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The Town of Lockport, City of Lockport and Town of Pendleton, NY have embarked upon a bold new vision for the future of our major retail and travel corridor, TransitNorth.com.



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The City and Town of Lockport, NY quite literally grew from the banks of that nineteenth century engineering marvel, the Erie Canal. Today, Lockport is a friendly community with rich, historic roots. We seek to blend the old with the new to preserve the past as well as move ahead with the changing times.

Lockport, New York is located in the center of Niagara County approximately 18 miles east of Niagara Falls USA.

Lockport's business community is diverse and prosperous. There are more than 50 manufacturing firms in Lockport and over 850 retail and commercial establishments in the town and city of Lockport combined.

Main Street in our City is currently being renovated. Historic-type light fixtures, courtyards, and building facelifts are being planned. Our Town continues to bring in new businesses and restaurants to service our community, while planning carefully to keep the green spaces that we enjoy.

Our web site not only offers the important government and service information that residents seek, but we have also created a tourism section for visitors and residents alike. Explore our Things to Do page for Lockport attractions, Erie Canal activities, specialty shops, the Historic Palace Theatre, the Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, the Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride tour, and the Tour Lockport Trolley rides to mention just a few.

Lockport is home to both fine-dining and family-oriented Restaurants. Our Lockport Events Calendar page lists our community calendar. Travelers in search of history and culture will find the Kenan Center, Market Street Art Center, and the Niagara County Historical Society intriguing sites to visit! If you're traveling to Lockport, NY or just need a quick getaway, check out our Accommodations page. Discover fun in Lockport for couples, friends and families to experience!

We are proud of Lockport and we invite you to share in the delight Lockport has to offer. Come visit our corner of WNY!

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"As Niagara Falls are the greatest natural wonder, so Lockport, its locks, and the portion of the Erie Canal adjacent, are considered to be the greatest artifical curiosity in this part of America." ~ Stewart Scott, Canadian traveler, 1826 


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