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Erie Canal
I understand that a section of the old Erie Canal has been turned into a State Park; has anybody checked this out? I'm beginning plans for a trip to the Watertown / Alexandria Bay area and would like info.
Thanks,
john
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Originally Posted by retread
I understand that a section of the old Erie Canal has been turned into a State Park; has anybody checked this out? I'm beginning plans for a trip to the Watertown / Alexandria Bay area and would like info.
Thanks,
john
I have an old mule and her name is Sal. 15 years on the Erie Canal. She knows every inch of the way from Albany to Buffalo.
You should check with her
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Naw, Sal went to the glue factory years ago.
john
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Originally Posted by retread
Naw, Sal went to the glue factory years ago.
john
Issat what happened to her. I figgered she run offt
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Yup, stationed at Drum for 4 years, been around 48 years since, going to be looking up friends and enemies that have calmed down some, I hope.
I explored a lot of the Black River Canal when I was there, at least what was left of it.
john
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Originally Posted by retread
I understand that a section of the old Erie Canal has been turned into a State Park; has anybody checked this out? I'm beginning plans for a trip to the Watertown / Alexandria Bay area and would like info.
Thanks,
john
http://www.eriecanal.org/OECSHP.html
The Erie Canal village is part of this. It's outside of Rome. They have a packet boat ride there (drawn by mules, if I remember right) and the people that work there are dressed in clothes of the 1800's.
I think the Erie Canal Village is still open. If it's not and you are interested in gambling, you can always pay a visit to the Turning Stone Casino. I know that's open
I'm originally from Rome. I don't know if this is what you were looking for.
Last edited by wyliec; 06-24-2011 at 09:12 PM.
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Portions of the Erie Canal run along side RT 12 going from Utica to Watertown. There are several segments that have been restored, one that just south of Boonville on the way to Lowville. I grew up in this area and spent a lot of time playing in the canal structures.
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