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★ CENTRAL NEW YORK’S GETAWAY REGION ★ Utica, Rome, Verona & Sylvan Beach The FX Matt Brewing Co. celebrates 130 years of brewing great beer in Utica, NY Official 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide | TheGetawayRegion.com AWARD RATED NEW YORK’S BEST WINNING OVERALL GAMING RESORT CASINO PLAYER MAGAZINE AWARDED OVER 16 BEST OF GAMING AWARDS BEST HOTEL • BEST SUITE • BEST GOLF COURSE BEST TABLE GAME TOURNAMENT BEST POKER TOURNAMENT • BEST BLACKJACK BEST CRAPS • BEST LIVE POKER • AND MORE 800.771.7711 TURNINGSTONE.COM 30 MILES EAST OF SYRACUSE, EXIT 33 OFF THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY VERONA, NEW YORK WELCOME TO ONEIDA COUNTY 2018 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. #ocnewyork Kelly Blazosky, President Oneida County Tourism TheGetawayRegion.com | 1 ONEIDA COUNTY MAP Map 81 McConnellsville ONEIDA COUNTY WELCOME CENTERS SM NORTH COUNTRY SYLVAN UTICA ROME BEACH SOUTHERN HILLS 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 2 | 2018 Oneida County Travel Guide Taylor Paine Great job offer (before graduation!) #NeverStandStill We are the Mohawk Valley Health System. “As a provider at Faxton Urgent Care, ΖDPFRQȴGHQWWKDWP\H[SHULHQFHZRUNLQJLQ DSHGLDWULF(PHUJHQF\'HSDUWPHQWLQ9LUJLQLD KHOSVPHWRFDUHIRUHYHQRXUVPDOOHVWSDWLHQWV :HKDYHDZRQGHUIXOWHDPDW09+6WKDWVWULYHV WRGHOLYHUJUHDWFDUHHYHU\GD\ȋ —Dr. Juleen Qandah Faxton Urgent Care Faxton Urgent Care Located at 1676 Sunset Avenue, Utica, across from Donovan Stadium. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., every day. For life’s little bumps and bruises - walk right in! Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare | St. Elizabeth Medical Center UTICA-ROME AREA 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