We made it out to Syracuse last week, and visited the Erie Canal Museum. It was an absolute BLAST. This is a really great museum for the kids. My kids are "big" kids and they had such fun. I posted our trip at the New York Traveler.net blog.

Part One is here, and
Part Two is here.

If you ever get a chance to stop in Syracuse, check out the museum. It's free admission, too, but try to donate, if you can. This museum is great!