Boat rides on the Erie Canal make for great family Getaways! There are many to choose from! A few favorites:

Colonial Belle out of Packets Landing in Fairport offers two and three hour cruises six days per week this time of year. This family operation does an excellent job of showing visitors the beauty and history of our historic waterway. 

Emita II out of Baldwinsville, near Syracuse, is also a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the Erie Canal. Out of Dutchman's Landing, you can grab a sightseeing cruise or a lunch or dinner cruise. Travel Tip: Fall is the best time!

How about a paddleboat through the only double locks on the Erie Canal?!  That's what you'll get at Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises in Lockport, N.Y.