The Erie Canal, the historic waterway that stretches from Albany, NY, to Buffalo, NY, was first completed in 1825, and stretches 363 miles across the state. When it was built, it was an integral waterway for the transportation of goods between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes Region. The locks and waterways of the canal, and all the lateral canals that sprung from it, are present throughout New York State, and the storied history of this scenic canal is told through the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse. Visitors to the museum can learn about its past and its present impact on trade, New York State, and more.

Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY 13202, Phone: 315-471-0593

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