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    Erie Canal

    187 Reviews
    #1 of 19 things to do in Fairport
    Bodies of Water, Nature & Parks
    Fairport, NY
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    “Great for a training run down the tow path”

    Visiting family in Fairport in the snow in March, I was looking for somewhere for a training run... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Smaske1
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    Horsham, United Kingdom
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    “A beautiful engineering Marvel”

    This is one of my favorite places to visit in New York State. Raw beauty. I would highly recommend... read more

    Reviewed 17 January 2018
    Michael K
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    Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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    The superhighway of pre-Civil War America, this marvel of human engineering and labor, built from Albany to Buffalo, opened up America's frontier to the west.

    About Erie Canal

    The superhighway of pre-Civil War America, this marvel of human engineering and labor, built from Albany to Buffalo, opened up America's frontier to the west.
    4.5
    187 reviews
    • Excellent70%
    • Very good26%
    • Average2%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    “lift bridge” (14 reviews)
    “tow path” (6 reviews)
    “bike riding” (5 reviews)
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great for a training run down the tow path

    Visiting family in Fairport in the snow in March, I was looking for somewhere for a training run and the canal path was suggested and proved perfect. Bikes, walkers and runners are welcome and the stretch between Fairport and Pittsford was a half marathon there...More

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    Reviewed 17 January 2018 via mobile
    A beautiful engineering Marvel

    This is one of my favorite places to visit in New York State. Raw beauty. I would highly recommend a visit to this Canal.

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    Reviewed 16 January 2018
    Nice place to walk in the winter, but watch your footing

    This is a very nice place to take a walk, a run or even a bike ride....but not in the middle of winter! I was out on the Canal walkway this past weekend and enjoyed the scenery of the canal and the old building built...More

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    Reviewed 2 December 2017
    Erie Canal is scenic

    Beautiful waterway with something always happening. One can canoe, kayak or tour via the Colonial Belle. Great walkways and bike riding paths!!

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    Reviewed 11 October 2017
    great walk

    slow stroll along the Erie canal. Good to see people and get some walking. path easy to walk on. Get some fresh air.

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    Reviewed 8 October 2017
    Great place for a walk, short or long

    Walkedvarious sections of the canal. It is lovely and flat and a good chance to see the water highway that is the canal, that seems to be used by many. Also walked along a section of the canal where there was a lock -very interesting...More

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    Reviewed 1 September 2017
    The Erie Canal is a treasured resource

    The canal is a great recreational resource. Walking, jogging or biking on the flat path is a wonderful way to get exercise. Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding on the canal thru Fairport is relaxing as well. There are a number of parks right off the...More

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    Reviewed 30 August 2017 via mobile
    Historic canal

    We crossed the canal multiple times while visiting Rochester and the Finger Lakes Region. Some sections of the canal have walking paths along it so you can enjoy the historic canal.

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    Reviewed 9 August 2017 via mobile
    Love!

    I love living within walking distance of the historic Erie Canal in the village of Fairport. The path along the canal is great for walking or cycling. The path is paved and well lit at night. Enjoyable to walk the path anytime of year. An...More

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    Reviewed 27 July 2017
    Canal Paths

    There is a lot of history to the Erie Canal, but not much of it is readily apparent if you are walking the path. My recommendation for those coming to the canal from out of the area would be to take one of the boat...More

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    walterskv
    12 October 2017|
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    Response from Earl E | Reviewed this property |
    Spring & Fall are iffy weather-wise...unless you're unbothered by rain/rain showers. September is the month I suggest.
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    Jane M
    21 August 2017|
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    Response from Earl E | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, there are lodging choices nearby. Closest is Hampton Inn Rochester-Penfield. Nicest [my opinion], still pretty close & reasonably priced, is Woodcliff Hotel & Spa in Fairport. Enjoy!!
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