June 13: Many boaters give Little Falls high marks as a
cruising stop and we agree. Dockage is a
concrete wall we have become accustomed to pulling up alongside. There are, however, floating docks for
smaller boats. The setting, at Canal Harbor (again run by the municipality) is
unspoiled forest across the waterway. The
marina office is in a modern addition at the front of an old ferry barge
terminal, all in a sweet little park with brick pathways and a circular garden
with a fountain. There are picnic tables
scattered around the property and the office has a nice front porch with
comfortable seating and a library lounge with TV inside the building. Dock Master, Mark, could not have been more
accommodating. He took Donna and the
crew of HILANDRA for a driving tour of the area, dropping them at the grocery
store and picking them up again.
Little Falls is a gem of transformed and
thriving old manufacturing town. Although a few manufacturing sites are still
empty with broken windows, many have been transformed into apartments, shops
and restaurants.
Main Street is vibrant
and the Canal Side district is charming.
One night we dined at Canal Side Inn and another evening joined Sue and
Rich for “Art Walk & the Art of Food”.
The art was free and the food was $10.00 for a person. This entitled you to sample the offerings of
many restaurants along Main Street while enjoying the artwork. There were a number of art activities for
kids. Although threatening to rain the
entire evening, it was a great time and a great turnout. One of the most endearing qualities of Little
Falls is the universal sense of love and pride exhibited by the residents for
their hometown.
Main Street is vibrant
and the Canal Side district is charming.
One night we dined at Canal Side Inn and another evening joined Sue and
Rich for “Art Walk & the Art of Food”.
The art was free and the food was $10.00 for a person. This entitled you to sample the offerings of
many restaurants along Main Street while enjoying the artwork. There were a number of art activities for
kids. Although threatening to rain the
entire evening, it was a great time and a great turnout. One of the most endearing qualities of Little
Falls is the universal sense of love and pride exhibited by the residents for
their hometown. 
Another Little Falls!! Neat town! How great that the Dock Master was so accommodating, taking you to the grocery store. Is that a regular feature when you stop somewhere?
ReplyDeleteHope you're having good weather.