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
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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
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Bates-Englehardt Mansion
16 Washington St
Nellis Tavern & Canal Locks Restoration
7355 State Route 5
(315) 866-2619
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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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