SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: You can read about it in a text book and watch stories about it on televison or online, but there's a way to get off the couch and actually experience it. Erie Canal Cruises in Herkimer takes people on scenic trips of the historic waterway. Melissa Krull tagged along and shares some of the unique things guests can enjoy. Erie Canal Cruises is located across from the New York State Thruway Exit 30, at 800 Mohawk-Street in Herkimer.