The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has released seven new multi-day itineraries that make it easy to plan a trip along the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail.
The itineraries feature cycling, paddling, and sightseeing options with plenty of opportunities for visitors to enjoy regional foods and beverages. Information about accessibility is included to make it easier for people of all abilities to experience the canals.
Visitors can choose from Erie Canal Samplers in greater Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany; a Village-to-Village tour of canal towns; multi-day cycling trips in western and eastern New York; and paddling and sightseeing excursions along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal and Seneca Lake.
The itineraries include locations that have been assessed for physical accessibility and programmatic inclusion, as well as places that provide standard and adaptive recreational equipment, such as adaptive cycles and kayaks.
The itineraries were developed as part of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor’s Accessible Tourism Marketing Initiative. These initiatives are supported by the National Park Service and by Market New York through I LOVE NY, New York State’s Division of Tourism, as a part of the State’s Regional Economic Development Council awards. Additional support provided by Discover Albany and the Emil Muller Foundation.
The itineraries are available online.
Photo of paddlers on the Erie Canal provided.
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