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Prospect Point

Prospect Point [caption id="attachment_40797" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit Niagara Falls USA[/caption] Welcome to Prospect Point State Park, the best place to observe all three of the Niagara Falls at once with unobstructed views, immersive experiences, and informative tours! Prospect Point is a part of the much larger Niagara Falls State Park, known to be America’s oldest…
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History Center of Niagara

History Center of Niagara Get ready for some more interesting Erie Canal history as you and your group head over to the History Center of Niagara County, otherwise known as the Niagara County Historical Society Headquarters. The main building of the history center is the Outwater Memorial building, a bright brick red historical home located…
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Locks and Canal Street

[caption id="attachment_40761" align="alignright" width="425"] Lockport Locks Credit Niagara Falls USA[/caption] Locks and Canal Street Next stop, the Locks, as you and your group explore a small portion of the over 500 miles of navigable waterway containing access to over 200 unique communities across the canal. See all the history and culture you just learned about…
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Erie Canal Discovery Center

Erie Canal Discovery Center [caption id="attachment_40756" align="alignright" width="425"] Erie Canal Discovery Center Credit Niagara Falls USA (19)[/caption] Welcome to the Erie Canal Discovery Center, a quaint New York museum located in Lockport featuring art and information on the history of the Erie Canal. This 1843 canal stone building sits right next to the historic Flight…
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Locks & Erie Canal Cruises

Locks & Erie Canal Cruises [caption id="attachment_40791" align="alignright" width="425"] Lockport Locks Underground Boat Ride Credit Niagara Falls USA[/caption] Student groups on Upstate getaway exploring Niagara Falls and the surrounding area will truly enjoy this fun and informative 2-hour Erie Canal cruise attraction which includes "locking through" and being raised the 49 ft. elevation of the…
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