Nora & Mike’s guidebook
Food Scene
One of our favorite restaurants, and it's right across the street from The Garret!
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Nola's
9 W Park RowOne of our favorite restaurants, and it's right across the street from The Garret!
The Cremeria
17 College StLocally owned gelato shop with fresh flavors daily!
A short drive away in Utica, The Tailor and the Cook specializes in high end farm-to-table food. A special spot perfect for celebrating graduations, anniversaries, and reunions. Make a reservation in advance!
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The Tailor and the Cook
311 Genesee StA short drive away in Utica, The Tailor and the Cook specializes in high end farm-to-table food. A special spot perfect for celebrating graduations, anniversaries, and reunions. Make a reservation in advance!
If you're looking for a classic pub with good beer and pub grub, Nail Creek over in Utica is a great choice. They also have some nice outdoor seating for the summer months.
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Nail Creek Pub & Brewery
720 Varick StIf you're looking for a classic pub with good beer and pub grub, Nail Creek over in Utica is a great choice. They also have some nice outdoor seating for the summer months.
Farther afield (a 25 minute country drive to the town of Hamilton) but if you're planning a visit to Colgate University during your trip we highly recommend this local restaurant with fresh ingredients and excellent drinks.
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Hamilton Inn
4480 E Lake RdFarther afield (a 25 minute country drive to the town of Hamilton) but if you're planning a visit to Colgate University during your trip we highly recommend this local restaurant with fresh ingredients and excellent drinks.
Also far afield (this one is almost 40 minutes from Clinton) but if you're planning a local day trip we highly recommend a drive out to see the rare meromictic lakes out at Green Lakes State Park, followed by delicious fresh local pub food and beer at local brewery Meier Creek.
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Meier's Creek Brewing Company
33 Rippleton RdAlso far afield (this one is almost 40 minutes from Clinton) but if you're planning a local day trip we highly recommend a drive out to see the rare meromictic lakes out at Green Lakes State Park, followed by delicious fresh local pub food and beer at local brewery Meier Creek.
On Thursdays from June through September, walk across the street to the village green to check out our excellent local farmer's market!
Clinton Farmers Market
Clinton Village GreenOn Thursdays from June through September, walk across the street to the village green to check out our excellent local farmer's market!
Sightseeing
Things to do and see in the beautiful Mohawk Valley.
Utica Zoo
1 Utica Zoo WayGreat for families looking for a fun activity!
Berry Hill Book Shop
2349 NY-12BOpen seasonally, this barn full of vintage books is a magical spot!
A world-class art gallery in a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
310 Genesee StA world-class art gallery in a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Lovely local art center that often has a gallery show running. Check their website for information about local concerts and events.
Kirkland Art Center
9 1/2 E Park RowLovely local art center that often has a gallery show running. Check their website for information about local concerts and events.
A little day trip drive (about 45 minutes away) Green Lakes State Park has some of the only meromictic lakes in the world, giving them a vivid green color. Networks of trails around the lakes make this a lovely spot to stroll for an afternoon. Follow it up with fresh local food and a beer at Meier's Creek Brewing in Cazenovia on your way back.
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I-Green Lakes State Park
7900 Green Lakes RdA little day trip drive (about 45 minutes away) Green Lakes State Park has some of the only meromictic lakes in the world, giving them a vivid green color. Networks of trails around the lakes make this a lovely spot to stroll for an afternoon. Follow it up with fresh local food and a beer at Meier's Creek Brewing in Cazenovia on your way back.
Twenty minutes away is Bouckville, NY— the antiques hub of upstate NY and home of the annual Bouckville Antiques fair. We recommend starting at Victorian Rose antiques or The Depot, but Bouckville's main street is packed with shops worth exploring for hidden treasures.
Victorian Rose Vintage Antiques
3371 Maple AveTwenty minutes away is Bouckville, NY— the antiques hub of upstate NY and home of the annual Bouckville Antiques fair. We recommend starting at Victorian Rose antiques or The Depot, but Bouckville's main street is packed with shops worth exploring for hidden treasures.
Irregular hours, but great prices on hidden treasures at this nearby antique shop. Also check out the westmoreland antique mall not far down the road.
Bittersweet Pines pre-owned Furniture & Decor
Irregular hours, but great prices on hidden treasures at this nearby antique shop. Also check out the westmoreland antique mall not far down the road.
Our favorite place to walk, this network of beautiful trails on the Hamilton College campus is great all year round and only three minutes up the hill from The Garret.
Root Glen
Our favorite place to walk, this network of beautiful trails on the Hamilton College campus is great all year round and only three minutes up the hill from The Garret.