The brilliant colors of Autumn are just about to come into their own throughout the National Heritage Corridor. Picture yourself along the waterway for your next weekend getaway or adventure.
There's still time to get on the water! Find boat tours, dinner cruises, and paddling rentals on our website. Book your tour directly with boat companies before the canal closes on October 10.
Fall is a great time to enjoy cycling along the canal. Enjoy brilliant foliage on an afternoon or weekend getaway.
Take a day or a weekend to discover some of the best historic and cultural sites and recreational experiences along the canal. Top it off with a great meal or craft beverage in a nearby canal community. Use our
itineraries to plan your trip.
Celebrate local heritage, farms, craft-beverages, food and cuisine, artisans, and community along the canal.
OCTOBER 6-8, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Discover the people and places that shaped American history at special events throughout the state. Hundreds of historic and cultural sites are hosting special events, tours, and festivals.
OCTOBER 5-7 >> ROCHESTER
Explore Rochester's favorite waterway and celebrate the Genesee River's storied history and promising future. Enjoy tours, paddling, or cycling; and listen to live music throughout the weekend.
OCTOBER 10 >> NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM, ALBANY
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5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join Erie Canalway NHC for an exclusive look at Phase 2 "Enterprising Waters: New York's Erie Canal." The second phase of the exhibition explores life on the canal, the growth and legacy of the canal, and the barge canal still in use today. While the event is free, registration is encouraged.
OCTOBER 14 >> RIVERVIEW ORCHARDS, REXFORD
Each year the Mohawk Towpath Byway Duathlon attracts top regional multi-sport athletes, as well as recreational runners and bikers for this USAT sanctioned event. Event includes 2 mile run / 17 mile bike / 2 mile run to the finish. Two person teams are welcome: a runner and a cyclist.
