Historic Attractions
There are literally hundreds of attractions in the Mohawk Valley, covering a wide variety of aspects in the areas historic role in the settling of the country.

General Herkimer State Historic Site 
The General Herkimer State Historic Site near Little Falls on Route 5S, pays homage to Herkimer County's namesake and Revolutionary War hero, General Nicholas Herkimer. His home is open to visitors in the Spring through the Autumn and the site stages a number of Revolutionary War era-based special events throughout the season.

The Erie Canal 
The Erie Canal, the State's oldest man-made trade route winds through the Valley and offers numerous locks worth visiting. Lock 17 in Little Falls is considered to be one of the 
highest lift locks in the world. It's scenic surroundings add to the beauty of any stops along the canal. 

Historical Sites
Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley are steeped in history echoing back to the early French, English and Palatine German settlers. Take a trip through our historic past by visiting the following:

• General Herkimer State Historic Site
• Indian Castle Church
• Fort Herkimer Church
• Historic Four Corners in Herkimer
• Linus Yale Home in Newport
• Fairfield Academy site
• Salisbury Covered Bridge
• Remington Gun Museum in Ilion
• Balloon Farm in Frankfort
• Fort Stanwix in Rome
• Oriskany Battlefield
• Fort Klock
• Johnston Hall in Johnstown

Town of Webb Historical Building in Old Forge Erie Canal Many towns and valleys have historical societies and buildings including the Herkimer County Historical Society in Herkimer that preserves the past so it will not be forgotten.