Ohio & Erie Canalway
Visitor Services
Services are available in urban centers and small towns along the Byway.
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Fees There are no fees along the Byway.
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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...
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Camping
You can make camping reservations at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Food
A variety of restaurants are available in Canal Fulton, Cuyahoga Valley, Cleveland, Peninsula, and Bolivar.
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Gasoline
Gas stations can be found all along the Byway, specifically in Canal Fulton, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Cleveland.
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Information
A Byway information center in located in Akron, run by the Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition.
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Lodging
A variety of lodging, from hotels to Bed and Breakfasts, are available in Canal Fulton, Cuyahoga Valley, Cleveland, Dover, Peninsula, Zoar, and Bolivar.
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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.
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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.
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Retail
For some diverse shopping opportunities visit Cleveland, Peninsula, and Zoar.
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NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.
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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