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
See industry description for 487110 below.
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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Operating aerial trams or aerial cable cars - classified in Industry 487990, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other;
- Providing sporting services,such as pack trains - classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Providing intercity and rural bus transportation - classified in Industry 485210, Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation;
- Providing buses for charter - classified in Industry 485510, Charter Bus Industry;
- Operating local and suburban passenger transit systems - classified in Industry 48511, Urban Transit Systems; and
- Providing passenger travel arrangements and tours - classified in Industry Group 5615, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services.
4872 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
48721 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
See industry description for 487210 below.
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.
Illustrative Examples:
Airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation; Excursion boat operation; Charter fishing boat services;
Harbor sightseeing tours; Dinner cruises.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Providing recreation services,such as fishing guides, white-water rafting, parasailing, and water skiing - classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Providing water taxi services - classified in Industry 48321, Inland Water Transportation;
- Providing water transportation of passengers - classified in Subsector 483, Water Transportation;
- Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises or river boat casinos) - classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels); and
- Providing boat rental without operators - classified in U.S. Industry 532292, Recreational Goods Rental.
4879 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
48799 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
See industry description for 487990 below.
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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Providing recreational activities, such as hang gliding - classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; and
- Providing scheduled or nonscheduled air transportation of passengers or specialty flying services - classified in Subsector 481, Air Transportation.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
