Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride | USA | PEAK SEASON
You will explore the historic Erie Canal Locks 67-71, constructed in 1838. You will also view ruins from an earlier industrial age, walk safely through a water tunnel that was blasted out of solid rock in the 1850s, viewing stalactites, flow stone, various geological formations and artifacts left behind by the men who built the tunnel in the early days of the Erie Canal. If you are lucky you may even find a fossil or two.
The next part of your journey is a one-of-a-kind underground boat ride. Embark on America’s longest underground boat ride through a trip of wonders. Marvel at artifacts left by miners on the Erie Canal over a century ago. And view cave formations in their early stages of development. Visitors are awestruck as they take a ride that has been described as both “peaceful and eerie” as the boat glides through the lifeless water, illuminated only by small, sporadically placed electric lights.
- Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride tours take approximately 70 minutes.
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Although the cave contains some steps, a small group size and leisurely pace accommodates most people.
- Cave temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit, wind breakers or sweatshirts are recommended for your tour.
The Niagara Falls Power Pass includes admission to the Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride Tour.
The Niagara Falls Power Pass entitles you to free entry to museums and tours in the USA & Canada. Niagara Falls Power Passes are available in 1, 2, 3, and 5 day durations.
PLEASE NOTE: The Niagara Falls Power Pass includes participants on both the United States and Canadian sides of the border. Power Pass holders will need to provide the documentation required by each government to cross the borders. The Niagara Falls Power Pass cannot be used as a form of identification for border crossings. For specific information regarding travel documents required please contact the Canadian Border Services Agency at www.cbsa.gc.ca or the US Department of State at www.state.gov/travel/.
Location:
The Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride Tours start at the ticket office, located in downtown Lockport, NY at 2 Pine Street in the “Old City Hall," between Main Street and the Pine Street Bridge overlooking the Erie Canal.
Directions from Niagara Falls - Take RT.31 which will eventually become Walnut St. Make a left on Pine St. go down past Main St. right after the intersection make a right into the parking garage or park on the bridge.
Address:
The Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride on the Erie Canal
Ticket Office Address:
2 Pine Street
Lockport, NY
Phone: (716) 438-0174
Hours of Operation:
2010 Tour Schedule -
(Please Note: All tours leave on the hour.)
Spring Daily: May 29 - June 18
Hourly: 12noon - 4PM
Summer Daily: June 19 - Labor Day
Hourly: 10AM - 5PM
Fall: Sept. 7 - Oct. 11
Mon.-Fri. 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, & 5PM
Sat. & Sun. Hourly: 11AM - 5PM
