1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford, NY 12188
Parking
The Tugboat Roundup takes place along a quarter mile of the Erie Canal and at Lock E2 Park. The address of the festival will take you to the Hurst Harbor Center (formerly the Waterford Visitor Center) at the heart of the festival. However, parking is very limited in this area. Parking is available at the town garage parking lot by Garrett Field (Address for GPS is 59 Burton Ave. Waterford, NY 12188) . A trolley to the festival is available from the parking lot to the festival (Saturday and Sunday only). It is short walk from the parking lot to the festival. You will see signs for the parking lot when you arrive in Waterford. If you choose to find a parking spot closer to the festival, please note that this is a residential area and be respectful of homes and driveways. If you choose to find parking closer to the festival, typically there are more spaces available north of Broad St, and then short walk south to the festival.
By car
Use the address 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford, NY 12188 to get directions to the festival. When you arrive in Waterford, look for festival parking signs.
By bus
The CDTA bus route 923 will take you to Broad Street in Waterford just two blocks north of the festival. Exit the bus anywhere along Broad St, and walk south (left when coming from Troy) to the Erie Canal.
By train
Take Amtrak to the Albany-Rensselaer. Take a bus, Uber/Lyft, or the CDTA bus to Waterford.
By plane
Fly into Albany International Airport. Take a Lyft or cab to Waterford. Car rentals are available. Alternatively, fly into Stewart International Airport, about a hour and half drive from Waterford.
By Boat
From the the north, proceed south on the Champlain Canal.
From the south, proceed north on the Hudson River.
From the west, proceed east on the Erie Canal.
The closest docks open to the public are at the Troy Downtown Marina.