Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride - Lockport, NY - Longest Underground Boat Ride in the US

The Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride is located at 2 Pine Street in Lockport, New York. Lockport Cave is located on the Erie Canal. The Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride offers visitors the opportunity to partake in a guided tour through America's past. The tour lasts approximately 70 minutes. Among other features, the tour explores the historic Erie Canal Locks that were constructed in 1838.

Guests can see some of the ruins of the industrial age and also have the opportunity to walk through a water tunnel. The water tunnel was actually blasted out of solid rock in the 1950s. The water tunnel is approximately 1,600 feet long. This tunnel is also called the Hydraulic Tunnel. This tunnel was responsible for providing water power to three industries. This tunnel was Birdsill Holly's invention. Birdsill Holly also invented the fire hydrant, the rotary pump, and central steam heat. In addition, geological formations can be seen. Visitors will also see flow stone and stalactites. They may even find fossils along the way.

The underground boat ride offered at the Lockport Caves is the longest underground boat ride in the United States. Visitors will be able to see artifacts that the miners of the Erie Canal left behind many years ago. Cave formations can be seen in their early development stages. The boat glides through still water, and the area is illuminated only by small electric lights that are placed sporadically throughout the cave area.

Guests will see the Erie Canal Lockport Locks 34 and 35. These locks enabled boats to travel 60 feet uphill through a ridge of rock called the Niagara Escarpment. The boat tour leaves every hour on the hour. In early spring, the Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride is open on weekends only from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Towards the end of May and for the remainder of the spring season, the attraction is open daily from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. In summer, the attraction is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily. Hours of operation during the fall are 11:00am to 5:00pm on weekends. In the fall, tours are offered on weekdays at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm. Admission is $10 per adults and $6 per child (ages 4 to 12). Groups of 15 or more must make reservations in advance. Group rates are available to groups of 20 or more.

The temperature inside Lockport Caves is approximately 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The Lockport Caves were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride sometimes features special events, such as haunted cave tours around Halloween. The attraction is closed during the winter. Ticket pricing and hours of operation are subject to change at any time. Visitors should confirm hours of operation, dates of operation, and pricing prior to visiting the attraction. This information can be obtained by calling the Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride directly.

Additional information about the Lockport Caves and Underground Boat Ride can be obtained by calling 716-438-0174.