Ohio & Erie Canalway
Ohio & Erie Canalway is a National Scenic Byway in Ohio. Within Ohio it covers roughly 130 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Ohio & Erie Canalway with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
This byway follows the corridor of the old Ohio & Erie Canal between Cleveland and the Ohio River, its centerpiece the Cuyahoga Valley National Park between Cleveland and Akron. The park preserves the canal towpath, restored locks, waterfalls like Brandywine Falls, and a scenic railroad that runs through the wooded valley. River, canal, and forest run together in a green ribbon between two cities.
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- canal towpath & locks
- Brandywine Falls
- scenic railroad
- Cleveland to the Ohio River
Designated for its historic qualities
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Places to stop along Ohio & Erie Canalway
West Side Market
Cleveland's 1912 public market hall at the byway's northern end, packed with more than 100 food vendors.
WebsiteTowpath Trail
The old mule path beside the canal, now a multi-use trail running more than 80 miles from Cleveland south through the valley.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
A green river valley between Cleveland and Akron with Brandywine Falls, sandstone ledges, and a scenic railroad that carries bikers one way.
WebsiteSummit Lake
An Akron lake at the canal's high point, once home to a 'Million-Dollar Playground' amusement park, now a nature center and trail.
Where to Stay along Ohio & Erie Canalway
2 campgrounds and RV parks sit within about 5 miles of Ohio & Erie Canalway.
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Photos of Ohio & Erie Canalway
What is a National Scenic Byway?
National Scenic Byways are roads recognized at the federal level for at least one outstanding quality — scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archaeological or recreational — that gives travelers a reason to seek them out rather than just pass through.