The New York State Thruway hosts a Welcome Center for the Mohawk Valley Region in Fultonville. Those who have driven on Interstate 90 from Albany to Buffalo realize that the prettiest part of the drive comes in the Mohawk Valley. Yes, there are rest rooms, vending machines, a playground, a "Taste of New York" store, and some other items of interest. There's even a Walk of Fame, which includes a variety of local personalities. Can't say I knew that baseball commissioner Rob Manfred was from this part of the world. Turns out he was born and raised in Rome, NY. Kirk Douglas is also represented there; he's from Amsterdam.
Even so, the highlight probably is the fact that you get to see Erie Canal Lock 13 from a relatively close distance. This is only accessible via the Thruway, which makes it unique along the canal. It is part of the canal system, and in this case it lifts or drops boats gently about eight feet. By the way, it may look like a bridge on the top, but it's actually a dam.
Here's your history/technology lesson:
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