What to do and see in Lockport, New York (NY): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

June 24, 2021 Agatha Simes

Lockport is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 21,165 at the 2010 census. It is so named from a set of Erie Canal locks (Lock Numbers 34 and 35) within the city. Lockport is the county seat of Niagara County and is surrounded by the town of Lockport. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Lockport

1. Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride

5 Gooding St, Lockport, NY 14094-2801 +1 716-438-0174 [email protected] http://lockportcave.com/
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 450 reviews

Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride

Reviewed By theflorios16 - Niagara Falls, United States

Anthony was our tour guide and did a great job with the history side of the tour, and also with the talking side, as well as explaining some of the geological aspects of the cave, overall he was wonderful during our tour.

2. Niagara County History Center

215 Niagara St, Lockport, NY 14094-2605 +1 716-434-7433 [email protected] http://www.niagarahistory.org
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Niagara County History Center

A seven building, three site, campus of museums, historic houses and interactive centers preserving and promoting the history of Niagara County and the Erie Canal through exhibits, programming, collaboration and more.

3. Niagara Landing Wine Cellars

4434 Van Dusen Rd, Lockport, NY 14094-9783 +1 716-433-8405 http://www.niagaralanding.com/
Excellent
46%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
5%
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3%
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Niagara Landing Wine Cellars

4. Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises

Excellent
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4.5 based on 481 reviews

Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises

Just 30 minutes from Niagara Falls USA, Niagara Falls Canada and Buffalo NY "LOW BRIDGE, EVERYBODY DOWN!" Come aboard for a relaxing & informative ride on the 19th-century engineering marvel which opened the American Frontier. Featured on the History Channel's "Modern Marvels," AAA GEM Attraction, CAA Approved. Experience "Locking Through" - being raised and lowered 49 feet in Locks 34 & 35. See the remaining half of the famous "Flight of Five" locks from the 1800's. Be amazed at the 20-foot high stone walls of the 1800's "Rock Cut" and stone towpath blasted out of solid stone with powder left over from the War of 1812. Travel under the widest bridge in the U.S. Pass under 2 lift bridges that raise straight up while everyone sings "Low Bridge, Everybody Down...."

5. Honeymoon Trail Winery

4120 Ridge Rd, Lockport, NY 14094-9729 +1 716-438-3255 http://www.honeymoontrailwinery.com/
Excellent
63%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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7%
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Honeymoon Trail Winery

6. The Erie Canal Discovery Center

24 Church St, Lockport, NY 14094-2804 +1 716-439-0431 http://www.NiagaraHistory.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

The Erie Canal Discovery Center

Reviewed By rccnh - Hampton, United States

Returning from a recent trip to Mid-West, and being a history buff, decided to checkout this place to hear more about the Erie Canal. Fantastic!! It is a small museum, and centers on the history of how the building of the Erie Canal created the town of Lockport and the building of the five locks there. But don’t think it is just about Lockport. It is about the construction of the canal. We met Rick there who was on duty for the museum who gave us an overview of things then paid a small admission fee and went upstairs to where there is a interactive movie about the building of the canal and other exhibits. For a small museum, it packs a punch. We spent about an hour there, then walked maybe 100 yards to where a set of locks had been built and had been highlighted at the museum. You get to see the original 5 locks since decommissioned and replaced with 2 new locks. Would have been great to see a boat go through the locks, but that is just a matter of chance. If you want to hear about the building of the canal I highly recommend.

7. Transit Drive-In

6655 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094-6342 +1 716-625-8535 [email protected] http://www.transitdrivein.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
19%
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4.0 based on 54 reviews

Transit Drive-In

Reviewed By Whittelz

I was super excited to see the owner in action after reading the reviews about him. Well, i visited last weekend and i have to say all the bad reviews are people who are rule breakers. How hard is it to follow simple rules. The the guy who wanted his kid to be let in snack bar- No mask, then no snack bar. Buy a ticket for the movie you want to watch,to the guy who has his car towed, no you cant switch so dont try it. I had a great time the food was great the screen and cars were organized right. The prices are very good, even the snack bar. The staff did a great job keeping it clean. Thanks for the fun night out. Oh and i did get to see the owner in action i just want to say to him Keep it up and kick out the rule breakers!!!

8. Freedom Run Winery

5138 Lower Mountain Rd, Lockport, NY 14094-9767 +1 716-433-4136 http://www.freedomrunwinery.com
Excellent
61%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
6%
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4.0 based on 33 reviews

Freedom Run Winery

Reviewed By hoboNy

Food. Had Sunday brunch,it was great. Four of us had brunch burger.One had chicken and waffles. We were all very happy with food. Service was very good. Will go there again be for snow falls.

9. Upside Down Railroad Bridge

Pine Street, Lockport, NY 14094 +1 716-433-6155 http://www.lowbridgeproductions.com/erie-canal-images-upsidedown.html
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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3.5 based on 65 reviews

Upside Down Railroad Bridge

Reviewed By cindycS5966CT - Bushnell, United States

You can view this bridge while walking the trail along the canal or when taking the Lockport Cave tour

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