Taughannock falls is the highest falls in the Eastern United States. It is a popular destination with hiking trails, several observation points and smaller falls located on the Taughannock river. During the COVID crises in 2020 and 2021 Taughannock falls was a popular destination located in upstate New York near Ithaca in the Taughannock Falls State Park. People enjoy the gentle hike along the Taughannock river to see the falls.