
United States
Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride
Discover the ghosts of industrialization, from engineering wonders to isolated tunnels.
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The Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride showcases some of the engineering feats of the 19th century. The historic Erie Canal locks 67-71, constructed in 1838, where a technical feat of their day, managing to bring boats uphill! The walking tour puts them in perspective within the industrialization movement that defined America. This boom period eventually busted, leaving behind ghosts of industry. Take an "eerie but peaceful" boat tour of a bleak, sparsely lit tunnel before journeying through the Hydraulic Tunnel designed by the man who invented the fire hydrant. Along the way, you'll find artifacts left by the men who carved out these passageways, and glean insight into the working conditions of the 19th century.
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