This is the place where the iconic views of the waterfall can be seen. Google maps displays images from this location at the lower falls info page. There are two parking lots. The one on the south side of the road is a pay lot and is adjacent to the paths to the viewing platform. A free lot is across the street and is connected to the viewing area by a pedestrian bridge over the road. The path from the pay lot is relatively short to the platform with a number of good views along the path to the platform. Towards the west side of the visitor area there is a half mile trail down the hill to the lower falls view point. It is an easy trail well maintained but the trip back up can be a bit tiring for small children and those unused to exercise. One can choose not to go down the trail and continue around the park area that features a number of picnic tables.
Next to the parking lot is a visitor center with an exhibit explaining the history of the region and the local tribe on whose land the park and lodge sit. There is a good explanation of tribal history and culture. The visitor center also features an ice cream bar and a gift shop. Next to the gift shop are the restrooms. Overall, everything is very well laid out and easy to move around.