Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park

Worth a stop on NYS Thruway (Eastbound)

This ez-off, ez-on historical site on the NYS Thruway is well worth a visit. There are exhibits in the visitors center, with helpful volunteers who can add their knowledge. It's short walk to the ru...

Good stop

The volunteers do a fabulous job here! The building is set up very well and has some good educational boards inside. After step outside and see the old lock, there’s also the old saloon that you can g...

Plan for this Erie Canal stop on I-90

Traveling on I-90 East we were pleased to see a historical stop right off the highway - and what a respite it was! Not only was it informative, the docents are welcoming, the exhibit is spacious, t...

Erie Canal

I am very pleased that we stopped here. Amazing little museum with free admission (but we gladly dropped money into the donation box.) The volunteers were so knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Worth checking out

Great spot. Fantastic volunteers. I highly recommend the audio tour. Easier to get there from the westbound through way.