Seaway Trail

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Monument to William E. Tyson, founder of the Seaway Trail. Located at Henderson, New York overlooking Lake Ontario. Photo by Loslazos.

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Drive or boat along the shores of the St. Lawrence River and eastern Great Lakes. Historic sites include 26 lighthouses, the St. Lawrence Seaway, War of 1812 installations, and great museums. Enjoy welcoming harbors, agricultural landscapes, quaint villages, world-class sportfishing, Niagara Falls, 127 nature sites, and entry points to/from Canada.

The Great Lakes Seaway Trail is a 518-mile scenic driving route that follows the shores of Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River in New York and Pennsylvania. One of the first roads in America to be designated as a National Scenic Byway, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail includes unique historical locations and cultural heritage sites in addition to outstanding views and scenic vistas.

The Great Lakes Seaway Trail connects unique destinations such as Presque Isle, Niagara Falls, and the Thousand Islands, the cities of Erie, Buffalo, Rochester, and Oswego, and charming waterfront towns and villages. Enjoy the scenic route on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and experience the journey of a lifetime!

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• Certified as an NRT
  Dec 19, 1986