Discover some of the best communities, food, and sites of interest along the canals and with these self-guided multiday trips. For America's 250th, explore the battles, movements, innovations, and everyday lives that shaped the nation with our new Revolutionary Experiences trips. All of our itineraries include information about accessibility to make it easier for people of all abilities to experience the canals.
The American Revolution offered a promise of freedom to people around the world—and the Erie Canal became a gateway to that promise. Travel from New York City to Buffalo on this five-day,…
Details: America's Gateway Tour
Begin your Mohawk Valley adventure at a reconstructed frontier fort that once shaped the course of American history, then follow the flow of the Mohawk River and Erie Canal from Rome to…
Details: Battles, Boats & Big Views
Explore the interconnected waterways that shaped North America’s destiny. From the Revolutionary War and pivotal Battles of Saratoga to the canal heydays of the 1800s, the Champlain Canal…
Details: Follow America's Destiny
Paddle through history where women first united to champion equal rights. This four-day journey weaves together water, women’s rights, wildlife, and wine, offering a rich mix of paddling and…
Details: Be Moved by Women and Water
Travel what is often rated “the 100 Must See Miles” of the Erie Canal on this multi-day ride. Keeping a leisurely pace, you will have ample time to explore quintessential canal towns and…
Details: Cycle the Western Erie: Buffalo to Newark
Travel both historic and current routes of the Erie Canal on this multi-day trip. You’ll enjoy a variety of cycling experiences on the Canalway Trail from Central New York through the Mohawk…
Details: Cycle the Eastern Erie: Syracuse to Albany
Rich in history, the city of Rochester and surrounding towns are packed with things to do and see. This four-day trip includes cycling and paddling, as well as a boat ride on the canal. At…
Details: Erie Canal Sampler - Rochester
Follow the path where mules once trod. Designed with accessibility in mind, you'll experience many cultural, arts, and culinary attractions in Syracuse and Central New York, while also…
Details: Erie Canal Sampler - Syracuse
Head to the water and discover how two mighty rivers shaped a region and opened a nation. This three-day trip includes New York’s second largest waterfall and a closeup look at the…
Details: Hudson-Mohawk Sampler
Discover quintessential canal towns along the Erie Canal in the greater Rochester area. Designed for accessibility, this four-day trip offers the perfect mix of active recreation and…
Details: Village to Village Along the Erie Canal
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We are grateful to Discover Albany and the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation for funding support for the Hudson-Mohawk Sampler.