Canal Fulton, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Canal Fulton is a city in Stark County, Ohio.

3 sights · 1 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés

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Best things about Canal Fulton

Ohio and Erie Canal

A historic canal that runs through the city.

Lock 4 Park

Old Canal Days Museum

St. Helena Canal Boat Ride

This two mile boat ride up a section of the Ohio-Erie canal takes about an hour.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Akron)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
CAK Akron Canton Regional Airport, Akron — 8 mi away. Directions
CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions

Canal Fulton is located at the intersection of SR 21 and SR 93.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Ohio and Erie Canal, St. Helena Canal Boat Ride
Lunch The Dragonfly Tea Room
Afternoon Lock 4 Park, Old Canal Days Museum
Dinner Cherry Street Creamery
Evening Miller Doan Tavern

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

By car

Canal Fulton is located at the intersection of SR 21 and SR 93.

By bike

Go Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail

A bicycle trail that connects to metro Cleveland.

⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go

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See

See Ohio and Erie Canal

A historic canal that runs through the city.

⚠ Last checked Nov 2018 — confirm before you go

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See Lock 4 Park

⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go

Maps

See Old Canal Days Museum

📍 103 Tuscarawas St NW☎ +1 330-854-3808⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go

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Do

Do St. Helena Canal Boat Ride

This two mile boat ride up a section of the Ohio-Erie canal takes about an hour.

📍 103 Tuscarawas StSt Helena Heritage Park🕒 Summer Departure Times: Tue-Sun 1PM, 2PM, 3PM; Fall Departure times:Sat-Sun 1PM, 2PM, 3PM💲 $6.50/5.50/4.50/Free (Adults/Seniors/Children 5-12/Children under 4)☎ +1 330 854-3808⚠ Last checked Dec 2019 — confirm before you go

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