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UTICA-ROME-VERONA
& SYLVAN BEACH
CENTRAL NEW YORK’S GETAWAY REGION
Sunflower
Selfie Project
See page 7 for details.
Wagner Farms
OFFICIAL 2020
ONEIDA COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE | TheGetawayRegion.com
Greetings and Welcome Contents 2020
to Central New York Utica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The greater Utica, Rome, Verona and Sylvan Beach North Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
City Miles Hours
Sunflower selfie: Sarah Desarro
Albany, NY 90 1.5
Creative Director: Jeannine Papelino
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
Cooperstown, NY 40 1
Page 13 Children dancing: Oneida Indian Nation
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
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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.
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A Day In Utica
Attractions
• Utica Children’s Museum (open
Thurs-Sun*)—Hands-on and play
based exploration & seasonal events!
311 Main St
• Utica Zoo & 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!
Utica
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)—
to Utica for its unique array of cuisine. Coffee & pastries . . . Instagram-
Starts with You Visit our history,
worthy art murals behind UCR!
92 Genesee St
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• 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,
diversity. The arts. If you’re a lover of any of these, you the Energy Zone will serve as an
cuisine, take part in Comets game or a Utica City Football
171 Genesee St
• 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 Adirondack Bank Center. homemade baked goods.
and Indian War as old Fort Schuyler, 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 Boilermaker Road Race. The
create a community bustling with international flair that’s African Lions to the exotic Red Panda. Utica Zoo is open 363 outdoors. entire city celebrates with a giant post
American diner!
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 United States. 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 chicken riggies. 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
Did You Know . . .
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 National Park Service 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.
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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
Rome
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.
255 E Dominick St
The Copper City
Park for camping, hiking and watersports.
Toccolana Club in July to Learn how millions of trout are raised • Franklin Hotel (closed Sundays)—
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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
City. 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 Mohawk River 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 Erie Canal in 1817. Recognized as the catalyst for the around the state for your enjoyment.
expansion and growth of America and an engineering marvel,
Did You Know . . . What To Know . . .
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
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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.
North Country
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!
to explore, such as Revolutionary War Mystic Stamp, founded in 1923, the 520 Main St, Boonville
Escape to the Rustic Wilderness hero Baron von Steuben’s home and largest stamp dealer in America. They CNY Cheese Trail stop:
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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
foothills of the Adirondacks, this area offers breathtaking ski systems in the east. perfect for biking, running or walking. Fun & Games:
natural beauty convenient to reach. Longing to be immersed Ski and snowshoe rentals Main Street living 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!
2965 Hayes Rd W, Boonville
opportunities in the North Country’s lakes, streams, hills and Search and Rescue hut located guests enjoy the solitude of winter
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
What To Know . . .
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”
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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!
Southern Hills
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)—
to arrive by mid-day Thursday so you Seasonal, new American comfort
Picturesque Villages & Farms
climbing wall for individuals of all abilities.
can visit the Clinton Farmers’ Market on The villages of Waterville and food in a great spot!
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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
vintage rural character.
A Clinton native, Mr. Root
won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1912, and for
and get away to the the center of town, formed by Oriskany
Treat Yoself!
Creek.
• Brimfield Winery (call ahead for
Founded in 1787 by pioneers from Connecticut, the many years his family tended to the gardens quaint and inviting In September, check out Cruisin’ Into
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
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
cheeses & driving range on site!
8300 Brimfield St, Clinton
that earned it the nickname “Schooltown.” For nearly 100 years, is open to the public and has become
Clinton’s academies and seminaries met the educational needs a favorite spot for quiet walks among
Oneida County. classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles,
a parade, 5K run/walk, craft fair, BBQ
• Shop ‘til you drop fix at the
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!
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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!
Sylvan Beach &
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.
901 Main St, Sylvan Beach
Vernon, Verona, and Sherrill View artifacts, art, and cultural heritage
displays of Oneida Indian life at A Look Into The Past
Enjoy swashbuckling fun for the Shako:wi Cultural Center; and uncover
At the Corner of Beach and Canal
• Oneida Community Mansion
whole family during Pirates Weekend in the utopian society mysteries kept at House—Learn the history of this
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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.
sandcastles, 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
cream! Then stay for an epic sunset.
local campgrounds; fish for at sylvanbeachny.com. accommodations, your stay is certain to
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!
Did You Know . . .
Sylvan Beach Union Chapel is a historic wide to reveal views of Oneida Lake.
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since. Its unique top-hinge doors open during the making of the movie.
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Four Seasons ❂
mvblues.org
Summer
Mohawk Valley Blues Society National Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction Weekend
Vettes at the Beach
sylvanbeachny.com
Jeeps at the Beach
sylvanbeachny.com
Of Events Exhibitions & Experiences Boonville-Oneida County Fair
baseballhall.org
World Series of BOCCE NYS Woodsmen‘s Field Days
boonvillefair.com Pirates 5K Rum Runner toccolanaclub.com woodsmensfielddays.com
✿ Spring
Cycle the Erie Canal Bike Tour
runsignup.com
August Rome Canal Fest
Pirates Weekend
March April
pnty.org facebook.com/RomeRotary/
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
broadwayutica.com Find us on Facebook!
Tomato Pie Day
romechamber.com Delta Lake Triathlon Find us on Facebook
runsignup.com Capitolfest 16 Film Festival
iloveuticany.com Bikes at the Beach romecapitol.com
America’s Greatest Heart The Color Purple Munson Williams Proctor Arts Festival Peak to Brew Relay
broadwayutica.com Tuesday nights thru Summer Utica Boilermaker Road Race p2brelay.com
Run & Walk mwpai.org
Wine and Chocolate Festival sylvanbeachny.com boilermaker.com Clinton Arts & Music Festival
uticaheartrunwalk.org wineandchocolatefestivals.com clintonnychamber.org
Eggstravaganza Utica Zoo Brewfest
uticazoo.org Classic Car Cruise uticazoo.org
March Meatball Madness May Thursday nights thru Summer
sylvanbeachny.com
theabrahamhouse.org Harness Racing Season Opens Waitress
Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Vernon Downs
vernondowns.com
broadwayutica.com
42nd Annual Kirkland Art Center Run
Erie Canal Half Marathon
eriecanalhalf.com
m Fall
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
June Ride for Missing Children Journey Along the Erie Canal Wine in the Wilderness greatamericanirishfest.com October
31st Annual Frog Fest
therideformissingchildren.com eriecanalway.org/event/ uticazoo.org November Shoppers’ Stroll and/or Holiday
journey-along-erie-canal Cayo Industrial Horror Realm Parade
bigfrog104.com Remsen Barn Festival
Herb & Flower Fest July remsenbarnfestival.com
cayoindustrial.com Christmas on Main Street clintonnychamber.org
cceoneida.com/events Saranac Thursday Summer Nights christmasonmainstreet.com
Farm Fest June-August Bavarian Festival Copper Wire Run
cceoneida.com/events saranac.com uticamaennerchor.com
International Boxing Hall of Fame camdennychamber.com
Induction Weekend Winter on page 16
ibhof.com
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❄ Winter
December January
A Tuba Christmas Mitchell Invitational Bonspiel
romecapitol.com uticacurlingclub.org
Nutcracker Display Mohawk Valley Antique Fest
Tiny’s State Street Grill vintagefurn.com
Find us on Facebook!
Toy Train Show
Victorian Yuletide ttcsltd.org/calendar.html
mwpai.org
Bank of Utica New Year's Eve Event February
Find us on Facebook! Boonville Snow Festival
boonvillesnowfestival.com
Home Show @ Turning Stone
homeshowatturningstone.com
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!
16 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 17Must See Attractions
Adirondack Scenic Railroad Utica Children’s Museum
321 Main Street, Utica 311 Main Street, Utica
adirondackrr.com uticacm.org
(800) 819-2291 (315) 724-6129
Utica Energy Zone
What Not To Miss!
Broadway Utica
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
F X Matt Brewery (Saranac)
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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) 624-2490 (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
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
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 vernondowns.com
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
The area is packed with must
Nearby Must-
Conkling Park, adjacent to the Utica Zoo. This admission-free the road, place your bets on harness racing at the miracle mile 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
see attractions to . . . make Fort Stanwix National Monument
See Attractions
STEM center and state-of-the-art interactive exhibits focusing floor.
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
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
Call for tour times. 4601 NY-28, Herkimer
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 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
310 Genesee Street, Utica International Boxing Hall
this family-owned brewery makes the Saranac brand of beers,
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 19Our 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
Julie Taboulie
Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen.
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
Food
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 Ice Cream: immigrant Maronite Catholic Lebanese family, Julie is
Ethnic diversity yields
720 Varick St, Utica Bonomo’s Dairy Creme first-generation and full-blooded Lebanese-American
nailcreekpub.com 7589 NY 5, Clinton who has been immersed in learning, making and sharing
bonomosdc.com
a bounty of extraordinary cuisine Lebanese cuisine and culture all her life. Learn more
about Julie at JulieTaboulie.com.
Coffee Shop: Lunch:
O
Bring your family and friends to delight in traditional
Authentic Flavors
Utica Coffee Bennu Cafe Lebanese food, music, dancing and special performances
neida County’s rich history, ethnic diversity, and 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
something our visitors and locals always appreciate: 92 Genesee bennucafe.com on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 5:00PM at Deerfield
amazing food! The area is packed with hundreds of restaurants Best of the Best Local Picks: Street, Utica
Fireman’s Field, 5476 Trenton Road, Utica. Free admission
offering everything from a wide variety of international flare Breakfast: 1 W Park Row, Clinton Winery: and free parking. Visit Facebook.com/TOLUtica
to celebrated local favorites that originated right here like Bar: Boulevard uticacoffeeroasting.com Villa Verona
chicken riggies, turkey joints, tomato pie, and Utica greens. 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
killabrewsaloon.com Drive F X Matt Brewery Verona Sunday, August 2, 2020 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Whitesboro (Saranac)
boulevarddinerco.com 830 Varick St, Utica
saranac.com
What To Know . . .
Utica Observer Dispatch
readers exercise their Turkey Joints
voice and choose the Tomato Pie Original Turkey
Best of the Best every year. Riggies Utica Greens Half Moons Roma Sausage & Deli Joints, a creation of
Craft your own culinary trail by Bella Regina Georgio’s Village Cafe Holland Farms Bakery & Deli 2029 Bleecker St, Utica Nora’s Candy Shop in Rome, are a silvery
visiting some of the top local picks 239 Genesee St, Utica 62 Genesee St., New Hartford 50 Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville 3921 Oneida St, New Hartford sugar coating with a center filled with rich
while you are here! Find us on Facebook georgiosvillagecafe.com hollandfarms.com Find us on Facebook chocolate and Hazelnuts or Brazil nuts.
20 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 21Join The Friends of Fermentation
Nail Creek Pub & Brewery
720 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502
(315) 793-7593
NailCreekPub.com
Opened March 2008 with
the intent of bringing craft
beer to the Mohawk Valley.
Prospect Falls Winery
400 Academy St.
Prospect, NY 13435
(315) 205-4045
facebook.com/
ProspectFallsWinery
16 Stone Brewpub Brimfield Farm Winery Tastings available Wed–Sun. Villa Verona Vineyard
9542 Main St 8300 Brimfield St. 4914 State Route 365
Holland Patent, NY 13354 Clinton, NY 13323 Saranac—F.X.Matt Brewery Verona, NY 13478
(315) 865-8500 (315) 853-8175 830 Varick St. (315) 363-3300
16StoneAleHouse.com brimfieldfarmwinery.com Utica, NY 13502 VillaVeronaVineyard.com
Taproom, growler fills, Tastings, glasses, and slush- Please call (800) 765-6288 Wine tastings offered daily.
pub-style food ies offered daily 11:00am- or visit Saranac.com/Tours
7:00pm April-November for tour schedule or to make Woodland Farm Brewery
Bagg’s Square Brewing a reservation. 6002 Trenton Rd.
Company Copper City Brewing Company Utica, NY 13502
330 Main St., Utica, NY 13501 1111 Oneida St. (315) 864-3051
baggssquarebrewing.com Rome, NY 13440 WoodlandBeer.com
Opening 2020 (315) 225-9958 Full taproom, growler fills,
CopperCityBrewing.com and tours daily.
Tasting room featuring IPA’s,
Stouts, Porters, Belgians,
Blondes and specialty beers.
22 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 23Nightlife & Entertainment
5 Points Public House, Utica The Snubbing Post, Rome
Facebook @iccofutica Find us on Facebook!
12 North Sports Bar, Deerfield Tiny’s Bar & Grill, Utica
12nsportsbar.com Find us on Facebook!
16 Stone Brewpub Tom Cavallo’s, New Hartford
Holland Patent cavallos.com
16stonebrewpub.com
Turning Stone Resort Casino
Nightlife
69 Steakhouse, Whitesboro Verona
69steakhouse.com turningstone.com
The Celtic Harp Restaurant Utica Brews, Utica
& Pub, Utica shoppesatthefinishline.com
thecelticharp.com
Vernon Downs, Vernon
Entertainment hot spots! Club Monarch, Utica vernondowns.com
T
clubmonarch.net
Villa Verona Winery & Bistro
here is a long and distinguished history surrounding the opportunities to hear authentic Irish Copper City Brewing Verona
Company, Rome villaveronavineyard.com
Oneida County as a hotbed for hosting some of the 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
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! concerts.levittamp.org/Utica woodsvalleyskiearea.com
national headliners bring a free concert and multicultural
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
The Savoy, Rome
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Did You Know . . .
American blues rock guitarist, singer Bonamassa has played alongside such highlights include Foundation, a non-profit organization need of instruments, sheet
and songwriter Joe Bonamassa is artists as Stephen Stills, Eric Clapton, performances at the conserving the art of music in schools by music, supplies and more in
from Utica! When he was 12 years Blondie Chaplin, Wizbit, Foreigner, Royal Albert Hall in funding projects, scholarships and grants the effort to uphold the rich
old, Bonamassa opened for B.B. King. Buddy Guy, Steve Winwood, Warren London, England, and that preserve music education for the culture and history of the
Eleven (11) of his albums have reached Haynes, Journey, Solomon Hicks,and a Grammy Award nomination in 2013. next generation. Every week, the foun- Blues as a true American
No. 1 on the Billboard Blues charts. Derek Trucks among others. His career Bonamassa runs Keeping the Blues Alive dation makes a donation to a school in Art form.
24 (800) 426-3132 thegetawayregion.com 25Arts & Culture
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 Utica College 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
308 West Bloomfield Street New Hartford, NY 13413
& Gallery
435 South James Street Irish Cultural Center Rome, NY 13440 Wilderep.com
Getaway with
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
9 1/2 East Park Row 1122 Erie Boulevard West unityhall.com
Capitol Theatre
International Flair
Clinton, NY 13323 Rome, NY 13340 (315) 520-8231
220 W. Dominick Street
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
at The Orchard Rome, NY 13440 uticamaennerchor.com
Cinema Capitol
(315) 735-5882
Plan a Trip with Artistic Vision. 230 W. Dominick Street 20 Ellinwood Drive romecommunitytheater.org
Rome NY 13440 New Hartford, NY 13413 (315) 337-5920
F
romecapitol.com marqueecinemas.com
(315) 768-3184 Ruth & Elmer Wellin Museum
(315) 337-6453
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
wrong in Oneida County. At the world-renowned Munson- pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and a Song Dynasty bodhisattva. 12840 State Route 12 Rome Campus Clinton, NY 13323
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
(315) 731-5722 Sculpture Space
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 Fountain Elms, 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.
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