Ohio & Erie Canalway
Visitor Services

Services are available in urban centers and small towns along the Byway.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are no fees along the Byway.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities The Towpath Trail is excellent for bicycle and pedestrian travel. It runs parallel to the byway in many places. The Towpath Trail is currently 44 miles long, and it will eventually be extended to...
	Camping You can make camping reservations at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.		Food A variety of restaurants are available in Canal Fulton, Cuyahoga Valley, Cleveland, Peninsula, and Bolivar.
	Gasoline Gas stations can be found all along the Byway, specifically in Canal Fulton, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Cleveland.		Information A Byway information center in located in Akron, run by the Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition.
	Lodging A variety of lodging, from hotels to Bed and Breakfasts, are available in Canal Fulton, Cuyahoga Valley, Cleveland, Dover, Peninsula, Zoar, and Bolivar.		Phone Phones can be found at any of the towns along the Byway and in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Lake Anna Park, and Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation.
	Restrooms Restrooms are available in any of the towns along the Byway, as well as Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Lake Anna Park, and Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation.		Retail For some diverse shopping opportunities visit Cleveland, Peninsula, and Zoar.

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Special Considerations

Be sure to allow plenty of time to savor each of the many points of interest found along the Byway.

Restrictions

Riverview Road in South Cuyahoga County is occasionally closed due to flooding. This only happens during major storms and doesn't last for very long. Fort Laurens, Towpath, and Dover Zoar Road also lie in the flood path.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring, Summer, and early Fall are the best times to drive the Byway so that you can fully enjoy the water related activities and see the parks at their best.

High Season

Summer

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Ohio & Erie Canalway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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