Road Trips

Explore the interconnected waterways that shaped North America's destiny. Start at Saratoga National Historical Park and then head to the canal to complete your adventure.

Head to New York's Capital Region to discover how two mighty rivers and the Erie Canal shaped a region and opened a nation.

Take a treasure hunt through time in the Mohawk Valley, where you'll find lots of hidden gems in museums, historic sites, villages, and quiet country roads.

Big rocks, big locks, and lots of adventure await on this trip. You'll see the iconic Erie Canal, hike amidst incredible rock formations, shop for antiques, and enjoy a meal, craft beer, or ice cream.

Visit Fort Stanwix National Monument, a vital frontier fort that shaped the course of American history. Then head to the water, where Mohawk River and Erie Canal merge.

Follow the path where the mighty Erie Canal gave rise to cities, towns, and industries in the 1800s. You'll find treasures of the past, quiet paths alongside the old canal, and a region rich in canal heritage.

Visit the place that touched off the largest social movement in American History and discover the canal's role in spreading not only people and goods, but ideas and information.

Explore New York's second largest city and you'll quickly find its deep canal connections. Visit Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, then head to Buffalo's vibrant waterfront.

Visit Niagara Falls to experience its awe-inspiring beauty. Then see the Erie Canal's famous Lockport Flight and discover how water powered innovation and industry.