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Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Review
Five miles west of Amsterdam is the only site with structures dating from all three stages of the Erie Canal's evolution, including the Schoharie Aqueduct. The earliest parts date from 1817. Exhibits in the visitor center show how the canal developed and include dress-up and coloring activities for children. The site has a small-boat launch and hiking, cross-country skiing, and bike trails.
- Address: 129 Schoharie St., Fort Hunter, NY 12069 | Map It
- Phone: 518/829-7516
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Grounds daily dawn--dusk; visitor center May--Oct., Wed.--Mon. 10--5 and Sun. 1--5
- Website: nysparks.state.ny.us
- Location: Amsterdam
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