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Canalway Samplers

Looking for ideas? Here are fun ways to sample the Canalway.
Created by local experts - a collection of their favorite visits for you to try!

Stay the Night! Camp, Canoe & Bike at Canal Fulton

Canalway Sampler #18

Stay the Night! Camp, Canoe & Bike at Canal Fulton

It’s a natural approach to the Canalway — Come to Canal Fulton and enjoy camping and many activities — all within walking distance of your campsite along the shores of the Tuscarawas River. More »

A Toddler's Walk Through the National Park

Canalway Sampler #24

A Toddler's Walk Through the National Park

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Sixteen Miles, Canalway Style

Canalway Sampler #4

Sixteen Miles, Canalway Style

A Sampler packed with fun! From Canal Fulton, enjoy a 16-mile walk/bike ride & maybe paddle a canoe. Discover coal country, the Towpath & the sweet treat of Canal Mud and other local goodies! More »

Bike Aboard! Family Style - The mini version

Canalway Sampler #16

Bike Aboard! Family Style - The mini version

Bike the Trail/Ride the Rails — Spring, Summer and Fall — Here’s a suggestion for a family-friendly mini-Bike Aboard! visit to the National Park, from the Boston Store to Station Road, 4.4 miles each way! More »

Walk & Dine in Akron's History — Canal-era to Now!

Canalway Sampler #23

Walk & Dine in Akron's History — Canal-era to Now!

Walk back in time and imagine life in Akron’s early canal days and then travel back to the present for a wonderful meal. More »

Lakefront Adventures & East 4th St. Dining

Canalway Sampler #12

Lakefront Adventures & East 4th St. Dining

Explore our heritage — Discover Great Lakes life & shipping at the Mather Museum, wander to the Rock Hall and then head up the hill for some great E. 4th Street dining... a great day out in Cleveland. More »

Museum Mania along America's Byway — Stark County

Canalway Sampler #15

Museum Mania along America's Byway — Stark County

History buffs and art aficionados will have an enjoyable visit to the Stark County section of the Canalway. History abounds where the America’s Byway meets the Lincoln Highway! More »

Discover Peninsula — by Quest & by Towpath

Canalway Sampler #22

Discover Peninsula — by Quest & by Towpath

From a walking tour of Peninsula paired with a Civil War landmark visit, to a canal history lesson along the Towpath Trail, experience life in Peninsula and sample its treats, too! More »

Ohio City Heritage on a Saturday Afternoon

Canalway Sampler #3

Ohio City Heritage on a Saturday Afternoon

Spend a Saturday afternoon in Cleveland. Fresh food from historic West Side Market followed by a free Great Lakes Brewery Company pub tour.  More »

Land of Natural Resources — A Winter's Afternoon

Canalway Sampler #20

Land of Natural Resources — A Winter's Afternoon

Enjoy an afternoon of winter sports at Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Kendall Lake and enjoy aprѐs-cross country skiing, sledding and snowshoeing at local winery Sarah’s Vineyard! More »

Exploring Early Life on the Canal!

Canalway Sampler #21

Exploring Early Life on the Canal!

A true canal-era history day — visit a working lock, take the Hell’s Half-Acre Quest, stroll or ride on the Towpath Trail & treat yourself when done. Just a short ride north on the America’s Byway. More »

Canal Fulton Day Out — 2 Quests & Canal Boat Ride!

Canalway Sampler #25

Canal Fulton Day Out — 2 Quests & Canal Boat Ride!

A walking tour of Canal Fulton & a Quest along the Towpath Trail — experience canal-era history and truly bring it to life with a Canal Boat ride! More »

For the Cyclist — Akron by Towpath

Canalway Sampler #10

For the Cyclist — Akron by Towpath

Start in the National Park and bicycle your way into the heart of Akron. This is a great round-trip that turns around at the famous floating Towpath — once used to guide canal boats across Summit Lake. More »

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  • A Towpath was a Towing Path

    A Towpath was a Towing Path Bicyclists and walkers on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail today follow the same path that in the 1800s was used by mules and mule-drivers to pull canal boats—with some exceptions. Canal Fever , KSU Press, 2009 More »

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