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Flight of Five Lock Tenders Tour
4.9
7 Ratings
Lockport
Discover the Erie Canal's history on a 90-minute walking tour. Engage with life-size sculptures, open lock gates, and explore 19th-century life.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Photo Opportunity with life-size bronze lock tenders
- Hands-on opportunity to open 5-ton replica lock gates
Additional Information
Your 90-minute narrated walking tour offers a unique opportunity to: Discover the Erie Canal and the creation of the engineering wonder known as the Flight of Five Locks. Learn about the workers who managed to lock through over 1,000 boats annually. Imagine life in the 1800s within the locks district. Admire the life-size bronze statues of 19th Century Lockport Lock Tenders. *Join a team to operate the 5-ton lock gates!
Tours are available on weekdays, Monday through Friday, starting at 11 am. Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and face masks will be provided. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Our dedicated team of volunteer docents looks forward to welcoming you.
Location
2 Church St
Church Street
We meet in the gift shop of the Erie Canal Discovery Center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(7 Ratings)
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Debrat284
Jul 25, 2023
Erie Canal & the Locks, Explained - Jennifer and Jodie were excellent guides. So knowledgeable and friendly! Really dedicated, especially considering they are volunteers. I learned so much, and will bring family back next summer. A+++
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849andersonw
Jul 21, 2023
Lock tour and canal history - Tour Guide Tom was fun and full of interesting stories about the canal and locks. Fascinating place to visit and this tour was a great way to learn about how this area played a major role in our country's development. What a mind blowing project built almost 200 years ago! A must see destination.
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Carolh579
Aug 4, 2022
Don’t miss this tour! - This tour was an unexpected gem! We went to the Lockport Canal Museum which was great, and met Gary & Dave outside the museum waiting to give this tour. Both were very informed & were able to answer all of our questions. This tour brought the Erie Canal to life! I highly recommend this tour! We absolutely loved it!
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Joseph
Sep 14, 2021
Five out of Five in Lockport! - Enjoyed a fascinating tour of the Flight of Five Locks and Lock Tenders Tribute sculpture. Tour guides did an excellent job! They provided a lively and informative presentation of the history of the Erie Canal and it's significance to Lockport. The tour took about 90 minutes including a stop at the museum at the base of the last lock. We really enjoyed operating the old wooden locks at the end of our tour. Take the time to check this one out it was well worth the price of admission.
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Johnsa3073bz
Sep 13, 2021
Hands on experience closing the locks on the Erie Canal - 09/13/2021 We had a large group on tour with Jackie and Paula providing the information. Great job.. Great stories and information about the Erie Canal.
The tour is about an hour and a half.
Well worth your time.
Make sure you can climb some steps.
The highlight of the tour is closing the locks. They allowed each one of group members to participate.
A must see tour if you have any interest in the history of the Erie Canal.
Easy parking around the site.
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Davch6
Aug 25, 2021
45 - 1 hour tour aimed at all ages. Volunteer to be a lock tender. - 45 - 1 hour tour aimed at all ages. A few people can volunteer to be the manual labor to close the lock. Period photographs help to visual the people and the workers that build this amazing canal. Tours guide who love what they do.
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James
Jul 26, 2023
Erie Canal Locks - Lock tour and Lock museum was quite interesting. Never would have found the small museum at the bottom of the locks without the tour. 5 locks for 60 + feet drop so lots of steps (ramp also available but rather steep)
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