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Address: 321 Main St, Union Station, Utica, NY 13501
The allure of railroading still runs strong in central New York, thanks to this company. Passengers travel in vintage train cars, both enclosed and open-air ones, depending on how guests want to experience the summer or fall journey from Union Station in Utica to Thendara, a few hours away. The route's pristine...
Children's Museum of History, Natural History, Science & Technology
Address: 311 Main St, Utica, NY 13501
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Set in a turn-of-the-century dry goods store, this museum offers four floors of exhibits detailing everything from dinosaurs to space travel. What began as a small institution about local history has now evolved into a much-celebrated facility that's even assisted by NASA. Other hands-on displays relished by young...
Address: 5789 New London Rd, Rome, NY 13440
Set along the site of the original Erie Canal, this recreated village offers a glimpse of 19th-century life in the area. Its most intriguing features are train rides and a mule-drawn packet boat. Other attractions include a tavern for refreshments, a blacksmith shop, picnic area, trail network, and gift shop. Three...
Address: 112 E Park St, Rome, NY 13440
Built in the mid 18th-century, this reconstructed fort is a living history lesson of the nation's early days. It was established to protect an overland portion of water routes that linked New York City to Canadian markets. Although besieged by the British during the Revolutionary War, settlers at Stanwix held out...
Address: 830 Varick St, Utica, NY 13502
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Begun by a German immigrant in the late 19th-century, this esteemed brewery remains family-owned more than a century later. Its Saranac beers and soft drinks are produced with clean mountain water from the Adirondacks and are especially well-regarded. Popular tours lead through the impressive building, where guides...
Herkimer Home State Historic Site
Address: 200 State Rte 169, Little Falls, NY 13365
Built in 1764 for General Nicholas Herkimer, this two-story Georgian home is built of brick and features a gambrel roof. Herkimer fought valiantly against the British at Oriskany and led his men even when wounded. However, he died shortly after the battle from complications following a leg amputation brought on by the...
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art
Address: 310 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Boasting one of central New York's most prestigious art collections, MWPAI evolved from holdings of the Williams and Proctor families. It's come a long way since then and now offers a permanent collection of more than 25,000 items. Exhibits are displayed in both a Philip Johnson-designed building and a renovated...
Address: Barnes Ave, Utica, NY 13502
Bounded by the Mohawk River and the Barge Canal and close to both train tracks and the Expressway, this urban marsh is a surprising oasis for local wildlife. Its 213 acres have been maintained and monitored by local groups, and now, egrets, geese, ducks, beavers, foxes, and even deer can be found within its environs....
Address: 99 Steele Hill Rd, Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica, NY 13501
From humble beginnings in 1914, this zoo has grown to encompass more than 200 species. The cross-section of residents includes snow leopards, sea lions, red pandas, and Siberian tigers. More domestic specimens are also on hand for children. In addition, you'll find a variety of birds, reptiles, bears, and primates....
Address: Memorial Pkwy, Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica, NY 13501
When winter rolls around and folks want locally accessible winter sport, they often head to Val Bialis. Approximately 12 miles of trails accommodate both skiers and snowboarders and are divided equally among beginning, intermediate, and expert routes. Chairlifts are available, and a snack bar can help when the...
