: Cazenovia

Details: This 167-foot waterfall serves as the centerpiece of Chittenango Falls State Park. An endangered species of snail makes its home at the base of the Falls. There is a short gorge trail with many stairs and at the bottom, a pedestrian bridge crosses Chittenango Creek, offering the best view of the falls.

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BUTTERMILK FALLS

Location: Buttermilk Falls State Park in Ithaca

Details: Buttermilk Falls, the main attraction at this state park, plunges 600 feet to the valley. There are also 10 more waterfalls at the park, accessible by hiking the gorge trail.

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LUDLOWVILLE FALLS

Location: Town of Lansing

Details: Salmon Creek pours over a limestone cap to form the 35-foot high Ludlowville Falls. The soft shale underneath has eroded away and creates an overhang cave for a deep plunge. The falls powered the early settlement of Ludlowville, named for the pioneer family that built a gristmill there.

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KAATERSKILL FALLS

Location: Haines Falls

Details: In total, the two tiers of the Kaaterskill Falls measure at more than 260 feet, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in the state. Located in the Catskills, this waterfall has inspired many artists and authors including Thomas Cole, Washington Irving, Asher Durand and William Cullen Bryant.

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COHOES FALLS

Location: Cohoes

Details: Cohoes Falls is the second largest waterfall in the state, measuring about 1,000 feet across and up to 90 feet high. It's located on the Mohawk River and shared by the city of Cohoes and the town of Waterford.

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STONY KILL FALLS

Location: Minnewaska State Park in Wawarsing

Details: Stony Kill Falls is a gem hidden in the southwest part of the Minnewaska State Park Preserve. It has a towering 90-foot drop.

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