UTICA-ROME-VERONA & SYLVAN BEACH CENTRAL ’S GETAWAY REGION

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OFFICIAL 2020 ONEIDA COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE | TheGetawayRegion.com

Greetings and Welcome Contents 2020 Utica...... 4 to Rome...... 6 The greater Utica, Rome, Verona and Sylvan Beach ...... 8 areas define Central New York’s Getaway Region. Southern Hills...... 10 Situated in the foothills of the Adirondacks, we are Sylvan-Verona Beach...... 12 easily accessible via NYS Thruway (I-90) Exits 31 to Signature Events ...... 14 34, by AMTRAK, and air service to Hancock Interna- Must See Attractions ...... 18 tional Airport in nearby Syracuse. ...... 20 Relax and enjoy a getaway immersed in cultural Craft Beverage Trail ...... 22 experiences, family fun, history, great outdoor Nightlife...... 24 escapes, and the fresh local flavors of our diverse Arts & Culture...... 26 culinary scene. Cities bustling with international flair, Historic Sites...... 28 quaint villages, year-round attractions, events and activities make us the perfect Haunted History...... 30 Central New York getaway. Agritourism...... 32 We proudly produced this travel guide with the Utica Observer Dispatch. Each Barn Quilt Trail...... 33 year, thousands of readers express pride in our local communities by voting for Cheese Trail...... 34 their favorite picks in the Best of the Best Community Choice Awards. Look for Shopping...... 36 the golden #1 icon on page 20 and plan to include some of our local dishes into Outdoor Adventure ...... 40 your next Central New York getaway! Fishing ...... 43 Whether you are here on vacation, a business trip, or visiting friends and family, Camping ...... 44 we thank you for spending time with us and invite you to return again soon. Golf...... 46 Sports and Sporting...... 48 Safe travels. Winter Sports...... 50 #ocnewyork Spas & Wellness ...... 52 Where to stay ...... 54 Kelly Blazosky, President Relocation ...... 60 Oneida County Tourism Community Services & Transportation. . . .61

On The Cover: Sunflower photo: Wagner Farms Distances to Oneida County Sunflower selfie: Sarah Desarro City Miles Hours Creative Director: Jeannine Papelino Albany, NY 90 1.5 IntreXDesign & Associates Atlantic City, NJ 353 5.5 Map Illustration: Price Design, page 3 Binghamton, NY 101 2 Publisher: Observer Dispatch, Utica Boston, MA 261 4 Photo Credit: Buffalo, NY 198 3 Page 4 Utica opener: Matt Ossowski Burlington, VT 188 4 Page 7 Bottom couple photo: Rebecca Schor Page 8 North Country: Anthony Narkon Cleveland, OH 383 6 Page 9 Pixley Falls: Steve Friedman Concord, NH 240 4.5 Page 12 Opening photo: Dana Nimey-Olney Page 13 Children dancing: Oneida Indian Nation Cooperstown, NY 40 1 Page 13 Verona Beach: Chris Penree Hartford, CT 205 3 Page 14 Events opener: Nancy Ford Photography Harrisburg, PA 280 4.5 Page 19 The Stanley Theatre: Paul Citone Page 25 Selfie girls: Mark Simon Montreal, Quebec 247 4.5 Page 27 Top right male photo: Megan Pamela New York City, NY 240 4 Page 29 Sears Museum: Sterling Oddo Page 36 Top right women photo: Jeremy Ackerma Niagara Falls, NY 210 3.5 Page 48 Photo: Ride for Missing Children: Ottawa, Ontario 192 3.5 Dana Nimey-Olney Philadelphia, PA 280 5 ® I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark/ service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Devel- Pittsburgh, PA 410 6 opment, used with permission. Providence, RI 254 4 PLEASE NOTE: We want you to experience the best that Oneida County has to offer. However, please under- Rochester, NY 136 2 stand that changes often occur with attractions. Hours change, days of operation change and, unfor- Scranton, PA 157 3 tunately, some attractions close. So, to ensure your visit will be unforgettable, please contact Oneida Syracuse, NY 54 1 County Tourism and/or the attraction before your trip, Toronto, Ontario 290 5 to verify the attraction will be open when you visit. For more information on events and attractions visit Washington, DC 399 7 TheGetawayRegion.com. © 2020 Oneida County Tourism Watertown, NY 82 2

2 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 3 A Day In Utica Attractions • Utica Children’s Museum (open Thurs-Sun*)—Hands-on and play based exploration & seasonal events! 311 Main St • & Utica Energy Zone— Open 363 days a year! 1 Utica Zoo Way • Munson-Williams-Proctor Museum of Art (closed Mondays) Browse the permanent collection & special exhibits! in the nation. F X Matt began brewing in 310 Genesee St 1888 and is famous for its award win- • Saranac Brewery (closed Sundays ning Saranac brand of beers. Be sure to & Mondays)—Take a tour & stop include a Saranac Thursday concert on in the tavern. Family-friendly! your summer concert series bucket list. 830 Varick Street Craft beverages aren’t the city’s only Coffee & Breakfast praiseworthy consumable. Visitors flock • Utica Coffee Roasting (UCR)— Utica to Utica for its unique array of cuisine. Coffee & pastries . . . Instagram- worthy art murals behind UCR! Starts with You Visit our history, 92 Genesee St • Character Coffee—Cute, cozy endulge in our unique coffee shop. Try a seasonal latte! istory. Unique culinary. Legacy brewing. Sports. Cultural Situated in Roscoe Conkling Park, cuisine, take part in 171 Genesee St diversity. The arts. If you’re a lover of any of these, you the Energy Zone will serve as an Comets game or a Utica City Football • Wisk Utica—Breakfast, and need to experience Utica. Settled during the French additional entrance to its neighbor, the Utica Zoo. Accredited cultural activities and Club match at . homemade baked goods. Hand Indian War as , the Utica of yesterday is by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Utica Zoo boasts On the second Sunday in July, runners 53 Franklin Square evident throughout its extraordinary landmarks and original more than 40 acres of natural environments and carefully explore our great from around the globe convene for • Top of the Morning Cafe—Classic architecture. Today’s Utica is a vibrant mix of cultures that curated habitats for 200+ animals ranging from majestic the Utica . The outdoors. American diner! create a community bustling with international flair that’s African Lions to the exotic Red Panda. Utica Zoo is open 363 entire city celebrates with a giant post 414 Trenton Rd ever present in the arts and culture scene. Marvel at the days a year and offers a variety of behind-the-scenes animal race party at the F X Matt Brewery. priceless works of art by the world’s masters at Munson- encounters. The city’s character—defined by rich Utica’s is proud of its rich Irish Lunch & Dinner Ideas Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. Cheer, laugh and cry along Connect with nature while relaxing aboard the Adirondack history, agriculture and diversity—is heritage. The Irish Cultural Center and • Babe’s at Harbor Point B—Literally with your favorite Broadway show at The Stanley. Scenic Railroad for an excursion deep into the Adirondack reflected in hundreds of ethnic and Five Points Pub is built on the site of the something for everyone! Utica is the “best big little city” in so many ways. Park. Covering more than six million acres of northern New American eateries. Farmers and artisans original St. Patrick’s Church on Columbia 80 N Genesee St Multi-cultural events and diversity keep this ever York State, the Adirondack Park is the largest state park in the gather to sell produce and goods each Street in Utica. The center features an • Tavolo by Chesterfield—Home changing city progressing forward. New York . From late spring through mid-December, the week at the Oneida County Public authentic Victorian-style Irish Pub built of the original greens Morelle and State has been a leader in power generation. train departs Utica’s historic Union Station offering themed Market. Those with a passion for the in Dublin, Ireland and installed on-site . MUST TRY! The Utica Energy Zone, opening summer of excursions for wine and beer tastings, fall foliage tours, the great outdoors will enjoy a round of 18 by Irish craftsmen. It's the center 131 N Genesee St 2020, will host state-of-the-art interactive Polar Express and more! holes at Valley View Golf Course, a Robert of activity for the Great • Ocean Blue—Elevated seafood, exhibits focusing on the past, present and Sip on a pint of Utica Club—the nation’s first beer licensed Trent Jones design, or a bike ride along American Irish Festival craft cocktails & more. Have drinks future of New York’s energy system, including and sold after the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. Craft beer the legendary Erie Canalway Trail. held in September. on the roof deck in the summer! STEM programming for students of all ages. connoisseurs and history-seekers alike can tour the F X Matt U-ti-ca! loves AHL Hockey and MASL 118 Columbia St Landmarc Building Brewing Company, one of the oldest family-owned breweries Soccer! Catch the excitement of a *Hours subject to change

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and Parkway System is on the The year 2020 marks the 150th managed by the Central New York National Register of Historic Places celebration of the birth of Frederick Conservancy. Utica is the smallest city and covers a land mass equal to nearly Law Olmsted, Jr., author of the mission in the country to have an Olmsted de- 70% of Manhattan’s Central Park (designed statement and language that established signed park system, which includes the by Olmsted, Sr.). Utica’s Olmsted Trail our and designer Parkway, Conkling Park, F.T. Proctor Park will launch in the summer of 2020. Visit of Utica’s Park and Parkway System now and T.R. Proctor Park. Utica’s Olmsted Park UticaOlmstedTrail.com for more information.

4 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 5 A Day In Rome Must-See Attractions • Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo—Baby goats & hands-on activities! 5135 Rome-New London Rd • Fort Stanwix National Monument (Free admission!). Reenactments & a museum and gift shop on site. 200 N James St • Delta Lake State Park—Nature trails, skiing, sailing, fishing, hiking, biking and more. 8797 NY-4 • Copper City Brewing Company (closed Mondays). Local beers, the Erie Canalway National Heritage live music, food trucks! Corridor continues to transform upstate 1111 Oneida St New York’s economy. The Erie Canalway Breakfast & Coffee Trail is now part of New York’s 750-mile • Coppercino’s—Perfect for baked Empire State Trail, the largest connected goods, coffee, tea & lunch! 254 W Dominick St Rome is home to the • Raspberrie’s Cafe of Rome— Breakfast, lunch & casual dining. World Series of Bocce 1700 N James St tournament. Hundreds of Eat Local (try the Riggies!) • The Savoy (closed Mondays)—A teams and thousands of century-old restaurant with a cozy spectators convene at the Nature lovers will enjoy Delta Lake State vibe and delicious Italian food. Rome 255 E Dominick St Park for camping, hiking and watersports. The Copper City Toccolana Club in July to Learn how millions of trout are raised • Franklin Hotel (closed Sundays)— at the nearby Rome Fish Hatchery. The Italian meals & housemade desserts compete for top honors. trails and unique geographic formations at a historic former hotel. ome is the perfect place to spend a weekend immersed this significant piece of at the Rome Sand Plains represent one 301 S James St in history, nature, and culture. Rome is home to Revere American’s Revolutionary of only a few inland pine barrens in the • Delta Lake Inn (closed Mondays) Copper, hence the nod and notoriety as being The Copper history at Fort Stanwix National trail system in the US. In August the nation, teaming with watchable wildlife. —Fresh ingredients and a beautiful RCity. Adults and children alike will enjoy the various activities Monument. Just six miles away, the Oriskany Battlefield State city celebrates with Rome Canalfest at Cyclists will enjoy the Trail venue with great views! available in this historic city, home to two National Parks. Rome’s Historic Site serves as an awe-inspiring reminder of one of the Bellamy Harbor Park along the banks of and everyone will make memories at Fort 8524 Fish Hatchery Rd history began with the building of a fortified trading post on one Revolutionary War’s most deadly and pivotal engagements. Rome the canal—with rides, music, fireworks, Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo where of the most important North American transportation routes, highlights its patriotic pride and celebrates the USA with the and a unique 5K run & 2K kayak event. families can experience a wide variety of the Oneida Carry. Located in Iroquois territory, Fort Stanwix was annual Honor America Days event in July including a patriotic Take a break at Copper City Brewing animal encounters including a special erected in 1758 to protect traders during the French and Indian parade, family events and a symphony concert on the lawn at Company with a wide variety of craft beer, exhibition of magnificent North American War and hosted the Continental Army during the Revolution. Fort Stanwix with a majestic fireworks display. 11 on tap, and delicious New York State Gray Wolves. Known as “the fort that never surrendered” for repelling a Rome is the historic location of the original dig to start the ciders and wines carefully selected from prolonged siege in 1777, today visitors can see, touch, and feel legendary in 1817. Recognized as the catalyst for the around the state for your enjoyment. expansion and growth of America and an engineering marvel,

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Patriotism and the American Flag have anniversary of the discovery of America. Eisenhower signed into law The year 2020 is the 100th anniversary Why Sunflower Selfies? Women’s Rights Stanton wrote articles about temperance, extra special meaning here! Rome is The original Pledge of Allegiance was House Joint Resolution 243, of Women’s Right to Vote! Be part of our advocate, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, was child-bearing, education and women’s the final resting place of Francis Julius written as follows: "I pledge allegiance which added to the original Sunflower Selfie Project and support born in Central New York (Johnstown). rights for The Lily, the first newspaper for Bellamy (1855-1931). He was the original to my flag and (to) the Republic for pledge the controversial Women’s Rights this year. Visit Wagner She was an American suffragist, social women, between 1849 and 1853. Stanton’s author of the "Pledge of Allegiance". which it stands—one Nation indivisible— words "under God." Bellamy Farms, 5841 Old Oneida Rd, Rome from activist, abolitionist, and leading figure home in nearby Seneca Falls, NY is now The pledge he wrote was first used with liberty and justice for all". On June is buried in Rome Cemetery, Francis Julius mid-July through mid-September and of the early women's rights movement. part of the Women’s Rights National October 21, 1892, in honor of the 400th 14, 1954, Flag Day, President Dwight D. Jervis Road, Rome NY. Bellamy post a selfie from the sunflower fields. Using the pseudonym “Sunflower,” Historical Park. #sunflowerselfieny

6 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 7 A Day In North Country Breakfast: • Start your morning off with at Campbell’s Diner 10208 NY-28, Forestport Hit the Trails: • BREIA Trails year-round trail adventures for hiking, biking and x-country skiing. Try starting at the Egypt Road Trailhead in Alder Creek. Hungry? • Kratzy’s—Don’t miss the famous Bison Burger with cajun fries! 10169 NY-28, Alder Creek A Step Back in Time: • Steuben Memorial State Historic Site (open Saturday-Monday, Memorial Day-Labor Day)—Find Revolutionary War hero Baron von lumberjill event. Watch the country’s festival that pays homage to the commu- Steuben’s home & resting place. top professional axe men and women nity’s Welsh heritage. 9941 Starr Hill Rd, Remsen compete for top honors in team and Life in a small town. Spend some • Black River Canal Museum (open individual events. time in the Queen Village of Camden. Saturdays & Sundays)—Learn Remsen has rich history and culture Tour the Carriage House Museum. Visit about canalway history! North Country 520 Main St, Boonville to explore, such as Revolutionary War Mystic Stamp, founded in 1923, the Escape to the Rustic Wilderness hero Baron von Steuben’s home and largest stamp dealer in America. They CNY Cheese Trail stop: buy, sell and trade some of the greatest • Adirondack Cheese—A cheese Retreat to nature, rarities in philately (the study of stamps, lover’s paradise . . . try ‘em all! etreat to nature, history and small town Main Street offer one of the largest postal history and other related items). 8190 State Route 12, Barneveld living in Oneida County’s North Country. Located in the groomed cross-country history and small town Enjoy a picnic in Forest Park, 117 acres Fun & Games: foothills of the Adirondacks, this area offers breathtaking ski systems in the east. Main Street living perfect for biking, running or walking. Rnatural beauty convenient to reach. Longing to be immersed Ski and snowshoe rentals Tucked away in Taberg is Wellness:te • Woodgate Pines Golf Course—An in the great outdoors? Here, you can access extensive leisure are available at the Boonville in Oneida County’s Lodge and Nature Sanctuary where 18-hole golf course with scenic views! opportunities in the North Country’s lakes, streams, hills and Search and Rescue hut located guests enjoy the solitude of winter 2965 Hayes Rd W, Boonville forests. Fish for trophy brown trout in the crystal clear West at the far right side of the shopping North Country. whiteness, as well as the melodic tunes • Adirondack Lanes & Diner—Family- Canada Creek. Walk, bike and cross-country ski the Trenton plaza on Route 12 in Boonville. In the summer months, of thrushes in the hardwoods during friendly spot with food & bowling. Greenbelt Trails, white-water kayak Fish Creek, and paddle or the trails are perfect for hiking and mountain biking. warm summer months. Unique lodging 8125 NY-12, Barneveld water ski on Hinckley Reservoir. Boonville delights with its old-fashioned charm at the Black resting place—Steuben Memorial State experiences range from a variety of Dinner: The annual snowfall in Boonville ranks it among America’s River Canal Museum and is home to the Boonville-Oneida Historic Site. The Soda Fountain—a themed cabins, to Goodall’s Treehouse, • Check out locally owned restaurants snowiest places, making it the perfect place to snowmobile, County Fair, featuring the region’s robust agriculture industry family-friendly 1950’s themed destination and the Happy Camper Bus. such as the Boonville Hotel, Wigwam sled, snowshoe, ski and enjoy the excitement of the Boonville for 132 years. Every August, the population of Boonville swells diner is a year-round hit for classic diner Head to the North Country, rent Tavern or White Lake Inn. Snow Festival. More than 31 miles (50 km) in length, the Black as it welcomes tens of thousands to the New York State Woods- dishes and ice cream creations. The a cabin or set up camp, take a deep River Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) Trails men’s Field Days—New York’s premier forestry, lumberjack and Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts, held breath of fresh air, and unplug. annually in September, is a juried art

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Open seven days a week, Mercer’s from 27 traditional flavors of ice cream, ice cream available in eight varieties. Dairy serves up the coolest sweet four flavors of sherbet, three flavors It has received both national and treats in Boonville. For over 60 years, of fat-free, no-sugar-added ice cream international recognition. Be sure to Mercer’s Dairy has been a known name and their most recent creation, Mercer’s post your pic in the giant Adirondack in Upstate NY with a reputation for Wine Ice Cream . . . a unique, unprec- Chair to Instagram! #ocnewyork quality products. Pick your favorite edented creation of “for adults-only”

8 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 9 A Day In Southern Hills Start Your Morning Off Right • Utica Coffee of Clinton—Grab coffee & a scone to fuel your day! 1 W Park Row, Clinton • Root Glen Morning Walk—Ease into the day with a quiet walk through Root Glen on the Hamilton College campus. Stay on Campus at Hamilton College Off the ice and throughout the year, • Ruth & Elmer Wellin Museum of visitors can peruse a delightful array of Art (closed Mondays)—Year- locally-owned artisan shops, specialty round exhibitions & free to visit boutiques, restaurants and cafes. at Hamilton College! Traditions have continued at The 198 College Hill Rd, Clinton Clinton Cider Mill since 1903. From without limitations. The complex features Labor Day through Thanksgiving, enjoy an equine-assisted therapy center with Lunch & Dinner Spots! fresh-pressed cider and house-baked an 8,000 sq ft heated riding arena and • Alteri’s (closed Sundays & Mondays) donuts and pies at the Clinton Cider a diverse agriculture center. Root Farm Grab pizza, wings & a beer! Mill. If you’re planning a weekend get- Adventures is a fully accessible high 7 College St, Clinton away in warm weather months, be sure ropes challenge course, zipline and • Nola’s (closed Sunday-Tuesday)— Southern Hills Seasonal, new American comfort to arrive by mid-day Thursday so you climbing wall for individuals of all abilities. Picturesque Villages & Farms can visit the Clinton Farmers’ Market on The villages of Waterville and food in a great spot! the Village green. Kick off the Christmas Oriskany Falls draw visitors for their 9 W Park Row, Clinton graceful settings, pleasing bygone-era • Michael’s Fine Food & Spirits tep out of the daily hustle and bustle and get away to Huntington, poet Ezra Step out of the daily architecture, unique eateries, eclectic (closed Mondays & Tuesdays)— the quaint and inviting Southern Hills of Oneida County. Pound, and distinguished stores, and historic sites. Oriskany Falls Top-notch locavore food! Slow your pace, make the drive, and find contentment in statesman Elihu Root. hustle and bustle was aptly named for the waterfalls in 7672 US-20, Waterville these aesthetically pleasing New England inspired villages with A Clinton native, Mr. Root S and get away to the the center of town, formed by Oriskany Treat Yoself! vintage rural character. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912, and for Creek. • Brimfield Winery (call ahead for Founded in 1787 by pioneers from Connecticut, the many years his family tended to the gardens In September, check out Cruisin’ Into quaint and inviting hours!)—Wine-tastings, local picturesque Village of Clinton was widely known during the 19th in the glen behind the Root homestead on Waterville with entertainment for all cheeses & driving range on site! century for its many private secondary schools, a distinction the Hamilton campus. Today, the Root Glen Southern Hills of ages including a huge car show featuring 8300 Brimfield St, Clinton that earned it the nickname “Schooltown.” For nearly 100 years, is open to the public and has become classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, • Shop ‘til you drop fix at the Clinton’s academies and seminaries met the educational needs a favorite spot for quiet walks among Oneida County. a parade, 5K run/walk, craft fair, BBQ eclectic boutiques in Clinton, of hundreds of students throughout the Northeast, including the shaded red-shale paths to admire 65 cookout, and chili cook-off. Waterville Oriskany Falls and Waterville. U.S. president Grover Cleveland, Red Cross founder Clara species of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers. holiday season with the 5K Jingle Jog is the birthplace of George Eastman Barton and transcontinental railroad visionary and university Hamilton’s Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum includes over 6,000 and the Clinton Shoppers’ Stroll, (1854-1932), founder of Eastman Kodak Get Artsy! founder Leland Stanford. works of art and artifacts, representing a broad range of cultures, complete with horse-drawn carriage Company. • Kirkland Art Center—Check the Hamilton College, which sits atop a hill overlooking the historical periods, and artistic practices and movements. rides, holiday parade, and a fire pit for Set your camera on scenic landscape schedule for performances & events! village was founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy The Village of Clinton has over 100 years of hockey history. s’mores on the Village green. view for a pic of the massive clean energy 9 ½ E Park Row, Clinton by the Reverend Samuel Kirkland, a missionary to the Oneida In 2018 Clinton earned the coveted designation as a Kraft A little farther south, nestled in the generating windmills that dot the hilltops • Theatre at Woodshill—Shows, Indians, it was chartered as a college in 1812. Today it stands Hockeyville USA community! Hockey fans revelled as the rolling hills is the Hamlet of Sauquoit, and ridges of local wind farms through- including Shakespeare’s Twelfth as one of America’s oldest and finest liberal arts colleges. Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets took to the ice at home of The Root Farm, a 100-acre out the picturesque southern hills. Night, summer 2020. Among its many prestigious alumni are abolitionist Gerrit historic Clinton Arena for an NHL pre-season game highlighting facility providing truly special experiences 9755 Sessions Rd, Sauquoit Smith, U.S. Vice President James Sherman, painter Daniel a week of national exposure for the charming little Village.

Did You Know . . . 15th Annual Cruisin' Into Waterville Date: September 19th, 2020 Each fall, Waterville has become "the destination" This serene rural part of Oneida County highway robbery and attempted for alumni, runners, families, friends and car show was home to an infamous family of the assassination, the crimes of The enthusiasts who enjoy a full day of food and enter- 1800’s at a time when our nation was Loomis Gang of the Nine Mile tainment. It is the hope of the committee that this wild, unsettled, and fraught with coun- Swamp made an indelable mark gathering will strengthen our community, promote terfeit money, horse thieves and robbers. in history and rivals the tales of life in our attractive village and leave a legacy as our Wanted for counterfeiting, petty theft, the wild wild West. ancestors did before us! Find us on Facebook!

10 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 11 A Day At The Beach Kick Off Your Day! • Verona Beach Lighthouse—Take a casual stroll to this iconic location! 2454 4th Ave, Verona Beach • The Pancake House—A tradition for breakfast. Pancakes & more! 516 Main St, Sylvan Beach Beach Vibes • Verona Beach State Park are perfect for swimming & lounging! • South Shore Nautical offers kayak Arcade has been offering classic carou- and stand up paddle board rentals! sel rides and entertainment since 1896. 3728 NY-31, Canastota Stay up late for a Park After Dark Ghost Tour and hear about the spirits that Fun & Games . . . haunt the park! • Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, The newest beach attraction, The Carello’s Carousel Arcade or Gold Lake House at Sylvan Beach, opening Rush Adventure Golf are perfect May 2020, will feature indoor/outdoor for family fun! dining options, casino gaming and Lunch Time entertainment. Nearby, families can • Eddie’s–Try the famous Hot Ham take in the excitement of stock car Sandwich! racing at the Utica-Rome Speedway. Sylvan Beach & 901 Main St, Sylvan Beach View artifacts, art, and cultural heritage Vernon, Verona, and Sherrill displays of Oneida Indian life at A Look Into The Past Enjoy swashbuckling fun for the Shako:wi Cultural Center; and uncover • Oneida Community Mansion At the Corner of Beach and Canal whole family during Pirates Weekend in the utopian society mysteries kept at House­—Learn the history of this July. Celebrate at the corner of beach Oneida Community Mansion House. Utopian community. and canal during Canal Fest in August. Tour Sherrill Manufacturing, crafting 170 Kenwood Ave, Oneida n the summertime, the village of Sylvan Beach offers good round activities, including Revel in nostalgia playing iconic carnival Liberty Tabletop, the only flatware • On Fridays, tour Liberty Tabletop, old-fashioned family fun. Enjoy lazy days of swimming in ice fishing in the winter made in America. the only flatware manufacturer in Oneida Lake, two miles of sandy beaches for building months. This quintessential A short drive from the beach, you America. Isandcastles, and sunbathing at Sylvan Beach and Verona Beach Oneida Lake is known for will find world-class entertainment at 102 E Seneca St, Sherrill State Park. This quintessential beachfront community has been spectacular sunsets! Find a favorite spot on the beach, watch beachfront community the 1,200 acre Turning Stone Resort preserved in time. Reconnect as families and friends have from a restaurant deck, calm the engine on your boat, walk Casino. With Las Vegas-style gaming, A Relaxing Evening done for generations at Sylvan Beach. Escape to your favorite the path to the historic Verona Beach Lighthouse for a secluded has been preserved award-winning restaurants, spas, golf, • What’s the Scoop—Bring the kids or treat yourself to your favorite ice waterfront cottage, tent or park your RV at one of the many view, but don’t miss the sunset! Check out the live sunset cam in time. nightclubs, shows, concerts and local campgrounds; fish for at sylvanbeachny.com. accommodations, your stay is certain to cream! Then stay for an epic sunset. walleye, bass, perch and Enjoy lakefront dining at locally-owned iconic restaurants exceed expectations. Just seven miles 604 Main St, Sylvan Beach other freshwater treasures. like Eddie’s for a famous hot ham sandwich, Canalview Cafe, away, Vernon Downs Casino Hotel, home • Oneida Lake Brew Haus—perfect Pick up a beach volleyball Captain John’s and the Pancake House. Get your fill of bar- games, crash bumper cars, and get a to the famous “Miracle Mile” harness for a beer & live music! game, motorboat, sail, kayak, beque at Bone-Yard BBQ or Willie’s Chop Shop and check out gorgeous view of Oneida Lake from the racetrack, offers daily racing simulcasts, 6266 Lakeshore Drive S, Canastota ski, picnic or just chill. Chill? the eccentric 32-tap collection of New York State craft beers top of Central New York’s largest roller casino gaming, casual dining, lodging • Gaming & entertainment at Oneida Lake offers year- on tap at Oneida Lake Brew Haus. coaster at Sylvan Beach Amusement and entertainment. Turning Stone Resort Casino & Park. The historic Carello’s Carousel Vernon Downs Casino Hotel!

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12 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 13 ❂ Summer Mohawk Valley Blues Society National Baseball Hall of Fame Vettes at the Beach Jeeps at the Beach Four Seasons mvblues.org Induction Weekend sylvanbeachny.com sylvanbeachny.com baseballhall.org Of Events Exhibitions & Experiences Boonville-Oneida County Fair World Series of BOCCE NYS Woodsmen‘s Field Days boonvillefair.com Pirates 5K Rum Runner toccolanaclub.com woodsmensfielddays.com ✿ Spring runsignup.com Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour August Rome Canal Fest pnty.org Pirates Weekend facebook.com/RomeRotary/ March April Rome Home Show Antique Motorcycle, Tractor & Car sylvanbeachny.com Canal Fest romechamber.com Show sylvanbeachny.com CATS Brew•tica And All Things Utica sylvanbeachny.com Honor America Days Taste of Lebanon romechamber.com broadwayutica.com Find us on Facebook! Tomato Pie Day Delta Lake Triathlon Find us on Facebook runsignup.com Capitolfest 16 Film Festival iloveuticany.com The Color Purple Bikes at the Beach romecapitol.com Peak to Brew Relay America’s Greatest Heart Tuesday nights thru Summer Munson Williams Proctor Arts Festival broadwayutica.com mwpai.org Utica Boilermaker Road Race p2brelay.com Run & Walk Wine and Chocolate Festival sylvanbeachny.com boilermaker.com Clinton Arts & Music Festival wineandchocolatefestivals.com uticaheartrunwalk.org Eggstravaganza clintonnychamber.org Utica Zoo Brewfest uticazoo.org Classic Car Cruise uticazoo.org Thursday nights thru Summer March Meatball Madness May sylvanbeachny.com theabrahamhouse.org Harness Racing Season Opens Waitress Vernon Downs broadwayutica.com Erie Canal Half Marathon Fall vernondowns.com m Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade eriecanalhalf.com 42nd Annual Kirkland Art Center Run greatamericanirishfest.com Prohibition Party September Sts. Cosmas & Damian Feast Fall Arts Festival Clinton Fine Arts & Crafts Show & Walk French & Indian War Encampment & Pilgrimage boonvilleareachamber.com Find us on Facebook! saranac.com kacny.org Fort Stanwix National Monument Cruisin’ into Waterville Find us on Facebook nps.gov/fost cruisinintoWaterville.com Fort Rickey Fall festival Polar Express Train Utica Road Runners Falling Leaves fortrickey.com adirondackrr.com Fall Block Party 15K & 5K Summer sylvanbeachny.com ❂ uticaroadrunners.org Spooktacular Harvest Festival Sauquoit Valley Fine Arts Festival uticazoo.org svcraftshow.com Great American Irish Festival Ride for Missing Children Journey Along the Erie Canal Wine in the Wilderness June greatamericanirishfest.com October therideformissingchildren.com eriecanalway.org/event/ uticazoo.org November Shoppers’ Stroll and/or Holiday 31st Annual Frog Fest journey-along-erie-canal Cayo Industrial Horror Realm Parade bigfrog104.com Herb & Flower Fest Remsen Barn Festival cayoindustrial.com Christmas on Main Street clintonnychamber.org cceoneida.com/events Saranac Thursday Summer Nights July remsenbarnfestival.com christmasonmainstreet.com Farm Fest June-August Bavarian Festival Copper Wire Run cceoneida.com/events International Boxing Hall of Fame saranac.com uticamaennerchor.com camdennychamber.com Induction Weekend Winter on page 16 ibhof.com

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June 5–14, 2020 Utica Restaurant Week features close to 50 restaurants, sandwich shops, coffee shops and more throughout the City of Utica. This 10-day event is a celebration of what the city is known best for . . . OUR FOOD! Each restaurant creates their own Restaurant Week specials for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner offered June 5–14, 2020 ONLY. Menus, specials and event information can be viewed on uticarestaurantweek.com. It is one of the most anticipated weeks of the year with a multitude of options spanning every neighborhood and type of eatery. It’s the perfect time to visit an old favorite or discover something new!

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Broadway Utica Utica Energy Zone 258 Genesee Street, Utica New York Power Authority broadwayutica.com Visitor Center Sylvan Beach offers old-fashioned summertime fun for all (315) 624-9444 Utica Zoo Way, Utica ages. Stroll sandy beaches, enjoy water sports, play games at nypa.gov What Not To Miss! F X Matt Brewery (Saranac) Sylvan Beach Amusement Park and ride Carello’s Landmark Brewery Shop & Factory Tour Utica Zoo Carousel all before you find a cozy spot to relax and watch a 830 Varick Street, Utica One Utica Zoo Way, Utica neida County is the perfect destination to spend quality Treat yourself to an gorgeous sunset over Oneida Lake. Turning Stone Resort’s saranac.com uticazoo.org (315) 738-0472 time together for a couples retreat, a family fun escape, unforgettable experience and newest destination in Oneida County is The Lake House at Sylvan (315) 624-2490 Check website for tour times. girlfriends getaway or a guy’s weekend adventure. The world-class entertainment at Beach offering beachfront dining, gaming and entertainment. Vernon Downs Casino area is packed with must see attractions that offer a variety of Turning Stone Resort Casino including Vegas-style table games, Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo is a special kind of zoo Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery 4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon O vernondowns.com opportunities to make lasting memories. spa getaways, golf, concerts, shopping, exquisite dining, and the with a focus on kids and family fun. The “maternity ward” offers a Zoo 5135 Rome–New London Road (315) 829-3400 The Utica Energy Zone will open summer 2020 in Roscoe ultimate sports book with Caesars Sports! Just a few miles down Rome Conkling Park, adjacent to the Utica Zoo. This admission-free the road, place your bets on harness racing at the miracle mile The area is packed with must fortrickey.com attraction, built by the New York Power Authority, will host a track at Vernon Downs Casino or try your luck on the gaming (315) 336-1930 Nearby Must- STEM center and state-of-the-art interactive exhibits focusing floor. see attractions to . . . make Fort Stanwix National Monument on the past, present and future of New York’s power generation. Pick your excursion . . . climb aboard the Adirondack Scenic 100 N. James Street, Rome See Attractions The center will take visitors through the era of Edison and Tesla, Railroad for a trip into parts of the Adirondack Mountains that lasting memories. nps.gov/fost (315) 338-7730 to the Erie Canal and journey into tomorrow’s energy systems. can only be accessed by train. Be sure to book the new Dome Erie Canal Cruises The Energy Zone will include an admission gate to the Utica Car for unique views. Board Erie Canal Cruises at Gems Along fenced-in area where children can pet and hold baby goats. Kids Meyda Lighting Showroom 800 Mohawk Street, Herkimer Zoo where you’ll see over 200 animals from around the world the Mohawk, Herkimer Harbor, for a relaxing journey down the can explore natural history, science and interactive play at Utica & Factory Tour eriecanalcruises.com 55 Oriskany Boulevard, Yorkville (315) 717-0077 including majestic lions, red pandas, hyenas, zebras, sea lions and historic Erie Canal narrated by Captain Jerry. You’ll experience Children’s Museum, home to Utica native Mike Zarnock’s two meyda.com more! The Utica Zoo offers six different behind the scenes tours what it's like to “lock through” a canal lock and learn how this time Guinness World Record Hot Wheels collection. (315) 768-3706 Herkimer Diamond Mines that can be booked in advance for an exclusive experience. legendary canal system helped build America. Want to know how we make things here? Raise a glass and Call for tour times. 4601 NY-28, Herkimer herkimerdiamond.com celebrate four generations of brewing history with a factory Munson-Williams-Proctor (315) 717-0175 tour and a pint at F X Matt Brewery, est. 1888. You will learn how Museum of Art this family-owned brewery makes the Saranac brand of beers, 310 Genesee Street, Utica International Boxing Hall mwpai.org of Fame Utica Club and a variety of sodas. (315) 797-0000 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota See skilled artisans at work creating Tiffany-style lamps at ibhof.com Meyda Lighting and marvel at their stunning creations on dis- Sylvan Beach (315) 697-7095 State Route 13, Sylvan Beach play, and for sale, in the showroom. Science-minded adventure SylvanBeachNY.com National Baseball Hall of Fame seekers will love a trip to Herkimer Diamond Mines to prospect 25 Main Street, Cooperstown for precious gemstones . . . Herkimer Diamonds . . . rare quartz Turning Stone Resort Casino baseballhalloffame.org 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona (888) HALL-OF-FAME crystals, 500 million years old! Keep the treasures you find or turningstone.com turn them into one-of-a-kind keepsake jewelry pieces. (800) 771-7711 Sports enthusiasts will appreciate exploring and learning more about their favorites at two iconic halls of fame found in the area, the National Baseball Hall of Fame in nearby Cooper- stown and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota. Both venues attract visitors from around the world during their respective Induction Weekend events each summer.

18 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 19 Our Foodie Event Feature Taste of Lebanon Cultural events and foodie festivals offer up some of the best experiences and create lasting memories through engaging your senses of sight, smell and m-m-m, taste! One such event is the annual Taste of Lebanon hosted by St. Louis Gonzaga Church. Celebrating 10 years this event has a special connection for Utica . . . JULIE TABOULIE, Celebrity Chef, PBS Host, and Award-Winning Author of Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen. Julie Taboulie Julie returns home every year to Utica to participate in the Taste of Lebanon. Julie recounts her inner most thoughts about the festival, “As I make my way to the performance stage, the delicious aroma of freshly fried Lebanese dough greets me along with many sweet smiles that I see in the crowd and warm hugs by a loving community that is to put it simply, just happy to see me. This heartfelt welcome is one that stays with me and with everyone who gets the chance to experience this Lebanese food festival at its best. Be sure to add this event to your summer bucket list because this is Brunch: one you won’t want to miss.” Nail Creek Pub Born Julie Ann Sageer in Utica, New York, to an & Brewery Food Ice Cream: immigrant Maronite Catholic Lebanese family, Julie is 720 Varick St, Utica Bonomo’s Dairy Creme first-generation and full-blooded Lebanese-American nailcreekpub.com Ethnic diversity yields 7589 NY 5, Clinton who has been immersed in learning, making and sharing bonomosdc.com Lebanese cuisine and culture all her life. Learn more a bounty of extraordinary cuisine about Julie at JulieTaboulie.com. Coffee Shop: Lunch: Bring your family and friends to delight in traditional Utica Coffee Bennu Cafe Lebanese food, music, dancing and special performances neida County’s rich history, ethnic diversity, and Authentic Flavors Roasting 34 Oriskany Blvd through this three-day long festive event. Featuring Celebrity agricultural excellence combine to produce Company Whitesboro Chef Julie Taboulie! LIVE Cooking Show Performance 92 Genesee something our visitors and locals always appreciate: bennucafe.com on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 5:00PM at Deerfield Street, Utica Oamazing food! The area is packed with hundreds of restaurants Best of the Best Local Picks: Fireman’s Field, 5476 Trenton Road, Utica. Free admission 1 W Park Row, Clinton offering everything from a wide variety of international flare Breakfast: Winery: and free parking. Visit Facebook.com/TOLUtica uticacoffeeroasting.com to celebrated local favorites that originated right here like Bar: Boulevard Villa Verona chicken riggies, turkey joints, tomato pie, and . Killabrew Saloon Diner Vineyard Dates: Friday, July 31, 2020 5:00PM to 10:00PM What’s your pick? 10 Clinton Rd, New Hartford 24 Roosevelt Craft Beer: 4914 St Rt 365 Saturday, August 1, 2020 1:00PM to 10:00PM F X Matt Brewery killabrewsaloon.com Drive Verona Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:00AM to 4:00PM Whitesboro (Saranac) boulevarddinerco.com 830 Varick St, Utica saranac.com What To Know . . .

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The Celtic Harp Restaurant Utica Brews, Utica Nightlife & Pub, Utica shoppesatthefinishline.com thecelticharp.com Vernon Downs, Vernon Club Monarch, Utica vernondowns.com Entertainment hot spots! clubmonarch.net Villa Verona Winery & Bistro here is a long and distinguished history surrounding the opportunities to hear authentic Irish Copper City Brewing Verona villaveronavineyard.com Oneida County as a hotbed for hosting some of the Company, Rome music that’s sure to get patrons raising their glasses and coppercitybrewing.com most outstanding names in virtually every style of music. singing along. Woodland Farm Brewery, Marcy Virtually any night of the week, local establishments offer live Music fills the air and the soul at Kopernik Park in Oneida Delta Lake Inn, Rome woodlandbeer.com T deltalakeinn.com musical entertainment in intimate settings. Whatever style you Square throughout the summer at the Utica Monday Nite Woods Valley Ski Area might be interested in—rock and roll, reggae, country, heavy Levitt AMP Music Series. An eclectic mix of regional and Levitt AMP Utica Music Series, Utica Westernville metal, it’s all right here for you to enjoy! national headliners bring a free concert and multicultural concerts.levittamp.org/Utica woodsvalleyskiearea.com Woodland Farm Brewery in Marcy is a popular venue celebration to the City every Monday night. The open air Lukin’s Brick Oven Pizza, Utica where visitors can experience shows that are likely to surprise concerts continue throughout the summer every Thursday lukinsonvarick.com and amaze. If it’s jazz that visitors are after, The Savoy in Rome night with Saranac Thursdays at FX Matt Brewery, a benefit Nail Creek Pub & Brewery, Utica features outstanding keyboardist Rick Montalbano every Friday for the United Way. nailcreekpub.com night, drawing enthusiastic crowds who remember him from Turning Stone Resort Casino features 11 unique venues for Saranac Thursdays, Utica his days touring with Aretha Franklin. Jazz guitar virtuoso live entertainment plus a 700 seat cabaret-style showroom Saranac.com Carmine Caramanica frequently jams at Tiny’s Bar and Grill in and event center offering up chart-topping singers and stand- Utica. The Celtic Harp and Nail Creek Pub & Brewery present up comedians to full scale musical productions. The Other Side, Utica theothersideutica.org

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4 Elements Studio, Inc. Dodge Pratt Northam Players of Utica Strebel Auditorium 730 Broadway 106 Schuyler Street 1108 State Street 1600 Burrstone Road Utica, New York Boonville, NY 13309 Utica, NY 13502 Utica, NY 13502 (315) 765-6923 dpnboonville.org playersofutica.org utica.edu 4elementsstudio.org (315) 942-5133 (315) 724-7624 (315) 792-3006

Artistree Studios & Gallery Edith Langley Barrett Fine Art Gallery Remsen Performing & The Stantley 205 West Dominick Street at Visual Arts Center 259 Genesee Street Rome NY 13440 1600 Burrstone Road 9627 Main St, Remsen NY 13438 Utica NY 13501 artistreestudios.wixsite.com/ Utica, NY 13501 remsenartscenter.org thestanley.org artistree utica.edu (315) 831-2787(ARTS) (315) 724-4000 (315) 792-5289 Art & Vine Reach Art Center Gallery Theater at Woodshill 157 Genesee Street Griffiss International 205 West Dominick Street 9755 Sessions Rd Utica, NY 13501 Sculpture Garden Rome NY 13440 Sauquoit, NY 13456 (315) 725-0331 153 Brooks Road reachcenter.org woodshill.org uticaartandvine.com Rome, NY 13441 (315) 794-1689 sculpturespace.org/sculpture park Wilde Rep Theatre Brenda Lomeli’s Art Studio (315) 338-0393 Rome Art and Community Center 12 Genesee St & Gallery 308 West Bloomfield Street New Hartford, NY 13413 Wilderep.com 435 South James Street Irish Cultural Center Rome, NY 13440 Rome, NY 13440 623 Columbia St, Utica romeart.org Facebook @iccofutica (315) 336-1040 Unity Hall (315) 225-7184 103 Vanderkemp Ave Find us on Facebook Kirkland Art Center Rome Cinemas Barneveld, NY 13304 Capitol Theatre 9 1/2 East Park Row 1122 Erie Boulevard West unityhall.com (315) 520-8231 Getaway with 220 W. Dominick Street Clinton, NY 13323 Rome, NY 13340 Rome, NY 13440 kacny.org (315) 334-4475 (315) 853-8871 Utica Maennerchor romecapitol.com Rome Community Theater 5535 Flanagan Road (315) 337-6453 Marquee Cinemas 8911 Turin Road Marcy, NY 13403 International Flair Cinema Capitol at The Orchard Rome, NY 13440 uticamaennerchor.com (315) 735-5882 230 W. Dominick Street 20 Ellinwood Drive romecommunitytheater.org Rome NY 13440 New Hartford, NY 13413 (315) 337-5920 Plan a Trip with Artistic Vision. marqueecinemas.com romecapitol.com Ruth & Elmer Wellin Museum (315) 337-6453 (315) 768-3184 of Art at Hamilton College or a stimulating getaway centered on the arts, you can’t go art, Chinese ritual bronzes, pieces from CNY Glass & Metalworx MVCC Auditorium— 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323 wrong in Oneida County. At the world-renowned Munson- pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and a Song Dynasty bodhisattva. 12840 State Route 12 Rome Campus Boonville NY 13309 1101 Floyd Avenue hamilton.edu/wellin Williams-Proctor Museum of Art, view works by some of Visit artists-in-residence exploring new frontiers at the legend- cnyglass.com Rome, NY 13440 (315) 859-4396 history’s most celebrated visionaries like Picasso, Pollock, Kan- ary Sculpture Space; see their commissioned public art installa- (315) 525-2802 mvcc.edu/culture F Sculpture Space (315) 731-5722 dinsky, O’Keefe, Mondrian, and Whistler. The museum contains tions at the Griffiss International Sculpture Garden. At Kirkland 12 Gates St, Utica, NY 13502 over 13,000 works, including Thomas Cole’s original “Voyage of Art Center and Rome Art and Community Center, guests can MVCC Theater—Utica Campus sculpturespace.org Life” series, showcased in a Philip Johnson designed building, view a thoughtful selection of outstanding performances and 1101 Sherman Drive (315) 724-8381 now on the Register of Historic Places. regional exhibits. Utica, NY 13501 mvcc.edu/culture At , guests can discover room after room of Enjoy memorable performances. The Theatre at Woodshill (315) 731-5722 fine Victorian era decorative arts and furnishings housed in a conducts a summertime Shakespeare festival in an iconic round- superbly restored 1850 Italianate mansion. Don’t miss the annual roof barn situated on a picturesque farm setting in Sauquoit. The What To Know . . . Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Arts Festival, a colorful Stanley, Utica’s opulent 1928 theatre featuring Mexican Baroque extravaganza of live music, sidewalk art, mural painting, antique architecture, plays host to a full Broadway series presented by autos, and much. It’s the area’s longest running summertime art Broadway Utica each season from fall to spring. The nearby celebration. Players of Utica and the Wilde Rep Theatre offer intimate black Every summer Genesee Street comes features works by artists who reside long-standing staple of the Arts Festival At the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art on the Hamilton box settings for unique performance art experiences. The Capitol alive with sights and sounds of the within a 40-mile radius of Utica, NY. and runs simultaneously with the APEX College campus in Clinton, view exhibitions and collections of Theatre, Rome’s historic 1928 movie palace, attracts vintage film Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Festival. Visitors can vote for their favorite works. Invitational. Vibrant and eclectic mix of art and artifacts representing a diverse array of time periods and buffs from around the world each year for Capitolfest, Central The Sidewalk Art Show began in 1939, The Big Ol’ Steamrollin’ Print Invita- concerts and food trucks round out this media such as Greek and Roman antiquities, Native American New York’s three-day rare 35mm silent and early talkie movie film making it one of the area’s longest- tional is a must see event. The Antique week long arts fest. Mark your calendar festival. running art exhibitions.This juried show Car & Motorcycle Show has been a for this year's event July 14–19, 2020.

26 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 27 Fountain Elms at Munson Williams International Boxing Rutger-Steuben Park National Proctor Arts Institute Hall of Fame Historic District 310 Genesee Street 1 Hall of Fame Drive Rutger Street Utica, NY 13502 Canastota, NY 13032 Utica, NY mwpai.org ibhof.com uticalandmarks.org (315) 797-0000 (315) 697-7095 (315) 732-7376 National Baseball Hall of Fame Shako:wi Cultural Center 25 Main Street 5 Territory Road Cooperstown, NY 13326 Oneida, NY 13421 baseballhalloffame.org Oriskany Museum oneidaindiannation.com/shakowi- 888-HALL-OF-FAME 420 Utica Street culturalcenter Oriskany, NY 13424 (315) 829-8801 Oneida Community ussoriskany.com Mansion House (315) 736-7529 Steuben Memorial State 170 Kenwood Avenue Historic Site Oneida, NY 13421 Remington Museum & Country Store Starr Hill Road oneidacommunity.org 14 Hoefler Ave Remsen, NY 13438 (315) 363-0745 Ilion NY, 13357 nysparks.com (315) 895-3200 (315) 831-3737 Oneida County History Center 1608 Genesee Street Rome Historical Society Underground Railroad— H.P. Sears Oil Co. Service Station Utica, NY 13502 200 Church Street Trail to Freedom Museum oneidacountyhistory.org Rome, NY 13440 1608 Genesee St 201 North George Street (315) 735-3642 romehistoricalsociety.org Utica, NY 13501 Rome, NY 13440 (315) 336-5870 oneidacountyfreedomtrail.com Step Into the Past Oriskany Battlefield State (315) 735-0846 hpsearsoil.com Rome Sports Hall of Fame (315) 339-5180 Historic Site 7801 State Route 69 & Museum Verona Beach Lighthouse f being immersed in history is your ideal getaway, Oneida Herkimer Home Historic Site Oriskany, NY 13424 5790 Rome-New London Rd Off Route 13, S. Shoreline County is the perfect destination. Located at the convergence 200 State Route 169 parks.ny.gov Rome NY 13440 Verona Beach, NY 13162 when-in-rome.com veronabeachlighthouse.org of many important travel routes, an extraordinarily diverse Little Falls, NY 13365 (315) 768-7224 Monuments, parks.ny.gov (315) 339-9038 (315) 404-0783 Iamount of significant history happened here. (315) 823-0398 In Rome, visitors can tour “the fort that never surrendered,” Museums & Fort Stanwix National Monument. Best known for successfully thwarting an intense siege in 1777, Fort Stanwix was built to Halls Of Fame protect traders during the French and Indian War, then played a key role in the Revolutionary War. Just six miles away at the Adirondack Museum Oriskany Battlefield, explore the site of one of the Revolutionary Route 28 & 30 War’s most deadly battles. Considered by many to be a critical Blue Moutain Lake, NY 12812 (518) 352-7311 turning point in the War, hundreds of brave soldiers lost their adirondackmuseum. org lives in Oriskany, fighting for American independence. Continue on the Revolutionary trail with a visit to the Baron Von Steuben Bagg’s Square Historic District Memorial State Historic Site in Remsen. 321 Main Street, Utica baggsquare.com In Sherrill, the Oneida Community Mansion House offers an intriguing tour that lends insight into a mysterious Utopian Boonville Black River community that endured for decades—even though marriage Canal Museum was not allowed. The building of the Erie Canal was heralded as 502 Water Street Boonville, NY 13309 an engineering marvel. The first dig began in Rome on July 4, boonvilleblackrivercanal 1817, and it sparked countless cultural and commercial develop- museum.com ments across New York State and America. Today you can take a (315) 942-6763 relaxing cruise aboard Erie Canal Cruises for a historic narration Carello’s Landmark Carousel of this iconic National Heritage Corridor and National Landmark. 118 Park Avenue See Utica’s astounding bygone architecture and decorative Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 arts at Fountain Elms on the campus of Munson-Williams- carellosarcade.com Proctor Arts Institute. Learn about Oneida Indian Nation (315) 762-4361 history and heritage at Shako:wi Cultural Center, explore Carriage House Museum engaging exhibits and artifacts to connect with our passion 2 North Park Street for the past. Camden, NY 13316 Interested in the history of American sports? Check out the (315) 245-5685 winning race car of nine time NASCAR national champion, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Rome native, Richie Evans at the Rome Sports Hall of 100 N. James Street Fame. Discover fan favorites nearby at the National Baseball Rome, NY 13440 Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and International Boxing Hall nps.gov/fost of Fame in Canastota. (315) 338-7730 For a vintage selfie backdrop, visit the perfectly preserved H.P. Sears Oil Company Service Station Museum in Rome.

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Park After Dark Ghost Tours 112 Bridge Street, Sylvan Beach (315) 762-5212 Facebook.com/CasperCops Friday & Saturday nights May 22–September 5, 2020 Come join the CasperCops at Sylvan Beach Amusement Park —a vintage park with classic amusement rides and games—that is known to be haunted. The tour begins with a brief walk through the park while you hear the legends of who Do You Believe in still roams the park after death has taken them. Once the park closes, it becomes an investigation. We enter the secured empty buildings and conduct a ghost hunt. Cameras, recorders and your participation are welcome and encouraged. Many participants have witnessed poltergeist activity, shadow figures appearing on photos the Paranormal? and many strange encounters. Rome Lamplight Tours hether you’re a true believer in ghosts or a die-hard The Stanley (315) 600-8687 LamplightTours.com skeptic, visit any of the spooky sites on the Haunted 261 Genesee Street, Utica Nights have never been more "Erie" in Rome. Join us Friday nights starting History Trail of New York State to test your beliefs. Stay (315) 624-2929 Memorial Day weekend at 8pm for a 90 minute historical walking tour of at a haunted inn, join an investigative team on a ghost hunt, or thestanley.org Old Rome, a ghost story or two, and a look back to the life and times of W people who have gone before us. Some of them may still be lingering on go on a candlelit tour of a haunted building. For more hauntings The Stanley Theatre was built in 1928 as a grand movie palace. the streets we walk. You never know! Stops include places like Fort Stanwix visit HauntedHistoryTrail.com. For more than 90 years this beautiful building has stood as the and the Capitol Theatre. All walking tours depart from the parking lot of gem of Utica, but something strange is said to lurk inside its the Rome Historical Society. walls. Visitors, staff and ghost hunters have seen and heard foot- Haunted Sites steps, laughter, EVP’s, full body apparitions, and shadow people.

Union Station 321 Main Street, Utica Union Station, built in 1814, is long reported to be haunted. Today, it is common for people to report witnessing ‘ghost lights’ moving along the tracks at the station, ghostly conductors pacing the platforms and the haunting sounds of tragedy echoing through the station in the late night hours.

For more details on local investigations and paranormal events visit NYShadowChasers.com

What To Know . . . Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick Street, Rome Rome, NY presents Cayo Industrial Horror Realm, an Romecapitol.com One of the most interesting and stylish haunts in Central NY is extensive walkthrough horror attraction! Every Friday, the depression-era Capitol Theatre. Built in 1927, this art-deco Saturday, and Sunday night from 6:30-10:30pm in October, theatre boasts a Moller Organ in the orchestra pit. Paranormal venture through an abandoned warehouse displaying occurrences date back more than 30 years. Witnesses have post-apocalyptic themes set up to frighten and intrigue reported a shadow figure of a man, organ music, whispered those who enter. The foundations of life are shrouded with conversations, opening doors and even the sounds of an conspiracy. Technology eradicated the soul of the human. ongoing show late at night. Every aspect of life is altered by the science of man. Purchase tickets at the Cayo attraction location only, cash only, ATM on site. Tickets available all night til closing. Shoppes At The Finish Line May not be suitable for children. 809 Court Street, Utica (315) 733-0533 Built in 1847, the original Utica Globe Mill building was de- 530 Harbor Way, Rome stroyed by fire in 1871. Today, the Utica Globe Mill is known as Beside the illuminated The Shoppes At The Finish Line & Utica Brews. Investigations Rome water tower of the Mill have led to countless paranormal experiences and cayoindustrial.com even the capture of disembodied voices.

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Since 2010, the Oneida County Public Market has offered the highest quality locally and regionally grown fruits and vegetables in the Central New York region, and is enthusiastically supported by the community as a trusted source of fresh, healthy produce, meats and food products. This year-round market features local and regional farmers, producers and artisans attracting over 20,000 consumers annually to Union Station in the historic Bagg’s Square neighborhood of downtown Utica, New York. The summer season (mid-May through October) sessions are held outside behind Union Station at the site of the former Railway Express Agency (REA) wing of the station. The winter season is brought indoors to the Main Lobby of Union Station with its breath-taking marble pillars and vaulted ceilings. Listed on the state historic registry, Union Station is deeply rooted in the early years 12 Picks of the city and the rich manufacturing history of the area. Many market goers share memories of family generations Agritourism For A Fresh Oneida County Barn Quilt Trail working in and around the trains, transport and local businesses along the nearby banks of the Erie Canal. Family Fun on the Farm Experience The Oneida County Public Market hosts activities and Eight foot by eight foot colorful quilt events throughout the year to entertain and educate as block patterns adorn numerous barns you move about the market space visiting with farmers, neida County delivers fresh destinations with endless Candella’s Greenhouses and outbuildings throughout Oneida producers and artisans. The Power of Produce Kids Club selections of fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods & Farm County’s farm community. helps busy parents establish healthy eating habits with the and agritourism attractions. Treat your family to fresh 9256 River Road, Marcy In 2010, the Oneida County Women smallest consumers. The Busy Bee and Smoothie Bike Ofruits and veggies at local farmers markets and farm stands. (315) 736-8782 in Farming Discussion Group wanted programs engage and entertain with fresh produce and Get the full farm experience complete with u-picks and candellasfarm.com to bring attention to farms and regain healthy eating habits. The Book Nook engages all ages to petting zoos. Indulge in sweet and savory flavors at locavore North Star Orchards awareness of the large agricultural borrow and enjoy, even donate, books on topics ranging restaurants featuring delightful dishes made with locally Clinton Cider Mill 4741 RT 233 industry in Oneida County. They from healthy eating, cooking and gardening. We host sourced ingredients. 28 Elm Street, Clinton Westmoreland undertook a roadside barn quilt initiative to hand paint traditional Story Hours with our vendors reading books to entertain (315) 853-5756 (315) 853-1024 quilt patterns on large plywood boards and the Oneida County and educate about where our food comes from. Local clintoncidermill.com northstarorchards.com Barn Quilt Trail was born. Take a self-driving tour through the musicians busk during the bustling market sessions, Farmers’ Markets lush scenic farmlands of Oneida County to discover a rich history gaining exposure and experience to help grow their Farm Fest—May 29, 2020 Stoltzfus Dairy of agriculture and family traditions. careers. Themed market sessions include CSA (Community By Day Of Week cceoneida.com/events 6300 Skinner Rd oneidacountytourism.com/barn-quilt-trail Supported Agriculture) Fair, Farmers, Food & Fitness, Vernon Center cooking demonstrations and food tastings. Grassy Cow Dairy (315) 829-4089 Include the Oneida County Public Market on your list MONDAY Boonville Area Farmers’ Market 9628 Prospect Road, Remsen stoltzfusdairy.com 8 Stops Along The Trail of things to do in Utica, Saturday mornings, 9:00am to Whitesboro Farmers Market Erwin Park (315) 831-3276 1:00pm at historic Union Station, Bagg’s Square, 321 Main On the Village Green June–October 12:30pm- grassycowdairy.com Tassleberry Farm Street, Utica. Visit www.oneidacountymarket.com for June–October 2pm-7pm 5:30pm 4881 Stop 7 Road Cornell Cooperative Extension Link Maple Farm more information, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Herb & Flower Festival—June Whitesboro 121 Second Street, Oriskany 4045 Macfarland Rd, Taberg TUESDAY FRIDAY 13, 2020 (315) 796-4587 (315) 736-3394 (315) 336-3030 New Hartford Farm Market Rome Downtown Market Cornell Cooperative Ext. tassleberry.com cceoneida.com linkmaplefarm.com Sherrill Brook Park 111 Washington St 121 Second Street, Oriskany Tuesdays–September City Hall Green cceoneida.com/events Twin Orchards DiNitto Farms Smith Homestead Farm 3pm til 7pm June–Oct Noon–6pm 4695 Middle Settlement Rd 6585 Benton Road, Marcy 9940 Mallory Road, Sauquoit Heywood’s Blueberries New Hartford Find us on Facebook! (315) 737-8907 WEDNESDAY SATURDAY 9947 Evans Road, Remsen (315) 736-5883 Utica Farmers’ Market Oneida County Public Market (315) 831-8096 twinorchardsapplefarm.com Equinox Farms Wheeler’s Roost Elizabeth St, Chancellor Park Union Station, Utica heywoodsblueberries.com 9862 Podunk Rd, Lee Center 9958 Old State Route 12 June–October 8am-5pm May–October 9am–1pm Wagner Farms Remsen Mercer’s Dairy 5841 Old Oneida Road Finndale Farms THURSDAY Trenton Farmers’ Market 13584 State Route 12 Rome 9122 Jones Road Wightman Farms Clinton Farmer’s Market On the Village Green Boonville (315) 335-6748 Holland Patent 6993 Norton Avenue, Clinton On The Village Green Holland Patent (866) 637-2377 wagnerfarmsny.com (315) 865-4343 Find us on Facebook! June 7–October 4, 10am-4 pm June–October 9am–1pm mercersdairy.com Find us on Facebook!

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34 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 35 A Shopping Experience Antique Shops Dawn Marie’s Treasures 13 College Street A Beautiful Mess Clinton, NY 13323 51 Franklin Square (315) 796-9099 Utica, NY 13501 Visit us on Facebook! (315) 272-8800 Find us on Facebook! D E Cleveland Antiques 8584 Turin Road A&A Treasures Rome, NY 13440 1104 Main Street (315) 337-8104 Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 romeantiqueshop.com (315) 761-4005 Find us on Facebook! Dawn Marie’s Treasures 18 W. Park Row Antiques & Art Barneveld Clinton, NY 13323 8010 State Rt. 12 (315) 853-3050 The Potting Shed Weeden’s Mini Mall & Barneveld, NY 13304 dawnmariestreasures.com 52 Oriskany Blvd Variety Shoppes (315) 896-5115 Whitesboro, NY 13492 8056 State Route 13 Find us on Facebook! Foothills Mercantile (315) 794-1094 Blossvale, NY 13308 8124 Route 12 thepottingshedantiques.com (315) 245-0458 Barneveld, NY 13304 Back of the Barn Antiques Visit us on Facebook! Route 12 (315) 896-2681 The White House Get Away Remsen, NY 13438 Find us on Facebook! 9210 State Route 365 Westmoreland Antique Center (315) 831-8644 Holland Patent, NY 13354 5475 State Route 233 Find us on Facebook! Newport Marketplace (315) 865-5517 Westmoreland, NY 13490 7583 Main Street Find us on Facebook! (315) 337-3509 Berry Hill Book Shop Newport, NY 13416 westmorelandantiquecenter.com Specialties 2349 State Route 12B (315) 845-8822 Vintage Furnishings Deansboro, NY 13328 newportmarketplace.org 337 Genesee Street Williams Painted Furniture Treasure Seekers Welcome (315) 821-6188 Utica, NY 13501 8 Clinton Street Find us on Facebook! The Bull Farm Antiques (315) 738-1333 New York Mills, New York 13417 4803 Route 31 vintagefurn.com (315) 864-8309 Vernon, NY 13476 Find us on Facebook! rom farmers markets to shopping malls, antique stores to (315) 762-3213 specialty shops, we have what you’re looking for. Original bullfarmantiques.com art, designer discounts, fresh flowers, furniture, natural Ffoods. Everything from the ordinary to the eclectic; be sure not to miss the showroom at Meyda Tiffany Lighting. The Village of Clinton is a shopper’s delight featuring unique shops like Adirondack Cheese, No 6 Cigar Company, No 6 Park Row Shopping Malls and The Village Crossing. Our area is famous for its antiques with dozens of shops, stores and multi dealer markets all across the county. Happy hunting! Consumer Square Commercial Drive New Hartford NY benderson.com

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Cycling Erie Canalway Trail eriecanalway.org Cycle the Erie ptny.org/cycle-the-erie-canal Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens Herkimer-Oneida County 121 Second St Bicycling Guide Oriskany, NY 13424 (315) 798-5710 (315) 736-3394 hocts.org cceoneida.com

Mohawk River Trail Philip A. Rayhill Memorial Rome, NY Recreational Trail romenewyork.com/trailway- Whitesboro, NY Parks Oneida Lake systems Main St & Rt. 49 Trail begins near the Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 Ramada Inn off Bellamy Harbor Park Mill Street at the Canal (315) 675-3103 Mohawk Valley Path New Hartford Street. Rome NY 13440 oneidalakeassociation.org Through History romenewyork.com bikethruhistory.com Pixley Falls Verona Beach State Park 11430 State Route 46 6541 Lake Shore Road South Boonville, NY 13309 Central New York Conservancy Zagster Bike Share Rentals Utica, NY Verona Beach, NY 13162 zagster.com/rome (315) 337-4670 Outdoor Adventure uticaolmstedparks.org (800) 456-CAMP zagster.com/utica parks.ny.gov nysparks.com/parks Oriskany Flats etaway to the great outdoors. Oneida County is a road community is the per- Rome Sand Plains River Street Canoeing/Kayaking/ Hogsback Rd White Lake, Forestport, NY Oriskany NY 13424 dec.ny.gov cyclist’s dream. There are hundreds of miles of State high- fect family destination for Water Tubing Rome, NY 13440 (315) 793-2554 ways and well maintained local roads with relatively low boating and waterskiing (315) 866-6330 At Waters Edge Kayaks dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9327 Boat Tours Gtraffic that connect welcoming smalltowns and villages. Even the on the waters of Oneida Lake, 5807 E. Main Street dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8080 largest communities—the Cities of Utica and Rome—are easily the largest inland lake by volume in Verona, NY 13178 Parkway Recreation Center Erie Canal Cruises (315) 762-2728 Root Glen Gardens— 800 Mohawk Street accessible and provide plenty of amenities for bicycle tourists. . And Oh, the fishing! 220 Memorial Parkway atwatersedgekayaks.com Hamilton Colege Utica NY 13502 Herkimer, NY 13350 There are very few unpaved roads in the area and the majority Oneida Lake is a Bass master’s dream and a special destination 198 College Hill Rd (315) 223-4320 eriecanalcruises.com are suitable for riding. If you prefer to ride where the locals ride for walleye and perch. Summer sunsets over Oneida Lake are Bellamy Harbor Park Clinton, NY 13323 cityofutica.com (315) 717-0077 Mill Street at the Canal hamilton.edu and rely on the advice of others, check out BikeThruHistory.com a spectacular sight to behold. The perfect ending to a day of Rome NY 13440 Mohawk Valley Boat Charters to search curated rides for all abilities and interests. adventure. romenewyork.com Trenton Falls Scenic Trails Ropes Course & High 9512 Capron Rd Rome is the historic starting place of the first dig of the Erie Trenton Falls RoadState Route 28 Adventure Lee Center, NY 13363 Barneveld NY 13304 Canal in 1817. Join the fun of the annual Cycle The Erie bike Fish Creek Cabin Resort (315) 335-2270 5020 Church Street (315) 896-2213 Root Farm Adventures 2860 King Road www.mohawkvalleyboatcharters. tour, a 400-mile fully supported ride along the legendary Erie Annsville, NY 13471 town.trenton.ny.us Sauquoit, NY 13456 com (315) 749-8912 (315) 520.7046 fishcreekcabinresort.com Trenton Greenbelt www.Rootfarm.org Old Forge Lake Cruises, Inc. Some of the best riding in Oneida Town of Trenton, NY 116 Steamboat Landing & Can accommodate all abilities. South Shore Nautical (315) 896-2213 State Route 28 County is on the backroads. 3728 NY-31 visittughill.com Old Forge, NY 13420 Canastota, NY 13032 Beaches, Lakes & Waterways (315) 369-6473 (315) 391-9213 Horseback Riding oldforgelakecruises.com Canalway Trail, part of New York’s 750-mile Empire State Trail southshorenautical.com Black River Blueway system. For a shorter organized ride, start with the Tour the Tow- Adventure Horse Riding in NYS blackriverny.com 8585 Buck Hill Road Raquette Lake Navigation path, a 36-mile long land and water trail between DeWitt and West Canada Creek Campsites 254 Antlers Rd 12275 St. Rte 28 Westernville, NY 13486 Delta Lake State Park 8797 State Route 46 Raquette Lake, NY 13436 Rome in Central New York. It follows a portion of the Erie Canal Poland, NY 13431 (315) 942-4376 Rome NY 13440 (315) 895-3200 which was active between 1825 and 1917. (888) 461-2267 ridenys.com (315) 337-4670 raquettelakenavigation.com Some of the best riding in Oneida County is on the backroads. westcanadacreekcampsites.com Dar Maur Manor Stables parks.ny.gov Locally-owned bicycle tour operators provide customized Wellnesste Lodge 2858 Old State Route 12 Marinas itineraries and truly unique experiences based on decades of 9340 Coal Hill Road Sauquoit, New York 13456 Erie Canalway National Big Bay Marina cycling throughout Oneida County’s landscape. As mountain Taberg, NY 13471 (315) 737-8862 Heritage Corridor darmaurmanor.com eriecanalway.org 155 Camic Road biking interest grows throughout the U.S., trails in Oneida County (315) 336-5771 Brewerton, NY 13036 wellnesste.com bigbaymarina.com have remained uncrowded and tranquil. The Black River Hunter Landing Equestrian Hinckley Reservoir Route 365 Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) Trails 3207 Haskins Rd (315) 676-2223 Hiking/Walking Trails Blossvale, NY 13308 Hinckley, NY 13352 breiax-countryski.org provides year-round outdoor adventure (315) 507-7743 (315) 826-3800 Callahan’s Marina BREIA Trails dec.ny.gov people of all ages including, mountain biking, hiking, (Black River hunterlanding.com 9089 Callahan Drive snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Environmental Canastota, NY 13032 Improvement Whisper Wind Equestrian Center Kayuta Lake, Remsen, NY callahansmarina.com With nearly 2,000 campsites, you’ll find the perfect spot to dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40631 Association) 6101 Skinner Road (315) 697-7470 pitch a tent or park the RV. Take your pick of adventures ranging 9323 Egypt Rd Westmoreland, NY 13490 from ropes courses to hiking and horseback riding, kayaking Boonville, NY 13309 (315) 335-3557 Long Lake, Forestport, NY Ess-Kay Yards, Inc. dec.ny.gov/outdoor/88129 Guy Young Road Class III rapids on Fish Creek to paddling the serene waterways (315) 942-2299 whisperwindeq.net breiax-countryski.org Brewerton, NY 13029 of the historic Erie Canal. Soak up the sun on a beach getaway ess-kayyards.com to Sylvan Beach featuring two miles of sandy beaches and an (315) 676-2711 amusement park! This quintessential laid back beachfront

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Mariners Landing South Shore Nautical 705 Pioneer Avenue 3728 State Route 31 Do You Love To Fish? Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 Canastota, NY 13032 marinerslandingmarina.com southshorenautical.com (315) 762-0112 (315) 391-9213 ish for anything? From eight-inch bluegills to fat walleyes Marcy Marina Watchable Wildlife to big, muscular carp to relentlessly combative smallmouth 200 F. Scharbach Drive bass? How about fly fishing for trout? For many anglers, it’s Marcy, NY 13403 Rome Fish Hatchery (315) 736-7617 8306 Fish Hatchery Rd Fway more than a hobby. It’s more like a lifestyle, and there are Rome, NY 13440 plenty of opportunities to live it right here in Oneida County. We Marion Manor Marina dec.ny.gov/outdoor/21668 have more than 100 miles of public fishing rights on trout creeks Routes 13 & 31 (315) 337-1390 Canastota, NY 13032 and rivers in the county, and hundreds more that run through marionmanor.com Rome Sand Plains state lands or are accessible by landowner permission. (315) 762-4810 4807 Hogsback Road Oriskany Creek is one favorite destination. It is easily accessed, Rome, NY 13440 and it is terrific, with many wild fish in the upstream areas, includ- Oneida Lake Marina dec.ny.gov/lands/8080 Route 31 (315) 866-6330 ing occasional brook trout, and some bruisers in its last few miles Canastota, NY 13032 as it flows toward the Mohawk River. West Canada Creek has an oneidalakemarina.com Utica Marsh Wildlife Area (315) 762-4865 Barnes Avenue even bigger reputation, and for good reason—it offers the real Utica, NY 13502 possibility of a 20-inch brown on any trip. It has been regarded Riverside Marina dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9323 as one of New York’s top trout streams just about forever, and 6805 Martin Street (315) 793-2554 Rome, NY 13440 it’s been even better since the DEC began stocking two-year- (315) 337-5199 old fish more than 20 years ago. There are many other choices: Sconondoa Creek, Sauquoit Creek, the upper Mohawk River, the east and west branches of Fish Creek, and several others with low-key reputations that offer high-end experiences. Not into fly fishing? There are innumerable waters where you can fish with bait or lures for almost any species with great success. Oneida Lake and Lake Delta are terrific walleye and bass fisheries, and the Mohawk River and Erie “Barge” Canal offer a wide variety of species, including occasional northern pike of impressive dimensions. If you love to fish, Oneida County is a great bet, no matter what you are after.

Fishing Hot Spots! Largemouth Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Trout Brook Trout Brown Bullhead Carp & Suckers Catfish Crappies Northern Pike Pickerel Rainbow Trout Bass Rock Tiger Muskellunge Walleye Perch White Yellow Perch 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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