Erie Canal
The Erie Canal is famous in song and story. Proposed in 1808 and completed in 1825, the canal links the waters of Lake Erie in the west to the Hudson River in the east. An engineering marvel when it was built, some called it the Eighth Wonder of the World. Estimated distance: 12 miles
Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
210 Market Street
Lockport, NY 14094
(800) 378-0352
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Much
remains the same on the Erie Canal today as it was in the 1800's.
Hand-dug to connect the Hudson River with the Niagara River, the
363-mile Grand Old Erie Canal is truly a great engineering feat.
Estimated distance: 12 miles
Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Rides
(716) 438-0174
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The
Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride in Lockport, NY, on the Erie
Canal, is just a 20 minute drive from Niagara Falls (via Route 31 East),
offers the public an exciting 70-minute guided tour through America’s
past. Estimated distance: 12 miles