For those biking the Erie
Canalway Trail it is a
short distance to Niagara
Falls.
Hike and bike the parks at
Niagara Falls after riding
the New York State bike
routes from Tonawanda.
From Tonawanda to
Niagara Falls is an
On-Road section of the
trail.
Niagara Falls Biking, Niagara Falls Park Bike Trails
If you drive to Niagara Falls and transport your bikes you will find parking easily
in the lot at the point on the eastern end.
From there you can then bike the off-road trails in the park to the falls or walk
the trails to the falls.
At night, colored lights illuminate Niagara Falls
The tour boat Maid
of the Mist brings
passengers into the
spray and the roar
of Niagara Falls.
Other providers
issue rain coats
and take visitors on
a walkway into the
rocks below the
falls.
You can bike or walk to the Niagara Falls overlooks where the trails give you a great
view of the falls.
Niagara Falls biking offers great view of the falls. You can bike or walk
across the bridge to the Canada side for a different view of Niagara
Falls.
(Inquire if you need a Passport for your return to the US)
Niagara Falls Area, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is a major air hub for
flights to the Erie Barge Canal at the west end. Check Auto Europe's Flights and Rental
vehicles.
Albany at the east end of the Erie canal has air service from Albany International Airport
(ALB) Rental Cars Available
The B&Bs along the way on the western end of the canal are
listed in the www.ptny.org website
If You are flying in to vacation on the Erie Canal start saving on Air Travel by Parking your Car for Free
after one night Lodging in your home city Airport Hotel. Available in 60 US cities and hundreds of others
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Some of the hotels in the program offer 24 hour shuttles to the airport. The early shuttle from the hotel
to the airline terminal will allow you to book an early flight and save money on the airfare. Two weeks
of free parking offsets the cost of the hotel room and you do not need to arrange for a limo from your
home to the airport.
Most hotels offer two weeks free parking with one night stay, some three weeks or a reasonable day
rate for extra days. . Cruise passengers can take advantage of these deals also at some hotels. See
Free Airport Parking link below
Auto Europe selection, price, and ease of booking on the web. Shop online well ahead of your trip and
choose air, hotel or auto in the US.
Buffalo Airport is a major hub for air travel to the Erie Barge Canal
Niagara Falls family biking is possible with views of
Niagara Falls from bike and walking trails on Goat Island.
Parking is available at two lots and paved roads around the
island lead to the overlooks of Horseshoe and Bridal Veil
Falls.
Niagara Falls Bike trails are offered at Niagara Falls Park, not far from the Erie Canal Bikeway.