Niagara Falls Trip Overview
The Underground Railroad, the network that shuttled slaves to freedom, stretched all the way up to the Canadian border. It is estimated that between 30,000 and 100,000 slaves crossed the border to gain their freedom. This tour takes you back to the 19th century, with your guide and others in historical garb, to reveal what the Underground Railroad was like. Hear stories of great intrigue and see many sites that played a pivotal role in giving tens of thousands of people their freedom. This tour also affords you the opportunity to get a regional orientation by combining Underground Railroad sites with general sites of interest (i.e. the Falls) – truly a two for one experience!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Niagara Falls, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Niagara Falls, New York, United States
The Underground Railroad, the network that shuttled slaves to freedom, stretched all the way up to the Canadian border. It is estimated that between 30,000 and 100,000 slaves crossed the border to gain their freedom. This tour takes you back to the 19th century, with your guide and others in historical garb, to reveal what the Underground Railroad was like. Hear stories of great intrigue and see many sites that played a pivotal role in giving tens of thousands of people their freedom. This tour also affords you the opportunity to get a regional orientation by combining Underground Railroad sites with general sites of interest (i.e. the Falls) – truly a two for one experience!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Motherland Connextions, Inc., 471 Hyde Park Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-2261
Travelers will have an opportunity to visit Underground Railroad Heritage sites along with general sites of interest.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Murphy Orchards
Lockport – Erie Canal
Historic Lewiston
Historic Suspension Bridge
Underground Railroad Interp. Ctr.
Niagara Falls
Duration: 3 hours
