Lockport is New York State’s premier Erie Canal community.

Your visit to Lockport begins at the renowned Erie Canal Discovery Center, where Erie Canal surveyor/engineer Nathan Roberts leads you on a simulated packet boat ride through the Lockport Locks.

Plan on spending more than one day in Lockport so that you can journey along Riley’s Way and marvel at the Erie Canal Flight of Five Locks alongside the Erie Barge Canal, as well as enjoy the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride and Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises.

Visit the heart of downtown, which is home to many spots for visitors to eat, drink, stay, play and explore. Numerous art studios, the Historic Palace Theatre, and the popular Canal Street Historic District along with comfortable, affordable overnight accommodations and delightful restaurants will provide a memorable stay and leave you wanting to return for more.

Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty to choose from – hiking and biking along the Canalway Trail, launching your canoes and kayaks at the Nelson Goehle Widewaters Marina, or fishing along the historic inland waterway that was the 19^th Century Gateway to the West complement winter fun activities at Cornerstone Ice Arena and Kenan Arena.

Conveniently located only 20 miles east of Niagara Falls, 25 miles northeast of Buffalo and 10 miles south of Lake Ontario, Lockport is a community of character within close proximity to so many other enjoyable destinations.

Come discover all that Lockport has to offer!