9. St. Helena III Canal Boat Ride

It's hard to believe that before the construction of railroads, one of the chief means of transporting goods in the eastern part of the US was via canal riverboat. Today, locals and visitors alike can experience a riverboat ride as it would have taken place during the 1800s. The flat-bottomed canal boat called the "St. Helena III" gives visitors a tour of various parts of the Ohio and Erie Canal. The boat is pulled along by Pircheron draft horses walking on the canal banks. Docents dress in period costume and tell stories of historical times, thus transporting modern-day guests to a world that existed nearly 200 years ago. Ticket price of boat ride includes admission to Canal Fulton Heritage Museum.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

May  Sat-Sun 1pm, 2:30pm Jun - Aug  Tue-Sun 1pm, 2:30pm Sep - Oct  Sat-Sun 1pm, 2:30pm

Admission:

Adult (13-59) $7; Senior (60+) $6; Child (5-12) $5; Child (0-4) Free

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Website: Visit the St. Helena III Canal Boat Ride website »

Type: Tours and Excursions, Water Sports

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