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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.
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. |
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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