Distances To CENTRAL ’S GETAWAY REGION Let Central New York be your destination. We have pre-made Oneida County itineraries based around Brew Central, CNY Fresh, Haunted History & JustGoCNY. We also can customize itineraries to meet your needs. CITY MILES HOURS Albany, New York 90 1.5 UTICA, ROME, VERONA Atlantic City, New Jersey 353 5.5 250 AIR MILE RADIUS Binghamton, New York 101 2 & SYLVAN BEACH Boston, Massachusetts 261 4 Buffalo, New York 198 3 Burlington, Vermont 188 4 Cleveland, Ohio 383 6 Portsmouth, New Hampshire 240 4.5 2020 Group Tour Profile Cooperstown, New York 40 1 OneidaCountyTourism.com | 800.426.3132 Hartford, Connecticut 205 3 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 280 4.5 Montreal, Quebec 247 4.5 New York, New York 240 4 Niagara Falls, New York 210 3.5 Ottawa, Ontario 192 3.5 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 280 5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 410 6 Providence, Rhode Island 254 4 Rochester, New York 136 2 Scranton, Pennsylvania 157 3 Syracuse, New York 54 1 Toronto, Ontario 290 5 Located just off the NYS Thruway I-90 at Exits 31, 32, & 33, our convenient location makes us an exceptional Washington, DC 399 7 destination for group tours and successful gatherings whether you need space for ten or 10,000 people. Watertown, New York 82 1.5

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Erie Canal Cruises: Lil’ Diamond III | Herkimer Irish Cultural Center (ICC) | Utica Take a ride on the historic Erie Canal aboard the newest ship, the A brand new attraction in the heart of the brewery district in Utica. Lil’ Diamond III. The ship can hold 120 passengers and is available The Irish Cultural Center features Five Points Pub, an authentic Irish for dinner cruises. Join the captain on a fun and historically fasci- restaurant with furnishings straight from Ireland. Also on site is a nating cruise, back to a time when the canal was just a vision and museum featuring different exhibitions as well as an event center boats were pulled by mules and horses. that can host up to 280 people.

Fort Stanwix National Monument | Rome Turning Stone Casino Resort | Verona Visit the reconstructed fort on the site of the French & Indian War A renowned, award-winning destination resort nestled in the heart and Revolutionary War military installations. Six Indian treaties of Central New York, features world-class amenities including four were signed at this historic site. Seasonal re-enactments and dem- hotels, two luxurious spas, five golf courses, more than 20 dining onstrations. Take a tour and learn about 18th century life on the options, a 125,000 square foot Las Vegas-style gaming floor, a western frontier. cabaret style Showroom, a 5,000 seat arena, and several nightlife venues. F.X. Matt/Saranac Brewery | Utica BRIMFIELD WINERY IRISH CULTURAL CENTER Founded in 1888 by German-born immigrant Francis Xavier Matt Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel | Vernon (F.X.), the Matt Company is one of the few remaining Located in the heart of Central New York, Vernon Downs Casino NEW FOR 2020 OTHER POPULAR ATTRACTIONS great American regional breweries. Tours run Monday through is a great home-away-from home. With 750 video gaming slots, a Saturday during June, July, and August and Friday and Saturday 165-room all-suite hotel, seasonal harness racing, entertainment, The Lake House at Sylvan Beach Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute | Utica from September through May. Tours are at 1 and 3 PM. Retail shop an indoor swimming pool, conference rooms, and banquet facili- A new attraction is coming to Sylvan Beach and it’s scheduled to New Exhibition from June 14-September 13, 2020: “Fashioning Art and tavern for and soda tasting. ties and several dining option, there’s no shortage of things to do. open May 2020. This facility will feature indoor and outdoor din- from Paper” by Belgian artists Isabelle de Borchgrave. This exhibit ing as well as a gaming area with slots. Enjoy the views of Oneida contains more than 500 years of fashion history from around the Oneida Community Mansion House | Sherrill Utica Union Station/Adirondack Scenic Railroad | Utica Lake right from your seat! world through paper and paint. This multimedia exhibition com- This historic home was built brick-by-brick in stages beginning in This architectural gem and historic landmark, built by Allen H. Stem bines fashion, history, contemporary art and a dazzlingly unusual 1861 by the utopian Oneida Community (1848-1880). The 93,000 and Alfred Fellheimer of New York City, opened in May 1914. Tour Central New York Cheese Trail technique through nearly 100 intricately handcrafted paper art- square foot Mansion House reflects the community’s core belief the train station or take a ride on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. CNY’s cheesemakers have combined forces to elevate your culi- works. of personal and social perfection. The decoration mirrors archi- Ride in the climate–controlled coaches or take in the fresh, clean nary experience in the heart of NY. Join and discover the delightful tectural styles of the mid-19th century. Guided tour available. air in the open car. Travel through forests, past sparkling rivers, local dairy as you navigate the CNY Cheese Trail, appreciating the Shako:wi Cultural Center | Oneida Restaurant on premises. over bridges, tranquil ponds and streams, and into the magnifi- diversity and terroir of our area’s rich cheesemaking heritage. From The Center offers visitors an in-depth look at the Oneida Indian cent beauty of the six million acre Adirondack Park. goat farms to butter churns to cheese curds, you’ll want to visit them Nation. View authentic Oneida demonstrations, arts and crafts, all. This trail includes stops in Madison, Otsego, Oneida and Her- beadwork, dolls, wampum, and more. Admission is free. kimer counties! SIGNATURE ANNUAL EVENTS The Stanley | Utica Utica Energy Zone | Utica The design motif of the Stanley Theatre is dubbed “Mexican Mohawk Valley Antique Fest Jan Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Fest Jul NYS Woodsmens Field Days Aug The New York Power Authority is constructing a new Visitor Center Baroque” because of its unique blend of styles. Shows occur Toy Train Show Jan Bavarian Festival Jul Clinton Music & Arts Festival Aug in Roscoe Conkling Park, adjacent to the . The free facility throughout the year and private events can be arranged. will host state-of-the-art exhibits focusing on the past, present and Wine & Chocolate Festival Apr Boonville Oneida County Fair Jul Utica Zoo Brew Fest Aug future of New York’s energy system and will also include STEM pro- Meyda Tiffany Lighting | Yorkville Vernon Downs Harness Racing Opens Apr Honor America Days Jul Holiday Stroll Nov gramming for locals and tourists. Expected to open summer 2020. What began as a hobby evolved into America’s leading and oldest manufacturer of Tiffany lamps and decorative lighting. Tour the fac- Farm Fest Jun Great American Irish Festival Jul Polar Express Nov–Dec Hampton Inn Verona | Verona tory and shop the spectacular retail store. A new 109-room Hampton Inn by Hilton will be coming to Verona, Saranac Thursdays Jun–Aug Vettes At The Beach Jul Christmas On Main Street Nov scheduled to open summer 2020. The hotel will be located adja- Prospect Falls Winery | Prospect Wine In The Wilderness Jun World Series of Bocce Jul Victorian Yuletide Dec cent to Turning Stone Resort Casino and will be designed to mirror Open for business Wednesday-Sunday offering behind-the-scenes the look of the property. tours of the winery as well as wine-making classes. Tasting room for Herb & Flower Festival Jun Canal Fest Jul Nutcrackers Display Dec–Feb wine and locally crafted items.

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