Originally Posted by
Bezalel
A better choice in my opinion would be the Delaware & Raritan Canal. Being closer to you means more time for touring.
+1. There is train service from NYC to Trenton. Don't know about the main canal path, but the feeder canal path offers lodging in L'Ville, Stockton and Frenchtown. If you continue on road a few miles to Milford, NJ there is a B&B there and a very nice place right across the river in Upper Black Eddy. None of them are cheap, however.