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Camillus Erie Canal Park

Description

Nestled between Nine Mile Creek and a wooded hillside near Camillus, New York you’ll find the Camillus Erie Canal Park.

Established is 1972, the Park is part of the Town of Camillus Park
system as well as the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Upstate New York.

Offering our visitors a variety of informational and entertaining
options ranging from over 10 miles of scenic wooded paths and
walkways, to boat rides along the historic Erie Canal, the Park is
the perfect setting for a leisurely stroll or an evening dinner cruise.

Our main museum, Sims Store Museum, combines the old-fashioned charm of a canal store complete with exhibits, early photos, maps of the canal with models of locks, aqueducts and canal boats.

The Steam Engine Exhibit is a trully unique opportunity to see a fully restored, turn-of-the-century steam powered power plant
and learn about the technology that was “hot” during the
industrial revolution of America.

As long as you’re taking in all that the Park can offer, why not ask
how we can help host your next group gathering in one of our
spacious pavilions or aboard one of our three tour boats.

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Canal Boat Tours and Museum hours:
May - October, Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 5750 Devoe Rd, Camillus, New York 13031
Phone: (315) 672-5110
State: NY
City: Camillus
Street Number: 5750 Devoe Rd
Zip Code: 13031
categories: tourist information center, museum, park


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Reviews
I've grown up going here and always loved it. The trails are always maintained and I love how they added a new walking area that goes for miles. There are times where it gets busy but there's always options to walk on different trails
Wonderful little place to learn about the Erie Canal. Nice quaint little boat ride. Great place to spend a day w kids, walking, biking, fishing. Bring a picnic lunch
This is a lovely place for a peaceful bike ride, a walk with your dog or bring the whole family. There are even boat rides, geocaches or a woods trail for something different. The volunteers do a phenomenal job of taking care of this piece of history and it's a must see.
STUNNING. Historical. Beautiful Scenery. The Boat tours are amazing. I love the Muesum and the small gift shoppe.
This is my second time coming here, & I brought my family. 'LOVE THIS PLACE! Narrated canal boat tours are informative and pleasant. The museum begins with a fascinating general store & leads you through more canal history. The tow path leads to the aqueduct that is spectacular to see. Very knowledgeable & friendly volunteers. This is the area that sparked my interest & love of the Erie Canal. I'm sure it will do the same for you!
A beautiful park for runners, bikers, and walkers. When I've been before in the height of summer, the trails were kept much cleaner. Now, there are a lot of tall weeds, but it's still a really lovely place to spend a few hours.
Park is a great place for Erie Canal history. Canal is there, boat rides available.worth your time for a history lesson.
Wow never new where this was. We were glad to go. Nice walk this afternoon approx 2 miles one way. To Warner's community park. Walk area was a Little unkept only partially mowed. And lots of overgrown spots... Otherwise will be back for the walk on another trail as there are several located at this portion of the canal.
Nice walk from Warners Rd. to Erie Canal park. Nice scenery and great weather
In the seventies a small group of volunteers converted an abandon stretch of the Erie canal running through Camillus New York into a jewel of a park. Now a large group of volunteers maintain the park and provide a number of activities for individuals and families interested in the history of the canal. This includes canal boat rides, dinner cruises, and towpath day where volunteers dress up like those who lived and worked along the canal in the 1800's. There is a canal museum in the Sims Store check their website for hours as well as a nature trail where wildflowers, plants, and trees are identified by signs. Before walking the nature trail take a look at the displays on the front of the Sims Store describing wildflowers currently in bloom so you'll know what to look for. Well maintained trails along the canal and extending into the surrounding woods provide a variety of opportunities for exercise walks, jogging, and in the winter, cross country skiing. Visit the park, it has a lot to offer.
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