The Tug Hill region covers eastern Oneida County, an area that was developed with the construction of the Black River Canal System in 1850. This 35-mile canal connected to the Erie Canal at the lower portion of the valley in Rome and had a total of 109 locks.

Canal Events

Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour

The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races

Tour the Towpath

What the Truck

Rome Rotary Canal Fest

Sylvan Beach Canal Fest

Erie Canalway Challenge

Important Links

Empire State Trail

Parks & Trails NY (PTNY)

NYS Canal Corporation

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor

Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

Sylvan Beach

Getaway Guide

Attractions

Jun. 24 2024

Utica Children’s Museum Announces Opening in December 2024!

The Utica Children’s Museum is thrilled to announce the opening date of the all-new museum in December 2024, marking a significant milestone in the museum’s history.

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Jun. 11 2024

Unity Hall to Host “Of Time and Place – A Musical Canvas”

Multi-Media Event Featuring Artist, Mary Murphy
Pianists, Tina Toglia & Nicholas German
Sunday, June 30, 3pm

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