Points of Interest

Below you will find a list of some of Minden’s unique features, landmarks, and parks.

	Walt’s Pond Location: Walts Road, Fort Plain, NY Phone: N/A Conservation pond with picnic area and nature trails.
	Fort Plain Museum Location: Upper Canal Street Fort Plain, NY Phone: (518) 993-2527 Museum with exhibits of local history spanning pre-Revolutionary War to the Erie Canal expansion era. Open Wed. – Sun., May – September. Visit the Fort Plain Museum Page
	Fort Plain Free Library Location: Willett Street, Fort Plain, NY Phone: (518) 993-4646 Library and resource center.
	Wiles Park Location: Wiles Park, Village of Ft Plain Phone: N/A Picnic area, playground, horeshoes, ball park, and lovely scenery.
	Lock #15 Location: Otsquago Club Road, Fort Plain, NY Phone: (518) 993-4161 Historic double lock of Erie Canal. Minutes from Bike Path.
	Lock #16 Location: Mindenville Drive, Fort Plain, NY Phone: (518) 568-2636 Historic lock still responsible for moving boats in and out of the canal.
	Lock #33 Location: Old Dump Road, Fort Plain, NY (off Bridge at St. Johnsville Phone: N/A Historic lock still responsible for moving boats in and out of the canal.
	Windfall Dutch Barn Location: 2009 Clinton Road,, Fort Plain, NY Phone: 518-993-2239 Original Dutch barn structure.
	Canalway Trail Location: Along Mohawk River Phone: N/A Bike path / trail known for its scenery.
	Fort Plain Fountain Location: Fort Plain Phone: N/A Historic fountain