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Really decent coffee - a real highlight worth seeking out.

One of several locks on the Erie Canalway Trail. It is a great place for a break, as there is water and picnic benches. It is also a popular camping spot for touring cyclist riding the Erie Canalway Trail.

Utica Marsh is a protected wetland area along the Mohawk River. The cattail wetlands, meadows and open water pools provide a perfect habitat for a large variety of plants and animals. Take your time to appreciate the diverse environment along the Erie Canalway.

The Erie Canalway Trail is a scenic way that runs alongside the Erie Canal. The Canal connects the Hudson River with Lake Erie and was finished in 1825. It is of great historical significance, as it was the first navigable waterway that connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, paving the way for more effecient trade and boosting the economic success of the New York State region.

This is a good option to stop by in Fort Plains after cycling the Erie Canal Bike Way. It is a Penny-farthing themed coffee shop with local products and photographs for sale. It has vegan and gluten-free options.

Erie Canalway has a smooth gravel section. The trail is flat, and it is surrounded by green, and the canal views make it very enjoyable. The gravel adds some challenge, but shouldn’t be a problem.

Herkimer House is a Georgian-style house museum. The mansion belonged to General Nicholas Herkimer, who took part in the battle of Oriskany, which is considered an important battle in the Revolutionary War. The museum offers tours running every hour from Wednesday to Sunday. The outsides of the house are a nice place to have a picnic with views of the Mohawk River.

This is a picturesque section of the Erie Canalway Trail, with this crevasse and lots of green at the side of the path.