Ohio & Erie National Heritage CanalWay - Ohio & Erie National Heritage CanalWay (U.S. National Park Service)

The Ohio and Erie National Heritage Canalway

The Ohio and Erie Canalway in northeast Ohio was constructed to provide transportation between the Eastern seaboard and the Western frontier. It helped advance westward expansion and made Ohio a booming area. Today the Ohio and Erie National Heritage Canalway is a place to explore the past, present and future with scenic byways, canal towns, rivers and lakes, and industrial landscapes.

		Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail 70 miles of multi-use recreational trail are available to visitors along the Canalway. On the Towpath Trail, visitors love the escape from congested roads through scenic forests and along historic sites — all on a comfortable surface. Museums, visitor centers, historic sites and parks serve as welcoming stops along the trail. Events are scheduled along the Towpath Trail throughout the year, including marathon runs, history hikes, bicycle excursions and more.

		Explore the Ohio & Erie Canalway The Ohio & Erie Canalway celebrates the 19th-century Ohio & Erie Canal and its legacy, as well as offers a place to experience trails, trains, scenic byways, canal towns, and more. A new website allows you to learn about the many visitor opportunities in the Canalway. more...

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