Attractions

Saranac Lake, NY | October foliage

Central N.Y.

(and why it’s great)

Central NY museum gallery with minimalist modern layout and wood accents
Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute

Utica Founded in 1919, MWPAI continues to evolve while maintaining traditions of fine art and culture. The Museum of Art features a renowned permanent collection, fascinating exhibitions with 300 years of American painting, nineteenth century decorative arts, European modernism, Japanese prints, and much more.

Performing arts production with actors dancing and singing, with piano and artistic background.
Stanley Theatre

Utica The Stanley Theatre is a historic baroque movie palace in Utica, NY. In addition to hosting some of New England’s premiere events, it hosts Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Artist Series (over 75 yrs), Broadway Theatre League (over 50 yrs), Utica Symphony (over 60 yrs), and Mohawk Valley Ballet (over 25 yrs).

Interior view of Central NY casino restaurant and lounge area with elaborate decorations, turquoise accents, and polished wood flooring.
Turning Stone Resort Casino

Oneida The award-winning Turning Stone Resort Casino is nestled in the heart of CNY. The 3,400 acre resort features luxurious hotel accommodations, a full-service spa, gourmet and casual dining options, celebrity entertainment, 5 diverse golf courses, exciting nightclub, and a world-class casino.

Aerial front view of large running race with American flag, fire engine, and foliage in the background.
Utica Boilermaker Road Race

Utica The Utica Boilermaker is dedicated to leading the healthy lifestyle movement through exercise and fun. In 1978, the Boilermaker began as a 15K road race to celebrate founding sponsor ECR International’s Utica Boiler 25th anniversary with 876 runners. Today it is a week-long extravaganza drawing nearly 20,000 runners from around the world.

Close-up trackside view of know harness racing with two racers and horses wearing racing equipment.
Vernon Downs Resort

Vernon The harness racing track was opened in 1953 near Vernon, NY, and quickly became one of the most popular harness tracks in the country. he resort features a casino with almost 800 machines, spacious hotel amenities, fabulous dining, horse racing, and holds many major events in Central NY.

Front view of Central NY brewing company building with red brick fascia and green fencing on a cloudy day.
F.X. Matt Brewing Company

Utica The F.X. Matt Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery in Utica, NY. It is the fourth oldest family-owned brewery in the United States, having brewed beer since 1988. Its most popular product is the Saranac line of beers; soft drinks such as ginger beer and root beer are also sold.

Rinkside view of Central NY hockey arena with blue lighting and spectators.
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Utica The AUD is home to the Vancouver Canucks hockey league affiliate, the Utica Comets, and dozens of additional events throughout the year. The AUD is also ranked #8 in “The 10 Coolest Hockey Rinks in the World” by Complex Magazine and the 8th best AHL arena by Stadium Journey in 2014.

Winding trail in deep forest green brush with wooden bridges.
Root Glen Trail

Clinton This beautifully maintained trail can be found across the street from the main campus of Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. This 0.7mi path meanders through the woods there you will come across flowing streams, footbridges, waterfalls, lots of birds, and many wildflowers …an amazing visual journey.

Interior view of classic car museum in Upstate NY with many rare purple, red, and yellow classic cars
Northeast Classic Car Museum

Norwich A not-for-profit educational facility in Norwich, NY, that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits vehicles related to the evolution of transportation, with particular emphasis on the role of the automobile and its impact on American culture.

Aerial view of private college campus with many buildings and fall foliage.
Hamilton College

Clinton A private, Liberal Arts college in New York State that features a need-blind admission policy and an open curriculum. Hamilton College continuously carries rankings in many categories as one of the top Liberal Arts colleges in the United States.

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