Brockport: The First Empire State Trail Town

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Known as the “Victorian Village on the Erie Canal,” Brockport was the first community along the Erie Canalway Trail to be officially designated an Empire State Trail Town. From its Main Street lined with quaint shops to the College at Brockport, State University of New York, the village is a great place to experience all that the Erie Canal and Canalway Trail have to offer.

Why visit Brockport?

  • Brockport's pedestrian-friendly downtown of small shops and restaurants (many of which are certified Bike Friendly New York businesses) is listed on the National Register of Historic places. Marked by a large mural of the village, the Lift Bridge Book Shop regularly brings in visiting authors. The Strand Theater is the second-oldest movie theater in the U.S. and is still playing newly-released movies.
  • The Village prides itself on its public art, its canalfront Welcome Center staffed by volunteers who greet boaters and Erie Canal cyclists, and its nine public parks.
  • Notable festivals and events include:
    • Low Bridge, High Water (June) - Festival at the Welcome Center celebrating the beginning of the canal season.
    • Summer Serenades (Thursday evenings in July & August) - live music and acts at the Welcome Center.
    • Brockport Farmers Market (Sundays throughout the summer) - Quality fresh foods and farm products from western Monroe County on Market Street between Main St and Park Ave.
    • Brockport Arts Festival (August) - Over a hundred artists and crafts-people cover a wide variety of categories and styles on Main Street. Festivities also include food vendors, a winegarden, live music, and a Duck Derby on the canal.
    • On the Canals excursions (throughout the year) - Past excursions have included adaptive kayak and bicycling, snowshoeing, and plein air painting. Check to see what's being offered!


Interactive Map

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Visitor Information

MAIN STREET BRIDGE CLOSURE UPDATE: Brockport's Main Street Bridge is currently being replaced. The village's Main Street businesses can still be accessed most easily using the Park Ave bridge on the east side. Please dismount and use caution when traveling on the trail through the construction area. If you wish to travel through town without dismounting, the village has created a map with recommended detours.

  • Parking and Trail Access Info
    • Park in the Village of Brockport at the Welcome Center or other public parking lot (see map) and access the Erie Canalway Trail via the Park Avenue lift bridge
    • Park in Corbett Park and access trail via Smith Street, north of lift bridge
    • Park and access the trail at the Empire State Trail trailhead on the east side of Redman Road/NY-31, north of the canal
  • Brockport Welcome Center (Open daily May - October, 12pm-6pm). The Brockport Welcome Center features information about the village, along with an information room featuring a computer, printer, and free wi-fi, an electric vehicle charging station and an adaptive kayak launch. Additional amenities include:
    • Eleven bikes to borrow (8 adult and 3 children's) as well as helmets
    • Two handicapped accessible bathrooms with showers
    • Coin-operated laundry
    • Overnight camping (with registration at the Welcome Center and a recommended donation of $5)
    • Bike Fix-It Station
    • Bikes to borrow (seven adult and three children’s bikes)
    • Grills & picnic tables
    • Dockside pedestals with potable water & electric (available and convenient for tent campers)

Trail Town Partners

Village of Brockport (127 Main Street) - (585) 637-5300

Brockport Welcome Center (11 Water Street) - (585) 637-1000

Walk! Bike! Brockport Community Action Group

SUNY Brockport (350 New Campus Drive) - (585) 395-2751

Bike Friendly New York Certified Businesses

Food & Drink Retail Shop Accommodations
Java Junction Coffee & Bakery
56 Main Street
585-637-9330
Café featuring coffee, sandwiches, baked goods, and more.
The Bike Zone
72 Main Street
585-637-9901
Full service bike shop.
Park Ave Bed & Breakfast
205 Park Ave
(585) 766-3602
Charming B&B in historic 1851 hotel.

Port Pockets & Deli
27 Main Street
585-431-3718
Deli featuring subs, soups, salads, port pockets, and ice cream in the summer.
Trader Shag's Emporium
84 Main Street
585-637-0720
New and used vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and more.
Other Businesses:

Hart Gallery27
27 Market Street
585-749-5872
Art gallery featuring a new exhibit every month.
Mark’s Pizzeria
121 Main Street
585-637-7230
Local chain pizzeria featuring sweet marinara sauce.
Lift Bridge Bookshop
45 Main Street
585-637-2260
Two floors of books and innovative toys.
Soulshine
40 Clinton Street, Suite 2
585-797-9417
Wellness studio with event space.
The Red Bird Café & Gift Shop
25 Main Street
585-637-3340
Tea parlor and home decor.
Unique Gift Boutique
71 Main Street
585-637-9150
Variety of gift items.
The Rooster Pub and Pizza
34 Main Street
(585) 391-3099
Pub with large dinning area and outside seating .
Bittersweet
41 Main Street
585-637-4774
Gift shop selling clothing, jewelry, accessories, and decoration.

Lagom Living
40 Main Street
585-281-9398
Unique shop with locally made and ethically sourced items
Lightways Journey
7 Main Street
(585) 281-8670
Stones and crystals, incense, jewelry, candles, and so much more.

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