Events
Please call the individual sites directly to inquire about the events listed below.
Events must be related to the themes of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and be heritage, cultural, historical, and/or recreational/trail related.
The Erie Canal: America’s Gateway Tour
Sep 16, 2025
to Sep 20, 2025
Website: https://wcc2025buffalo.com/tours/
Celebrate Erie Canal’s Bicentennial in historic style as you journey from New York City to Buffalo on this guided tour. You’ll visit national and state historic parks, take a canal boat tour, and experience other exciting destinations along New York’s canal system while enjoying fine hotels and curated cuisine at every stop. The tour explores the extraordinary impact of the Erie Canal from New York City to Buffalo. Find details and register.
The America’s Gateway Tour is hosted by the World Canals Conference but is open to the general public.
Highlights
- View the Statue of Liberty and visit Ellis Island in New York Harbor, where the journey to America began for many immigrants.
- Visit Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge, for sweeping, majestic views of the Hudson River.
- Enjoy a boat ride and pass through a lock on the scenic Cayuga-Seneca Canal.
- Deepen your understanding of the impact of canal building on Native Americans at the original site of a 17th century Seneca town.
- Sample local flavor with curated dining and craft beverage experiences and learn about the Erie Canal’s influence on regional food and beverages.