Looking for something fun to do this summer? Deborah Williams’ The Erie Canal: Exploring New York’s Great Canals is the first comprehensive travel guide for the canals in New York State.
Taking readers from Buffalo to Albany, this Great Destinations guide covers not only the canals in New York but also the historic communities that surround them. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific canal location and its history as well as information on lodging, museums, restaurants, wineries, parks, shopping, culture, and family activities. With more than 100 pictures and maps, The Erie Canal is sure to help plan a memorable trip.
Deborah Williams is a Colden resident and is an award winning travel writer and photographer. The author is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and The Erie Canal: Exploring New York’s Great Canals is her fourth book on New York State.
Published by Countryman Press, The Erie Canal: Exploring New York’s Great Canals can be found on Williams’ website or purchased locally at Talking Leaves and Lockport Locks where it will be lanched this week at a party.