Lakes to Locks Passage
Visitor Services

A new ferry/shuttle service began operation May 15, 2009 between Peru, NY and Valcour Island. Information can be found at the service's website.

Service Description Service Description
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Most of the byway route is designated as NYS Bike Route 9 and can accommodate bicycle and pedestrian travel. Within the byway... [more]

 Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

 Information

Information

Each of the byway's Waypoint Communities offer accommodations, dining and shopping opportunities, visitor information and interpretation,... [more]
Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

 Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.
Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Many of the ferries crossing from New York to Vermont are closed in the winter.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions along the byway. The entire byway route for Lakes to Locks Passage can safely and conveniently accommodate two-wheel-drive automobiles and tour buses.

U.S. citizens traveling to Canada should be aware of new International Travel restrictions. As of January 2007 U.S. citizens must present their U.S. passport in order to re-enter the United States.

Seasons

Off Season

Many of the attractions are closed during the winter or have reduced hours of operation.

Spring

The spring time is ushered in with "sugar season." Visitors should watch the woods along the Byway as nearly every sugarbush is tapped for sap collection.

Winter

In the winter, Lake Champlain's bays become "shanty villages" for icefishing. People gather along the passage for ice-skating, cross-country skiing, and other winter activities.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Lakes to Locks Passage, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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