Overview
Little Falls is a small city in Central New York, located along the Erie Canal.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Little Falls
Herkimer Home State Historic Site
Historic home of Nicholas Herkimer, Brigadier General during the Revolutionary War.
Erie Canal Lock #17
One of the highest lift locks in existence, at a 40.5 ft height difference. Rock climbing and nature walks on adjacent Moss Island.
Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts
Little Falls Canal Celebration
Garlic and Herb Festival
Cheese Festival
During the 19th century, the area around the city of Little Falls produced more cheese than anywhere else in the United States. This festival recalls Little Falls's past by gathering cheesemakers and vendors from across …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Albany)
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.
- ALB Albany International Airport, Albany — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse — 63 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $125–$125 a night (typical $155), from 2 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $20 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$170, mid-range ~$230, comfortable ~$290.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Herkimer Home State Historic Site, Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts
- Lunch Beardslee Castle
- Afternoon Garlic and Herb Festival
- Dinner Ann Street Restaurant and Deli
Day 2
- Morning Erie Canal Lock #17, Little Falls Canal Celebration
- Lunch Canal Side Inn
- Afternoon Cheese Festival
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
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
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Get around
Little Falls is small enough that most places are accessible by foot, but as the city is built on a rather steep slope, it can be a workout. Bicycling is also a good option.
Little Falls has a number of one-way streets, so drivers unfamiliar with Little Falls should pay attention to signage.
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Go next
Albany, the capital city of New York State, is about an hour's drive east. West is Utica, and further on is Syracuse.
Nearby
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City / town · 8 listings · 7 mi away
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