Trip Overview
Since the Erie Canal opened in 1825, it has been considered as one of the most impressive works of civil engineering in America. The first major waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, the original 363-mile-long canal was dug entirely by hand with mining axes, shovels, and by blasting through mountains. The canal revolutionized the way goods and people were transported, and it contributed immeasurably to the growth and prosperity of New York City. Enhancing the wonder of the canal are waterfront restaurants, nearby wineries, and a range of wildlife and natural wonders that unfold as you round each bend. Join a flotilla of specially chartered, self-piloted boats purposely built to easily navigate through historic locks, under distinctive lift-bridges, and berth in marinas along 19th-century canal towns and villages amid glorious scenery.
Schedule by Day
- Jul 25: Arrive Syracuse
- Jul 26: Syracuse, NY / Macedon / Fairport
- Jul 27: Fairport / Bushnell
- Jul 28: Brockport / Medina
- Jul 29: Medina / Lockport
- Jul 30: Lockport / Niagara Falls / Lockport
- Jul 31: Lockport / Holley /Rochester / Holley
- Aug 1: Holley / Pittsford
- Aug 2: Pittsford / Macedon / Return
Pricing
To be announced
Accommodations
To be announced
What to Expect
A fair amount of walking (at least one mile per day) with excursions lasting up to three hours at a time. Limited free time.