Carriage House at Fan Ling Farm, Hamilton, New York, guidebook
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"Warm hearts, cool culture", Hamilton was recently named one of the friendliest towns in America by Forbes magazine. Located in the very heart of Central New York in the historic Chenango Valley, Hamilton has been a home for many since the mid-1700s; offering a picturesque setting and an abundance of local charm.
The Town of Hamilton is located on the southern border of Madison County with Chenango County to the south, near the geographic center of New York State. The Town covers 41 square miles and is home to 6,690 residents. Two villages, the Village of Hamilton and the Village of Earlville as well as the hamlets of Poolville, Hubbardsville and East Hamilton are within the town of Hamilton border.
The Village of Hamilton, with a population of 4,239 is approximately 40 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica. First inhabited by members of the Native American Iroquois League, it was later settled by Elisha Payne, and called Payne’s Settlement. In 1819, Payne and his wife donated their land to the Baptist Theological Society, which became Colgate University. Colgate is a nationally ranked liberal arts college.
Many consider the Village of Hamilton to be a tiny city as we own and operate our own municipal electric utility, village-owned gas utility, police and fire departments as well as a municipal airportwith a 5,300 foot runway and an adjacent industrial park zoned for light industry, service and professional office buildings. The Village is also served by SOMAC, a volunteer ambulance service and Community Memorial Hospital.
A vibrant and quaint downtown area surrounds the Village Green with casual dining restaurants, cafes, specialty shops, movie theater, performing arts center, a natural health food store, Madison County’s first micro-brewery, a yoga/pilates studio, the historic Colgate Inn and the Colgate University Bookstore. Recreation abounds in the area including approximately nine miles of Village-maintained trails along the former Ontario and Western Railroad right-of-way and the original Chenango Canal towpath. The Village also supports Seven Oaks Golf Course, an award-winning Robert Trent Jones course, hiking trails, waterways and breathtaking cycling and running routes.
Hamilton radiates a vibrancy that represents our local sense of pride and place, and we extend a warm welcome to all our visitors, residents and neighbors.
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Hamilton
"Warm hearts, cool culture", Hamilton was recently named one of the friendliest towns in America by Forbes magazine. Located in the very heart of Central New York in the historic Chenango Valley, Hamilton has been a home for many since the mid-1700s; offering a picturesque setting and an abundance of local charm.
The Town of Hamilton is located on the southern border of Madison County with Chenango County to the south, near the geographic center of New York State. The Town covers 41 square miles and is home to 6,690 residents. Two villages, the Village of Hamilton and the Village of Earlville as well as the hamlets of Poolville, Hubbardsville and East Hamilton are within the town of Hamilton border.
The Village of Hamilton, with a population of 4,239 is approximately 40 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica. First inhabited by members of the Native American Iroquois League, it was later settled by Elisha Payne, and called Payne’s Settlement. In 1819, Payne and his wife donated their land to the Baptist Theological Society, which became Colgate University. Colgate is a nationally ranked liberal arts college.
Many consider the Village of Hamilton to be a tiny city as we own and operate our own municipal electric utility, village-owned gas utility, police and fire departments as well as a municipal airportwith a 5,300 foot runway and an adjacent industrial park zoned for light industry, service and professional office buildings. The Village is also served by SOMAC, a volunteer ambulance service and Community Memorial Hospital.
A vibrant and quaint downtown area surrounds the Village Green with casual dining restaurants, cafes, specialty shops, movie theater, performing arts center, a natural health food store, Madison County’s first micro-brewery, a yoga/pilates studio, the historic Colgate Inn and the Colgate University Bookstore. Recreation abounds in the area including approximately nine miles of Village-maintained trails along the former Ontario and Western Railroad right-of-way and the original Chenango Canal towpath. The Village also supports Seven Oaks Golf Course, an award-winning Robert Trent Jones course, hiking trails, waterways and breathtaking cycling and running routes.
Hamilton radiates a vibrancy that represents our local sense of pride and place, and we extend a warm welcome to all our visitors, residents and neighbors.
Colgate University
13 Oak DrFood scene
Colgate Inn
1 Payne StFlour & Salt Bakery and Cafe
37 Maple AvePoolville Country Store Restaurant B&B
1245 Earlville RdHamilton Inn
4480 E Lake RdGood Nature Farm Brewery
1727 NY-12BHamilton Whole Foods Ltd
28 Broad StFoJo Beans
10 Utica StOliveri's Pizzeria
14 Lebanon StMaxwells Chocolates & Ice Cream
14 Utica StNew York Pizzeria
111 E Main StRusch's Bar & Grill LLC
22 Lebanon StRay Brothers BBQ
6474 U.S. 20Broad Street Diner
10 Broad StRoyal India Grill
6 Broad StThings to Do!
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park Inc
3883 Stone Quarry RdChittenango Falls State Park
2300 Rathbun RdShopping
SWANK
2 Broad StColgate Bookstore
3 Utica StGolf
Seven Oaks Clubhouse Restaurant
73 Payne StWorth the drive to explore Ithaca!
Ithaca
Cornell University
Edging one of the country's most beautiful college campuses, Cornell Botanic Gardens is a thriving oasis with plants, presence and purpose. Discover a diverse network of nature preserves, including an arboretum and mature botanical garden with rare plant species from the local region and beyond. Immerse yourself in a colorful world of sights and smells in a serene natural haven where beauty abounds.
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I-Cornell Botanic Gardens
124 Comstock Knoll DrEdging one of the country's most beautiful college campuses, Cornell Botanic Gardens is a thriving oasis with plants, presence and purpose. Discover a diverse network of nature preserves, including an arboretum and mature botanical garden with rare plant species from the local region and beyond. Immerse yourself in a colorful world of sights and smells in a serene natural haven where beauty abounds.
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetWorth the drive to explore Cooperstown!
Cooperstown is a village in central New York State, at the southern tip of Otsego Lake. It’s known for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, with its interactive exhibits, artifacts and Plaque Gallery. The Farmers’ Museum depicts 19th-century farm life, and includes craft demonstrations and a hand-carved carousel. The Fenimore Art Museum features American fine art and folk art, plus a garden with lake views.
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Cooperstown
Cooperstown is a village in central New York State, at the southern tip of Otsego Lake. It’s known for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, with its interactive exhibits, artifacts and Plaque Gallery. The Farmers’ Museum depicts 19th-century farm life, and includes craft demonstrations and a hand-carved carousel. The Fenimore Art Museum features American fine art and folk art, plus a garden with lake views.
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25 Main StRail Explorers presents their newest railbike ride adventure!
Cooperstown, featuring the world famous Baseball Hall of Fame is also home to the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad. Rail Explorers are excited to offer a spectacular 12 mile round trip (our longest ride yet!). "The Milford Track" journeys through the farm lands and forests alongside of the Susquehanna River. The Rail Explorers custom railbikes are equipped with electric pedal assist motors. Bring some light
refreshments to enjoy at the 20 minute break at the midway turnaround.
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Rail Explorers: Cooperstown Division
136 E Main StRail Explorers presents their newest railbike ride adventure!
Cooperstown, featuring the world famous Baseball Hall of Fame is also home to the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad. Rail Explorers are excited to offer a spectacular 12 mile round trip (our longest ride yet!). "The Milford Track" journeys through the farm lands and forests alongside of the Susquehanna River. The Rail Explorers custom railbikes are equipped with electric pedal assist motors. Bring some light
refreshments to enjoy at the 20 minute break at the midway turnaround.
Cooperstown has a centuries-old history of fine drink, going back well before baseball became America’s pastime. Once the hops-growing capital of North America, it now boasts breweries, wineries, a distillery and an historic cider mill,each one making world-class beverages for all to enjoy. Cooperstown Beverage Trail is New York State’s first official cuisine trail, Originally comprised of four establishments – Bear Pond Winery, Cooperstown Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang and the Fly Creek Cider Mill – the addition of Rustic Ridge Winery, Cooperstown Distillery and Pail Shop Vineyards has grown the Trail to seven members! All these producers, new and old alike are a testament to the resurgence of our region’s beverage industry. At our locations, you can enjoy tastings, take a tour to give you a close-up look at how the beverages are made, or just walk around in our specialty shops. Last year alone, more than 20,000 visitors explored the entire length of our 37-mile trail.
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Cooperstown Beverage Trail
288 Goose StCooperstown has a centuries-old history of fine drink, going back well before baseball became America’s pastime. Once the hops-growing capital of North America, it now boasts breweries, wineries, a distillery and an historic cider mill,each one making world-class beverages for all to enjoy. Cooperstown Beverage Trail is New York State’s first official cuisine trail, Originally comprised of four establishments – Bear Pond Winery, Cooperstown Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang and the Fly Creek Cider Mill – the addition of Rustic Ridge Winery, Cooperstown Distillery and Pail Shop Vineyards has grown the Trail to seven members! All these producers, new and old alike are a testament to the resurgence of our region’s beverage industry. At our locations, you can enjoy tastings, take a tour to give you a close-up look at how the beverages are made, or just walk around in our specialty shops. Last year alone, more than 20,000 visitors explored the entire length of our 37-mile trail.