Canal Visitor Center

Start your visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park at Canal Visitor Center. Welcoming rangers and volunteers will help you plan and get the most from your visit to the park. Exhibits illustrate 12,000 years of history in the valley, including the history of the Ohio & Erie Canal. The canal-era building once served canal boat passengers waiting to pass through canal Lock 38. Lock demonstrations are conducted seasonally on weekends. A bookstore provides in-depth bookds and materials about the park. Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.