Where to Go
There are plenty of ways to enjoy recreation on the water in the National Heritage Area. Visit the "What's in the Area" page to see all of the great locations.
Lake Erie
Lake Erie offers a great deal of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. Whether you are interested in a leisurely cruise, kayaking or you want to try your hand at stand up paddle boarding, Lake Erie is the perfect place.
Cuyahoga & Tuscarawas Rivers
On the northern end of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, the Cuyahoga River was one of the historic sources of the Ohio & Erie Canal, and a great way to explore the region's industrial history. Further south, the Ohio & Erie Canal merges into the Tuscarawas River. Both rivers offer a variety of options for those wishing to traverse the National Heritage Area by water.
Portage Lakes
Part of the Portage Lake water system lies within the National Heritage Area and is accessible to visitors and residents alike. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail travels past Summit Lake in southern Akron and Nesmith Lake on the northern edge of Portage Lakes State Park. For more information about the park, visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources .
Ohio & Erie Canal
At the Canal Fulton Canalway Center , you can get a feel for the impact of the historic canal by taking a ride on a replica canal boat. This is the only place in the Canalway to experience the canal by boat.
