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Flight of Five Lock Tenders Tour
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Your 90 minute narrated walking tour will give you the chance to *Learn about the Erie Canal and the construction of the engineering marvel known as the Flight of Five Locks. *Hear about the men who labored to lock through over 1,000 boats a year. *Consider what life was like in the 1800's in the locks district. *Marvel at the life-size bronze sculptures of our 19th Century Lockport Lock Tenders. *Be part of a team to open the 5 ton lock gates!
Tours are offered weekdays, Monday through Friday and start at 11 am. Social distancing standards will be adhered to and face masks will be provided. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Our team of volunteer docents is looking forward to meeting you.
What's Included
- Photo Opportunity with our life size caste bronze lock tenders.
- Be a Lock Tender! Hands on opportunity to open 5 ton replica lock gates!
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
We meet in the gift shop of the Erie Canal Discovery Center.
Start time
11:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Erie Canalway Trail
Your tour will involve walking along the towpath next to the Historic Flight of Five Locks as you guide describes life in the canal district in the 1800's
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Locks District Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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