Tour Overview
Uncover the past with this fascinating tour!
Since 1825, the Erie Canal has shaped communities, commerce, and culture. This route is packed with museums, landmarks, and heritage sites that bring the canal’s remarkable story to life.
Walk, drive, or explore your way through historic towns, restored canal structures, and museums that tell the story of innovation, industry, and everyday life along the canal. Whether you tour all 60 miles or just one town at a time, you’ll uncover the impact the canal had on women’s rights, early American industry, and transportation.
Click “Start Tour” now and relive history along the Erie Canal!
Special thanks to artist Dawn Jordan for the artwork featured in our app icon. Her murals can be found throughout the Erie Canal Trailway and Finger Lakes Region. Visit: streetsmartart.com to learn more.
Quick Links for History Lovers:
Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry
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