Built to transport goods and people, the Erie Canal also shaped the nation, giving rise to cities and carrying new ideas to villages and towns. Stay in an 1800s inn or stop at one of the many historical attractions in the region. Enjoy a one of a kind look at American history.

 Albany

Ten Broeck Mansion

  9 Ten Broeck Place
  (518) 436-9826
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Albany Institute of History and Art

  125 Washington Ave
  (518) 463-4478
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New York State Capitol

  Washington Ave and State St
  (518) 474-2418
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Albany City Hall

  24 Eagle St
  (518) 434-5075
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New York State Museum

  222 Madison Ave
  (518) 474-5877
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New York State Executive Mansion

  138 Eagle St
  (518) 474-2418
  visit website


Destroyer Escort U.S.S. Slater

  141 Broadway
  (518) 431-1943
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The Irish American Heritage Museum

  21 Quackenbush Sq
  (518) 427-1916
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Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

  32 Catherine St
  (518) 434-0834
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Historic Cherry Hill

  523 S Pearl St
  (518) 434-4791
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 Amsterdam

Walter Elwood Museum

  100 Church St
  (518) 843-5151
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 Cohoes

The Van Schaick Mansion

  1 Van Schaick Ave
  (518) 235-2699
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 Fonda

Saint Kateri Tekawitha National Shrine and Historic Site

  3636 State Route 5
  (518) 853-3646
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 Fort Johnson

Old Fort Johnson National Historic Landmark

  State Route 5 & Fort Johnson Ave
  (518) 843-0300
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 Fort Plain

Old Palatine Church

  Old Mill Rd
  (518) 993-3539
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Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park

  389 Canal St
  (518) 993-2527
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Fort Plain Free Library and Visitor Center

  19 Willett St
  (518) 993-4646
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 Fultonville

National Shrine of North American Martyrs

  136 Shrine Rd
  (518) 853-3939
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 Little Falls

Little Falls Historical Society Museum

  319 S Ann St
  (315) 823-0643
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Herkimer Home State Historic Site

  200 State Route 169
  (315) 823-0398
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Indian Castle Church

  109 Dillenbeck Rd
  (315) 823-2099
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 Menands

Albany Rural Cemetery

  Cemetery Ave
  (518) 463-7017
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 Rensselaer

Crailo State Historic Site

  9 1/2 Riverside Ave
  (518) 463-8738
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 Rotterdam Junction

Mabee Farm Historic Site

  1100 Main St
  (518) 887-5073
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 Schenectady

Schenectady County Historical Society

  32 Washington Ave
  (518) 374-0263
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Schenectady Stockade National Historic District

  Front St
  (518) 374-0263
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miSci (Museum of Innovation and Science)

  15 Nott Terrace Heights
  (518) 382-7890
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 St. Johnsville

Margaret Reaney Memorial Library & Museum

  19 Kingsbury Ave
  (518) 568-7822
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Fort Klock Historic Restoration

  7214 State Route 5
  (518) 568-7779
  visit website

Bates-Englehardt Mansion

  16 Washington St


Nellis Tavern & Canal Locks Restoration

  7355 State Route 5
  (315) 866-2619
  visit website

Stone Grist Mill Complex

  1679 Mill Rd

 Troy

Oakwood Cemetery

  50 101st St
  (518) 272-7520
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Hart Cluett Museum

  57 Second St
  (518) 272-7232
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 Waterford

Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center

  2 Museum Lane
  (518) 238-0809
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