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★ C E N T R A L N E W Y O R K ’ S G E T A W AY R E G I O N ★
Utica, Rome, Verona
& Sylvan Beach
Griffiss International Sculpture Garden
Rome, NY
THE MATT BREWING CO. CELEBRATES 130 YEARS OF BREWING GREAT BEER IN UTICA, NY
Official 2019 Oneida County Travel Guide | TheGetawayRegion.com
W E LC O M E T O O N E I DA C O U N T Y
2019
Contents 2019
Contents
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 53
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
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accessible via NYS Thruway (I-90) Exits
Sylvan 31 to 34, by AMTRAK, and air service to Hancock International
Beach
Airport in nearby Syracuse.
Relax and enjoy a getaway immersed in cultural experiences,
family fun, history, great outdoor escapes, and the fresh local
flavors of our diverse culinary scene. Cities bustling with in-
ternational flair, quaint villages, year-round attractions, events
and activities make us the perfect Central New York getaway.
We proudly produced this travel guide with the Utica Observer
Dispatch. Each year, thousands of readers express pride in our
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local communities by voting for their favorite picks in the Best
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Destination Golf of the Best Community Choice Awards. Look for the golden
Sports and
Sporting #1 icon throughout the guide and plan to include
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PLACE some of our local picks into your next Central New
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AWARD
WINNERS!
York getaway!
Agritourism
Whether you are here on vacation, a business trip, or visiting
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
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DISTANCES TO ONEIDA COUNTY
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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
Utica, New York 13503 Buffalo, NY 198 3
Union Station, 321 Main Street Burlington, VT 188 4
Utica, New York 13501 Cleveland, OH 383 6
250 AIR MILE RADIUS
800.426.3132 or 315.724.7221 Concord, NH 240 4.5
info@oneidacountytourism.com Cooperstown, NY 40 1
OneidaCountyTourism.com Hartford, CT 205 3
#OneidaCountyNY
Harrisburg, PA 280 4.5
On the cover: Montreal, Quebec 247 4.5
Griffiss International Sculpture Garden
Photo Credit: Paul Kitchen 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/ Philadelphia, PA 280 5
service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Devel-
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
attractions visit TheGetawayRegion.com.
Washington, DC 399 7
© 2019 Oneida County Tourism
Watertown, NY 82 2
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U T I CA - R O M E A R E A
Utica
BREWERY TOUR, UTICA UTICA, DOME
Utica
Chadwicks New Hartford Washington Mills
Clark Mills New York Mills Westmoreland
Deerfield Oriskany Whitesboro
Kirkland Rome Whitestown
Starts with YOU Marcy Utica Yorkville
History. Unique culinary. Local On the second Sunday in July, runners
goods. The great outdoors. Craft beer from around the globe convene for
Cultural diversity. The arts. If you’re a the Utica Boilermaker Road Race. The
lover of any of these, you need to expe- entire city celebrates with a giant post-
rience Utica. race party at the F X Matt Brewery.
History buffs will be in their glory, Utica’s newest attraction pays
exploring the city’s vivid past. Settled homage to the community’s rich Irish
during the French and Indian War as heritage. The Irish Cultural Center, open-
old Fort Schuyler, the Utica of yes- ing 2019, is built on the site of the original
terday is evident throughout. Ride St. Patrick’s Church on Columbia Street
the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. See in Utica. The new center features an
DOWNTOWN, UTICA
extraordinary landmarks and original authentic Victorian-style Irish Pub built
architecture. Sip on a pint of Utica Club Craft beverages aren’t the city’s in Ireland and installed on-site by Irish
- the nation’s first beer licensed and only praiseworthy consumable. Visitors craftsman, cultural programming, a
sold after Prohibition. flock to Utica for its unique array of museum and a banquet facility.
Craft beer connois- cuisine. The city’s unique character -
✓
15K
seurs and history-seek- defined by rich history, agriculture and M A RK
YO UR
ers alike can tour the F X diversity - is reflected in hundreds of C AL E N DA R
Matt Brewing Company, ethnic and American eateries. Farm-
one of the oldest family- ers and artisans gather to sell produce JULY 14, 2019
owned breweries in the THE UTICA BOILERMAKER IS
and goods each week at the Oneida ONE OF THE LARGEST 15K (9.3
nation. F X Matt began County Public Market. MILES) ROAD RACES IN THE
brewing in 1888 and is Those with a passion for the great COUNTRY WITH MORE THAN
famous for its award- 19,000 PARTICIPANTS IN THE
outdoors will enjoy golf at Valley View,
winning Saranac brand 15K, 5K, AND WHEELCHAIR
Proctor Park - a Frederick Law Olmsted DIVISIONS.
of beers. design - and the Erie Canalway Trail.
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U T I CA - R O M E A R E A
Rome
ROME ROTARY CANAL FEST
Chadwicks New Hartford Washington Mills
✓
Rome Clark Mills New York Mills Westmoreland MAR K
YOUR
Deerfield
Kirkland
Oriskany
Rome
Whitesboro
Whitestown
The Annual C ALENDAR
The Copper City Marcy Utica Yorkville Honor America
Days Celebration
Rome’s biggest day of the year is
Rome is the perfect place to spend ers during the French and Indian War always the last Saturday in July!
a weekend immersed in history, nature, and hosted the Continental Army during
You’re invited on July 27, 2019 to join in
and culture. Both adults and children the Revolution. Known as “the fort that on the fun. The Honor America Days Parade
will enjoy the various activities available never surrendered” for repelling a pro- begins at 10am, then, later that evening,
in this city nestled along the historic Erie longed siege in 1777, today visitors can the Honor America Days Pops Concert on
the west lawn at Fort Stanwix National
Canalway National Heritage Corridor. see, touch, and feel this significant piece Monument. The concert concludes with a
Rome’s history began with the build- of the American past at Fort Stanwix Na- spectacular fireworks display with cannon
ing of a fortified trading post on one of tional Monument. fire!
the most important North American
transportation routes, the Oneida Carry.
Located in Iroquois territory, Fort Stan-
wix was erected in 1758 to protect trad-
WSB
SINCE 1974, THE WORLD SERIES OF
BOCCE HAS BEEN THE PREMIER BOCCE
TOURNAMENT IN THE NORTHEAST!
HOSTED BY THE TOCCOLANA CLUB, ROME.
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Just six miles away, the Oriskany Nature lovers will enjoy Delta Gray Wolves.
Battlefield State Historic Site serves as an Lake State Park, the trails at the Rome Celebrate summertime fun with the
awe-inspiring reminder of one of the Rev- Sand Plains, and learn how millions annual Honor America Days festivities
olutionary War’s most deadly and pivotal of trout are raised at the Rome Fish in July, and in August experience Rome
engagements. Rome is home to Revere Hatchery. Fort Rickey Children’s Canalfest at Bellamy Harbor Park – with
Copper, hence the nod and notoriety as Discovery Zoo provides an interactive rides, music, fireworks, and a unique 5K
being The Copper City and it is the final experience where visitors can meet, pet, run & 2K kayak event. Come explore a
resting place of Francis Bellamy, author and feed a wide variety of animals. Sure Central New York treasure and see what
of the Pledge of Allegiance. to be a hit with everyone is a special ex- The Copper City has to offer.
hibition of magnificent North American
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NORTH COUNTRY AREA
North
ALFRED BAKER
WEST CANADA CREEK, BARNEVELD
North Country
Annsville Camden Holland Patent Prospect Trenton
Ava Florence Lee Remsen Western
Alder Creek Floyd Lee Center Steuben Westernville
Barneveld Forestport McConnellsville Stittville Westdale
Escape to the Rustic Wilderness Boonville Hinckley Point Rock Taberg Woodgate
Retreat to nature, history and The annual snowfall in Boonville family-friendly destination diner, and
rustic living in Oneida County’s North ranks it among America’s snowiest the Remsen Barn Festival for the Arts,
country. Located in the southwestern places, making it the perfect place to held annually in September.
foothills of the Adirondacks, this area snowmobile, sled, snowshoe, ski and Head up to the North Country, rent
offers breathtaking natural beauty enjoy the excitement of the Boonville a cabin or set up camp, take a deep
convenient to reach. Snow Fest. More than 31 miles (50 km) breath of fresh air, and unplug.
Travelers who long to be immersed in length, the BREIA trails offer one of
in the great outdoors can access exten-
sive leisure opportunities in the North
the largest groomed cross-country
ski systems in the east. Boonville
✓ MAR K
YOUR
C ALENDAR
Country’s lakes, streams, hills and delights with its old-fashioned charm
forests. Fish for trout in the crystal clear at the Black River Canal Museum and
West Canada Creek, walk the trails welcomes tens of thousands to the NYS
at Pixley Falls State Park and Trenton Woodsmen’s Field Days - New York’s
Falls, white-water kayak Fish Creek, and premier forestry and lumberjack show.
water ski on Hinckley Reservoir. Looking to get away to small town THE WOODSMEN’S FIELD DAYS IN BOONVILLE
life? Spend some time in the Queen
Village of Camden, tour the Carriage 72nd New York State
House Museum, visit Mystic Stamp, or Woodsmen’s Field Days
picnic in Forest Park, 117 acres perfect August 16 – 18, 2019, Boonville
for biking, running or walking. Premier lumberjack and lumberjill
Remsen has rich history and culture contest in the nation hosting com-
to explore, such as Revolutionary War petitors from across the US, Canada,
hero Baron von Steuben’s home and Australia and New Zealand. Explore
forestry equipment displays, chain-
resting place - Steuben Memorial State saw carvings, ice carvings and more.
CAMDEN
Historic Site, The Soda Fountain - a
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SOUTHERN HILLS AREA
South
BLUBERRY BROOKE B&B, DEANSBORO
Southern Hills
Augusta Deansboro Paris
Bridgewater Kirkland Sangerfield
Cassville Knoxboro Sauquoit
Clayville Marshall Waterville
Picturesque Villages & Farms with Historic Charm Clinton Oriskany Falls
Step out of Clinton Farmers’ Market on the village food products can visit old-fashioned
the daily hustle green. farmers’ markets and tour dairy and
and bustle and get The villages of Waterville and Oris- produce farms. You can pick apples,
away to the quaint kany Falls draw visitors for their graceful pumpkins, strawberries, blueberries,
and inviting South- settings, pleasingly bygone architec- and other seasonally available fruits and
ern Hills of Oneida ture, unique eateries, eclectic stores, veggies in the Southern Hills. Those
County. and numerous historic sites. In Septem- with an interest in green living may also
The Village of Clinton has over 100 ber, check out Cruisin’ Into Waterville enjoy seeing the massive modern wind-
years of hockey history. In 2018 Clin- with entertainment for all ages includ- mills atop the hills of local wind farms.
ton earned the coveted designation as ing a huge classic car, motorcycle and Slow your pace, make the drive,
a Kraft Hockeyville USA community! tractor parade, craft fair, BBQ cookout, and find contentment in aesthetic New
Hockey fans reveled as the Buffalo Sa- and chili cook-off. England inspired villages with vintage
bres and Columbus Blue Jackets took Travelers in search of the freshest rural character. Escape to the pictur-
to the ice at historic Clinton Arena for esque Southern Hills of Oneida County.
an NHL preseason game highlighting
a week of national exposure for the
charming little village. Off the ice and
✓ MAR K
YOUR
C ALENDAR
throughout the year, visitors can peruse
a delightful array of locally-owned arti-
san shops, specialty boutiques, restau-
rants and cafes. Take a garden stroll or
nature walk through the pristine trails
of Root Glen on the historic campus of
Hamilton College. The Glen contains Clinton Art & Music
some 65 species of trees, dozens of Festival
shrubs and scores of varieties of flow- Saturday, August 24, 2019
ers. In autumn, enjoy fresh-pressed One of the most impressive musical
cider and house-baked donuts and line-ups of any Upstate music fest, fea-
turing over 20 acts from solo acoustic
pies at the Clinton Cider Mill. If you’re
to 10-piece swing, Gypsy to Gospel, Irish
planning a weekend getaway in warm- to Oompah, jazz to Americana. Nine
weather months, be sure to arrive by stages feature notable guests from all
mid-day Thursday so you can visit the over the Northeast -- and its all FREE! ROOT GLEN-CLINTON
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S Y LVA N B E AC H A R E A
Sylvan
SYLVAN BEACHGOERS
Sylvan Beach &
Verona Beach
Vernon, Verona, Blossvale
Durhamville
Sherrill
Sylvan Beach Verona Mills
and Sherrill Jewell
North Bay
Vernon
Vernon Center
Vienna
At the Corner of Beach and Canal Oneida Castle Verona
In the summertime, the village of a gorgeous view of Oneida Lake from of these attractions are easy to reach.
Sylvan Beach offers good old-fash- the top of Central New York’s largest Whatever you like to do to relax, a Syl-
ioned family fun. Enjoy lazy days of roller coaster at Sylvan Beach Amuse- van Beach or Verona getaway is the
swimming, sandcastles, and sunbath- ment Park. Be sure not to miss the spec- perfect destination for fun with fam-
ing at Sylvan Beach or Verona Beach tacular sunsets! ily and friends – and the place to make
State Park. Tent or park your RV at one Nearby, families can attend stock memories that will last a lifetime.
of the many local campgrounds; fish car races at the Utica-Rome Speed-
for walleye, bass, and other freshwater
treasures; motorboat, sail, ski, picnic,
way; view artifacts, art, and displays of
Oneida Indian life at the Shako:wi Cul-
✓ MAR K
YOUR
C ALENDAR
and visit the historic lighthouse. Enjoy tural Center; and uncover the utopian
lakefront dining at local restaurants. Get society mysteries kept at Oneida Com-
munity Mansion House.
Adults can find true world-class en-
tertainment at the 1,200 acre Turning
Stone Resort Casino. With Las Vegas
style gaming, award-winning restau-
rants, spas, golf, nightclubs, shows, and
accommodations, your stay is certain to
exceed expectations. Just seven miles
away, Vernon Downs’ famous Miracle Pirate’s Weekend
Mile harness racetrack and casino of- July 20 – 21, 2019, Sylvan Beach
A weekend of Pirates and family fun
fers daily racing simulcasts, fine dining,
at the Beach! Parade, musical enter-
lodging, and entertainment. tainment, sand castle competition,
Conveniently located just off In- Pirate Rum Runners 5k, and more!
terstate 90, the NY State Thruway, all
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SIGNATURE EVENTS 2019
Events
MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR
BOONVILLE SNOW FESTIVAL ARTS FESTIVAL UTICA BOILERMAKER INDIE GARAGE SALE
GET AWAY TO Four Seasons
Oneida County has events and attractions for every season.
Spring Summer Summer continue
FALL ARTS FESTIVAL
boonvilleareachamber.com
FORT RICKEY FALL FESTIVAL
fortrickey.com
March June August SPOOKTACULAR HARVEST FESTIVAL
uticazoo.org
CANAL FEST
Fall
AMERICA’S GREATEST HEART RUN & WALK ART ROCKS
sylvanbeachny.com
uticaheartrunwalk.org June-August
clintonchamberny.org CAPITOLFEST 16 FILM FESTIVAL continue
MARCH MEATBALL MADNESS romecapitol.com
31ST ANNUAL FROG FEST
theabrahamhouse.org CLINTON ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
bigfrog104.com
clintonnychamber.org
UTICA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE FARM FEST November
greatamericanirishfest.com cceoneida.com/events DRUMS ALONG THE MOHAWK
drumsalongthemohawk.com CHRISTMAS ON MAIN STREET
HERB & FLOWER FEST christmasonmainstreet.com
April cceoneida.com/events JEEPS AT THE BEACH
sylvanbeachny.com CLINTON FINE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
THE SOUND OF OF MUSIC INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME Find us on Facebook!
NYS WOODSMEN‘S FIELD DAYS
broadwayutica.com Induction Weekend starinfo.com/woodsmen
ibhof.com POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN
EGGSTRAVAGANZA ROME CANAL FEST adirondackrr.com
SARANAC THURSDAY SUMMER NIGHTS
uticazoo.org facebook.com/RomeRotary/
June-August SAUQUOIT VALLEY FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
saranac.com TASTE OF LEBANON svcraftshow.com
HARNESS RACING SEASON OPENS Find us on Facebook
Vernon Downs WINE IN THE WILDERNESS SHOPPERS’ STROLL AND/OR HOLIDAY PARADE
vernondowns.com uticazoo.org UTICA ZOO BREWFEST clintonnychamber.org
uticazoo.org
PROHIBITION PARTY July rotary7150.org
saranac.com
ROME HOME SHOW
BAVARIAN FESTIVAL
uticamaennerchor.com
TASTE OF LEBANON
Find us on Facebook
Winter
romechamber.com UTICA ZOO BREWFEST
BLUES PICNIC uticazoo.org
TOMATO PIE DAY sylvanbeachny.com December
iloveuticany.com
WINE AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
wineandchocolatefestivals.com
BOONVILLE-ONEIDA COUNTY FAIR
boonvillefair.com
CYCLING THE ERIE CANAL BIKE TOUR
Fall A TUNA CHRISTMAS
romecapitol.com
NUTCRACKER DISPLAY
Rome
May Tiny’s State Street Grill
GREAT AMERICAN IRISH FESTIVAL September Find us on Facebook!
41 ST ANNUAL KIRKLAND ART CENTER RUN & WALK greatamericanirishfest.com
CRUISIN’ INTO WATERVILLE VICTORIAN YULETIDE
kacny.org HONOR AMERICA DAYS cruisinintoWaterville.com mwpai.org
romechamber.com
FINDING NEVERLAND FALL BLOCK PARTY
broadwayutica.com MUNSON WILLIAMS PROCTOR ARTS
sylvanbeachny.com January
FESTIVAL
ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE, TRACTOR & CAR SHOW mwpai.org REMSEN BARN FESTIVAL MITCHELL INVITATIONAL BONSPIEL
sylvanbeachny.com remsenbarnfestival.com uticacurlingclub.org
NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME
Induction Weekend STS. COSMAS & DAMIAN FEAST & PILGRIMAGE MOHAWK VALLEY ANTIQUE FEST
BIKES AT THE BEACH baseballhall.org Find us on Facebook vintagefurn.com
Tuesday nights thru Summer
sylvanbeachny.com PIRATES WEEKEND UTICA ROAD RUNNERS FALLING LEAVES 15K & 5K TOY TRAIN SHOW
sylvanbeachny.com uticaroadrunners.org ttcsltd.org/calendar.html
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE
Thursday nights thru Summer February
sylvanbeachny.com
UTICA BOILERMAKER ROAD RACE October
boilermaker.com
CAYO HOUSE OF HORROR BOONVILLE SNOW FESTIVAL
ERIE CANAL HALF MARATHON boonvillesnowfestival.com
VETTES AT THE BEACH cayoindustrial.com
eriecanalhalf.com sylvanbeachny.com HOME SHOW @ TURNING STONE
FRENCH & INDIAN WAR ENCAMPMENT 31ST COPPER WIRE RUN homeshowatturningstone.com
Fort Stanwix National Monument WORLD SERIES OF BOCCE camdennychamber.com
nps.gov/fost toccolanaclub.com
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MUST SEES
MUST SEE Attractions
What not to miss!
LION AT UTICA ZOO
16 | 2019 Oneida County Travel GuideMUST SEES
ERIE CANAL CRUISES FORT RICKEY CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY ZOO ADIRONDACK SCENIC RAILROAD
Oneida County is the perfect des- Park and ride Carello’s Landmark Car- a variety of sodas. See skilled artisans
tination to spend quality time together ousel all before you find a cozy spot to at work creating Tiffany-style lamps
for a couples retreat, a family fun es- relax and watch the gorgeous sunsets at Meyda Lighting and marvel at their
cape, girlfriends getaway or a guy’s over Oneida Lake. stunning creations on display, and for
weekend adventure. The area is packed Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery sale, in the showroom.
with state parks, beaches and must see Zoo is a special kind of zoo with a fo- Science-minded adventure seek-
attractions that offer a variety of oppor- cus on kids and family fun. The “mater- ers will love a trip to Herkimer Dia-
tunities to make lasting memories. nity ward” offers a fenced-in area where
mond Mines to prospect for precious
Treat yourself to an unforgettable children can pet and hold baby goats.
gemstones…Herkimer Diamonds…rare
experience and world-class entertain- With a visit to the Utica Zoo you will
quartz crystals, 500 hundred million
ment at Turning Stone Resort Casino, see over 200 animals from around the
years old. Kids can explore natural his-
watch harness racing at its best on the world including majestic lions, red pan-
tory, since and interactive play at Utica
miracle mile track at Vernon Downs Ca- das, hyenas, zebras and sea lions! Don’t
sino, or climb aboard the Adirondack forget to stop at Voss’ for ice cream Children’s Museum.
Scenic Railroad for an excursion into while at Utica Zoo. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate
parts of the Adirondack Mountains that Want to know how we make things exploring and learning more about
can only be accessed by train. here? Celebrate 130 years of brewing their favorite players at two iconic halls
Sylvan Beach offers old-fashioned history with a factory tour at F X Matt of fame found in the area, the National
summertime fun for all ages. Stroll san- Brewery, est. 1888, to learn how this Baseball Hall of Fame in nearby Coo-
dy beaches, enjoy water sports, play family-owned brewery makes the Sa- perstown and the International Boxing
games at Sylvan Beach Amusement ranac brand of beers, Utica Club and Hall of Fame in Canastota.
Suggested Attractions
ADIRONDACK SCENIC MEYDA LIGHTING SHOWROOM VERNON DOWNS CASINO
RAILROAD & FACTORY TOUR 4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon
321 Main Street, Utica 55 Oriskany Boulevard, Yorkville vernondowns.com
adirondackrr.com meyda.com 877-88-VERNON
800-819-2291 315-768-3706
Call for tour times. NEARBY MUST SEE
BROADWAY UTICA ATTRACTIONS
258 Genesee Street, Utica MUNSON WILLIAMS PROCTOR
broadwayutica.com MUSEUM OF ART ERIE CANAL CRUISES
315-724-7196 310 Genesee Street, Utica 800 Mohawk Street, Herkimer
mwpai.org 145 st eriecanalcruises.com
F X MATT BREWERY (SA- 315-797-0000 FIRST
PLACE
AWARD
WINNERS!
315-717-0077
RANAC)BREWERY SHOP &
FACTORY TOUR SYLVAN BEACH
State Route 13, Sylvan Beach HERKIMER DIAMOND MINES
830 Varick Street, Utica
saranac.com SylvanBeachNY.com 4601 NY-28, Herkimer
800-765-6288 herkimerdiamond.com
TURNING STONE RESORT 315-717-0175
Check website for tour times. CASINO
5218 Patrick Rd, Verona INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL
FORT RICKEY CHILDREN’S turningstone.com OF FAME
DISCOVERY ZOO 800-771-7711
5135 Rome-New London 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota
Road, Rome UTICA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ibhof.com
fortrickey.com 311 Main Street, Utica 315-697-7095
315-336-1930 uticacm.org
NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL
315-724-6129
OF FAME
FORT STANWIX NATIONAL
Monument UTICA ZOO
25 Main Street, Cooperstown
100 N. James Street, Rome One Utica Zoo Way, Utica baseballhalloffame.org
nps.gov/fost uticazoo.org 145 st
888-HALL-OF-FAME MITCH WOJNAROWICZ
FIRST
315-338-7730 315-738-0472 PLACE
AWARD
WINNERS!
TheGetawayRegion.com | 17FOOD AND NIGHT LIFE
Indulge
EXIT 33 TURNING STONE
FOOD AND Nightlife
Ethnic diversity yields a bounty of extraordinary cuisine
and entertainment hot spots!
EXIT 33 ATRIUM, TURNING STONE
18 | 2019 Oneida County Travel GuideFOOD AND NIGHT LIFE
Authentic Flavors Indulge
Ethnic diversity yields a bounty of
extraordinary cuisine and entertain-
ment hot spots!
Utica Observer Dispatch readers
Best of the Best Local Picks
exercise their voice and choose the
Best of the Best every year. Craft your
own culinary trail by visiting some of
top local picks while you are here!
BAKERY:
BITE BAKERY & CAFE 145
53 Franklin Square, Utica FIRST
st
Oneida County’s rich history, bitebakeryandcafe.com PLACE
ethnic diversity, and agricultural ex- AWARD
BAR: WINNERS!
cellence combine to produce some- KILLABREW SALOON
thing our visitors and locals always 10 Clinton Rd, New Hartford
killabrewsaloon.com
appreciate: amazing food! The area is
packed with hundreds of restaurants BREAKFAST:
BOULEVARD DINER
offering everything 24 Roosevelt Drive, Whitesboro ICE CREAM:
from a wide variety boulevarddinerco.com BONOMO’S DAIRY CREME
of international BRUNCH: 7589 NY 5, Clinton
DELTA LAKE INN bonomosdc.com
flare to celebrated
8524 Fish Hatchery Rd, Rome
local favorites that deltalakeinn.com LUNCH:
originated right PUMPERNICKEL’S DELI
COFFEE SHOP: Center Court,
here like chicken UTICA COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY New Hartford Shopping Center
riggies, turkey joints, 92 Genesee Street, Utica pumpernickelsdeli.com
1 W Park Row, Clinton
tomato pie, and Utica uticacoffeeroasting.com RIGGIES:
greens. What’s your BELLA REGINA
CRAFT BEER:
pick? 239 Genesee St, Utica
F X MATT BREWERY (SARANAC)
Find us on Facebook
830 Varick St, Utica
saranac.com TOMATO PIE:
GREENS: ROMA SAUSAGE & DELI
GEORGIO’S VILLAGE CAFE 2029 Bleecker St, Utica
62 Genesee St., New Hartford 3921 Oneida St, New Hartford
georgiosvillagecafe.com Find us on Facebook
HALF MOONS: WINERY:
HOLLAND FARMS BAKERY & DELI VILLA VERONA VINEYARD
50 Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville 4914 St Rt 365, Verona
hollandfarms.com villaveronavineyard.com
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Indulge
NIGHTLIFE AND Entertainment
There is a for amateurs to polish their craft and ing some rare live folk music, The Celtic
long and distin- get discovered at open mic nights that Harp on Varick Street in Utica’s Brewery
guished history showcase up and coming local talent. District presents the opportunity to hear
surrounding The Woodland Farm Brewery in Marcy authentic Irish music that’s sure to get
Oneida County is a popular venue where visitors can ex-
patrons raising their glasses and singing
as a hotbed for perience shows that are likely to surprise
along in joyful appreciation. The newly-
hosting some and amaze.
of the most out- If it’s jazz that visitors are after, The opened Irish Cultural Center, located
standing names Savoy in Rome features outstanding key- nearby, will also be featuring live music
in virtually every boardist Rick Montalbano every Friday in a genuine Irish pub that was actually
style of music. night, drawing enthusiastic crowds who built in Ireland and shipped to the states.
Richard Barrett
Editor, Observer Dispatch And fortunately remember him from his days touring Guests will greatly appreciate immersing
for visitors, many of these outstanding with the likes of Lou Rawls and Aretha themselves in Irish culture and having
musicians are still working in area clubs, Franklin. Montalbano also teams up with an experience every bit as real as they
restaurants and theaters. jazz guitar virtuoso Carmine Caramanica
would by visiting the Emerald Isle.
Virtually any night of the week, for frequent jam sessions at Tiny’s Bar
Whatever style visitors might be
local establishments offer live musical and Grill in Utica, and seeing these
entertainment in intimate settings that performers work their musical magic interested in -- rock and roll, reggae,
allow guests to see and listen to favorite is a once in a lifetime experience that country, heavy metal, it’s all right here
local performers up close and personal. shouldn’t be missed. for those who take the time to get out
There are also scores of opportunities For those who might enjoy catch- there and enjoy it.
SHOWROOM AT TURNING STONE
Nightlife & Entertainment:
5 Points Public House John Devereux’s Tavern, Utica Tom Cavallo’s, New Hartford
Facebook @iccofutica Find us on Facebook! cavallos.com
12 North Sports Bar, Deerfield Levitt AMP Utica Music Series, Utica Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona
12nsportsbar.com concerts.levittamp.org/Utica turningstone.com
16 Stone Brewpub, Holland Patent Lukin’s Brick Oven Pizza, Utica Utica Brews, Utica
16stonebrewpub.com lukinsonvarick.com shoppesatthefinishline.com
69 Steakhouse, Whitesboro Nail Creek Pub & Brewery, Utica Vernon Downs, Vernon
69steakhouse.com nailcreekpub.com vernondowns.com
The Celtic Harp Restaurant & Pub, Utica Saranac Thursdays, Utica Villa Verona Winery & Bistro, Verona
thecelticharp.com Saranac.com veronavineyard.com
Club Monarch, Utica The Other Side, Utica
Wakely’s on Varick, Utica
clubmonarch.net theothersideutica.org
Find us on Facebook!
Copper City Brewing Company, Rome The Savoy, Rome
coppercitybrewing.com Find us on Facebook! Woodland Farm Brewery, Marcy
woodlandbeer.com
Delta Lake Inn, Rome The Snubbing Post, Rome
deltalakeinn.com Find us on Facebook! Woods Valley Ski Area, Westernville
woodsvalleyskiearea.com
Tiny’s Bar & Grill, Utica
Find us on Facebook!
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Indulge
HINCKLEY LAKE
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Itinerary
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16 Stone Brewpub
9542 Main St., Holland Patent, NY 13354
315-865-8500
16StoneAleHouse.com
Taproom, growler fills, pub-style food.
Prospect Falls Winery
Bagg’s Square Brewing Company 400 Academy St., Prospect, NY 13435
330 Main St., Utica, NY 13501 315-205-4045
baggssquarebrewing.com facebook.com/ProspectFallsWinery
Opening 2019 Tastings available Wed–Sun.
Brimfield Farm Winery Saranac – F.X.Matt Brewery
8300 Brimfield St., Clinton NY 13323 830 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502
315-853-8175 Please call 800-765-6288 or visit
brimfieldfarmwinery.com Saranac.com/Tours for tour schedule
Tastings, glasses, and slushies offered daily or to make a reservation.
11:00am-7:00pm April-November
Copper City Brewing Company
Villa Verona Vineyard
1111 Oneida St., Rome, NY 13440
315-225-9958 4914 State Route 365, Verona, NY 13478
CopperCityBrewing.com 315-363-3300
Tasting room featuring IPA’s, Stouts, Porters, VillaVeronaVineyard.com
Belgians, Blondes and specialty beers. Wine tastings offered daily.
Nail Creek Pub & Brewery
Woodland Farm Brewery
720 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502
315-793-7593 6002 Trenton Rd., Utica, NY 13502
NailCreekPub.com 315-864-3051
Opened March 2008 with the intent of WoodlandBeer.com
bringing craft beer to the Mohawk Valley. Full taproom, growler fills, and tours daily.
CHECK OUT THE
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TheGetawayRegion.com | 23A R T S & C U LT U R E
Arts
GET AWAY TO Culture
Plan a Trip with Artistic Vision.
KAREN DON DANCERS, CULTURAL SHOWCASE
AT FORT STANWIX NATIONAL MONUMENT
PAUL KITCHEN
24 | 2019 Oneida County Travel GuideA R T S & C U LTAR
U RTS
E & ENTER TAIN M E N T
13,000+
Arts
THE MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR
MUSEUM OF ART IN UTICA IS HOME TO
OVER 13,000 WORKS OF ART WITH
A WORLD-RENOWNED PERMANENT
COLLECTION WITH SEVERAL ADDITIONAL
EXHIBITS HELD ANNUALLY.
For a stimulating getaway centered tute Arts Festival, Tuesday, July 2 through see their commissioned public art installa-
on the arts, you can’t go wrong in Oneida Sunday, July 7, a colorful extravaganza of tions at the Griffiss International Sculpture
County. At the world-renowned Munson- live music, sidewalk art, mural painting, Garden. At Kirkland Art Center and Rome
Williams-Proctor Museum of Art, view antique autos, and much. It’s the area’s
Art and Community Center, guests can
works by some of history’s most cel- longest running summertime art celebra-
view a thoughtful selection of outstanding
ebrated visionaries like Picasso, Pollock, tion.
Kandinsky, O’Keefe, Mondrian, and Whis- At the Wellin Museum of Art on the performances and regional exhibits.
tler. The museum contains over 13,000 Hamilton College campus, view exhibi- Enjoy memorable performances. The
works, including Thomas Cole’s original tions and collections of art and artifacts Stanley in Utica plays host to a full Broad-
“Voyage of Life” series, showcased in a representing a diverse array of time peri- way series presented by Broadway Utica
Philip Johnson designed building, now on ods and media such as Greek and Roman each season from fall to spring. The Capi-
the Register of Historic Places. At Fountain antiquities, Native American art, Chinese
tol Theatre, Rome’s historic 1928 movie
Elms, guests can discover room after room ritual bronzes, pieces from pre-Columbian
palace, attracts vintage film buffs from
of fine Victorian era decorative arts and Mesoamerica, and a Song Dynasty bod-
furnishings housed in a superbly restored hisattva. around the world each year for Capitolfest,
1850 Italianate mansion. Don’t miss the Visit artists-in-residence exploring new Central New York’s three-day rare 35mm
2018 Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Insti- frontiers at the legendary Sculpture Space; silent and early talkie movie film festival.
CAPITOL THEATER, ROME
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Arts Arts & Culture GALLERIES & PERFORMING ART CENTERS.
ARTISTREE STUDIOS & GALLERY BRENDA LOMELI’S ART STUDIO CAPITOL CINEMA PLAYERS OF UTICA ROME CINEMAS STREBEL AUDITORIUM
205 West Dominick Street, & GALLERY 230 W. Dominick Street, 1108 State Street, Utica NY 1122 Erie Boulevard West, 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica
Rome NY 13440 435 South James Street Rome NY 13440 13502 Rome NY 13340 NY 13502
artistreestudios.wixsite.com/ Rome NY 13440 romecapitol.com playersofutica.org (315) 334-4475 utica.edu
artistree 315-225-7184 (315) 337-6453 (315) 724-7624 (315) 792-3006
Find us on Facebook ROME COMMUNITY THEATER
ART & VINE CNY METAL & GLASS DESIGN REMSEN PERFORMING & 8911 Turin Road, Rome NY 13440
157 Genesee Street CAPITOL THEATRE STUDIO THE STANLEY
220 W. Dominick Street, VISUAL ARTS CENTER romecommunitytheater.org
Utica NY 13501 12840 State Route 12 9627 Main St, Remsen NY 13438 259 Genesee Street
Rome NY 13440 Boonville NY 13309 (315) 337-5920
(315) 725-0331 remsenartscenter.org Utica NY 13501
uticaartandvine.com romecapitol.com cnyglass.com thestanley.org
315-337-6453 315-831-2787(ARTS) RUTH & ELMER WELLIN MUSEUM
315-525-2802 OF ART AT HAMILTON COLLEGE 315-724-4000
REACH ART CENTER GALLERY 198 College Hill Road,
DODGE PRATT NORTHAM 205 West Dominick Street Clinton NY 13323
106 Schuyler Street, Boon- UNITY HALL
Rome NY 13440 hamilton.edu/wellin 103 Vanderkemp Ave,
ville NY 13309 reachcenter.org (315) 859-4396
dpnboonville.org Barneveld NY 13304
315-794-1689 unityhall.com
(315) 942-5133 SCULPTURE SPACE (315) 520-8231
ROME ART AND COMMUNITY 12 Gates St, Utica NY
EDITH LANGLEY BARRETT FINE CENTER 13502
ART GALLERY AT UTICA COLLEGE UTICA MAENNERCHOR
308 West Bloomfield Street, sculpturespace.org 5535 Flanagan Road, Marcy
1600 Burrstone Road, Utica Rome NY 13440
NY 13501 (315) 724-8381 NY 13403
romeart.org uticamaennerchor.com
utica.edu (315) 336-1040
(315) 792-5289 (315) 735-5882
GRIFFISS INTERNATIONAL
SCULPTURE GARDEN
153 Brooks Road, Rome
NY 13441
sculpturespace.org/
sculpturepark
(315) 338-0393
IRISH CULTURAL CENTER
623 Columbia St, Utica
Facebook @iccofutica
KIRKLAND ART CENTER
9 1/2 East Park Row,
Clinton NY 13323
kacny.org
(315) 853-8871
MARQUEE CINEMAS AT THE
ORCHARD
20 Ellinwood Drive, New
Hartford NY 13413
marqueecinemas.com
(315) 768-3184
MVCC AUDITORIUM - ROME
CAMPUS
1101 Floyd Avenue, Rome
NY 13440
mvcc.edu/culture
(315) 731-5722
MVCC THEATER - UTICA
CAMPUS
1101 Sherman Drive, Utica
NY 13501
mvcc.edu/culture
(315) 731-5722
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HISTORIC SITES
History
GET AWAY TO History
Experience the Rich Heritage of Oneida County
FORT STANWIX NATIONAL MONUMENT, ROME
BLAINE STAUFFER
28 | 2019 Oneida County Travel GuidePAT H T H RHIS
OUG TOR
H HICI SEVENTS
T O R Y & ATTR ACT IO N S
History
If a weekend immersed in history utopian community that endured for
is your ideal getaway, Oneida County decades – even though marriage was
is the perfect destination. Located at not allowed.
the convergence of many important The building of the Erie Canal,
travel routes, an extraordinarily diverse
which started in Rome on July 4, 1817,
amount of significant history happened
sparked countless cultural and com-
here.
mercial developments across New York
In Rome, visitors can tour Fort
State. Take a relaxing cruise aboard
Stanwix National Monument. Known
as “the fort that never surrendered” for Erie Canal Cruises for a historic nar-
successfully thwarting an intense siege ration of this iconic National Heritage
in 1777, Stanwix was built to protect Corridor and National Landmark.
traders during the French and Indian Interested in the history of Ameri-
War and was also used during the can sports? Check out the National
Revolutionary War. Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
Just six miles away at the Oriskany or the International Boxing Hall of Fame
Battlefield, explore the site of one of in Canastota.
the Revolutionary War’s most deadly
Be sure to visit the Baron Von
battles. Considered by many to be
Steuben Memorial State Historic Site,
a critical turning point in the War,
see astounding bygone architecture
hundreds of brave soldiers lost their
and decorative arts at Fountain Elms,
lives in Oriskany, fighting for American
independence. learn about the Oneida Indian Nation at
In Sherrill, the Oneida Community Shako:wi Cultural Center, and explore
Mansion House offers an intriguing a long list of historic sites just waiting to ORISKANY BATTLEFIELD
tour that lends insight into a mysterious ignite your passion for the past.
Monuments, Museums & Halls LIVE A LIT TLE HISTORY.
ADIRONDACK MUSEUM FOUNTAIN ELMS AT MUNSON WIL- ONEIDA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER RUTGER-STEUBEN PARK NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - TRAIL
Route 28 & 30 LIAMS PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE 1608 Genesee Street, Utica HISTORIC DISTRICT TO FREEDOM
Blue Moutain Lake NY 12812 310 Genesee Street, Utica NY NY 13502 Rutger Street, Utica NY 1608 Genesee St, Utica NY
(518) 352-7311 13502 oneidacountyhistory.org uticalandmarks.org 13501
www.adirondackmuseum.org mwpai.org (315) 735-3642 (315) 732-7376 oneidacountyfreedomtrail.com
(315) 797-0000 (315) 735-0846
ORISKANY BATTLEFIELD STATE SHAKO:WI CULTURAL CENTER
BAGG’S SQUARE HISTORIC H.P. SEARS OIL CO. SERVICE STA- HISTORIC SITE 5 Territory Road Oneida NY VERONA BEACH LIGHTHOUSE
DISTRICT TION MUSEUM 7801 State Route 69, Oriskany 13421 Off Route 13, S. Shoreline
321 Main Street, Utica 201 North George Street, Rome NY 13424 oneidaindiannation.com/ Verona Beach, NY 13162
detourutica.com NY 13440 nps.gov/fost shakowiculturalcenter veronabeachlighthouse.org
hpsearsoil.com (315) 768-7224 (315) 829-8801 315-404-0783
BOONVILLE BLACK RIVER CANAL
MUSEUM (315) 339-5180
ORISKANY MUSEUM STEUBEN MEMORIAL STATE
502 Water Street, Boonville NY HERKIMER HOME HISTORIC SITE 420 Utica Street Oriskany NY HISTORIC SITE
13309 200 State Route 169, Little 13424 Starr Hill Road, Remsen NY
boonvilleblackrivercanalmuseum.com Falls NY 13365 ussoriskany.com 13438
(315) 942-6763 nysparks.com (315) 736-7529 nysparks.com
(315) 823-0398 (315) 831-3737
CARELLO’S LANDMARK CAROUSEL REMINGTON MUSEUM & COUN-
118 Park Avenue, Sylvan Beach INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL TRY STORE
NY 13157 OF FAME 14 Hoefler Ave, Ilion NY 13357
carellosarcade.com 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota (315) 895-3200
(315) 762-4361 NY 13032
ibhof.com ROME HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM (315) 697-7095 200 Church Street, Rome NY
2 North Park Street, Camden NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF 13440
NY 13316 FAME romehistoricalsociety.org
(315) 245-5685 25 Main Street, Cooperstown (315) 336-5870
NY 13326
FORT STANWIX NATIONAL MONU- baseballhalloffame.org ROME SPORTS HALL OF FAME &
MENT MUSEUM
888-HALL-OF-FAME
100 N. James Street, Rome NY 5790 Rome-New London Rd,
13440 ONEIDA COMMUNITY MANSION Rome NY 13440
nps.gov/fost HOUSE when-in-rome.com
(315) 338-7730 170 Kenwood Avenue, Oneida (315) 339-9038
NY 13421
oneidacommunity.org HP SEARS MUSEUM
(315) 363-0745
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PAT H T H R O U G H H I S T O R Y
HAUNTED HISTORY TRAIL
Do You Believe Itinerary
Explore the trail to hear Central New York’s bone chilling history and meet ghosts from the past.
Do you believe in the paranormal? Whether you’re a
true believer in ghosts or a die-hard skeptic, visit any
of the spooky sites on the Haunted History Trail of
New York State to test your beliefs. Stay at a haunted
inn, join an investigative team on a ghost hunt, or go
on a candlelit tour of a haunted building. For more
hauntings visit HauntedHistoryTrail.com. UNION STATION,
321 MAIN STREET, UTICA
Haunted Sites Union Station, built in 1814, is long reported to be haunt-
ed with the numerous accidental deaths that occurred
along the railways. Today, it is common for people to
CAPITOL THEATRE, report witnessing ‘ghost lights’ moving along the tracks
220 W DOMINICK STREET, ROME at the station, phantom passengers riding in the cars,
One of the most interesting and stylish haunts in Central ghostly conductors pacing the platforms and the haunt-
NY is the depression-era Capitol Theatre. Built in 1927, ing sounds of tragedy echoing through the station in the
this art-deco theatre seats 2,500 and boasts a Moller Or- late night hours.
gan in the orchestra pit. Paranormal occurrences date
back more than 30 years. Witnesses have reported a
FOR LOCAL INVESTIGATIONS
shadow figure of a man, organ music (despite the lack AND EVENTS CHECK OUT:
of a working organ until 2003), whispered conversa- CASPERCOPS.COM
tions, opening doors, and even the sounds of an ongo-
NYSHADOWCHASERS.COM
ing show late at night.
LAMPLIGHTTOURS.COM
SHOPPES AT THE FINISH LINE,
800 COURT STREET, UTICA
Ground was broken in April 1847 for what was originally
known as The Utica Globe Mill. In 1871 a fire destroyed
the entire mill. Larger and improved buildings were com-
pleted in 1873. Mill operations ceased in 1916. Today,
the Utica Globe Mill is known as The Shoppes At The
Finish Line & Utica Brews and while the industrial history
may have been left behind it is still present not only in
the architecture but the haunting activity that continues.
Many investigations of the Mill have led to countless
paranormal experiences and even the capture of disem-
bodied voices.
TheGetawayRegion.com | 31OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Outdoor
OUTDOOR Adventure
Getaway to the Great Outdoors
UTICA ZAGSTER BIKE SHARE
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Outdoor
Oneida rely on the advice of others, check out
County is a BikeThruHistory.com to search curated
hiking and horseback riding, kayak-
road cyclist’s rides for all abilities and interests. The
ing Class III rapids on Fish Creek to
dream. There Herkimer-Oneida Counties Transporta-
paddling the serene waterways of
are hundreds tion Study maintains a regional bicy-
the historic Erie Canal, boating and
of miles of cling guide available at hocts.org.
waterskiing pristine lakes to exploring
State highways Some of the best riding in Oneida
hidden waterfalls, and fantastic fishing,
and well- County is on the backroads and can
Oh, the fishing! Oneida County is an
maintained be elusive. Locally-owned bicycle tour
ideal destination for a getaway in the
local roads operators provide customized itinerar-
great outdoors.
with relatively ies and truly unique experiences based
Matt VanSlyke low traffic that on decades of cycling throughout
homegrownbicycleadventures.com connect wel- Oneida County’s landscape. As moun-
coming small towns and villages. Even tain biking interest grows throughout
the largest communities – the Cities the U.S., trails in Oneida County have
of Utica and Rome – are easily acces- remained uncrowded and tranquil. The
sible and provide plenty of amenities Black River Environmental Protection
for bicycle tourists. There are very few Area (BREIA Trails) provides year-round
unpaved roads in the area and the outdoor adventure groups of all ages.
majority are suitable for riding. If you With nearly 2,000 campsites and
prefer to ride where the locals ride and activities ranging from ropes courses to
TheGetawayRegion.com | 33OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Outdoor Parks & Recreation OUTDOOR FUN FOR ALL SE ASONS .
ERIE CANAL OUTLET TO ONEIDA LAKE
SYLVAN BEACH
CYCLING HIKING/WALKING DAR MAUR MANOR STABLES ERIE CANALWAY NATIONAL MARINAS ONEIDA LAKE MARINA
___________________ TRAILS 2858 Old State Route 12 HERITAGE CORRIDOR ___________________ Route 31, Canastota NY
___________________ Sauquoit, New York 13456 eriecanalway.org 13032
CYCLE THE ERIE
ptny.org/cycle-the-erie- 315-737-8862 BIG BAY MARINA oneidalakemarina.com
canal
BREIA TRAILS darmaurmanor.com HINCKLEY RESERVOIR 155 Camic Road 315-762-4865
(Black River Environmental Route 365, Hinckley NY Brewerton NY 13036
Improvement Association) 13352 bigbaymarina.com RIVERSIDE MARINA
HERKIMER-ONEIDA COUNTY HUNTER LANDING EQUESTRIAN
9323 Egypt Rd, Boonville, 315-826-3800 315-676-2223 6805 Martin Street, Rome
BICYCLING GUIDE NY 13309 3207 Haskins Rd,
Blossvale, NY 13308 dec.ny.gov NY 13440
315-798-5710 315-942-2299 CALLAHAN’S MARINA 315-337-5199
hocts.org breiax-countryski.org 315-507-7743
hunterlanding.com 9089 Callahan Drive,
KAYUTA LAKE, REMSEN, NY Canastota NY 13032 SNUG HARBOUR MARINA
MOHAWK RIVER TRAIL dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40631 callahansmarina.com Route 13 & Willow Drive,
ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL
Rome, NY WHISPER WIND EQUESTRIAN CENTEr 315-697-7470 Verona Beach NY 13162
eriecanalway.org
romenewyork.com/ 6101 Skinner Road, LONG LAKE, FORESTPORT, NY snug-harbour.com
trailway-systems Westmoreland NY 13490 dec.ny.gov/outdoor/88129 ESS-KAY YARDS, INC. 315-762-0112
PARKER F. SCRIPTURE 315-335-3557
BOTANICAL GARDENS
Guy Young Road,
MOHAWK VALLEY PATH whisperwindeq.net Brewerton NY 13029 SOUTH SHORE NAUTICAL
THROUGH HISTORY 121 Second St., Oriskany, ONEIDA LAKE 3728 State Route 31,
NY 13424 ess-kayyards.com
bikethruhistory.com Main St & Rt. 49, 315-676-2711 Canastota NY 13032
315-736-3394 PARKS Sylvan Beach NY 13157
___________________ southshorenautical.com
ZAGSTER BIKE SHARE cceoneida.com (315) 675-3103 315-391-9213
HOLMES MARINA, INC.
RENTALS oneidalakeassociation.org 2523 Oneida Street,
zagster.com/rome PHILIP A. RAYHILL MEMO- BELLAMY HARBOR PARK
RIAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL Mill Street at the Canal, Verona Beach NY 13162 WATCHABLE
zagster.com/utica VERONA BEACH STATE PARK holmesmarina.com WILDLIFE
Whitesboro, NY Rome NY 13440 ___________________
Trail begins near the romenewyork.com 6541 Lake Shore Road 315-762-4232
CANOEING/KAYAKING/ Ramada Inn off New South, Verona Beach NY
13162 MARINERS LANDING ROME FISH HATCHERY
WATER TUBING Hartford Street. CENTRAL NEW YORK PARK 8306 Fish Hatchery Rd,
___________________ (800) 456-CAMP 705 Pioneer Avenue,
CONSERVANCY nysparks.com/parks Sylvan Beach NY 13157 Rome NY 13440
PIXLEY FALLS Utica, NY marinerslandingmarina. dec.ny.gov/outdoor/21668
AT WATERS EDGE KAYAKS 11430 State Route 46, uticaolmstedparks.org 315-337-1390
5807 E. Main Street, WHITE LAKE, FORESTPORT, NY com
Boonville, NY 13309 ORISKANY FLATS 315-762-0112
Verona NY 13178 315-337-4670 dec.ny.gov ROME SAND PLAINS
315-762-2728 River Street, Oriskany NY
parks.ny.gov 13424 MARCY MARINA 4807 Hogsback Road
atwatersedgekayaks.com BOAT TOURS Rome NY 13440
315-793-2554 200 F. Scharbach Drive,
ROME SAND PLAINS ___________________ Marcy NY 13403 dec.ny.gov/lands/8080
BELLAMY HARBOR PARK dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9327
Hogsback Rd, Rome, NY 315-736-7617 315-866-6330
Mill Street at the Canal, 13440
Rome NY 13440 PARKWAY RECREATION ERIE CANAL CRUISES
315-866-6330 800 Mohawk Street MARION MANOR MARINA UTICA MARSH WILDLIFE
romenewyork.com dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8080 CENTER AREA
220 Memorial Parkway, Herkimer NY 13350 Routes 13 & 31,
eriecanalcruises.com Canastota NY 13032 Barnes Avenue, Utica NY
FISH CREEK CABIN RESORT
Utica NY 13502 13502
ROOT GLEN GARDENS – 315-223-4320 (315) 717-0077 marionmanor.com
5020 Church Street, Hamilton Colege 315-762-4810 dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9323
Annsville, NY 13471 cityofutica.com 315-793-2554
198 College Hill Rd, MOHAWK VALLEY BOAT
315-749-8912 Clinton, NY 13323 CHARTERS
fishcreekcabinresort.com hamilton.edu ROPES COURSE & 9512 Capron Rd, Lee
HIGH ADVENTURE Center, NY 13363
SOUTH SHORE NAUTICAL TRENTON FALLS SCENIC TRAILS ___________________
315-335-2270
3728 NY-31, Canastota, Trenton Falls Road www.mohawkvalley-
NY 13032 State Route 28, Barneveld ROOT FARM ADVENTURES boatcharters.com
315-391-9213 NY 13304 2860 King Road
southshorenautical.com (315) 896-2213 Sauquoit, NY 13456
town.trenton.ny.us 315.520.7046 OLD FORGE LAKE CRUISES, INC.
WEST CANADA CREEK www.Rootfarm.org 116 Steamboat Landing &
CAMPSITES Can accommodate all abilities. State Route 28 Old Forge
12275 St. Rte 28, Poland, TRENTON GREENBELT NY 13420
NY 13431 Town of Trenton, NY (315) 369-6473
888-461-2267 (315) 896-2213 BEACHES, LAKES oldforgelakecruises.com
westcanadacreekcamp- visittughill.com & WATERWAYS
___________________
sites.com RAQUETTE LAKE NAVIGATION
HORSEBACK BLACK RIVER BLUEWAY
254 Antlers Rd, Raquette
WELLNESSTE LODGE RIDING blackriverny.com
Lake NY 13436
9340 Coal Hill Road, ___________________ (315) 895-3200
Taberg, NY 13471 raquettelakenavigation.com
315-336-5771 ADVENTURE HORSE RIDING DELTA LAKE STATE PARK
wellnesste.com IN NYS 8797 State Route 46,
8585 Buck Hill Road Rome NY 13440
Westernville, NY 13486 315-337-4670
315-942-4376 parks.ny.gov
ridenys.com
ROOT FARM ADVENTURES
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Do you love to Fish? Outdoor
Fish for cessible by landowner permission. There are many other choices:
anything? From Oriskany Creek is one favorite desti- Sconondoa Creek, Sauquoit Creek, the
eight-inch nation. It is easily accessed, and it is ter- upper Mohawk River, the east and west
bluegills to fat rific, with many wild fish in the upstream branches of Fish Creek, and many oth-
walleyes to big, areas, including occasional brook trout, ers with low-key reputations or none at
muscular carp and some bruisers in its last few miles as all that offer high-end experiences. You
to relentlessly it flows toward the Mohawk River. West can find plenty of places to throw pop-
combative small- Canada Creek has an even bigger repu- ping bugs for panfish and bass, too.
mouth bass? tation, and for good reason – it offers the Not a fly fisherman? That’s no
What about real possibility of a 20-inch brown on problem. There are innumerable waters
trout? How any trip. It has been regarded as one of where you can fish with bait or lures for
John Pitarresi about fly fish- New York’s top trout streams just about almost any species with great success.
Editor, Observer Dispatch ing for trout? forever, and it’s been even better since Oneida Lake and Lake Delta are terrific
For many anglers, it’s way more than the DEC began stocking two-year-old walleye and bass fisheries, and the Mo-
a hobby. It’s more like a lifestyle, and fish more than 20 years ago. A good day hawk River and Barge Canal offer a wide
there are plenty of opportunities to live it on the West Canada, with big fish rising variety of species, including occasional
right here in Oneida County. to steadily hatching mayflies, might not northern pike of impressive dimensions.
We have more than 100 miles of match what you might find on the fa- If you love to fish, Oneida County is a
public fishing rights on trout creeks and mous streams out West or on the fabled great bet, no matter what you are after.
rivers in the county, and hundreds more rivers of the Catskills, but close enough.
that run through state lands or are ac- And sometimes it is better!
DELTA LAKE LISA KURTIS
Tiger Muskellunge
Smallmouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Fishing
Carp & Suckers
Rainbow Trout
Northern Pike
Other Panfish
Yellow Perch
White Perch
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
Rock Bass
Bullhead
Crappies
Pickerel
Walleye
Catfish
Hot Spots!
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 @ @
TheGetawayRegion.com | 35CA M P I N G C AMPGROUND S
Camping
Campgrounds
Reconnect with nature and get a fresh perspective in Oneida
County. We have the camping grounds to suit your style. Whether your
choice is an RV, camper, tent or cabin with all the modern amenities…
whatever your pleasure, we have the sites you want near woods, water,
mountains, and trails.
NORTH COUNTRY AREA SOUTHERN HILLS AREA LONE PINE CAMPGROUND THE LANDING CAMPGROUNDS WHISPERING WOODS
600 16th Avenue 2796 Kellogg Road CAMPGROUND
AOK CAMPGROUNDS LAKE CHALET CAMPGROUNDS Sylvan Beach, NY 13157 Blossvale, NY 13308 965 Stone Barn Road
7106 Stokes-Westernville Road P.O. Box 22 315-762-5544 315-245-9951 Cleveland, NY 13042
Westernville, NY 13486 593 State Route 8 thelandingcampground.com 315-675-8100
MAYFAIR CAMPGROUND
315-827-9900 Bridgewater, NY 13313 whisperingwoodscampground.com
3250 Old State Route 49
315-822-6074 Blossvale, NY 13308 THE VILLAGES RV PARK
KAYUTA LAKE CAMPGROUNDS lakechalet.com 315-245-3870 5065 State Route 365 UTICA & ROME AREA
10892 Campground Road Verona, NY 13478
Forestport, NY 13338 mayfaircampground.com
SYLVAN BEACH, 1-800-771-7711 DELTA LAKE STATE PARK
315-831-5077 VERNON, VERONA PARADISE COVE turningstone.com 8797 State Route 46
kayutalakecampground.com & SHERRILL AREA 7201 Cove Road 145
FIRST
st
Rome, NY 13440
PLACE
Durhamville NY 13054
AWARD
TREASURE ISLE RV PARK
315-337-4670
WINNERS!
ROCK LEDGE COMPGROUND 315-762-0210 3132 Haskins Road
ANGLERS’ BAY CAMPGROUND Blossvale, NY 13308 nysparks.com
4113 Water Street paradisecovecampground.net
Taberg, NY 13471 812 State Route 49 315-2455228 HERKIMER DIAMOND MINES
rockledgecompground.com Cleveland, NY 13042 TA GA SOKE CAMPGROUNDS treasureislervpark.com AND KOA KAMPGROUNDS
315-675-3662 7820 Higginsville Road
ROCKY’S RECREATION AREA fishoneida.com 4626 State Route 28
Blossvale, NY 13308 VERONA BEACH STATE PARK
Herkimer, NY 13350
12255 Potato Hill Road 315-245-1744 6541 Lake Shore Road S.
Boonville, NY 13309 1-800-562-0897
EDGEWATER CAMPGROUNDS ta-ga-soke.com Verona Beach, NY 13162 herkimerdiamond.com
315-942-2250 2253 Lake Shore Drive 800-456-CAMP
North Bay, NY 13123 nysparks.com/parks
STO-NE-NOLS CAMPGROUNDS 315-762-5129
340 N. Hillsboro Road Newly renovated cottages –
Camden, NY 13316 See website Sylvan Beach area
315-245-1638
STYSH’S BROWN BARN FULLER’S SHADY
CAMPGROUNDS VALLEY CAMPGROUND
3334 Moose River Road P.O. Box 259
Boonville, NY 13309 7501 E. Lake Street
315-942-4749 North Bay, NY 13123
315-245-1489
TRAIL’S END CAMPGROUND
P.O. Box 60 HIDDEN POINT CAMPGROUND
Hinckley, NY 13352 1010 Waterview Drive
315-826-7220 Blossvale, NY 13308
trailend.com 315-762-0547
WEST CANADA CREEK CAMPSITES ONEIDA PINE COMPGROUNDS
12275 State Route 28 2045 Mulholland Road
Poland, NY 13431 Cleveland, NY 13042
888-461-2267 (315) 245-1377
westcanadacreekcampsites.com CYCLISTS AT UNION STATIONUTICA
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