The American Falls is one of three waterfalls in Niagara Falls, the largest of the three being the Horseshoe Falls, which straddles the international border between Canada and the United States. The smaller American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are located within the United States. Bridal Veil Falls is separate from the Horseshoe Falls on Goat Island and the American Falls on Luna Island, both of which are located within the state of New York.