Welcome to Lockport on the Erie Canal
Lockport is a 21st century city with its roots in the early 1800s. Just stand on "The Big Bridge" in the heart of town and you'll see why-the Erie Canal! Lockport literally rose from the banks of this engineering marvel, enjoying industrial growth and prosperity.

Videos of the Erie Barge Canal
Enjoy videos of some of our Lockport, NY attractions. Learn more about the Erie Canal Discovery Center, Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, the Niagara County Historical Society, Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride, the Kenan Center and Market Street Art Center.

Lockport Resources and Information
Lockport, NY Government and Emergency contacts along with live weather forecasts and community information. View our Erie Barge Canal Webcam, Historic Lockport photos and postcards along with our local Community Calendar.

Directions to Lockport, NY
We are located only a 1/2 hour from Buffalo & Niagara Falls, NY. Find tourist map information for Lockport's Colonel William Bond House, Tiffany Window Tour at First Presbyterian Church, NYS Erie Canal Museum at Locks 34 & 35, Historic Palace Theatre, the Tour Lockport Trolley, Ida Fritz Park and the Lockport Monday Night Car Cruise.

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Lockport, NY Visitor Center
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Western and Upstate NY Attractions
Many are drawn to Lockport On the Erie Canal because of the Widewaters Marina, our Farmers' Market, Golf Courses, Fine Dining, Entertainment, Niagara County Agriculture, Bicycle Towpath, Antiques, Bed & Breakfasts, Art Galleries, the Tiffany Window Tour, Sportfishing & Derbies, the Historic Palace Theatre, Food & Wine Festivals, Molson Canal Concert Series and our closeness to Niagara Falls! Individuals, couples, families and groups are welcome to experience the historic Erie Canal.

Erie Canal and the Lockport Locks
The New York State Legislature passed an act in 1816 which convinced land speculators that the proposed Erie Canal would pass through the area now known as Lockport. The year 1824 marked the opening of the canal from the Hudson River to the foot of the locks. In 1825, the capstone of the locks was laid. During this year, the locks and Pendleton Cut were completed. The first locks were 90 ft. long by 15 ft. deep. Boats could carry 75 ton loads. The average canal tows were single, one boat to one horse or mule.

Restaurants and Cuisine in WNY
Dining fare includes steakhouses, Italian, American, fine dining and family restaurants. Enjoy local favorites along with national chains and restaurants in Lockport.

Niagara USA Wine Trail
The Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario have created a unique microclimate suitable for the production of World Class Wines. Experience the beautiful countryside of this area as you spend the day traveling from one winery to another. Members of the Niagara Wine Trail include Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, Chiappone Cellars, Freedom Run Winery, Eveningside Vineyards, Honeymoon Trail Winery, Leonard Oakes Estate Winery, The Winery at Marjim Manor, Niagara Landing Wine Cellars, Schulze Vineyards & Winery, Spring Lake at Varallo Vineyards, Vizcarra Vineyards and Warm Lake Estate Vineyard and Winery.

Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Motels in Lockport, NY
Lodging accommodations for Lockport on the Erie Canal include Comfort Inn Lockport, Country Cottage Bed & Breakfast, DeFlippo’s Bed & Breakfast, Hambleton House Bed & Breakfast, Holiday Inn Lockport, Lockport Inn & Suites and the Niagara County Camping Resort.

Shopping, Antiques and Wineries in WNY
Visit Lockport New York for Specialty Shops like Clay Town, Fried Green Tomatoes, Jayne & Company and Little Voice Books & Toys. The History and Discovery Center Tourist Gift shops are also open along with the Lockport and Niagara County Farmers' Markets. Finally, you can also travel to our many wineries for wine tasting and a unique shopping experience.