1997 NAICS Definitions
487 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

487 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

Industries in the Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation subsector utilize transportation equipment to provide recreation and entertainment. These activities have a production process distinct from passenger transportation carried out for the purpose of other types of for-hire transportation. This process does not emphasize efficient transportation; in fact, such activities often use obsolete vehicles, such as steam trains, to provide some extra ambience. The activity is local in nature, usually involving a same-day return to the point of departure.

The Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation subsector is separated into three industries based on the mode: land, water, and other.

Activities that are recreational in nature and involve participation by the customer, such as white-water rafting, are generally excluded from this subsector, unless they impose an impact on part of the transportation system. Charter boat fishing, for example, is included in the Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water industry.

4871 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land

48711 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land

487110 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on land, such as sightseeing buses and trolleys, steam train excursions, and horse-drawn sightseeing rides. The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of origin.

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NAICSSICCorresponding Index Entries
4871104119Buses, scenic and sightseeing operation
4871104119Cable car, land, scenic and sightseeing operation
4871104789Carriage, horse-drawn, operation
4871104119Cog railway, scenic and sightseeing, operation
4871104789Horse-drawn carriage operation
4871107999Monorail, scenic and sightseeing, operation
4871107999Railroad transportation, scenic and sightseeing
4871107999Railroad, scenic and sightseeing, operation
4871107999Railway transportation, scenic and sightseeing
4871107999Scenic and sightseeing excursions, land
4871104119Sightseeing bus operation
4871104789Sightseeing operation, human-drawn vehicle
4871107999Steam train excursions
4871104119Tour bus, scenic and sightseeing, operation
4871104789Tracked vehicle sightseeing operation
4871107999Trolley, scenic and sightseeing, operation

4872 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

48721 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

487210 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on water. The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of origin.

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NAICSSICCorresponding Index Entries
4872104489Airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation
4872107999Boat, fishing charter, operation
4872107999Charter fishing boat operation
4872104489Dinner cruises
4872104489Excursion boat operation
4872107999Fishing boat charter operation
4872104489Harbor sightseeing tours
4872104489Hovercraft sightseeing operation
4872104489Scenic and sightseeing excursions, water
4872104489Sightseeing boat operation
4872104489Swamp buggy operation
4872104489Whale watching excursions

4879 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other

48799 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other

487990 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation (except on land and water). The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of departure.

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NAICSSICCorresponding Index Entries
4879907999Aerial cable car, scenic and sightseeing, operation
4879907999Aerial tramway, scenic and sightseeing, operation
4879904522Glider excursions
4879904522Helicopter ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation
4879904522Hot air balloon ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation
4879907999Scenic and sightseeing excursions, aerial
4879907999Tramway, aerial, scenic and sightseeing operation