2002 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

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--are classified in Industry 487990, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other;
• Providing sporting services,such as pack trains--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
• Providing intercity and rural bus transportation--are classified in Industry 485210, Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation;
• Providing buses for charter--are classified in Industry 485510, Charter Bus Industry;
• Operating local and suburban passenger transit systems--are classified in Industry 48511, Urban Transit Systems; and
• Providing passenger travel arrangements and tours--are classified in Industry Group 5615, Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services.

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2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
487110	487110	4119	Buses, scenic and sightseeing operation
487110	487110	4119	Cable car, land, scenic and sightseeing operation
487110	487110	4789	Carriage, horse-drawn, operation
487110	487110	4119	Cog railway, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487110	487110	4789	Horse-drawn carriage operation
487110	487110	7999	Monorail, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487110	487110	7999	Railroad transportation, scenic and sightseeing
487110	487110	7999	Railroad, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487110	487110	7999	Railway transportation, scenic and sightseeing
487110	487110	7999	Scenic and sightseeing excursions, land
487110	487110	4119	Sightseeing bus operation
487110	487110	4789	Sightseeing operation, human-drawn vehicle
487110	487110	7999	Steam train excursions
487110	487110	4119	Tour bus, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487110	487110	4789	Tracked vehicle sightseeing operation
487110	487110	7999	Trolley, scenic and sightseeing, operation

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.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing recreation services,such as fishing guides, white-water rafting, parasailing, and water skiing--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
• Providing water taxi services--are classified in Industry 48321, Inland Water Transportation;
• Providing water transportation of passengers--are classified in Subsector 483, Water Transportation;
• Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises or river boat casinos)--are classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels); and
• Providing boat rental without operators--are classified in U.S. Industry 532292, Recreational Goods Rental.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
487210	487210	4489	Airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation
487210	487210	7999	Boat, fishing charter, operation
487210	487210	7999	Charter fishing boat operation
487210	487210	4489	Dinner cruises
487210	487210	4489	Excursion boat operation
487210	487210	7999	Fishing boat charter operation
487210	487210	4489	Harbor sightseeing tours
487210	487210	4489	Hovercraft sightseeing operation
487210	487210	4489	Scenic and sightseeing excursions, water
487210	487210	4489	Sightseeing boat operation
487210	487210	4489	Swamp buggy operation
487210	487210	4489	Whale watching excursions

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--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; and
• Providing scheduled or nonscheduled air transportation of passengers or specialty flying services--are classified in Subsector 481, Air Transportation.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
487990	487990	7999	Aerial cable car, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487990	487990	7999	Aerial tramway, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487990	487990	4522	Glider excursions
487990	487990	4522	Helicopter ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487990	487990	4522	Hot air balloon ride, scenic and sightseeing, operation
487990	487990	7999	Scenic and sightseeing excursions, aerial
487990	487990	7999	Tramway, aerial, scenic and sightseeing operation

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