3. Erie Canal Museum

DOWNTOWN.   In the mid-1800s, "weigh lock" buildings were located along the length of the Eric Canal, their purpose being to determine the toll that the boats would pay to pass through that section of the journey between Albany and Buffalo. Syracuse is the halfway point on that journey so it is fitting that the Erie Canal Museum is located here, in an authentic National Register Landmark weigh lock building. Using several interactive exhibits, audiovisual presentations and artifacts the museum tells the story of the approval process—quite a battle—and the construction of the canal.   (© 10Best)

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