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Lockport

New York, United States · North America

About Lockport

Lockport is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Rapids, 29km from Niagara Falls (New York).

Lockport is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 20,624, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lockport sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lockport to your route.

About Lockport

Lockport 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. Its name derives from a set of Erie Canal locks (Lock Numbers 34 and 35) within

Read more the city that were built to allow canal barges to traverse the 60-foot natural drop (18 m) of the Niagara Escarpment. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area.

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Lockport offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lockport located?

Lockport is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.1706 latitude, -78.6903 longitude.

What is the population of Lockport?

Lockport has a population of approximately 20,624 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
20,624
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.1706, -78.6903

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Worth the detour from Lockport

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Niagara Falls (New York)

One of the world's most powerful and famous waterfalls, where the Niagara River plunges over 160 feet at the US-Canada border.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Niagara-on-the-Lake

A charming heritage town at the mouth of the Niagara River with award-winning wineries, the Shaw Festival theatre, and beautiful 19th-century streetscapes.

32 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Niagara Falls (Canada)

The Canadian side offers the most dramatic views of the Horseshoe Falls, with the Journey Behind the Falls experience and Niagara Parks botanical gardens.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Side)

The most powerful waterfall in North America, where 90 per cent of the Niagara River's flow plummets over the curved brink.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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East Amherst

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Middleport

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Clarence Center

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18 km awayPop. 2,257

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