Visiting Middleport
What is there to do?
For a village of its size, Middleport packs in a surprising amount — canal-side recreation, historic streets, parks and playgrounds, and easy access to some of Western New York’s best attractions. Here is how to spend a day in and around the village.
Right in the Village
In & around town
The Erie Canal & Towpath
Walk, run, cycle or fish along the canal. There is a boat launch just east of the village on Route 31 — a favorite for canoeing, kayaking and boating. Canal history »
Historic District & Murals
Stroll Main and State Streets past preserved 19th-century architecture, and look for the village murals outdoors on Main and State Streets and the Village Hall, and indoors at the Main Street post office.
Village Parks
Margaret Droman Park on the canal banks, Monument Park on the Commons, and Rotary Park all offer picnic pavilions and green space. See village parks »
Community Clock
Find the Middleport Community Clock — an original McClintock street clock, restored in 2004 — a small landmark and a favorite photo stop downtown.
Tennis & Running Track
Public tennis courts and an eight-lane all-weather running track are on the Royalton-Hartland school grounds, along with a playground for younger visitors.
Annual Events
Parades, the Canal Duck Derby, craft shows and a tree lighting fill the calendar. See annual events »
Just a Short Drive
Nearby attractions
- Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge — watch migrating Canada geese and bald eagles across thousands of acres of wetlands, a short drive from the village.
- Niagara Wine Trail — the growing cluster of wineries in Niagara County begins just a couple of miles from Middleport.
- Sunset Drive-In — catch a movie under the stars at the classic drive-in on Route 31.
- Shopping in Lockport, Medina & Albion — larger shopping is only 10–15 minutes away in neighboring canal towns.
- Lake Ontario & the big cities — the lakeshore is minutes north, and Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Rochester are each about an hour away.