Why visit Lockport
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lockport Palace Theatre, Union Station, Bacon-Merchant-Moss House and Lytle Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Lockport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lockport
Lockport (Seneca: Jodö:sho:t) is both a city and the town that surrounds it in Niagara County, New York, United States. Lockport is a northern suburb of Buffalo. The city is the Niagara county seat; as of the 2020 census, Lockport had a population of 20,876.
From the Wikipedia article Lockport, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks35
Union Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Former railroad station in Lockport, New York, United States
95 Union Street, Lockport
Bacon-Merchant-Moss House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic home in Lockport, Niagara County, New York
Benjamin C. Moore Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Lockport, New York, NRHP-listed
Chase-Crowley-Keep House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Chase-Hubbard-Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Lockport, New York, NRHP-listed
Col. William M. and Nancy Ralston Bond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Lockport, NY, listed on the NRHP in New York
Cold Springs Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Cemetery in Lockport, New York
Conkey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Dole House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Lockport, New York, United States
Gibbs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
High and Locust Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
National historic district located at Lockport in Niagara County, New York
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Hopkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
Aguacates Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
5674 South Transit Road, Lockport
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
5774 South Transit Road, Lockport
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
5816 South Transit Road, Lockport
Sa-Th 04:00-23:00; Fr 04:00-00:00
Steamworks Coffee
Cafe
49 Canal Street, Lockport
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa,Su 08:00-21:00; We closed
26 more on the map.
History
The indigenous Seneca people know the site of Lockport as Jodö:sho:t, literally 'springs there'.
The New York State Legislature authorized the Erie Canal's construction in April 1816. The route proposed by surveyors was to traverse an area in central Niagara County, New York, which was then free of European settlers. At the time, the nearest settlers were in nearby Cold Springs, New York. Following the announcement, land speculators began to buy large plots along and near the proposed route of the canal. By December 1820, when the exact location of the step locks had been determined, the area that would become Lockport was owned by only fifteen men, many of whom were Quakers.
The city of Lockport was incorporated in 1865. The Erie Canal was supplanted by the larger New York State Barge Canal in 1918, and the famous south "Flight of Five" locks was replaced by two much larger locks E34 and E35. The north "Flight of Five" lock chambers still remain as a spillway.
From the History section of Lockport, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Lockport Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
315 South Transit Street, Lockport
Churches and places of worship11
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.6 mi
352 West Ontario Street, Lockport
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
168 Chestnut Street, Lockport
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
75 East Avenue, Lockport
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries20
George M Southard Elementary
School · 2.4 mi
6385 Locust Street Extension, Lockport
Healthcare4
Map of Lockport
155 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lockport 4E Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Niagara County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Eggertsville 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Kenmore 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Cheektowaga 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Depew 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Lancaster 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Buffalo 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Lackawanna 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Batavia 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Greece 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Rochester 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lock at Erie Canal Lockport NY 1467 (4028728481), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lock at Erie Canal Lockport NY 1397 (4028704577), bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lock at Eire Canal Lockport NY 1399 - Sept 2009, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Erie Canal and Flight of Five Locks from Canal Street, Lockport, New York - 20210531, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockport 4, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lockport 6, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lockport 5, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Durham Boat Replica Lockport New York, GullyWalker, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockport 3, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lockport 2, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flight of five at Lockport, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lockport, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Upside down bridge - Lockport NY - July 2011, Alex Ranaldi from Cicero, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bewley Building Lockport New York, BruceAikin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lockport New York - Erie Canal Locks 34 35 - "siamese twins", where the upper door of Lock 34 is also the lower door of Lock 35 - Flickr - Onasill ~ Bill - 103 Million Views - Thank You, Onasill ~ Bill - 103 Million Views - Thank You, Public domain
- Lockport Caves 2, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lockport Cave, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Station Lockport 1 Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Lockport Industrial District Locks 1 Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Pound–Hitchins House Apr 15, Pubdog, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Conkey House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Dole House Jun 09, Pubdog at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Thomas Oliver House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Walter House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Maloney House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Nathan Comstock Jr. House Dec 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- House at 8 Berkley Drive Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Park Pl High and Locust Streets Historic District Apr 15, Pubdog, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gibbs House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Benjamin C. Moore Mill Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Chase-Hubbard-Williams House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bacon-Merchant-Moss House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- US Post Office-Lockport Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bond House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hopkins House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Watson House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Cold Springs Cemetery Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Chase-Crowley-Keep House Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Vine St School, Historic American Buildings Survey / Historic American Engineering Record, Public domain
- WhitePoundHouse, Mylockport, CC BY-SA 4.0
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