Olive C.
8/15/2018
Our tour guide, Jessica, was lively and knowledgeable, providing the history of the cave and the main man behind it, an inventor who held many patents including fire extinguishers. The tour...
Lockport Caves & Underground Boat Ride
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5 Gooding St
Lockport, NY 14094
Lockport Caves & Underground Boat Ride offers visitors a unique experience in Lockport, NY. Guests can start their journey with a walking tour exploring the historic “Flight of Five” Erie Canal Locks 67-71, constructed in 1838. They can also marvel at Locks 34 & 35, which allow boats to ascend 60 feet through the Niagara Escarpment, witnessing engineering marvels from the 1800s along the way.
Inside the caves, visitors are transported back in time as they walk through a 2100-foot water power tunnel carved out of solid rock. This tunnel, designed by Birdsill Holly, powered numerous industries and was crucial for Holly’s inventions, such as the fire hydrant and central steam heat. Guests can admire stalactites, flow stone, and early geological formations, gaining insight into America’s industrial revolution.
Lockport Caves & Underground Boat Ride offers a fascinating glimpse into history and innovation, making it a must-visit attraction for those seeking a blend of adventure and education. Whether exploring the Erie Canal locks or marveling at Holly’s inventions, visitors are sure to be captivated by the rich heritage and unique experiences awaiting them underground.
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Jon B.
9/7/2022
Recent day trip to Lockport from Rochester to check this out, an hour each way, and 2 hours in Lockport so easy day trip. Tour is 1 1/2 hours, first an outdoor walking tour of the lock and the...
Timothy S.
9/22/2022
Lockport Caves are a fantastic experience. If you haven't visited or heard of Lockport Caves, THEN you must be living in a cave. I like to watch tv
Tracey A.
9/21/2017
Lately I've begun thinking of everything I do in relation to the price of a cocktail in San Francisco. At one place (oh hey, Cala!) a single margarita ran me $20.28 all in. In Lockport, New York...
PJ C.
9/18/2017
This tour was surprisingly very good. Much of the success of this tour was because our guide, Paige, did an excellent job relaying the history of not just the cave (aka man-made tunnel) but the...
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