Free tent camping for cyclists. Picnic benches, bike racks, bathrooms, and potable water are available. The nights can be quiet or they can be loud with the rumbling of the …
This is a great historic spot along the canal. The lock is still fully operational and you can walk right up to it and the Mohawk River. If you're lucky …
This is a great section of the Erie Canal Trail between Amsterdam and Fonda. The trail passes through forest and open farmland with views of the Mohawk River.
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.
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is also known as the Erie Canal National Historic Landmark. It is a historic district and is where the ruins of the Erie Canal aqueduct are found.
The lock and weir is an impressive sight from this good quality cycle path. It is especially cool when significant streams of water are flowing out of the lower side.
The Martyrs Shrine in a Auriesville commemorates the Jesuit missionaries who were martyred here and in Canada, and also the birthplace of Kateri Tekakwitha. It is open for a summer …
Nice view of Amsterdam Castle from the Empire State Trail. The castle was built in 1895 as an armory for the National Guard. It was decommissioned in 1994 and is …