★ CENTRAL NEW YORK’S GETAWAY REGION ★ Utica, Rome, Verona & Sylvan Beach
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Contents Contents 2018
Area Map 2 Food & Nightlife 18 Golf 42
Utica 5 Craft Beverage Trail 22 Agri-Tourism 44
Rome 6 Arts & Culture 24 Barn Quilt Trail 45
North Country 8 Historic Sites 28 Shopping 46
Southern Hills 10 Haunted History 31 Spas & Wellness 48
Sylvan-Verona Beach 12 Outdoor Adventure & Camping 32 Where to stay 49
Signature Events 14 Fishing 35 Relocation & Community Services 52
Must See Attractions 16 Sports and Sporting 38 Transportation 53
Greetings and Welcome to Central New York
The greater Utica, Rome, Verona, and Sylvan Beach areas define Central New York’s Getaway Region. Situated in the foothills of the Adirondacks, we are easily accessible via the NYS Thruway (I-90) Exits 31 to 34, by AMTRAK, and Sylvan air service to Hancock International Airport in nearby 12 Beach Syracuse.
Relax and enjoy a getaway immersed in cultural experi- Destination ences, family fun, history, great outdoor escapes, and the 42 Golf fresh local flavors of our diverse culinary scene. Cities bustling with international flair, quaint villages, and year- round attractions, events, and activities make us the perfect Central New York getaway.
Discover our pristine lakes and waterways, sandy beaches, scenic train excursions, Erie Canal cruises, State and National parks, Vegas-style resort casinos and enter- tainment venues, brewery and distillery tours, Broadway Sport and 38 Sporting Theater, art museums and galleries, nature preserves and zoos, incredible golf courses, and exciting winter activities. Farmers’ 44 Markets Whether you are here on vacation, a business trip, or vis- iting friends and family, we thank you for spending time with us and invite you to return again soon. Safe travels.
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Kelly Blazosky, President Oneida County Tourism
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DISTANCES TO ONEIDA COUNTY City Miles Hours Albany, NY 90 1.5 Atlantic City, NJ 353 5.5 Binghamton, NY 101 2 ONEIDA COUNTY WELCOME CENTERS Boston, MA 261 4 P.O. Box 551, NYS Thruway, Exit 31 Buffalo, NY 198 3 Utica, New York 13503 Burlington, VT 188 4 Union Station, 321 Main Street Cleveland, OH 383 6 250 AIR MILE RADIUS Utica, New York 13501 Concord, NH 240 4.5 800.426.3132 or 315.724.7221 Cooperstown, NY 40 1 [email protected] Hartford, CT 205 3 OneidaCountyTourism.com #OneidaCountyNY Harrisburg, PA 280 4.5 Montreal, Quebec 247 4.5 On the cover: FX Matt Brewing Co. (Matt Ossowski) New York City, NY 240 4 Niagara Falls, NY 210 3.5 Publisher: Observer Dispatch, Utica Ottawa, Ontario 192 3.5 ® I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark/ service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Devel- Philadelphia, PA 280 5 opment, used with permission. Pittsburgh, PA 410 6 PLEASE NOTE: We want you to experience the best Providence, RI 254 4 that Oneida County has to offer. However, please understand that changes often occur with attrac- Rochester, NY 136 2 tions. Hours change, days of operation change Scranton, PA 157 3 and, unfortunately, some attractions close. So, to ensure your visit will be unforgettable, please con- Syracuse, NY 54 1 tact Oneida County Tourism and/or the attraction before your trip, to verify the attraction will be open Toronto, Ontario 290 5 when you visit. For more information on events and Washington, DC 399 7 attractions visit TheGetawayRegion.com. Watertown, NY 82 2 © 2018 Oneida County Tourism
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Utica
BREWERY TOUR, UTICA UTICA, DOME
Chadwicks New Hartford Washington Mills Clark Mills New York Mills Westmoreland Utica Deerfield Oriskany Whitesboro Kirkland Rome Whitestown A Renaissance City Marcy Utica Yorkville
History. Unique culinary. Local Canalway Trail. On the second goods. The great outdoors. Craft Sunday in July, runners from around beer Cultural diversity. The arts. If the globe convene for the Utica you’re a lover of any of these, you 15K Boilermaker Road Race. The entire THE UTICA BOILERMAKER IS ONE OF THE need to experience Utica. city celebrates with a giant post-race LARGEST 15K (9.3 MILES) ROAD RACES History buffs will be in their IN THE COUNTRY WITH MORE THAN party at the F X Matt Brewery. glory, exploring the city’s vivid past. 19,000 PARTICIPANTS IN THE 15K, 5K, Art aficionados can view the Settled during the French and Indian AND WHEELCHAIR DIVISIONS. exceptional collections at Munson- War as old f Fort Schuyler, the Utica in 1888 and is famous for its award- Williams-Proctor Museum of Art, of yesterday is evident throughout. winning Saranac brand of beers. peruse the works at Sculpture Ride the Adirondack Scenic Rail- Craft beverages aren’t the Space, or see a Broadway show at road. See extraordinary landmarks city’s only praiseworthy consum- The Stanley. While in town, be sure and original architecture. Sip on a able. Visitors flock to Utica for its to check out the Utica Zoo, Utica pint of Utica Club - the nation’s first unique array of cuisine. The city’s Children’s Museum, a Utica Comets beer licensed and sold unique character - defined by rich AHL hockey game, and discover a after Prohibition. history, agriculture and diversity Renaissance City for all ages. Craft beer - is reflected in hundreds of ethnic connoisseurs and and American eateries. Farmers history-seekers alike and artisans gather to sell produce can tour the F X Matt and goods each week at the Oneida Brewing Company, County Public Market. one of the oldest Those with a passion for the family-owned brew- great outdoors will enjoy golf at Val- eries in the nation. F ley View, Proctor Park - a Frederick X Matt began brewing Law Olmsted design - and the Erie DOWNTOWN, UTICA
TheGetawayRegion.com | 5 UTICA-ROME AREA
Rome
BELLAMY HARBOR PARK, ROME
Chadwicks New Hartford Washington Mills ✓MARK Clark Mills New York Mills Westmoreland YOUR CALENDAR Rome Deerfield Oriskany Whitesboro Kirkland Rome Whitestown The Annual The Copper City Marcy Utica Yorkville Honor America Days Celebration Rome is the perfect place to spend in 1758 to protect traders during the Rome’s biggest day of the year is a weekend immersed in history, na- French and Indian War and hosted always the last Saturday in July! ture, and culture. Both adults and the Continental Army during the You’re invited on July 28 to join in on the children will enjoy the various activi- Revolution. Known as “the fort that fun. The Honor America Days Parade begins at 10am, then, later that evening, the Honor ties available in this city nestled along never surrendered” for repelling a America Days Pops Concert on the west the historic Erie Canalway National prolonged siege in 1777, today visitors lawn at Fort Stanwix National Monument. Heritage Corridor. can see, touch, and feel this significant The concert concludes with a spectacular Rome’s history began with the piece of the American past at Fort fireworks display with cannon fire! building of a fortified trading post Stanwix National Monument. on one of the most important North American transportation routes, the Oneida Carry. Located in Iroquois territory, Fort Stanwix was erected WSB SINCE 1974, THE WORLD SERIES OF BOCCE HAS BEEN THE PREMIER BOCCE TOURNAMENT IN THE NORTHEAST! HOSTED BY THE TOCCOLANA CLUB, ROME.
6 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide Just six miles away, the Oriskany Nature lovers will enjoy Delta Lake North American Gray Wolves. Battlefield State Historic Site serves State Park, the trails at the Rome Celebrate summertime fun with as an awe-inspiring reminder of one of Sand Plains, and learn how millions the annual Honor America Days fes- the Revolutionary War’s most deadly of trout are raised at the Rome Fish tivities in July, and in August expe- and pivotal engagements. Rome is Hatchery. Fort Rickey Children’s rience Rome Canalfest at Bellamy home to Revere Copper, hence the nod Discovery Zoo provides an interactive Harbor Park – with rides, music, fire- and notoriety as being The Copper experience where visitors can meet, works, and a unique 5K run & 2K kay- City and it is the final resting place of pet, and feed a wide variety of ani- ak event. Come explore a Central New Francis Bellamy, author of the Pledge mals. Sure to be a hit with everyone York treasure and see what the Cop- of Allegiance. is a special exhibition of magnificent per City has to offer. Fort Rickey Discover the fun…
• Petting areas, animal presentations, maternity ward • Giant softplay maze-tubes, tunnels, slides, ballcrawl • Exotic & native animals • New Jumbo Jumper Pillow Bounce
Route 49 – 3 Miles West of Rome (315) 336–1930 UT-000622935 fortrickey.com
TheGetawayRegion.com | 7 NORTH COUNTRY AREA
North
WEST CANADA CREEK, BARNEVELD
Annsville Camden Holland Patent Prospect Trenton Ava Florence Lee Remsen Western North Country Alder Creek Floyd Lee Center Steuben Westernville Barneveld Forestport McConnellsville Stittville Westdale Escape to the Rustic Wilderness Boonville Hinckley Point Rock Taberg Woodgate
Retreat to nature, history and The annual snowfall in Boonville State Historic Site, The Soda Fountain rustic living in Oneida County’s North ranks it among America’s snowiest - a family-friendly destination diner, country. Located in the southwestern places, making it the perfect place to and the Remsen Barn Festival for the foothills of the Adirondacks, this area snowmobile, sled, snowshoe, ski and Arts, held annually in September. offers breathtaking natural beauty enjoy the excitement of the Boonville Head up to the North Country, rent convenient to reach. Snow Fest. More than 31 miles (50 km) a cabin or set up camp, take a deep Travelers who long to be immersed in length, the BREIA trails offer one breath of fresh air, and unplug. in the great outdoors can access of the largest roomed cross-country ✓MARK extensive leisure opportunities in ski systems in the east. Boonville YOUR CALENDAR the North Country’s lakes, streams, delights with its old-fashioned charm hills and forests. Fish for trout in the at the Black River Canal Museum and crystal clear West Canada Creek, walk welcomes tens of thousands to the the trails at Pixley Falls State Park NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days - New and Trenton Falls, white-water kayak York’s premier forestry and lumber-
Fish Creek, and water ski on Hinckley jack show. THE WOODSMEN’S FIELD DAYS IN BOONVILLE Reservoir. Looking to get away to small town st life? Spend some time in the Queen 71 New York State Village of Camden, tour the Carriage Woodsmen’s Field Days House Museum, visit Mystic Stamp, or August 17 – 19, 2018, Boonville picnic in Forest Park, 117 acres perfect Premier lumberjack and lumberjill for biking, running or walking. contest in the nation hosting com- Remsen has rich history and cul- petitors from across the US, Canada, ture to explore, such as Revolutionary Australia and New Zealand. Explore forestry equipment displays, chain- War hero Baron von Steuben’s home saw carvings, ice carvings and more. CAMDEN and resting place - Steuben Memorial
8 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide TheGetawayRegion.com | 9 SOUTHERN HILLS AREA
South
BLUBERRY BROOKE B&B, DEANSBORO
Augusta Deansboro Paris Bridgewater Kirkland Sangerfield Cassville Knoxboro Sauquoit Southern Hills Clayville Marshall Waterville Picturesque Villages & Farms with Historic Charm Clinton Oriskany Falls
Step out of the daily bygone architecture, unique eateries, available fruits and veggies in the hustle and bustle and eclectic stores, and numerous his- Southern Hills. Those with an inter- get away to the quaint toric sites. In September, check out est in green living may also enjoy see- and inviting Southern Cruisin’ Into Waterville with enter- ing the massive modern windmills Hills of Oneida Coun- tainment for all ages including a huge atop the hills of local wind farms. ty. Bordered on the classic car, motorcycle and tractor Slow your pace, make the drive, south by Route 20’s parade, craft fair, BBQ cookout, and and find contentment in aesthetic Scenic Byway, this chili cook-off. New England inspired villages with area is an ideal place to Travelers in search of the fresh- vintage rural character. Escape to slow down and unwind. est food products can visit old-fash- the picturesque Southern Hills of In the Village of Clinton, stay at ioned farmers’ markets and tour Oneida County. one of many charming bed and break- dairy and produce farms. You can fasts. Peruse a delightful array of lo- pick apples, pumpkins, strawberries, cally-owned artisan shops, specialty blueberries, and other seasonally boutiques, restaurants, and cafés. Take a garden stroll or nature walk ✓MARK YOUR through the pristine trails of Root CALENDAR Glen on the historic campus of Ham- ilton College. The Glen contains some 65 species of trees, dozens of shrubs, and scores of varieties of flowers. In autumn, enjoy fresh-pressed cider and house-baked donuts and pies at the Clinton Cider Mill. If you’re plan- Clinton Art & Music ning a weekend getaway in warm- Festival weather months, be sure to arrive by August 2018 mid-day Thursday so you can visit One of the most impressive musical the Clinton Farmers’ Market on the line-ups of any Upstate music fest, fea- village green. turing over 20 acts from solo acoustic to 10-piece swing, Gypsy to Gospel, Irish The villages of Waterville and to Oompah, jazz to Americana. Nine Oriskany Falls draw visitors for stages feature notable guests from all their graceful settings, pleasingly over the Northeast -- and its all FREE! ROOT GLEN-CLINTON
10 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide CLINTON CIDER MILL
TheGetawayRegion.com | 11 SYLVAN BEACH AREA
Sylvan
BOATS PARKED OFFSHORE AT SYLVAN BEACH ON ONEIDA LAKE.
Vernon, Verona, Blossvale Sherrill Verona Beach Durhamville Sylvan Beach Verona Mills Sylvan Beach & and Sherrill Jewell Vernon Vienna North Bay Vernon Center At the Corner of Beach and Canal Oneida Castle Verona
In the summertime, the village of est roller coaster at Sylvan Beach reach. Whatever you like to do to Sylvan Beach offers good old-fash- Amusement Park. Be sure not to miss relax, a Sylvan Beach or Verona get- ioned family fun. Enjoy lazy days of the spectacular sunsets! away is the perfect destination for swimming, sandcastles, and sun- Nearby, families can attend stock fun with family and friends – and the bathing at Sylvan Beach or Verona car races at the Utica-Rome Speed- place to make memories that will last Beach State Park. Tent or park your way; view artifacts, art, and displays a lifetime. RV at one of the many local camp- of Oneida Indian life at the Shako:wi grounds; fish for walleye, bass, and Cultural Center; and uncover the ✓MARK YOUR other freshwater treasures; motor- utopian society mysteries kept at CALENDAR boat, sail, ski, picnic, and visit the Oneida Community Mansion House. historic lighthouse. Enjoy lakefront Adults can find true world-class dining at local restaurants. Get a entertainment at the 1,200 acre gorgeous view of Oneida Lake from Turning Stone Resort Casino. With the top of Central New York’s larg- Las Vegas style gaming, award- winning restaurants, spas, golf, nightclubs, shows, and accommoda- tions, your stay is certain to exceed expectations. Just seven miles away, Vernon Downs’ famous Miracle Mile harness racetrack and casino offers Pirate’s Weekend daily racing simulcasts, fine dining, July 19 – 22, 2018, Sylvan Beach lodging, and entertainment. A weekend of Pirates and family fun at the Beach! Parade, musical entertain- Conveniently located just off In- ment, sand castle competition, Pirate terstate 90, the NY State Thruway, Rum Runners 5k, and more! all of these attractions are easy to
12 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide SYLVAN BEACH
TheGetawayRegion.com | 13 SIGNATURE EVENTS 2018
Events
MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR BOONVILLE SNOW FESTIVAL ARTS FESTIVAL UTICA BOILERMAKER INDIE GARAGE SALE GET AWAY TO Four Seasons Oneida County has events and attractions for every season.
continue Spring Summer Summer Fall continue
March June August November
AMERICA’S GREATEST HEART RUN & WALK CLASSIC CAR CRUISE CANAL FEST THURSDAY NIGHTS THRU SUMMER sylvanbeachny.com CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET uticaheartrunwalk.org sylvanbeachny.com christmasonmainstreet.com CAPITOLFEST 16 FILM FESTIVAL CABARET FARM FEST romecapitol.com CLINTON FINE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW broadwayutica.com cceoneida.com/events Find us on Facebook! DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK HERB & FLOWER FEST EGGSTRAVAGANZA drumsalongthemohawk.com CLINTON HOLIDAY STROLL cceoneida.com/events uticazoo.org JEEPS AT THE BEACH clintonnychamber.org INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME sylvanbeachny.com MARCH MEATBALL MADNESS Induction Weekend POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN theabrahamhouse.org ibhof.com NYS WOODSMEN‘S FIELD DAYS adirondackrr.com starinfo.com/woodsmen UTICA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE MUNSON WILLIAMS PROCTOR ARTS FESTIVAL SAUQUOIT VALLEY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL mwpai.org ROME CANAL FEST greatamericanirishfest.com rotary7150.org svcraftshow.com SARANAC THURSDAYS Thursday nights thru Summer TASTE OF LEBANON April Find us on Facebook saranac.com CHICAGO WINE IN THE WILDERNESS UTICA ZOO BREWFEST broadwayutica.com uticazoo.org uticazoo.org HARNESS RACING SEASON OPENS Winter VERNON DOWNS July vernondowns.com 30TH ANNUAL FROG FEST Fall PROHIBITION PARTY bigfrog104.com saranac.com BAVARIAN FESTIVAL December
uticamaennerchor.com ROME HOME SHOW September A TUBA CHRISTMAS romechamber.com BLUES PICNIC romecapitol.com sylvanbeachny.com CRUISIN’ INTO WATERVILLE May cruisinintoWaterville.com NUTCRACKER DISPLAY BOONVILLE-ONEIDA COUNTY FAIR Tiny’s State Street Grill boonvillefair.com FALL BLOCK PARTY 40TH ANNUAL KIRKLAND ART CENTER sylvanbeachny.com Find us on Facebook! RUN & WALK CORNING GLASSBARGE EXHIBITION kacny.org ROME & SYLVAN BEACH REMSEN BARN FESTIVAL VICTORIAN YULETIDE cmog.org remsenbarnfestival.com mwpai.org ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE, TRACTOR & CAR SHOW GREAT AMERICAN IRISH FESTIVAL STS. COSMAS & DAMIAN FEAST & PILGRIMAGE greatamericanirishfest.com Find us on Facebook sylvanbeachny.com January HONOR AMERICA DAYS UTICA ROAD RUNNERS FALLING LEAVES 15K & 5K BIKES AT THE BEACH romechamber.com uticaroadrunners.org MITCHELL INVITATIONAL BONSPIEL Tuesday nights thru Summer uticacurlingclub.org sylvanbeachny.com NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME MINDUCTION WEEKEND October baseballhall.org MOHAWK VALLEY ANTIQUE FEST ERIE CANAL HALF MARATHON CAYO HOUSE OF HORROR vintagefurn.com eriecanalhalf.com PIRATES WEEKEND cayoindustrial.com sylvanbeachny.com COPPER WIRE RUN TOY TRAIN SHOW FRENCH & INDIAN WAR ENCAMPMENT camdennychamber.com ttcsltd.org/calendar.html Fort Stanwix National Monument UTICA BOILERMAKER ROAD RACE nps.gov/fost boilermaker.com FALL ARTS FESTIVAL February VETTES AT THE BEACH boonvillechamber.org sylvanbeachny.com FORT RICKEY FALL FESTIVAL BOONVILLE SNOW FESTIVAL fortrickey.com boonvillesnowfestival.com WORLD SERIES OF BOCCE toccolanaclubcom SPOOKTACULAR HOME SHOW @ TURNING STONE uticazoo.org homeshowatturningstone.com
14 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide TheGetawayRegion.com | 15 MUST SEES
MUST SEE Attractions
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16 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide MUST SEES
ERIE CANAL CRUISES FORT STANWIX, ROME ADIRONDACK SCENIC RAILROAD
Oneida County is the perfect play games at Sylvan Beach Amuse- beers, Utica Club and a variety of so- destination to spend quality time to- ment Park and ride Carello’s Land- das. See skilled artisans at work cre- gether for a couples retreat, a family mark Carousel all before you find a ating Tiffany-style lamps at Meyda fun escape, girlfriends getaway or a cozy spot to relax and watch the gor- Lighting and marvel at their stun- guy’s weekend adventure. The area geous sunsets over Oneida Lake. ning creations on display, and for is packed with state parks, beaches sale, in the showroom. and must see attractions that offer Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery a variety of opportunities to make Zoo is a special kind of zoo with a fo- Science-minded adventure seek- lasting memories. cus on kids and family fun. The “ma- ers will love a trip to Herkimer Dia- ternity ward” offers a fenced-in area mond Mines to prospect for precious Treat yourself to an unforget- where children can pet and hold baby gemstones…Herkimer Diamonds… table experience and world-class en- goats. With a visit to the Utica Zoo rare quartz crystals, 500 hundred tertainment at Turning Stone Resort you will see over 200 animals from million years old. Kids can explore Casino, watch harness racing at its around the world including majestic natural history, since and interactive best on the miracle mile track at Ver- lions, red pandas, hyenas, zebras and play at Utica Children’s Museum. non Downs Casino, or climb aboard sea lions! Don’t forget to stop at Voss’ the Adirondack Scenic Railroad for for ice cream while at Utica Zoo. Sports enthusiasts will appre- an excursion into parts of the Ad- ciate exploring and learning more irondack Mountains that can only be Want to know how we make about their favorite players at two accessed by train. things here? Celebrate 130 years of iconic halls of fame found in the area, brewing history with a factory tour the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Sylvan Beach offers old-fashioned at F X Matt Brewery, est. 1888, to nearby Cooperstown and the Inter- summertime fun for all ages. Stroll learn how this family-owned brew- national Boxing Hall of Fame in Ca- sandy beaches, enjoy water sports, ery makes the Saranac brand of nastota.
Suggested Attractions
ADIRONDACK SCENIC MEYDA LIGHTING SHOWROOM VERNON DOWNS CASINO RAILROAD & FACTORY TOUR 4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon 321 Main Street, Utica 55 Oriskany Boulevard, Yorkville vernondowns.com adirondackrr.com meyda.com 877-88-VERNON 800-819-2291 315-768-3706 Call for tour times. NEARBY MUST SEE BROADWAY UTICA ATTRACTIONS 258 Genesee Street, Utica MUNSON WILLIAMS PROCTOR broadwayutica.com MUSEUM OF ART ERIE CANAL CRUISES 315-724-7196 310 Genesee Street, Utica 800 Mohawk Street, Herkimer mwpai.org eriecanalcruises.com F X MATT BREWERY (SA- 315-797-0000 315-717-0077 RANAC)BREWERY SHOP & FACTORY TOUR SYLVAN BEACH 830 Varick Street, Utica State Route 13, Sylvan Beach HERKIMER DIAMOND MINES saranac.com SylvanBeachNY.com 4601 NY-28, Herkimer 800-765-6288 herkimerdiamond.com TURNING STONE RESORT 315-717-0175 Check website for tour times. CASINO 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL FORT RICKEY CHILDREN’S turningstone.com OF FAME DISCOVERY ZOO 800-771-7711 5135 Rome-New London 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota Road, Rome UTICA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ibhof.com fortrickey.com 311 Main Street, Utica 315-697-7095 315-336-1930 uticacm.org 315-724-6129 NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME FORT STANWIX NATIONAL 25 Main Street, Cooperstown Monument UTICA ZOO 100 N. James Street, Rome One Utica Zoo Way, Utica baseballhalloffame.org 888-HALL-OF-FAME nps.gov/fost uticazoo.org UTICA ZOO 315-338-7730 315-738-0472
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Indulge
EXIT 33 TURNING STONE
FOOD AND Nightlife Ethnic diversity yields a bounty of extraordinary cuisine and entertainment hot spots!
EXIT 33 ATRIUM, TURNING STONE
18 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide FOOD AND NIGHT LIFE Authentic Flavors Indulge
Oneida County’s rich history, ethnic diversity, and agricultural excellence combine to produce Local Picks something our visitors and lo- cals always appreciate: amazing UTICA AREA NORTH COUNTRY AREA food! The county is packed with Historic Icon - Georgio’s Village Cafe Historic Icon - Freddy’s Diner Local Favorite - Michael T’s Local Favorite - Kratzy’s hundreds of restaurants offering Hot New Up-and-Comer - Chophouse by Chesterfield Hot New Up-and-Comer - Nicole’s of Camden everything from a wide variety Very Entertaining - Sumo Hibachi Very Entertaining - The Soda Fountain of international flare to celebrat- Delicious International - Mi Casa Outdoor Dining - Kayuta Drive-in ed local favorites that originated Great Steak - Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse Summertime Treat - Mercer’s Dairy right here like chicken riggies, Outdoor Dining - Aqua Vino Bonus: Best Breakfast - Sweet Basil Rooftop Dining - Ocean Blue turkey joints, tomato pie, and Summertime Treat - Voss’ SOUTHERN HILLS AREA Utica greens. Bonus: Best Locavore - The Tailor & The Cook Historic Icon - The Horned Dorset You could Local Favorite - Spaghetti Kettle spend your en- ROME AREA Best Bistro - Across the Row tire getaway ex- Historic Icon - The Savoy American Diner - Charlie’s Place Local Favorite - Coalyard Charlie’s Great Seafood - Michael’s Fine Food & Spirits ploring regional Very Entertaining - Dinner Theatre at The Beeches Summertime Treat - Bonomo’s Dari Creme restaurants! Delicious International - Caribbean Restaurant Bonus: Best Locavore - Nola’s Craft your own Outdoor Dining - Delta Lake Inn culinary trail by Summertime Treat - Nicky Doodles visiting some of Bonus: Best Riggies - Teddy’s Restaurant these top picks SYLVAN BEACH AREA while here: Historic Icon - Eddie’s Restaurant Local Favorite - Canal View Cafe Hot New Up-and-Comer - AnchorLight Inn & Cafe Delicious International - Spaghetti Factory Very Entertaining - Turning Stone Resort Great Seafood - Captain John’s Outdoor Dining - Cinderella’s Summertime Treat - What’s the Scoop All Day Breakfast - Apple Betty’s Bonus: Best Pub Fare - The Crazy Clam
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Indulge NIGHTLIFE AND Entertainment
Oneida musical performances, Community Dali. With downtown revitalization County has Theater, and independent film screen- under way in hubs of Utica and Rome, a long and ings, and for those who simply want many old, abandoned buildings have distinguished to catch the latest movie releases, been re-purposed into artists’ lofts reputation the area’s movie theaters are conve- and commercial spaces. These spaces for its robust niently located in commercial areas are becoming popular spots for nightlife. Back surrounded by endless shopping and after-hours painting and calligraphy in the 1950s, dining options. classes served with a side of wine a number of Kick up the excitement with an at venues like Art & Vine or Paint- well-known evening of horse racing at Vernon ing with a Twist. A fun way to relax, local clubs and Downs, or playing a few hands of socialize and get creative. Richard Barrett restaurants poker at Turning Stone Resort, our Fine and casual dining is liter- Editor, Observer Dispatch were part of a premier resort casinos, located a ally all over the map and the only popular jazz circuit that featured per- short drive from Utica or Rome. limitation is one’s personal taste. formances by world-class musicians There’s always plenty of fine food, The choices seem infinite. Greek, and singers. Some of those venues shopping, and entertainment on hand Italian, Bosnia, Middle Eastern, are now gone, but there are plenty of and these venues are always high Indian, Asian, American, Farm to venues here that host some of the best energy. It’s hard not to get swept up Table, Mexican, Dominican, pub food, live jazz, blues, folk, rock and alterna- in the excitement of a roaring crowd natural food, seafood, steak houses, tive music around. The area is home cheering on a horse, or seeing the joy the list goes on. The variety of local to a long list of legendary musicians of a player who just won big on a slot cuisines reflects the diversity of the who continue to regularly play live on machine. These venues are literally a county’s ethnicity, and the choices local stages. one-stop shop for nighttime enter- rival those of much larger metropoli- Live theater and performance tainment. tan areas. Oneida County has a rich art has never been more prolific and Our local arts community doesn’t history and tradition of outstanding at a higher level in Oneida County fold up at night, either. Rather, it restaurants and we are fortunate to thanks to our landmark theaters-- comes alive with live concerts at a offer locals and visitors alike so many The Stanley Theater in Utica and the variety of venues, film screenings at quality unique dining options. Capitol Theater in Rome-- and a re- Cinema Capitol, poetry readings at For those feeling adventurous, on newed effort to bring top-performing The Tram, and evening museum tours any given night you’ll find a com- Broadway shows to the area, includ- during First Fridays at MWPAI, one edy show, an open mic, trivia time, ing Cinderella, Chicago and Cabaret of the most distinguished art institu- karaoke, or a poetry slam waiting to this year. There are also a few smaller, tions in the country, home to works be enjoyed. intimate venues featuring live by Leonardo Da Vinci and Salvatore
Nightlife Hot Spots to check out: LIVE MUSIC Villa Verona Vineyard, Verona ARTS Wakely’s on Varick, Utica 69 Steakhouse, Whitesboro Woodland Farm Brewery, Utica Art & Vine, Utica Cavallo’s Cigar Bar, New Hartford Woods Valley Ski Area, Westernville Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, Utica Celtic Harp, Utica Painting with a Twist, New Hartford Club Monarch, Utica Rome Arts & Community Center, Rome Copper City Brewing, Rome COMMUNITY THEATER Delta Lake Inn, Rome John Devereux Tavern, Utica Dinner Theater at The Beeches, Rome Levitt AMP Utica Music Series, Utica Players of Utica, Utica Lukins, Utica Rome Community Theater, Rome Nail Creek Pub & Brewery Rt. 12 North, Deerfield LIVE THEATER Saranac Thursdays, Utica The Other Side, Utica The Stanley, Utica The Savoy, Rome The Capitol Theater, Rome The Snubbing Post, Rome The Tramontane, Utica MOVIES Tiny’s Bar & Grill, Utica Marquee, New Hartford Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona TURQUOISE TIGER, TURNING STONE Cinema Capitol, Rome Vernon Downs, Vernon
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Indulge
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Itinerary Join The Friends of Fermentation
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16 Stone Brewpub Villa Verona Vineyard 9542 Main St., Holland Patent, NY 13354 4914 State Route 365, Verona, NY 13478 315-865-8500 315-363-3300 16StoneAleHouse.com VillaVeronaVineyard.com Taproom, growler fills, pub-style food. Wine tastings offered daily.
Copper City Brewing Company 1111 Oneida St., Rome, NY 13440 Woodland Farm Brewery 315-225-9958 6002 Trenton Rd., Utica, NY 13502 CopperCityBrewing.com 315-864-3051 Tasting room featuring IPA’s, Stouts, Porters, WoodlandBeer.com Belgians, Blondes and specialty beers. Full taproom, growler fills, and tours daily.
Nail Creek Pub & Brewery 720 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502 315-793-7593 NailCreekPub.com Opened March 2008 with the intent of bringing craft beer to the Mohawk Valley.
Prospect Falls Winery 400 Academy St., Prospect, NY 13435 315-205-4045 facebook.com/ProspectFallsWinery Tastings available Wed–Sun.
Saranac – F.X.Matt Brewery 830 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502 Please call 800-765-6288 or visit Saranac.com/Tours for tour schedule or to make a reservation.
For more stories, traditions and tastes behind craft beer, wine and spirits movement in Central New York, find out What’s on Tap at www.BrewCentralNY.com.
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TheGetawayRegion.com | 23 ARTS & CULTURE
Arts
GET AWAY TO Culture Plan a Trip with Artistic Vision.
THE STANLEY, UTICA
24 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide ARTS & CULTUREARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 25,000+ Arts THE MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR MUSEUM OF ART IN UTICA IS HOME TO OVER 25,000 WORKS OF ART WITH A WORLD-RENOWNED PERMANENT COLLECTION WITH SEVERAL ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS HELD ANNUALLY.
For a stimulating getaway centered Arts Institute Arts Festival, Tuesday, Space; see their commissioned public on the arts, you can’t go wrong in Oneida June 26 through Sunday, July 1, a colorful art installations at the Griffiss Interna- County. At the world-renowned Munson- extravaganza of live music, sidewalk art, tional Sculpture Garden. At Kirkland Art Williams-Proctor Museum of Art, view mural painting, antique autos, and much. Center and Rome Art and Community works by some of history’s most cel- It’s the area’s longest running summer- Center, guests can view a thoughtful ebrated visionaries like Picasso, Pollock, time art celebration. selection of outstanding performances Kandinsky, O’Keefe, Mondrian, and Whis- At the Wellin Museum of Art on the and regional exhibits. tler. The museum contains over 25,000 Hamilton College campus, view exhibi- Enjoy memorable performances. works, including Thomas Cole’s original tions and collections of art and artifacts The Stanley in Utica plays host to a full “Voyage of Life” series, showcased in a representing a diverse array of time Broadway series presented by Broadway Philip Johnson designed building, now on periods and media such as Greek and Utica each season from fall to spring. the Register of Historic Places. At Foun- Roman antiquities, Native American The Capitol Theatre, Rome’s historic 1928 tain Elms, guests can discover room after art, Chinese ritual bronzes, pieces from movie palace, attracts vintage film buffs room of fine Victorian era decorative arts pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and a Song from around the world each year for and furnishings housed in a superbly Dynasty bodhisattva. Capitolfest, Central New York’s three-day restored 1850 Italianate mansion. Don’t Visit artists-in-residence exploring rare 35mm silent and early talkie movie miss the 2018 Munson-Williams-Proctor new frontiers at the legendary Sculpture film festival.
CAPITOL THEATER, ROME
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Arts Arts & Culture GALLERIES & PERFORMING ART CENTERS.
DODGE PRATT NORTHAM 106 Schuyler Street, Boon- ville NY 13309 dpnboonville.org (315) 942-5133
EDITH LANGLEY BARRETT FINE ART GALLERY AT UTICA COLLEGE 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica NY 13501 utica.edu (315) 792-5289
GRIFFISS INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN 153 Brooks Road, Rome NY 13441 sculpturespace.org/sculp- turepark (315) 338-0393
KIRKLAND ART CENTER 9 1/2 East Park Row, PLAYERS OF UTICA ROME COMMUNITY THEATER STREBEL AUDITORIUM Clinton NY 13323 1108 State Street, Utica NY 8911 Turin Road, Rome NY 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica kacny.org 13502 13440 NY 13502 (315) 853-8871 playersofutica.org romecommunitytheater.org utica.edu (315) 724-7624 (315) 337-5920 (315) 792-3006 ARTISTREE STUDIOS & MARQUEE CINEMAS AT THE GALLERY CAPITOL THEATRE ORCHARD REMSEN PERFORMING & RUTH & ELMER WELLIN UNITY HALL 205 West Dominick Street, 220 W. Dominick Street, VISUAL ARTS CENTER MUSEUM OF ART AT HAMILTON 103 Vanderkemp Ave, 20 Ellinwood Drive, New COLLEGE Rome NY 13440 Rome NY 13440 Hartford NY 13413 9627 Main St, Remsen NY Barneveld NY 13304 artistreestudios.wixsite.com/ romecapitol.com 13438 198 College Hill Road, unityhall.com marqueecinemas.com Clinton NY 13323 artistree 315-337-6453 (315) 768-3184 remsenartscenter.org (315) 520-8231 315-831-2787(ARTS) hamilton.edu/wellin BRENDA LOMELI’S ART STUDIO CAPITOL CINEMA MVCC AUDITORIUM - ROME (315) 859-4396 UTICA MAENNERCHOR & GALLERY 230 W. Dominick Street, CAMPUS ROME ART AND COMMUNITY 5535 Flanagan Road, Marcy 435 South James Street Rome NY 13440 1101 Floyd Avenue, Rome CENTER SCULPTURE SPACE NY 13403 Rome NY 13440 romecapitol.com NY 13440 308 West Bloomfield Street, 12 Gates St, Utica NY 13502 uticamaennerchor.com 315-225-7184 (315) 337-6453 mvcc.edu/culture Rome NY 13440 sculpturespace.org (315) 735-5882 Find us on Facebook (315) 731-5722 romeart.org (315) 724-8381 (315) 336-1040 MVCC THEATER - UTICA CAMPUS ROME CINEMAS 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica 1122 Erie Boulevard West, NY 13501 Rome NY 13340 mvcc.edu/culture (315) 334-4475 (315) 731-5722
26 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide KIMONO! The Artistry of Itchiku Kubota June 10 through September 16
Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003), Mt. Fuji Series , Ohn/Fuji and the Burning Clouds (1994); tie-dyeing, ink painting, and embroidery on silk crepe (chirimen) with gold wefts; 261 x 136 cm. The Kubota Collection, The International Chodiev Foundation
310 Genesee Street, Utica, New York I 315-797-0000 I mwpai.org
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History
GET AWAY TO History Experience the Rich Heritage of Oneida Count
FORT STANWIX NATIONAL MONUMENT, ROME
28 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide PATH THROUGHHISTORIC HISTORY EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
History If a weekend immersed in history mysterious utopian community that is your ideal getaway, Oneida County endured for decades – even though is the perfect destination. Located at marriage was not allowed. the convergence of many important The building of the Erie Canal, travel routes, an extraordinarily which started in Rome on July 4, diverse amount of significant history 1817, sparked countless cultural and happened here. commercial developments across In Rome, visitors can tour Fort New York State. Take a relaxing Stanwix National Monument. Known cruise aboard Erie Canal Cruises as “the fort that never surrendered” for a historic narration of this iconic for successfully thwarting an in- National Heritage Corridor and tense siege in 1777, Stanwix was built National Landmark. to protect traders during the French Interested in the history of and Indian War and was also used American sports? Check out the during the Revolutionary War. National Baseball Hall of Fame in Just six miles away at the Oris- Cooperstown or the International kany Battlefield, explore the site of Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota. one of the Revolutionary War’s most Be sure to visit the Baron Von deadly battles. Considered by many Steuben Memorial State Historic to be a critical turning point in the Site, see astounding bygone architec- War, hundreds of brave soldiers lost ture and decorative arts at Fountain their lives in Oriskany, fighting for Elms, learn about the Oneida Indian American independence. Nation at Shako:wi Cultural Center, In Sherrill, the Oneida Communi- and explore a long list of historic ty Mansion House offers an intrigu- sites just waiting to ignite your pas- ing tour that lends insight into a sion for the past.
Monuments, Museums & Halls LIVE A LITTLE HISTORY.
ADIRONDACK MUSEUM FOUNTAIN ELMS AT MUNSON WIL- ONEIDA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER RUTGER-STEUBEN PARK NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - TRAIL Route 28 & 30 LIAMS PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE 1608 Genesee Street, Utica HISTORIC DISTRICT TO FREEDOM Blue Moutain Lake NY 12812 310 Genesee Street, Utica NY NY 13502 Rutger Street, Utica NY 1608 Genesee St, Utica NY (518) 352-7311 13502 oneidacountyhistory.org uticalandmarks.org 13501 www.adirondackmuseum.org mwpai.org (315) 735-3642 (315) 732-7376 oneidacountyfreedomtrail.com (315) 797-0000 (315) 735-0846 ORISKANY BATTLEFIELD STATE SHAKO:WI CULTURAL CENTER BAGG’S SQUARE HISTORIC H.P. SEARS OIL CO. SERVICE STA- HISTORIC SITE 5 Territory Road Oneida NY VERONA BEACH LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT TION MUSEUM 7801 State Route 69, Oriskany 13421 Off Route 13, S. Shoreline 321 Main Street, Utica 201 North George Street, Rome NY 13424 oneidaindiannation.com/ Verona Beach, NY 13162 detourutica.com NY 13440 nps.gov/fost shakowiculturalcenter veronabeachlighthouse.org hpsearsoil.com (315) 768-7224 (315) 829-8801 315-404-0783 BOONVILLE BLACK RIVER CANAL (315) 339-5180 MUSEUM ORISKANY MUSEUM STEUBEN MEMORIAL STATE 502 Water Street, Boonville NY HERKIMER HOME HISTORIC SITE 420 Utica Street Oriskany NY HISTORIC SITE 13309 200 State Route 169, Little 13424 Starr Hill Road, Remsen NY boonvilleblackrivercanalmuseum.com Falls NY 13365 ussoriskany.com 13438 (315) 942-6763 nysparks.com (315) 736-7529 nysparks.com (315) 823-0398 (315) 831-3737 CARELLO’S LANDMARK CAROUSEL REMINGTON MUSEUM & COUN- 118 Park Avenue, Sylvan Beach INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL TRY STORE NY 13157 OF FAME 14 Hoefler Ave, Ilion NY 13357 carellosarcade.com 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota (315) 895-3200 (315) 762-4361 NY 13032 ibhof.com ROME HISTORICAL SOCIETY (315) 697-7095 CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM 200 Church Street, Rome NY 2 North Park Street, Camden NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF 13440 NY 13316 FAME romehistoricalsociety.org (315) 245-5685 25 Main Street, Cooperstown (315) 336-5870 NY 13326 FORT STANWIX NATIONAL MONU- baseballhalloffame.org ROME SPORTS HALL OF FAME & MENT 888-HALL-OF-FAME MUSEUM 100 N. James Street, Rome NY 5790 Rome-New London Rd, 13440 ONEIDA COMMUNITY MANSION Rome NY 13440 nps.gov/fost HOUSE when-in-rome.com (315) 338-7730 170 Kenwood Avenue, Oneida (315) 339-9038 NY 13421 oneidacommunity.org (315) 363-0745
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Itinerary
HAUNTED HISTORY TRAIL Do You Believe Explore the trail to hear Central New York’s bone chilling history and meet ghosts from the past.
Do you believe in the paranormal? Whether you’re a true believer in ghosts or a die-hard skeptic, visit any of the spooky sites on the Haunted History Trail of New York State to test your beliefs. Stay at a haunted inn, join an investigative team on a ghost hunt, or go on a candlelit tour of a haunted building. For more hauntings visit HauntedHistoryTrail.com.
Haunted Sites
CAPITOL THEATRE, 220 W DOMINICK STREET, ROME One of the most interesting and stylish haunts in Cen- tral NY is the depression-era Capitol Theatre. Built in 1927, this art-deco theatre seats 2,500 and boasts a Moller Organ in the orchestra pit. Paranormal occur- rences date back more than 30 years. Witnesses have UNION STATION, reported a shadow figure of a man, organ music (de- 321 MAIN STREET, UTICA spite the lack of a working organ until 2003), whispered conversations, opening doors, and even the sounds of Union Station, built in 1814, is long reported to be an ongoing show late at night. haunted with the numerous accidental deaths that oc- curred along the railways. Today, it is common for peo- SHOPPES AT THE FINISH LINE, ple to report witnessing ‘ghost lights’ moving along the 800 COURT STREET, UTICA tracks at the station, phantom passengers riding in the cars, ghostly conductors pacing the platforms and the Ground was broken in April 1847 for what was origi- haunting sounds of tragedy echoing through the sta- nally known as The Utica Globe Mill. In 1871 a fire de- tion in the late night hours. stroyed the entire mill. Larger and improved buildings were completed in 1873. Mill operations ceased in 1916. FOR LOCAL INVESTIGATIONS Today, the Utica Globe Mill is known as The Shoppes At The Finish Line & Utica Brews and while the industrial AND EVENTS CHECK OUT: history may have been left behind it is still present not only in the architecture but the haunting activity that CASPERCOPS.COM continues. Many investigations of the Mill have led to NYSHADOWCHASERS.COM countless paranormal experiences and even the cap- ture of disembodied voices. LAMPLIGHTTOURS.COM
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Outdoor
OUTDOOR Adventure Getaway to the Great Outdoors
UTICA ZAGSTER BIKE SHARE
32 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide OUTDOOR ADVENTURE OUTDOOR RECREATION
Outdoor Oneida and rely on the advice of others, check County is a out BikeThruHistory.com to search With nearly 2,000 campsites and road cyclist’s curated rides for all abilities and activities ranging from ropes courses dream. There interests. The Herkimer-Oneida Coun- to hiking and horseback riding, kayak- are hundreds ties Transportation Study maintains ing Class III rapids on Fish Creek to of miles of a regional bicycling guide available at paddling the serene waterways of State highways hocts.org. the historic Erie Canal, boating and and well- Some of the best riding in Oneida waterskiing pristine lakes to explor- maintained County is on the backroads and can ing hidden waterfalls, and fantastic local roads be elusive. Locally-owned bicycle tour fishing, Oh, the fishing! Oneida County with relatively operators provide customized itiner- is an ideal destination for a getaway in low traffic that aries and truly unique experiences Matt VanSlyke the great outdoors. homegrownbicycleadventures.com connect wel- based on decades of cycling through- coming small towns and villages. Even out Oneida County’s landscape. As the largest communities – the Cities of mountain biking interest grows Utica and Rome – are easily accessible throughout the U.S., trails in Oneida and provide plenty of amenities for County have remained uncrowded bicycle tourists. There are very few and tranquil. The Black River Environ- unpaved roads in the area and the mental Protection Area (BREIA Trails) majority are suitable for riding. If you provides year-round outdoor adven- prefer to ride where the locals ride ture groups of all ages.
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Outdoor Parks & Recreation OUTDOOR FUN FOR ALL SEASONS.
ERIE CANAL OUTLET TO ONEIDA LAKE SYLVAN BEACH
CYCLING HIKING/WALKING DAR MAUR MANOR STABLES ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL MARINAS ONEIDA LAKE MARINA ______TRAILS 2858 Old State Route 12 HERITAGE CORRIDOR ______Route 31, Canastota NY ______CYCLE THE ERIE Sauquoit, New York 13456 eriecanalway.org 13032 ptny.org/cycle-the-erie- 315-737-8862 BIG BAY MARINA oneidalakemarina.com BREIA TRAILS canal darmaurmanor.com HINCKLEY RESERVOIR 155 Camic Road 315-762-4865 (Black River Environmental Route 365, Hinckley NY Brewerton NY 13036 Improvement Association) bigbaymarina.com RIVERSIDE MARINA HERKIMER-ONEIDA COUNTY HUNTER LANDING EQUESTRIAN 13352 9323 Egypt Rd, Boonville, 315-826-3800 315-676-2223 6805 Martin Street, Rome BICYCLING GUIDE NY 13309 3207 Haskins Rd, Blossvale, NY 13308 dec.ny.gov NY 13440 315-798-5710 315-942-2299 CALLAHAN’S MARINA 315-337-5199 hocts.org breiax-countryski.org 315-507-7743 hunterlanding.com 9089 Callahan Drive, KAYUTA LAKE, REMSEN, NY Canastota NY 13032 SNUG HARBOUR MARINA dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40631 MOHAWK RIVER TRAIL ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL callahansmarina.com Route 13 & Willow Drive, Rome, NY eriecanalway.org WHISPER WIND EQUESTRIAN CENTEr 315-697-7470 Verona Beach NY 13162 romenewyork.com/ 6101 Skinner Road, LONG LAKE, FORESTPORT, NY snug-harbour.com trailway-systems Westmoreland NY 13490 dec.ny.gov/outdoor/88129 ESS-KAY YARDS, INC. 315-762-0112 PARKER F. SCRIPTURE 315-335-3557 Guy Young Road, MOHAWK VALLEY PATH BOTANICAL GARDENS whisperwindeq.net SOUTH SHORE NAUTICAL 121 Second St., Oriskany, Brewerton NY 13029 THROUGH HISTORY ONEIDA LAKE ess-kayyards.com 3728 State Route 31, NY 13424 Main St & Rt. 49, bikethruhistory.com PARKS 315-676-2711 Canastota NY 13032 315-736-3394 ______Sylvan Beach NY 13157 southshorenautical.com cceoneida.com ZAGSTER BIKE SHARE (315) 675-3103 HOLMES MARINA, INC. 315-391-9213 RENTALS oneidalakeassociation.org 2523 Oneida Street, zagster.com/rome PHILIP A. RAYHILL MEMO- BELLAMY HARBOR PARK RIAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL Mill Street at the Canal, Verona Beach NY 13162 WATCHABLE zagster.com/utica VERONA BEACH STATE PARK holmesmarina.com WILDLIFE Whitesboro, NY Rome NY 13440 ______Trail begins near the romenewyork.com 6541 Lake Shore Road 315-762-4232 CANOEING/KAYAKING/ South, Verona Beach NY Ramada Inn off New ROME FISH HATCHERY WATER TUBING Hartford Street. 13162 MARINERS LANDING ______CENTRAL NEW YORK PARK (800) 456-CAMP 705 Pioneer Avenue, 8306 Fish Hatchery Rd, CONSERVANCY nysparks.com/parks Sylvan Beach NY 13157 Rome NY 13440 PIXLEY FALLS Utica, NY dec.ny.gov/outdoor/21668 AT WATERS EDGE KAYAKS marinerslandingmarina. 11430 State Route 46, uticaolmstedparks.org com 315-337-1390 5807 E. Main Street, Boonville, NY 13309 WHITE LAKE, FORESTPORT, NY Verona NY 13178 ORISKANY FLATS dec.ny.gov 315-762-0112 315-337-4670 River Street, Oriskany NY ROME SAND PLAINS 315-762-2728 parks.ny.gov 4807 Hogsback Road atwatersedgekayaks.com 13424 MARCY MARINA 315-793-2554 BOAT TOURS 200 F. Scharbach Drive, Rome NY 13440 ROME SAND PLAINS ______dec.ny.gov/lands/8080 BELLAMY HARBOR PARK dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9327 Marcy NY 13403 Hogsback Rd, Rome, NY 315-736-7617 315-866-6330 Mill Street at the Canal, 13440 Rome NY 13440 PARKWAY RECREATION ERIE CANAL CRUISES 315-866-6330 800 Mohawk Street MARION MANOR MARINA UTICA MARSH WILDLIFE romenewyork.com dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8080 CENTER AREA 220 Memorial Parkway, Herkimer NY 13350 Routes 13 & 31, eriecanalcruises.com Canastota NY 13032 Barnes Avenue, Utica NY FISH CREEK CABIN RESORT Utica NY 13502 13502 ROOT GLEN GARDENS – 315-223-4320 (315) 717-0077 marionmanor.com 5020 Church Street, Hamilton Colege 315-762-4810 dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9323 cityofutica.com 315-793-2554 Annsville, NY 13471 198 College Hill Rd, MOHAWK VALLEY BOAT 315-749-8912 Clinton, NY 13323 CHARTERS fishcreekcabinresort.com hamilton.edu ROPES COURSE & 9512 Capron Rd, Lee HIGH ADVENTURE ______Center, NY 13363 SOUTH SHORE NAUTICAL TRENTON FALLS SCENIC TRAILS 315-335-2270 3728 NY-31, Canastota, Trenton Falls Road www.mohawkvalley- NY 13032 State Route 28, Barneveld ROOT FARM ADVENTURES boatcharters.com 315-391-9213 NY 13304 2860 King Road southshorenautical.com (315) 896-2213 Sauquoit, NY 13456 town.trenton.ny.us 315.520.7046 OLD FORGE LAKE CRUISES, INC. WEST CANADA CREEK www.Rootfarm.org 116 Steamboat Landing & CAMPSITES Can accommodate all abilities. State Route 28 Old Forge 12275 St. Rte 28, Poland, TRENTON GREENBELT NY 13420 Town of Trenton, NY NY 13431 BEACHES, LAKES (315) 369-6473 888-461-2267 (315) 896-2213 oldforgelakecruises.com visittughill.com & WATERWAYS westcanadacreekcamp- ______sites.com RAQUETTE LAKE NAVIGATION HORSEBACK 254 Antlers Rd, Raquette WELLNESSTE LODGE RIDING BLACK RIVER BLUEWAY Lake NY 13436 9340 Coal Hill Road, ______blackriverny.com (315) 895-3200 Taberg, NY 13471 raquettelakenavigation.com 315-336-5771 ADVENTURE HORSE RIDING DELTA LAKE STATE PARK wellnesste.com IN NYS 8797 State Route 46, 8585 Buck Hill Road Rome NY 13440 Westernville, NY 13486 315-337-4670 315-942-4376 parks.ny.gov ridenys.com
34 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Do you love to Fish? Outdoor Fish for permission. There are many other choices: anything? Oriskany Creek is one favorite Sconondoa Creek, Sauquoit Creek, From eight- destination. It is easily accessed, and the upper Mohawk River, the east inch bluegills to it is terrific, with many wild fish in the and west branches of Fish Creek, and fat walleyes to upstream areas, including occasional many others with low-key reputa- big, muscular brook trout, and some bruisers in its tions or none at all that offer high-end carp to relent- last few miles as it flows toward the experiences. You can find plenty of lessly combat- Mohawk River. West Canada Creek places to throw popping bugs for ive smallmouth has an even bigger reputation, and for panfish and bass, too. bass? good reason – it offers the real possi- Not a fly fisherman? That’s no What bility of a 20-inch brown on any trip. problem. There are innumerable about trout? It has been regarded as one of New John Pitarresi waters where you can fish with bait Editor, Observer Dispatch How about fly York’s top trout streams just about or lures for almost any species with fishing for trout? For many anglers, forever, and it’s been even better since great success. Oneida Lake and Lake it’s way more than a hobby. It’s more the DEC began stocking two-year-old like a lifestyle, and there are plenty of fish more than 20 years ago. A good Delta are terrific walleye and bass opportunities to live it right here in day on the West Canada, with big fish fisheries, and the Mohawk River and Oneida County. rising to steadily hatching mayflies, Barge Canal offer a wide variety of We have more than 100 miles of might not match what you might find species, including occasional north- public fishing rights on trout creeks on the famous streams out West or ern pike of impressive dimensions. and rivers in the county, and hun- on the fabled rivers of the Catskills, If you love to fish, Oneida County dreds more that run through state but close enough. And sometimes it is is a great bet, no matter what you are lands or are accessible by landowner better! after.
FISHING LOCK 20, MARCY
Fishing Hot Spots! Largemouth Bass Largemouth Smallmouth Bass Brook Trout Brown Trout Bullhead Carp & Suckers Catfish Crappies Northern Pike Pickerel Rainbow Trout Rock Bass Tiger Muskellunge Walleye White Perch Perch Yellow Other Panfish Black River @ @ @ @ @ Brandy Lake @ Delta Lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fish Creek @ @ @ @ @ @ Florence Creek @ @ Lansing Kill @ @ Little River @ @ Mad River @ @ Mohawk River/Erie Canal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nine Mile Creek @ Oneida Creek @ Oneida Lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oriskany Creek @ Sauquoit Creek @ @ @ Sconondoa Creek @ West Canada Creek @ @ Woodhull Creek @ @
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Camping Campgrounds
Reconnect with nature and get a fresh perspective in Oneida County. We have the camping grounds to suit your style. Whether your choice is an RV, camper, tent or cabin with all the modern amenities… whatever your pleasure we, have the sites you want near woods, water, mountains, and trails.
NORTH COUNTRY AREA WEST CANADA CREEK CAMPSITES ONEIDA PINE CAMPGROUNDS THE LANDING CAMPGROUNDS WHISPERING WOODS 12275 State Route 28 2045 Mulholland Road 2796 Kellogg Road CAMPGROUND AOK CAMPGROUNDS Poland, NY 13431 Cleveland, NY 13042 Blossvale, NY 13308 965 Stone Barn Road 7106 Stokes-Westernville Road 888-461-2267 (315) 245-1377 315-245-9951 Cleveland, NY 13042 Westernville, NY 13486 westcanadacreekcampsites.com thelandingcampground.com 315-675-8100 315-827-9900 LONE PINE CAMPGROUND whisperingwoodscampground.com SOUTHERN HILLS AREA 600 16th Avenue THE VILLAGES RV PARK KAYUTA LAKE CAMPGROUNDS Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 5065 State Route 365 UTICA & ROME AREA 10892 Campground Road LAKE CHALET CAMPGROUNDS 315-762-5544 Verona, NY 13478 Forestport, NY 13338 P.O. Box 22 1-800-771-7711 DELTA LAKE STATE PARK 315-831-5077 593 State Route 8 MAYFAIR CAMPGROUND turningstone.com 8797 State Route 46 kayutalakecampground.com Bridgewater, NY 13313 3250 Old State Route 49 Rome, NY 13440 315-822-6074 Blossvale, NY 13308 TREASURE ISLE RV PARK 315-337-4670 ROCK LEDGE CAMPGROUND lakechalet.com 315-245-3870 3132 Haskins Road nysparks.com 4113 Water Street mayfaircampground.com Blossvale, NY 13308 Taberg, NY 13471 SYLVAN BEACH, 315-2455228 HERKIMER DIAMOND MINES TA GA SOKE CAMPGROUNDS treasureislervpark.com AND KOA KAMPGROUNDS rockledgecompground.com VERNON, VERONA 7820 Higginsville Road & SHERRILL AREA 4626 State Route 28 Blossvale, NY 13308 VERONA BEACH STATE PARK Herkimer, NY 13350 ROCKY’S RECREATION AREA 315-245-1744 12255 Potato Hill Road 6541 Lake Shore Road S. 1-800-562-0897 ANGLERS’ BAY CAMPGROUND ta-ga-soke.com Verona Beach, NY 13162 Boonville, NY 13309 812 State Route 49 herkimerdiamond.com 315-942-2250 800-456-CAMP Cleveland, NY 13042 nysparks.com/parks 315-675-3662 STO-NE-NOLS CAMPGROUNDS fishoneida.com 340 N. Hillsboro Road Camden, NY 13316 EDGEWATER CAMPGROUNDS 315-245-1638 2253 Lake Shore Drive North Bay, NY 13123 STYSH’S BROWN BARN 315-762-5129 CAMPGROUNDS Newly renovated cottages – 3334 Moose River Road See website Sylvan Beach area Boonville, NY 13309 315-942-4749 FULLER’S SHADY VALLEY CAMPGROUND TRAIL’S END CAMPGROUND P.O. Box 259 P.O. Box 60 7501 E. Lake Street Hinckley, NY 13352 North Bay, NY 13123 315-826-7220 315-245-1489 trailend.com HIDDEN POINT CAMPGROUND 1010 Waterview Drive Blossvale, NY 13308 315-762-0547 ERIE CANAL TRAIL, UTICA
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TheGetawayRegion.com | 37 SPORTS
Sports
SPORTS AND Sporting An EnduranceAthlete’s Getaway
BOILERMAKER ROAD RACE, UTICA
38 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide The Boilermaker Road Race is undoubt-
edly Central New York’s crown jewel of SPORTS endurance racing events. Massive crowds, thousands of runners, live music, and BASEBALL COLLEGIATE LEAGUE Sports a post race party like no other, make it ROME GENERALS quite unlike any race you have ever done. romegenerals.com
While the Boilermaker is the event that UTICA BLUE SOX MINI GOLF uticabluesox.net anchors the entire running calendar, there BONOMO’S DARI CREME AND MINI ADIRONDACK TRAIL BLAZERS Golfland are literally hundreds of events to choose adirondacktrailblazers.com 7589 NY-5, Clinton (315) 853-2116 throughout the year. From America’s BATTING CAGES/GO KARTS www.bonomosdc.com Michael Brych ATC Endurance Greatest Heart Run and Walk in March to PETER PAUL RECREATION MINI FALLS MINIATURE GOLF 5615 Rome New London Rd, Rome 9411 Maynard Drive Marcy the Falling Leaves Road Race in September, the local and visiting 315-339-2666 (315) 225-4513 peterpaulrecreation.com GOLD RUSH MINIATURE GOLF runner has numerous choices to fill their calendar. BILLIARDS & SUCH 4853 NY-233, Westmoreland (315) 853-1337 The runners aren’t the only ones having all the fun! Cyclists BBG’S goldrushminiaturegolf.weebly.com 4951 Commercial Drive, Yorkville come far and wide to participate and raise money every year for 315-765-9111 BLUE LAGOON bbgs4fun.com 1600 Main St, Sylvan Beach the Ride for Missing Children. Triathletes can take their swim, (315) 762-4079 HIPPO’S BILLIARDS bike, and run skills to the Delta Lake Triathlon in July. Non-tradi- 5160 Commercial Dr, Yorkville GOLD RUSH ADVENTURE GOLF 315-768-0218 1600 Main St, Sylvan Beach tional events such as the Daniel Barden Mudfest also populate the hipposyorkville.com (315) 853-1337 local race calendar. RECOVERY SPORTS GRILL PAINTBALL 5270 Willow Place, Verona If you’re an athlete just looking to train, there are numer- 315-363-0100 CHECK SIX PAINTBALL recoverysportsgrill.com 6529 Bartlett Rd, Rome ous opportunities at local parks and trail systems such as the 315-335-9978 WANNA PLAY CAFE checksixpb.com “Switchback” Trail in Utica, the Rayhill Trail, or the Erie Canal 15 Auert Ave, Utica 315-790-5966 THE WAR CLUB Path. From baseball to bowling, paintball and stock car racing, wannaplaygamecafe.com 7624 Watson Hollow Rd, Rome 315- 240-9075 Oneida County is indeed a great place to enjoy your favorite sport! BOWLING thewarclub.com
AMF PIN-O-RAMA LANES RACING 1724 Genesee St, Utica (315) 735-7543 CNY BMX amf.com/location/amf-pin-o-rama-lanes 408 Pritchard Ave, Bridgewater Runs/Walks (315) 404-2713 ADIRONDACK DINER & LANES usabmx.com/tracks/1911/contact MARCH 8125 NY-12, Barneveld America’s Greatest Heart Run Walk (315) 896-2871 UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY adkdinerandlanes.com 5591 NY-5, Vernon APRIL (315) 829-4557 BOONVILLE BOWLING uticaromespeedway.com Daniel Barden Mudfest 5 Mile, 5k & 200 Post St, Boonville Kids Mud Run (315) 942-4395 ROLLER DERBY Fort to Fort 5K/10K Find us on Facebook! CENTRAL NEW YORK ROLLER DERBY MAY KING PIN LANES 315-313-4269 Cooperstown Triathlon 500 W, Embargo, Rome cnyrollerderby.com Erie Canal Half Marathon 315-339-7768 kingpinlanes.com SHOOTING & GAME JUNE PRESERVES VISTA LANES BOWLING CENTER 40th Annual KAC 5K Run & Walk 550 Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville ADIRONDACK ACRES GAME FARM Patriot 5K Run & Walk (315) 736-6666 14136 State Route 28, Otter Lake Summer Sizzle 5 Mile vistalanes.webstarts.com 315-369-2409 adkacres.tripod.com JULY HARNESS RACING VERNON NATIONAL SHOOTING Boilermaker Road Races PRESERVE Delta Lake Triathlon VERNON DOWNS 4229 Stuhlman Rd, Vernon 3426 Burns Road, Vernon Center Honor America Days 5K 315-796-4587 Millers Mills Sundae Run & Walk (877) 888-3766 vernondowns.com vernonnational.com AUGUST Bolder Inspiration of Trenton Falls 5 Mile NYS Woodsmen’s 10K Peak to Brew Relay Snowmaker 5K Run SEPTEMBER Falling Leaves 5K & 14K Mary Cleary Memorial 5k Tour the Towpath Bike Ride OCTOBER Alexandra Kogut Memorial Charity Walk & 5K Run Copper Wire 5K Run
TheGetawayRegion.com | 39 WINTER ADVENTURE WINTER EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Winter
UTICA CURLING CLUB
40 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide winter adventure WINTER Sports Winter Get Away to Winter Adventure
Central of the County receives significant back to 1868, and with six sheets of New York is amounts of snowfall each year. ice, it’s the oldest and largest curling a four season From the hills in the South, with club in the eastern US. The BREIA recreational Tassel Hill at 1940’ above sea level; Trails are a cross-country skier’s destination, to Oneida Lake; to the northeastern paradise covering more than 31 miles with plenty gateway of the Adirondack Park and (50km), making it one of the largest of SNOW for to the northwestern trails connecting groomed X-country ski systems in the those that love to the world-renown Tug Hill Region… east. If downhill is more your style, to downhill the Oneida County trail system is a skiers of all ages can hit the slopes - ski, cross- premier snowmobiling destination or tube - at Woods Valley Ski Area. country ski, with family friendly amenities located Embrace winter and get away to play Jim Rolf snowshoe, ice on or near the trails. in the snow in Oneida County! Trail Coordinator NYS Snowmobile Association fish and snow- Winter sports mobile. opportunities are end- Oneida County is home to 12 snow- less in Oneida County. mobile clubs, accounting for the high- The Utica Comets, est number of club members cumu- AHL pro hockey team, latively across New York State. These play on home ice at all-volunteer crews maintain over 550 the Adirondack Bank miles of trails as well as many more Center at the Utica miles of community-connector trails. Memorial Audito- Our high rate of membership is driven rium to thousands of by the fact our local clubs provide cheering hockey fans some of the best snowmobile trails in each season. The Utica NYS and the fact that a large portion Curling Club dates
SNOWMOBILING CLINTON ARENA WHITESTOWN COMMUNITY 36 Kirkland Ave, Clinton CENTER & ICE RINK 46 CORNERS MANAGEMENT (315) 853-5541 1 Championship Dr, AREA clintonhockey.org Whitesboro State Rts 13 & 69, Florence (315) 768-6047 & Annsville KENNEDY ARENA town.whitestown.ny.us (315) 785-2252 500 W Embargo St, Rome dec.ny.gov/lands/8066 (315) 339-7768 SKIING- DOWNHILL, romenewyork.com X-COUNTRY, SNOW TUB- ONEIDA COUNTY AREA SNOW- ING & SNOWSHOE MOBILE ASSOCIATION NEW HARTFORD REC CENTER oneidacountysnowmobil- 4 Mill St, New Hartford BREIA (BLACK RIVER ENVI- ing.org (315) 724-0600 RONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT townofnewhartford.org ASSOCIATION) WHITE LAKE SNOW TOURS 9323 Egypt Rd, Boonville 12346 NY-28, Woodgate Phone: (315) 942-2299 (315) 927-9000 ICE SKATING breiax-countryski.org whitelakesnowtours.com TABERG TOWER SNOW TUBING KENNEDY ARENA 7142 Julie Street, Taberg CURLING 500 W Embargo St, Rome Phone: (315) 337-0680 (315) 339-7768 tabergtowertubing.com UTICA CURLING CLUB romenewyork.com 8300 Clark Mills Rd, TRENTON GREENBELT TRAILS Town of Trenton Whitesboro CLINTON ARENA (315) 736-1724 visittughill.com 36 Kirkland Ave, Clinton uticacurlingclub.org (315) 853-5541 UTICA ZOO (SNOWSHOEING) 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica ICE HOCKEY NEW HARTFORD REC CENTER (315) 738-0472 ICE RINK uticazoo.org ADIRONDACK BANK CENTER- 4 Mill St, New Hartford HOME OF THE UTICA COMETS (315) 724-0600 WOODS VALLEY SKI AREA 400 Oriskany St W, Utica townofnewhartford.org 9100 NY-46, Westernville (315) 738-0164 Phone: (315) 827-4721 UTICA COMETS theuticaaud.com woodsvalleyskiarea.com
TheGetawayRegion.com | 41 DESTINATION GOLF
Golf GET AWAY TO Play On Par with America’s Best Golf Destinations.
ATUNYOTE CLUBHOUSE
42 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide GOLF COURSES GOLF COURSES
28 Golf ONEIDA COUNTY IS HOME TO 28 GOLF COURSES WITHIN 28 MINUTES.
With 28 courses within 28 minutes, golfers can immerse themselves in an entire vacation of course exploration. Valley View course in Utica was de- signed by the famous Robert Trent Jones Sr., whose design philosophy was “a golf hole should be a hard par and an easy bogey.” Rome Country Club’s beautiful course is completely irrigated (roughs, too!) and is rated four stars by Golf Digest. Turning Stone Casino Resort has five spectacular courses, three of which are PGA-level, 18-hole cham- pionship courses. Atunyote and Kaluhyat were each honored on Golf offering 9 holes of par 36 golf. Golf- Shenendoah Golf Digest’s prestigious America’s 100 ers in a hurry will appreciate Sand- Greatest Public Courses list for 2015- stone Hollow. Designed by legendary Club was selected 2017. course architect Rick Smith, with the by Golf Digest as one Those looking for a more relaxed busy golfer in mind, the Hollow ranks game will enjoy Pleasant Knolls, a among the top 25 par 3 courses in the of America’s Top 50 player-friendly recreational course United States. Courses For Women
Home of 28 Courses in 28 Minutes WE HAVE THE COURSE FOR YOU.
ALDER CREEK GOLF COURSE DELTA KNOLLS GOLF CENTER MCCONNELLSVILLE GOLF CLUB ROME COUNTRY CLUB SLEEPY HOLLOW GOLF WOODGATE PINES GOLF CLUB & COUNTRY INN Hls 9 - Yds 1,020 - Par 28 Hls 18 - Yds 6,317 - Par 70 Hls 18 - Yds 6,800 - Par 72 COURSE & COUNTRY CLUB Hls 18 - Yds 5,731 - Par 70 Hls 9 - Yds 3,718 - Par 36 8388 Elmer Hill Road 3007 McConnellsville Road 5342 Rome-Taberg Road Hls 18 - Yds 4,720 - Par 68 2965 Hayes Road West 11333 State Route Rome NY 13440 McConnellsville NY 13401 Rome NY 13440 8600 Country Club Drive Boonville NY 13309 12 Alder Creek NY 13301 (315) 339-1280 (315) 245-1157 (315) 336-6464 Rome NY 13440 (315) 942-5442 (315) 831-5222 www.mcconnellsvillegolfclub.com www.romecountryclub.com (315) 336-4110 www.aldercreekgolfcourse.com DOMENICO’S GOLF COURSE www.sleepyhollow-golf.com 13 Church Road MOHAWK GLEN GOLF CLUB SANDSTONE HOLLOW ATUNYOTE GOLF CLUB Whitesboro NY 13492 Hls 18 - Yds 6,582 - Par 72 Hls 9 - Yds 1,482 - Par 28 STONEBRIDGE GOLF & COUN- Hls 18 - Yds 7,315 - Par 72 (315) 736-9812 880 Perimeter Road TRY CLUB Route 31 5218 Patrick Road Rome NY 13440 Verona NY 13478 Hls 18 - Yds 6,835 - Par 72 Vernon NY 13476 GOLF DRIVING RANGE AT VAL (315) 334-4652 2432 Graffenburg Road (315) 361-8006 (315) 361-7933 BIALAS SPORTS CENTER www.turningstone.com New Hartford NY 13413 www.turningstone.com 1312 Genesee Street NORTH SHORE GOLF COURSE (315) 733-5663 BARKER BROOK GOLF COURSE Utica NY 13502 Hls 9 - Yds 2,750 - Par 35 SAUQUOIT KNOLLS GOLF www.stonebridgecc1.com/ Hls 18 - Yds 6,388 - Par 72 utica.skibigval.com 8062 Maple Flats Road CLUB Golf.html 6080 Rogers Road (315) 266-0452 Cleveland NY 13042 Hls 9 - Yds 3,080 - Par 36 (315) 675-8101 9807 Fairway Lane TWIN PONDS GOLF & COUN- Oriskany Falls NY 13425 TRY CLUB (315) 821-6438 HERON CREEK GOLF CLUB Sauquoit NY 13456 151 Kirkland Avenue. OLD ERIE GOLF CLUB (315) 737-8959 Hls 18 - Yds 6,145 - Par 70 CAMRODEN GOLF & CROSS Clinton NY 13323 Hls 9 - Yds 3,195 - Par 36 169 Main Street New York COUNTRY SKI CENTER (315) 853-8283 3387 Foster Corners Road SHAMROCK GOLF & COUNTRY Mills NY 13417 Hls 9 - Yds 3,700 - Par 36 heroncreekgolf.com Durhamville NY 13054 CLUB (315) 736-0550 8233 Camroden Road (315) 363-9879 Hls 18 - Yds 6,323 - Par 70 www.twinpondsgolf.net Rome NY 13440 HIDDEN VALLEY 6295 Airport Road (315) 865-5771 Hls 18 - Yds 6,456 - Par 71 ORISKANY HILLS GOLF CLUB Oriskany NY 13424 VALLEY VIEW GOLF COURSE 189 Castle Road Hls 9 - Yds 3,000 - Par 36 (315) 336-9858 Hls 18 - Yds 6,632 - Par 71 CRESTWOOD GOLF CLUB Whitesboro NY 13492 8044 State Route 69 620 Memorial Parkway Hls 18 - Yds 6,952 - Par 72 (315) 736-9953 Oriskany NY 13424 SHENENDOAH GOLF CLUB Utica NY 13501 Route 291 www.golfhiddenvalley.com (315) 371-0413 Hls 18 - Yds 7,162 - Par 72 (315) 732-8755 Marcy NY 13403 5218 Patrick Road www.valleyviewgolfutica.com (315) 736-0478 KALUHYAT GOLF CLUB PLEASANT KNOLLS GOLF Verona NY 13478 Hls 18 - Yds 7,105 - Par 72 COURSE (315) 361-8518 WESTMORELAND GOLF CLUB CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF CLUB 5218 Patrick Road Hls 9 - Yds 3,393 - Par 36 www.turningstone.com Hls 9 - Yds 3,790 - Par 36 Hls 9 - Yds 3,300 - Par 36 Verona NY 13478 4727 Stoney Brook Road 6905 Fairway Drive 6300 State Route 5 (315) 361-8518 Vernon NY 13476 Westmoreland NY 13490 Vernon NY 13476 www.turningstone.com (315) 829-5192 (315) 853-8914 (315) 829-3210 www.turningstone.com YOHUNDASIS GOLF COURSE
TheGetawayRegion.com | 43 FARM FRESH Agritourism Agritourism Family Fun on the Farm
CNYfresh.com delivers fresh destinations with endless zoos. Indulge in sweet and savory flavors at locavore restau- selections of fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods and rants featuring delightful dishes made with locally sourced agritourism attractions. Treat your family to fresh fruits ingredients. Visit CNYfresh.com to plan a fresh agritourism and veggies at local farmers markets and farm stands. Get adventure in Oneida County and Central New York. the full farm experience complete with u-picks and petting
✓MARK YOUR Farmers’ CALENDAR Markets by 12 Picks for a Fresh Experience day of week CANDELLA’S GREEN- MERCER’S DAIRY HOUSES & FARM 13584 State Route 12, WHITESBORO FARMERS’ WATERVILLE FARMERS’ 9256 River Road, Marcy Boonville MARKET MARKET 315-736-8782 866-637-2377 Corner of Main & Clinton Village Green Mondays, 1:00 to 6:00 Wednesdays 2:00 to candellasfarm.com mercersdairy.com June to October 6:00 June to September 2nd & 4th Wednesday CLINTON CIDER MILL NORTH STAR SHERRILL FARMERS’ Dec - May 28 Elm Street, Clinton ORCHARDS MARKET 315-853-5756 4741 NY 233, Westmo- Adjacent to Reilly Mumfort Park CLINTON FARMERS’ clintoncidermill.com reland Tuesdays, 3:00 to 7:00 MARKET 315-853-1024 May to October Village Green FARM FEST - JUNE 1 Northstarorchards.com ✓MARK Thursdays, 10:00 to YOUR SYLVAN BEACH FARMERS’ 4:00 May to Oct DINITTO FARMS CALENDAR MARKET 6585 Benton Rd, Marcy STOLTZFUS DAIRY By the Bridge at Spencer Ave BOONVILLE FARMERS’ cceoneida.com/events 6300 Skinner Rd, Tuesdays, 9:00 am MARKET Vernon Center to 5:00 pm June to Erwin Park GRASSY COW DAIRY 315-829-4089 September Thursdays, 12:30 to 9628 Prospect Road, stoltzfusdairy.com 5:30 June to October BOILERMAKER PUBLIC Remsen MARKET BERKSHIRE ROME 315-831-3276 TASSLEBERRY FARM Shoppes at Finish Line parking lot VENDORS MARKET grassycowdairy.com 4881 Stop 7 Road, Tuesdays 3:30 to 6:00 W Dominick Street Whitesboro July to October Fridays 9:00 to 6:00 HERB & FLOWER 315-796-4587 April to November FESTIVAL - JUNE 16 tassleberry.com POSITIVELY ROME 130th Boonville- FARMERS’ MARKET TRENTON FARMERS’ Cornell Cooperative Ext Franklyn Field MARKET 121 Second St, Oriskany TWIN ORCHARDS Oneida County Fair Village Green, Holland Patent 4685 Middle Settle- Wednesdays 2 to 7; cceoneida.com/events July 24-29, 2018 June to October Saturdays, 9:00 to 1:00 ment Rd, New Hartford June to October HEYWOOD’S 315-736-5883 Experience traditions in agriculture UTICA FARMERS’ MARKET BLUEBERRIES twinorchardsapplefarm.com ONEIDA COUNTY PUBLIC the whole family can enjoy, including Chancellor Park, Elizabeth Street MARKET 9947 Evans Road, Wednesdays, 8:00 to Union Station, Utica Remsen WAGNER FARMS 4-H exhibits, farm animals, carnival 5:00 June to October Saturdays 9:00 to 1:00 315-831-8096 5841 Old Oneida Road, games, amusement rides, demolition May to October heywoodsblueberries. Rome derby, harness racing, tractor pulls, oneidacountymarket. com 315-335-6748 concerts, and more! com for winter hours wagnerfarmsny.com
44 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide FARM FRESH GOLF COURSES
Oneida County Barn Quilt Trail Barn
Eight foot by eight foot undertook a roadside barn colorful quilt block patterns quilt initiative to hand paint adorn numerous barns and traditional quilt patterns on outbuildings throughout large plywood boards and Oneida County’s farm com- the Oneida County Barn munity. Quilt Trail was born. Take In 2010, the Oneida a self-driving tour through County Women in Farming the lush scenic farmlands of Discussion Group wanted Oneida County to discover to bring attention to farms a rich history of agriculture and regain awareness of the and family traditions. large agricultural industry barnquiltinfo.com in Oneida County. They 8 Stops Along the Trail
CORNELL COOPERATIVE FINNDALE FARMS SMITH HOMESTEAD FARM EXTENSION 9122 Jones Road, Holland 9940 Mallory Road, 121 Second Street, Oriskany Patent Sauquoit 315-736-3394 315-865-4343 315-737-8907 cceoneida.com Find us on Facebook! WHEELER’S ROOST DINITTO FARMS LINK MAPLE FARM 9958 Old State Route 12, 6585 Benton Road, Marcy 4045 Macfarland Rd, Taberg Remsen Find us on Facebook! 315-336-3030 linkmaplefarm.com WIGHTMAN FARMS EQUINOX FARMS 6993 Norton Avenue, Clinton 9862 Podunk Rd, Lee Center Find us on Facebook!
TheGetawayRegion.com | 45 SHOPPING
Shop
GET AWAY TO Specialties Treasure Seekers Welcome.
MEYDA CUSTOM LIGHTING, YORKVILLE
46 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide 46 | 800.426.3132 SHOPPING
A Shopping Experience Shop UNIQUE TREASURES AND LOCAL GIFTS.
From farmers markets to D E CLEVELAND ANTIQUES THE WHITE HOUSE Antique Shops 8584 Turin Road 9210 State Route 365 Shopping Malls shopping malls, antique stores Rome, NY 13440 Holland Patent, NY 13354 A BEAUTIFUL MESS (315) 337-8104 (315) 865-5517 CONSUMER SQUARE to specialty shops, we have what 51 Franklin Square romeantiqueshop.com Find us on Facebook! Commercial Drive, New Utica, NY 13501 Hartford NY you’re looking for. Original art, (315) 272-8800 DAWN MARIE’S TREASURES VERNON VARIETY SHOPPES benderson.com designer discounts, fresh flow- Find us on Facebook! 18 W. Park Row 5349 Route 5 Clinton, NY 13323 Vernon, NY 13476 FREEDOM PLAZA ers, furniture, natural foods. A&A TREASURES (315) 853-3050 (315) 829-2105 Erie Blvd & George St, Rome 1104 Main St dawnmariestreasures.com loc8nearme.com/new-york/ dlc.propertycapsule.com Everything from the ordinary Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 vernon/vernon-variety- NEW HARTFORD SHOPPING (315) 761-4005 FOOTHILLS MERCANTILE shoppes/ to the eclectic; be sure not to Find us on Facebook! CENTER 8124 Route 12 Genesee Street, New Hartford NY miss the showroom at Meyda Barneveld, NY 13304 VINTAGE FURNISHINGS ANTIQUES & ART BARNEVELD newhartfordshoppingcenter. (315) 896-2681 337 Genesee Street com Tiffany Lighting. The Village 8010 State Rt. 12 Find us on Facebook! Utica, NY 13501 Barneveld, NY 13304 (315) 738-1333 of Clinton is a shopper’s delight (315) 896-5115 RIVERSIDE SHOPPING CENTER NEWPORT MARKETPLACE vintagefurn.com Horatio Street, Utica NY featuring unique shops like Find us on Facebook! 7583 Main Street Newport, NY 13416 WEEDEN’S MINI MALL & VARI- BACK OF THE BARN ANTIQUES ETY SHOPPES SANGERTOWN SQUARE Adirondack Cheese, No 6 Cigar (315) 845-8822 St Rt 5 & 5A, New Hartford NY Route 12 newportmarketplace.org 8070 State Route 13 Company, No 6 Park Row and Remsen, NY 13438 Blossvale, NY 13308 sangertown.com (315) 831-8644 THE BULL FARM ANTIQUES (315) 245-0458 The Village Crossing. Our area Find us on Facebook! Find us on Facebook! THE ORCHARD 4803 Route 31 Middle Settlement Rd, New is famous for its antiques with Vernon, NY 13476 BERRY HILL BOOK SHOP WESTMORELAND ANTIQUE Hartford NY (315) 762-3213 cameronllc.com dozens of shops, stores and 2349 State Route 12B bullfarmantiques.com CENTER Deansboro, NY 13328 5475 State Route 233 multi dealer markets all across (315) 821-6188 THE POTTING SHED Westmoreland, NY 13490 the county. Happy hunting! Find us on Facebook! 52 Oriskany Blvd (315) 337-3509 Whitesboro, NY 13492 westmorelandantiquecenter.com (315) 794-1094 thepottingshedantiques.com
TheGetawayRegion.com | 47 SPAS & RELAXATION
Spas
GET AWAY TO Rejuvenate Refreshing Spas Replenish Your Spirits
If you’re seeking an escape, treat accommodations. yourself to a trip to Oneida County In Clinton, travelers can spend where you can relax, rejuvenate, and the day at A’Peel Day Spa. Located unwind. Offering both world-class close to the heart of the village, Relax & Revive destination spas and boutique spe- A’Peel Day Spa offers a wide vari- SOOTHE YOUR STRESS cialty spas throughout the County, ety of treatments, including fa- AND REJUVENATE. you’re sure to have a fabulous time cials, microdermabrasion, waxing, in an atmosphere that suits your body treatments, chemical peels A’PEEL DAY SPA LASER SPA @610 2 Fountain Street 610 French Road preferences. & eyebrow threading. After your Clinton, NY 13323 New Hartford, NY 13143 315-794-6532 315-738-1662 Turning Stone’s award-winning spa treatments, enjoy the village of apeeldayspa.com laserspa.at610.com
Ska:ná spa offers soothing treat- Clinton where visitors can pass the A PERSONAL TOUCH BEAUTY LAVA SPA INC ments and modern amenities time at charming cafés or browsing SPA, INC 2707 Genesee Street 3948 Edgebrook Place Utica, NY 13501 combined with ancient American artisan, specialty, and antique shops. New Hartford, NY 13413 315-792-9200 apersonaltouchbeautyspa.com Indian healing traditions that create Just up the road, A Personal thelavaspa.com AHSI DAY SPA AT TURNING STONE a luxuriously unique spa experience. Touch Beauty Spa offers a full suite RESORT THE RÜT 5218 Patrick Road 1307 Champlin Ave. The casino’s Ahsi Day Spa of services – and a hot stone sauna Verona, NY 13478 Utica, NY 13502 315-507-5069 specializes in natural treatments that will leave your skin glowing, 800-771-7711 turningstone.com therut.biz and offers a full service salon to get tensions melted, and energy re- SKA:NÁ: THE SPA AT ANGEL TOUCH MASSAGE SPA, INC TURNING STONE you looking and feeling your best. stored. 4452 Commercial Drive 5218 Patrick Road Whichever spa you choose, you can So come to Oneida County – and New Hartford, NY 13413 Verona, NY 13478 315-798-8968 800-771-7711 relax and lunch by the pool, enjoy the bring a friend! Relax while you’re cyfootny.com turningstone.com entertainment and nightlife, then here, and return home refreshed. APPEARANCES SALON & DAY SPA 2003 N. James Street get a deep night’s sleep in sumptuous Rome, NY 13440 315-337-3430 appearancessalonanddayspa. com
EFFLEURAGE 3 Old Campion Road New Hartford, NY 13413 315-797-4041 effleuragedayspaservices.com
ESCAPE AWAY MASSAGE 587 Main Street, 2nd Floor New York Mills, NY 13417 315-736-3594 SKA:NÁ: THE SPA AT TURNING STONE EFFLEURAGE, NEW HARTFORD escapeawaymassage.com
48 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide WHERE TO STAY | HOTELS & MOTELS GET AWAY TO Stay Stay We have accommodations for every type of getaway.
Choose a plush hotel suite or a room fer to slumber, we have your spot. We The choices are abundant. Near a with a view at a vintage bed & break- offer hotels, motels, and bed & break- lake, a golf course, nestled in the fast, a lakeside cottage, or country fasts; cottages, cabins, and camping woods, or in the middle of the action. camping grounds. However you pre- grounds, inns and vacation homes. We’d love to accommodate you!
MOTELS & HOTELS BED & BREAKFAST CABINS & COTTAGES VACATION RENTALS CAMPING From luxury suites to casual Choose a room with a view Enjoy a week-long retreat, a Enjoy a week-long retreat, We have the camping comfort we have the perfect in a charming Victorian month, or the whole season. a month, or the whole grounds to suit your style. accommodations for you. bed & breakfast. Or an Choose a house by the lake, season. Choose a house Campers, tents, trail- Choose from dozens of fine Inn with all the amenities. a home near a wooded by the lake, a home near ers, RVs…whatever your hotels and motels through- Oneida County has the idea stream, a great variety of a wooded stream, a great pleasure we have the sites out the county. Couples, location for your stay, close superlative vacation rentals variety of superlative you want near woods, water, families, and friends can to the action or far from the in scenic locations are vacation rentals in scenic mountains, and trails. State book a great place to stay crowd. Peruse our selection waiting for you in Oneida locations are waiting for and private locations. Pick for their Oneida County of fine bed & breakfast County. you in Oneida County. your spot and getaway to it getaway. locations and gracious Inns all in Oneida County. for your perfect getaway. See page 51 for a See page 51 for a complete listing. See page 36 for a complete listing. complete listing. See page 50 for a complete listing. See page 51 for a complete listing.
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RED ROOF INN PINECREST MOTEL MICROTEL INN & SUITES 20 Weaver Street 8163 Seneca Turnpike 5118 State Route 365 Utica, NY 13502 Clinton, NY 13323 Verona, NY 13478 Stay 315-724-7128 315-724-9831 315-363-1850 redroof.com microtelinn.com/verona
REST INN/A-1 MOTEL ONEIDA LAKE INN & COTTAGES 238 N. Genesee Street 1509 Main Street Hotels & Motels Utica, NY 13502 NORTH COUNTRY AREA Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 315-735-6698 315-761-0000 BUDGET INN SYLVAN BEACH, VERNON, oneidalakeinn.com TOWNPLACE SUITES 8186 State Route 12 VERONA & SHERRILL AREA 4760 Middle Settlement Road Barneveld, NY 13304 THE INN AT TURNING STONE Whitesboro, NY 13492 315-896-2613 CINDERELLA’S SUITES, State Route 365 315-732-2500 RESTAURANT & BAR Verona NY 13478 UTICA AREA BOONVILLE HOTEL 1208 Main Street (800) 771-7711 VALLEY BROOK MOTEL & LOUNGE 103 Water Street Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 www.turningstone.com BEST WESTERN GATEWAY 8463 Seneca Turnpike Boonville, NY 13309 315-762-4280 175 N. Genesee Street New Hartford, NY 13413 315-942-2124 cinderellasrestaurant.com THE HOTEL AT TURNING STONE Utica, NY 13502 315-732-2127 RESORT CASINO 315-732-4121 NICOLE’S OF CAMDEN, LLC COACHWAY MOTEL 5218 Patrick Road bestwestern.com 9501 Harden Blvd 5279 E. Seneca Street Verona NY 13478 Camden NY 13316 Verona, NY 13476 (800) 771-7711 DAYS INN & SUITES (315) 820-4149 315-829-2380 www.turningstone.com 150 N. Genesee Street www.nicolesofcamden.com Utica, NY 13502 DEDELL’S MOTEL & EFFICIENCIES THE LODGE AT TURNING STONE 315-797-8743 ROME AREA THE LODGE AT HEADWATERS 303 West Seneca Street RESORT daysinn.com 13524 State Route Sherrill, NY 13461 5218 Patrick Rd Verona NY (315) 942-2027 13478 ADIRONDACK 13 PINES MOTEL 315-363-9877 FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES Boonville NY 13309 (800) 771-7711 7353 River Road www.thelodgeatheadwaters.com 71 North Genesee Street Rome, NY 13340 FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES www.turningstone.com Utica, NY 13502 315-337-4930 5280 Willow Place 315-798-9600 Verona, NY 13478 THE TOWER AT TURNING STONE marriott.com RESORT MOTEL 6 315-363-8888 5218 Patrick Rd 5920 Airport Road marriott.com Verona NY 13478 HAMPTON INN Oriskany, NY 13424 (800) 771-7711 172-180 N. Genesee Street GALLOPIN’ ACRES MOTEL 315-736-0100 www.turningstone.com Utica, NY 13502 hoteloriskany.com 6394 State Route 5 315-733-1200 Verona, NY 13476 utica.hamptoninn.com SOUTHERN HILLS AREA VERNON DOWNS CASINO & HOTEL HAMPTON INN 315-829-3232 4229 Stuhlman Road 1352 Floyd Avenue Vernon, NY 13476 HAMPTON INN & SUITES Rome, NY 13441 LAKE CHALET MOTEL LA QUINTA INN & SUITES 201 Woods Park Drive 593 State Route 8, Box 22 315-829-3400 315-709-0000 5394 Willow Place vernondowns.com New Hartford NY 13323 romeny.hamptoninn.com Bridgewater, NY 13313 Verona, NY 13478 315-793-1600 315-822-6074 315-231-5080 hamptoninn.com lakechalet.com QUALITY INN lq.com 200 S. James Street HAPPY JOURNEY MOTEL Rome, NY 13440 300 N. Genesee Street 315-292-1111 Utica, NY 13502 qualityinnrome.net 315-738-1959 RED CARPET INN HOLIDAY INN 799 Lower Lawrence Street 1777 Burrstone Road Rome, NY 13440 New Hartford, NY 13413 315-339-3610 315-797-2131 holiday-inn.com/uticany SCOTTISH INN 5370 State Route 233 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES Westmoreland, NY 13490 23 Wells Avenue 315-853-3561 Utica, NY 13502 carriageinncny.com 315-724-2726 hiexpress.com/uticany RELAX INN 145 E. Whitesboro Street HOMEWOOD SUITES Rome, NY 13440 185 Woods Park Drive 315-337-9400 Clinton, NY 13323 relaxinnrome.com 315-801-7200 ROME MOTEL DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL UTICA 8257 Turin Road 102 Lafayette Street Rome, NY 13440 Utica, NY 13502 315-336-4200 315-724-7829 theromemotel.com www.hotel-utica.com THE BEECHES INN & KNIGHTS INN CONFERENCE CENTER 309 N. Genesee Street 7900 Turin Road Utica, NY 13502 Rome, NY 13440 315-797-0964 800-765-7251 knightsinn.com thebeeches.com
HOTEL AT UTICA CENTRE WINGATE BY WYNDHAM (SOON TO BE DELTA) 90 Dart Circle 200 Genesee Street Rome, NY 13441 Utica, NY 13502 315-334-4244 315-797-8010 wingatehotels.com
RAMADA 141 New Hartford Street New Hartford, NY 13413 315-735-3392 ramada.com
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VICTORIAN COUNTRY WILLIAMS STREET LODGING WELLNESSTE LODGE Bed & BED & BREAKFAST #8 & #12 Williams Street 9340 Coal Hill Road 201 Main Street Clinton, NY 13323 Taberg, NY 13471 Stay Breakfasts Boonville, NY 13309 315-859-1790 315-336-5771 315-942-3368 clintonlodging.com wellnesste.com victoriancountrybnb.com WHITE LAKE LODGES 12973 State Route 28 Woodgate, NY 13338 LAKEVIEW COTTAGE 315-392-3493 Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 whitelakelodges.com 845-342-0878 UTICA & ROME AREA sylvanbeachrentals.com BELLE MAISON FARM SYLVAN BEACH, SUNSET COTTAGES BED & BREAKFAST SOUTHERN HILLS AREA VERNON, VERONA 8083 E. Floyd Road 801 Park Avenue & SHERRILL AREA Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 Rome, NY 13440 AMIDST THE HEDGES 315-865-6190 315-762-4093 180 Sanford Avenue ACCENT ACCOMMODATIONS sylvanbeach.com cnybb.com/bellemaison Clinton, NY 13323 3041 Powell Road 315-853-3031 Blossvale, NY 13308 SYLVAN BEACH, THE BEACH WALK COTTAGES PRATT SMITH HOUSE B&B hedgesbb.com 315-481-0958 VERNON, VERONA 405-408 Park Avenue 10497 Cosby Manor Road accentaccommodations.com & SHERRILL AREA Sylvan Beach NY 13157 Utica, NY 13502 ANTIQUE & IRISH WELCH HOUSE B&B 315-404-2653 315-732-8483 67 College Street GREENWAY BED & BREAKFAST 5196 Brown Road ANGLERS’ BAY COTTAGES cnybb.com/pratt Clinton, NY 13323 812 State Route 49 THE WHITE CAPS 315-853 2911 Verona, NY 13478 315-336-1433 Cleveland, NY 13042 1001 Park Avenue ROSEMONT INN B&B antiqueandirishwelchhouse.com 315-675-3662 Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 1423 Genesee Street fishoneida.com 315-404-2653 Utica, NY 13501 ARBOR INN AT GRIFFIN HOUSE 315-790-9315 3919 Griffin Road Cabins, Cottages CROSSWINDS COTTAGE rosemontinnbb.com Clinton, NY 13323 & Vacation 7315 Lakeshore Drive 315-859-1790 Blossvale, NY 13308 THE CONVENT, INC. arborinnatgriffinhouse.com Rentals 315-334-4771 ANGELS NEST crosswindscottage.com Bed & Breakfast ARTFUL LODGER 404 S. George Street 7 E. Park Row DWARF LINE COTTAGES SOUTHERN HILLS AREA Rome, NY 13440 Clinton, NY 13323 6650 Lakeshore Road N. 315-334-4618 315-853-3672 Verona Beach, NY 13162 PARIS HILL COTTAGE angelsnestcny.com artfullodger.net NORTH COUNTRY AREA 315-762-4645 2821 State Route 12 sylvanbeach.org/dwarfline Paris, NY 13456 THE OAK & IVY BED & BREAKFAST BLUEBERRY BROOKE BLUE ANCHOR CABINS 315-737-9952 600 N. George Street 6827 Van Hyning Road KATHY’S GUEST HOUSES parishillcottage.com Rome, NY 13440 Deansboro, NY 13328 12215 State Route 28 P. O. Box 244 315-337-3065 315-749-3547 Poland, NY 13431 Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 oakandivybedandbreakfast.com blueberrybrooke.com 315-826-3444 HARDING FARM 315-762-5431 3793 Harding Road ohioridgeriders.com/blueanchor.html sylvanbeachlodging.biz CIDER MILL BED & BREAKFAST Clinton, NY 13323 43 College Street FISH CREEK CABIN RESORT Phone: 315-525-8848 LAKEFRONT COTTAGE hardingfarm.com Clinton NY 13323 5020 Church St AT 28TH AVE 315-525-1385 Taberg, NY 1347 28th Avenue 315-749-8912 Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 NORTH COUNTRY AREA GARDEN BED & BREAKFAST fishcreekcabinresort.com 315-363-2700 2827 State Route 12B ALDER CREEK GOLF COURSE Deansboro, NY 13328 & COUNTRY INN 315-841-4527 11333 State Route 12 Alder Creek, NY 13301 PARIS HILL COTTAGE 315-831-5222 2821 State Route 12 aldercreekgolfcourse.com Paris, NY 13456 315-737-9952 B&B AT NORTHLANDS parishillcottage.com 2606 Edmonds Road Boonville, NY 13309 SWAMP HAVEN 315-942-5126 437 Mason Road Waterville, NY 13480 NORTH COUNTRY MANOR 315-841-8521 BED & BREAKFAST swamphavenbnb.com 4173 State Route 12D Boonville, NY 13309 THE MILKHOUSE 315-358-4139 BED & BREAKFAST northcountrymanor.com 7537 E. South Street Clinton, NY 13323 315-723-1760 THE SWAN HOME the-milkhouse.com 9232 Main Street Westernville, NY 13486 315-533-1300 or 888-727-SWAN theswanhome.com
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Real Estate
On behalf Oneida County delivers four full seasons of you’re a native in no time. of the Mohawk outdoor living, theater and entertainment, Oneida County offers some of the most Valley Asso- night life and activities. Virtually every- affordable real estate in the northeast, ciation of Real- thing our great state has to offer - many of and housing options range from modest tors, thank you New York State’s greatest attractions - are starter homes to grand Adirondack lodges, for visiting our either in the backyard, or a day trip away. with every possible option in between. great area. We There’s camping, fishing and boating in The area features homes dating back to sincerely hope the summer. When the snow flies, there are pre-Revolutionary War times, and we have that your time hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails to new construction – whatever your style, a here in Oneida explore, as well as access to the best skiing Realtor can make it happen. County was in the Northeast. In the spring and fall, the If you loved your visit, and you’d like Ed Jekel everything you region boasts some of the most magnifi- to make Oneida County your permanent ExecutiveOfficer Mohawk Valley Association of expected, and cent foliage in the nation. place of residence, call a Realtor. Our team REALTORS® much more. And dining throughout the region is of professionals across the Mohawk Valley The Mohawk Valley is home to many second to none, with more family-owned Association of Realtors will welcome you things, but for those of us who live, work specialty restaurants than franchised home. and play here, it’s our home. And like all eateries. good neighbors, we’d like to share our Commuting in the area is a snap – no home with you. matter where you are, as most of our resi- If your visit here left you wanting a dents say – “you’re only 3 songs away from more permanent experience, one where anywhere”. your daily life is rarely routine, you’re Our area is welcoming to people from like many other transplants that have around the world, or around the corner. No made this region their forever home. matter where you’re from, you’ll feel like
Community Services
AAA NORTHEAST GENESIS GROUP NEW HARTFORD CHAMBER OF COM- 409 Court Street, Utica NY 100 Seymour Road, Utica NY MERCE 315-797-6154 315-792-7187 PO Box 374, 48 Genesee Street, New aaany.com thegenesisgroup.org Hartford NY 315-735-1974 BOONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COM- newhartfordchamber.com PO Box 163, 17E Schuyler Street, MERCE Boonville, NY 520 Seneca St #102, Utica, NY NEW HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 315-942-5112 315-724-3151 2 Library Ln, New Hartford NY boonvillechamber.com greateruticachamber.org 315-733-1535 newhartfordpubliclibrary.org CAMDEN AREA CHAMBER OF COM- JERVIS PUBLIC LIBRARY MERCE 613 N Washington St, Rome NY ROME AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 134, Main Street, Camden NY 315-336-4570 139 W Dominick Street, Rome NY 315-245-5000 jervislibrary.org 315-337-1700 camdennychamber.com romechamber.com LANDMARK SOCIETY OF GREATER UTICA CHAMBER ALLIANCE OF THE MOHAWK 1124 State Street, Utica NY ROME YMCA VALLEY 315-732-7376 301 W Bloomfield Street, Rome NY chamberalliancemv.org uticalandmarks.org 315-336-3500 ymcatrivalley.org CHRISTMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC. MARCY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 23 Main Street, Camden NY PO Box 249, Marcy NY SYLVAN BEACH TOURISM 315-245-5761 315-865-6144 1203 Main Street, Sylvan Beach NY landandcamps.com marcychamber.com 866-795-2322 sylvanbeachny.com CLINTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MID YORK LIBRARY SYSTEM PO Box 142, 21 West Park Row, 315-735-8328 TRENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COM- Clinton NY midyork.org MERCE 315-853-1735 PO Box 311, Barneveld NY clintonnychamber.org MOHAWK VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF trentonchamber.com REALTORS FORESTPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 41 Notre Dame Ln, Utica NY UTICA PUBLIC LIBRARY PO Box 142, Forestport NY 315-724-5159 303 Genesee Street, Utica NY 315-793-7714 centralnewyorkhomes.com 315-735-2279 forestportchamber.org uticapubliclibrary.org MOHAWK VALLEY RESOURCE CENTER FOR REFUGEES 201 Bleecker St, Utica NY 315-738-1083 mvrcr.org
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Services
BOEHLERT TRANSPORTATION CENTER UNION STATION, UTICA GRIFFISS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ROME I-90, NYS THRUWAY, UTICA Transportation Amtrak Airports MILLION AIR ROME HALE TRANSPORTATION 592 Hangar Rd, STE107C 37 Kirkland Avenue BOEHLERT TRANSPORTATION CENTER/UNION ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Rome NY 13440 Clinton, NY 13323 STATION 737 Albany-Shaker Road (315) 736-9404 315-853-8670 321 Main Street Albany NY 12211 millionair.com haletransportation.com Utica, NY 13501 (518) 242-2200 A Motorcoach Transportation company based 315-797-8962 Info only albanyairport.com Bus Lines in Clinton, NY; providing Central New York and 800-872-7245 surrounding areas with motorcoach transportation amtrak.com GRIFFISS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BIRNIE BUS SERVICE from 27-56 passenger vehicles to any destiation your 592 Hangar Road W. Thomas Street group desires. ROME TRAIN STATION Rome NY 13440 PO Box 630 6599 Martin Street (315) 736-4171 Rome, NY 13440 TRAILWAYS BUS LINES Rome, NY 13440 ocgov.net/oneida/airport 315-336-3950 X 269 321 Main Street 315-838-1150 birniebus.com Utica NY 13501 amtrak.com HANCOCK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - SYRACUSE (800) 776-7548 1000 Col Eileen Collins Blvd trailwaysny.com Syracuse NY 13212 (315) 454-3263 syrairport.org
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