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> 16 Stone Brewpub
9542 Main St., Holland Patent, NY 13354
Brewing onsite since 2017, 16 Stone Brewpub serves up a wide range of its signature brews, including IPAs and Belgian ales, as well as local favorites, including ciders.
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> Ride a balloon over the Syracuse or Utica countryside
6287 Haslauer Road, Munnsville, NY 13409
Fly high above the beautiful cities of Utica and Syracuse with Airborne Adventures and view Central New York’s scenic landscapes and lakes.
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> Crestwood Golf Club
6315 NY-291, Marcy, NY 13403
Open daily, Crestwood Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole facility established in 1955.
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> Griffiss International Sculpture Garden and Nature Trail
12 Gates St., Utica, NY 13502
Griffiss International Sculpture Garden is a unique outdoor sculpture garden located on the grounds of the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome.
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> Heron Creek Golf Club
151 Kirkland Ave., Clinton, NY 13323
Nestled just outside the historic village of Clinton, Heron Creek is a 9-hole public course featuring 3207 yards and par 36.
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> Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley
623 Columbia St., Utica, NY, 13502
Dedicated to preserving and promoting all that is grand about the culture of Ireland, The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley brings together the talents and contributions of several local Irish cultural organizations.
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> Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
310 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502
Locate in Utica, the Munson-Williams-Proctor Art Center has a huge permanent collection of internationally recognized works and an extensive collection of European and American art.
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> Nail Creek Pub & Brewery
720 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502
Nail Creek Pub & Brewery, in Utica, sells more than 100 craft beers with 12 draft beers that are always craft on tap
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> Oriskany Battlefield
7801 New York 69, Oriskany, NY 13424
Designated a New York State historic site in 1927, Oriskany Battlefield is said to be the site of the bloodiest battle in the nation’s War for Independence.
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> Polar Express Train Ride
Utica Union Station 321 Main Street Utica, NY 13501
2024 dates TBA: Live the magic of the classic Polar Express Train Ride story with the Adirondack Scenic Railroad.
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> Race to the Finish Line at Vernon Downs
4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon, NY 13476
If you are looking for a weekend of excitement, R&R and entertainment, try Vernon Downs Casino and Racetrack .. (Racetrack Seasonal)
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> Sangertown Square Mall Utica
8555 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford, NY 13413
With more than 70 places to shop, dine, and play, this 800,000-square-feet indoor mall boasts a mix of department store leaders as well as top national retailers.
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> Spur of the Moment Antiques and Auction
2201 Erie St., Utica, NY 13502
This Utica antique shop buys and sells a large variety of items including furniture, military and civil war items, swords and antique weapons.
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> Taste Award-winning Brews at F.X. Matt Brewing Co. / Saranac
830 Varick St., Utica, NY 13502
The brewery and award-winning craft beers produced at F.X. Matt Brewing Co. / Saranac make it an upstate destination and landmark in the industry.
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> Teel Family Farm
11441 N. Gage Road, Barneveld, NY 13304
Teel Family Farm is open for the fall and features Friday night Flashlight Night walks through its corn maze along with the pumpkin patch for pick-your-own pumpkins...
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> The Potting Shed Antiques
52 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro, NY 13492
Along with furniture, clocks, jewelry, coins, glass and china, this eclectic store also offers items like records, World’s Fair memorabilia, toys and more.
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> Utica Children's Museum
311 Main St., Utica, NY 13501
For more than 50 years, The Children's Museum of History, Natural History & Science, now known as the Utica Children's Museum, has been housed in a historic building located in the heart of Utica's downtown Bagg's Square district.
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> Utica Zoo
1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501
For more than 100 years, the Utica Zoo has brought education and respect for animals to young and old. Currently, the Utica Zoo cares for more than 200 animals representing 99 species.
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> Utica, a City of Diversity
PO Box 551, Utica, New York 13503
Culturally diverse, Utica is home to more than 40 nationalities and boasts many famous dishes indigenous to Utica and loved by New York folk far and wide.
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> Vernon Downs Horse Racing & Casino
4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon, NY 13476
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Central New York "just 40 miles east of Syracuse "Vernon Downs is known as the fastest harness track in New York ..