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Erie Canal in The Finger Lakes
Auburn - in the Finger Lakes
The nationally significant and quaint city of Auburn is nestled right in the heart of Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York
Ride the Colonial Belle - and See the Erie Canal
Visit the Historic town of Fairport and hop aboard the Colonial Belle, the largest tour boat of its kind operating on the Erie Canal.
Erie Canal Adventures
Get ready for adventure! Erie Canal Adventures rents out fully outfitted, specially designed Canal Boat, letting you be your own Captain on the Erie Canal...
Rent Bikes & Kayaks Along the Historic Erie Canal
Book Now! The Erie Canal Boat Company offers exciting Recreational biking and kayaking in Fairport & Lockport ..
Erie Canal Depot
Located in an 1830s tenant house, the Erie Canal Depot still retains much of its original architecture and contains original artifacts.
Fairport
The Fun-loving Village of Fairport is located along the Heart of the historic Erie Canal District within the Town of Perinton, just south of Rochester.
Fairport Train Viewing Platform
Calling all train fanatics and railfans! Fairport Junction now offers you a viewing platform to watch the trains travel through the historic village of Fairport.
Farm Sanctuary
Located next door to Sugar Hill State Forest, just 10 ½ miles west of Watkins Glen, lies the rolling green pastures of Upstate New York's 175-acre Farm Sanctuary, home to more than 500 rescued farm animals.
Get on the Water with Finger Lakes Water Adventures
Finger Lakes Water Adventures offers boat tours, rentals for power boats, pontoon boats, kayaks, paddle boats, water skis and tubes...
Geneva - the 'Uniquely Urban' small town
A vibrant and evolving city with diverse foods, languages, cultures, arts and shopping, downtown Geneva offers something for everyone ..
Greece Canal Park
This 577-acre park is ideal for hiking and bird watching and has one of only two legal off-leash Dog Parks in the Monroe County Park system.
Ithaca is 'Gorges'
Located at the bottom tip of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes, the city of Ithaca is renowned for its majestic waterfalls and spectacular landscapes.
National Women's Hall of Fame
The National Women's Hall of Fame is the nation's oldest membership organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of distinguished American women.
Palmyra is 'Queen of the Canal Towns'
As part of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, Palmyra features the Erie Canal Lock 29.
Palmyra Canaltown Days
Sept. 14-15, 2024: Since 1967, Palmyra has been celebrating Canaltown Days, an event in September that invites you to enjoy more than 100 craft booths, 70 market vendors, food, live music, crafts, and more!
Palmyra Historical Museum
This former hotel and tavern is the current home of 23 themed rooms of memories and memorabilia, bearing witness to Palmyra's influence on more than 200 years of American history.
Palmyra Print Shop Museum
The newest addition to the Historic Palmyra collection, this print museum features examples of some of the finest printing equipment ever made.
Peppermint Days in Lyons, NY
July 19-21, 2024: The home of peppermint oil, this small hometown festival in Lyons has been growing each year and features vendors, food, a parade and a huge firework show.
Visit Rochester - a Great Lakes Metropolis
Rochester has more than 140 festivals and events each year as well as more than 100 family-friendly attractions like the National Museum of Play and Seneca Park Zoo ...
Sam Patch Erie Canal Tours
Travel the routes of America’s early settlers aboard The Sam Patch, a replica of an historic packet boat, that sails daily from Pittsford...
Seneca Falls - a gem in the Finger Lakes
Known as the Historic Gateway to the Finger Lakes, Seneca Falls is also believed to the the inspiration for the holiday classic, "It's A Wonderful Life."
Seneca Falls Historical Society Museum
The supposedly haunted Seneca Falls Historical Society Museum is a 23-room Queen Anne mansion, boasting much of the original fixtures and furnishings.
Seneca Museum of Waterways
Located in downtown Seneca Falls, you will learn how the Seneca River and the Cayuga-Seneca Canal powered the rise of industry and fostered cultural development.
Explore the life, work and home of Susan B. Anthony
Home of the legendary American civil rights leader, this museum shares the story of the suffragette's lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women.
The Seneca Riverside
Located in Weedsport outside of Auburn, NY, Devaney's Riverside Grille offers outdoor dining by the Erie Canal with American cuisine, a full bar, and live entertainment.
Watkins Glen
Enjoy heart-pounding action at the Watkins Glen International, just four miles from the adventurous and beautiful village of Watkins Glen.
Wm. Phelps General Store & Home Museum
This museum where time stand still remains a curious retail time capsule for visitors and Erie "Canawlers"? to explore.
Women's Rights Historical Park
The beautiful and significant Women's Rights National Historical Park was established in 1980.