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Explore charming canalside villages, bike the scenic Canalway Trail, or paddle an Olympic-class whitewater kayaking course—the New York Canal System offers many great options for adventure! Heralded as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Erie Canal opened in 1825. It transformed the wilderness of rural Upstate New York and opened the West to development, linking the Port of New York City with the Great Lakes and beyond. From its historic origins when mule-drawn barges traveled this legendary water route, today’s Canal System has emerged as a prime tourist attraction. New York’s 524-mile canal system now links the Hudson River with Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, the Niagara River and Lake Erie. Passing through nearly 200 towns and villages, it presents spectacular scenery, outdoor fun and hundreds of attractions. Festive waterside events include the village of Fairport’s annual Canal Days, in June. Four canals—the Erie, the Champlain, the Oswego and the Cayuga-Seneca—glide through New York’s heartland. They are gateways to boating and fishing, hiking and biking, history and fine dining. You can explore the canals on scenic cruise ships, some with sleep-aboard accommodations, or even rent your own authentic replica canal “narrow boat.” Low Bridge, Everybody Down I’ve got a mule, and her name is Sal, Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal. She’s a good ol’ worker and a good ol’ pal, Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal. We’ve hauled some barges in our day, Filled with lumber coal and hay, Part of the 300-mile Canalway Trail network follows the legendary Erie Canal from Albany to Buffalo. Passing through charming and historic waterfront communities, the Erie Canalway Trail links the cities of Rochester, Syracuse and Utica. Other sections of the Canalway Trail follow the Champlain, Cayuga-Seneca and Oswego canals. And ev’ry inch of the way we know From Albany to Buffalo...oh CHORUS Low bridge ev’rybody down, Low bridge for we’re comin’ to a town, And you always know your neighbor, You’ll always know your pal, If you’ve ever navigated on the Erie Can-al The Erie Canal Song to sing along the way! (Written by: Thomas Allen in 1905) ERIE CANAL, FAIRPORT iloveny.com • 37 • SUMMER New York’s Canal System offers unique and delightful experiences. For information and travel ideas, visit canals.ny.gov and eriecanalway.org.  http://canals.ny.gov http://www.eriecanalway.org http://www.iloveny.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013

ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Watchable Wildlife
New York State Canal System
Art+Culture
Path Through History
Food+Drink
Sports
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar

ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2013

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