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MidAtlantic Daytrips — Why daydream when you can daytrip?

Erie Canal

  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Erie Canal
    • heritage tourism
    • hiking
    • nature-focused
    • New York

Navigating through Time: a Journey along Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

Posted on December 30, 2023October 14, 2023by Jody Arneson
The Erie Canal towpath runs alongside the water-filled canal in the fall. The vivid blue sky is reflected in the water.

Are you ready to take a trip back in time to explore America’s first superhighway? Don’t miss out on this must-visit New York State Park!

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Erie Canal
    • heritage tourism
    • Hudson River Valley
    • New York

Canal Lock State Park — Lock 4 Champlain Canal

Posted on July 30, 2022July 19, 2022by Jody Arneson
Lock 4 Champlain Canal

This accidental daytrip was well worth the detour!

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  • Erie Canal
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    • heritage tourism
    • industrial history
    • kid-friendly
    • museums
    • New York

Discover the Secrets of the Erie Canal at the Erie Canal Museum

Posted on July 2, 2022March 29, 2022by Jody Arneson

Most Americans have heard of the canal, but few know much about it. If discovering new facts is something you enjoy, then you need to visit this museum.

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  • boat tours
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    • Erie Canal
    • heritage tourism
    • kid-friendly
    • New York

A Boatride on the Sam Patch is the Best Way to see the Erie Canal

Posted on May 31, 2022March 28, 2022by Jody Arneson

One of the best ways to explore the Erie Canal is to ride a boat on it.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Erie Canal
    • factory tours
    • heritage tourism
    • industrial history
    • museums
    • New York

Cool Erie Canal History at the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum

Posted on May 14, 2022May 14, 2022by Jody Arneson

Whether you stop while hiking or biking the towpath, this museum helps you understand life on the Erie Canal.

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  • budget-friendly day trip
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    • Erie Canal
    • heritage tourism
    • hiking
    • industrial history
    • New York

Take a Walk Along the Towpath in the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

Posted on April 19, 2022May 13, 2022by Jody Arneson

Take a walk through history along the Old Erie Canal!

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I love exploring the midAtlantic states of the United States, finding the best, most interesting and fun daytrip destinations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey and New York. From the well known to the well off the beaten path, I'll take you as far as you can go in a day without a passport! Why daydream when you can daytrip?

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