Things to do

Erie Canal

The Erie Canal was once billed the eighth wonder of the world. Travel this watery byway and learn why. This man-made river has a story to tell, about America, about our people, about what we work to build and protect.

Erie Canal Cruises

Cruise the historic Erie Canal aboard Erie Canal Cruises. 800 Mohawk Street Herkimer, NY 13350 (315) 866-5989

Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

See the stately mansion of General Philip Schuyler, one of the Erie Canal's earliest proponents. 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202 (518) 434-0834

Dutch Apple Cruises

Learn how locks work by seeing a real one in action, aboard Dutch Apple Cruises. 141 Broadway, Albany, NY 12202 (518) 463-0220

Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center

Discover the hardworking communities that sprang up alongside the Erie Canal at the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. 2 Museum Lane, Waterford, NY 12188 (518) 238-0809

New York State Museum

Follow the complete history of the Erie Canal from idea to completion at the New York State Museum's special exhibit, "New York's Erie Canal: Gateway to the Nation." 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230 (518) 474-5877