Bruce K.
8/12/2024
Super interesting to learn about the Erie Canal at this "heritage park" that is also a bit of a museum. Nearly eight years to construct, it was completed in 1825 and linked Albany New York with...
Old Erie Canal Heritage Park
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1575 Rooker Dr
Port Byron, NY 13140
Old Erie Canal Heritage Park in Port Byron, NY, offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the Erie Canal, a vital waterway in the 19th century. The park features walking trails, picnic areas, and interpretive displays that highlight the canal's significance in shaping the region's development.
Visitors can explore remnants of the original canal structures, including locks and aqueducts, while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the park. Whether interested in history, nature, or simply seeking a tranquil outdoor experience, Old Erie Canal Heritage Park provides a unique opportunity to connect with the past and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
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Jerry M.
11/1/2020
"Fifteen Miles on the Erie Canal." Can't get that song out of my head while I'm here. (You can find it on y'all tube: https://youtu.be/gIIM1mHfJ0U ) The first question that seems to come up when...
Maria B.
10/28/2017
I've stopped here a few times in the past year. I didn't think it's been open much longer than a year, it's brand spanking new. Right on the thruway, you can come from "town" but you'll have to...
Matt W.
8/20/2017
I'm going to share some traveler's secrets here about this place that the Thruway commission clearly doesn't want you to know. Despite the many signs saying "NO RESTROOMS - USE NEXT SERVICE...
John W.
7/8/2017
The State of New York FINALLY got with it! For years and years and years an abandoned lock from the Erie Canal system stood on the south side of I-90 East at Port Byron. Brave souls pulled over to...
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