Title: Waterford Travel Guide: Best of Waterford, New York Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Hotels.d6178365.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Holiday-Rentals.d6178365.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waterford Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waterford.d6178365.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waterford Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford.d6178365.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waterford Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Waterford showing signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94163-Waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94171-Waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterford which includes a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94169-Waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterford which includes street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94165-Waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterford which includes a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94175-Waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waterford Things to do #### Stroll along the waterfront at this intersection of rivers and canals. Learn intriguing snippets of history in this tugboat centre. Located between two rivers, the pretty town of Waterford has a thriving waterfront community. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere in the town, with events such as farmers’ markets, arts and crafts fairs and a famous annual tugboat festival. The town of Waterford contains a village of the same name that may be the country’s oldest incorporated village. Waterford plays an important role in the water systems of the state and serves as the entrance to the New York State Barge Canal network. Learn about the local background through the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Centre. Attend regular events and temporary exhibits about the history of the town. Peruse various rooms to see the Victorian Period display and the comprehensive library. The harbour plays an important role in the town’s culture. Walk along the waterfront, which is full of shops, restaurants and churches. Make your way to the Waterford Harbour Visitor Centre to find out about current events. Visit the town centre for its antique shops, bars and shops in a picturesque waterfront setting. Boat across the Mohawk River to Peebles Island State Park for a picnic in the woods. Hike along the island’s 2-mile (3-kilometre) circumference. Spot deer and bald eagles amid the trees as you relax to the sound of the rushing river. The area has one of the world’s largest canal lifts in the shortest distance, the Waterford Flight of Locks. Visit for summer’s Steamboat Meet and autumn’s Tugboat Roundup. Waterford stands at the union of the Hudson River and Mohawk River in Saratoga County in eastern New York State. The nearest large city is the state capital of Albany, 11 miles (18 kilometres) south. Drive north 165 miles (266 kilometres) from New York City in about 3 hours. The waterfront makes Waterford seem like a New York version of Venice with its many rivers and canals. The climate is fairly hot and humid in summer. Unlike Venice, Waterford winters are cold and snowy. - Top hotels in Waterford - Top Holiday Rentals in Waterford ![Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1200000/1194400/1194369/838c693a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Albany Airport 45 British American Blvd Latham NY £73 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Latham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,732 reviews) Everything was amazing!! 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Popular attractions Peebles Island State Park and Waterford ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews) An oasis! Beautiful and fun. More to do than we got around to. Didnt use the pool, too cold.And had trouble heating the hot tub but Josh answers right away and offers to come help.Its in a strange location. The address also includes an A which is a shipyard. We got there in the dark and a lottle ... Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Hotels-Waterfront-Escape-Pool.h118239599.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious In-Town Saratoga 5 Bedroom Modern Farmhouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115910000/115903700/115903606/31648e7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious In-Town Saratoga 5 Bedroom Modern Farmhouse Saratoga Springs NY Stay at this holiday home in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Saratoga ... 10/10 Exceptional! 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