**Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center**

Visitor Information

A wealth of fascinating information can be found in the exhibits at Troy's RiverSpark Visitor Center:

An award-winning twenty-minute slide show explains the international significance of the area's industrial heritage.
Artifacts and interactive exhibits tell the story of specific highlights such as the world-famous Burden Water Wheel, the most powerful vertical water wheel in history and in all likelihood the model for the world's first Ferris Wheel.

An electronic map of the 28-mile Hudson-Mohawk Heritage Trail highlights some of the many sites and attractions in the Hudson-Mohawk Heritage Area.
A self-guided walking tour of historic downtown Troy begins right outside the front door.
A touch-screen information center guides visitors to local historic sites, special events, and shops and services.
Brochures describe local attractions, shopping, entertainment, dining, and lodging.
Free bicycle rentals ($20 refundable deposit and photo identification required) for exploring Troy are available.