Christine's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
The Clinton Farmer’s Market is held on the Village Green every Thursday during the late spring, summer and early fall. You can find fresh farm grown vegetables, hand crafted art and gifts and delicious food.
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Clinton
The Clinton Farmer’s Market is held on the Village Green every Thursday during the late spring, summer and early fall. You can find fresh farm grown vegetables, hand crafted art and gifts and delicious food.
The Varick Street area in Downtown Utica offers a wide range of bars and restaurants , many offering live music at night. No visit to the area is complete without a Saranac Brewery Tour at the Utica Club Brewery (now known as the Matt Brewing Co.) located in the Varick Street district in Utica. Finish the tour with a stop in their vintage tavern and sample a cold fresh brewed beer (or root beer).
Varick Street
Varick StreetThe Varick Street area in Downtown Utica offers a wide range of bars and restaurants , many offering live music at night. No visit to the area is complete without a Saranac Brewery Tour at the Utica Club Brewery (now known as the Matt Brewing Co.) located in the Varick Street district in Utica. Finish the tour with a stop in their vintage tavern and sample a cold fresh brewed beer (or root beer).
Sightseeing
Root Glen, on the Hamilton College campus is beautiful for a walk in any season!
The Wellin Museum of Art on the Hamilton College campus is a fine museum well worth a visit.
Hamilton College
198 College Hill Rd
Wellin Museum of Art
198 College Hill RdThe Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica offers ongoing exhibits and docent led tours. The modern structure is the centerpiece of the institute. Next door you’ll find the Fountain Elms historic home and museum as well as the School of Art. The campus is also home to the Pratt Institute’s upstate campus.
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Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
310 Genesee StThe Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica offers ongoing exhibits and docent led tours. The modern structure is the centerpiece of the institute. Next door you’ll find the Fountain Elms historic home and museum as well as the School of Art. The campus is also home to the Pratt Institute’s upstate campus.
Check the schedule at the Stanley Theater, built in 1928 and one of only 3 remaining former movie palaces in New York designed by famous architect Thomas Lamb. The spectacular, ornate interior has been fully restored to its original glory and now hosts Broadway road shows and top name concerts.
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The Stanley Theatre
259 Genesee StCheck the schedule at the Stanley Theater, built in 1928 and one of only 3 remaining former movie palaces in New York designed by famous architect Thomas Lamb. The spectacular, ornate interior has been fully restored to its original glory and now hosts Broadway road shows and top name concerts.
For the sports minded, the Adirondack Bank Center, informally known as the “Aud” is home arena to The Utica Comets hockey team, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks and the Utica City Football Club of the MASL, a professional indoor soccer team.
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400 Oriskany St WFor the sports minded, the Adirondack Bank Center, informally known as the “Aud” is home arena to The Utica Comets hockey team, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks and the Utica City Football Club of the MASL, a professional indoor soccer team.
The Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame is less than an hour away in the beautiful town of Cooperstown on Lake Otesaga. The Ommegang Brewery is a great spot for lunch and beer tasting if you are in Cooperstown!
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Cooperstown
The Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame is less than an hour away in the beautiful town of Cooperstown on Lake Otesaga. The Ommegang Brewery is a great spot for lunch and beer tasting if you are in Cooperstown!
In the Fall, don’t miss the Clinton Cider Mill on Elm Street in the village where you can sip fresh pressed cider or enjoy homemade cider cinnamon donuts and watch their vintage press in action.
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Clinton Cider Mill
28 Elm StIn the Fall, don’t miss the Clinton Cider Mill on Elm Street in the village where you can sip fresh pressed cider or enjoy homemade cider cinnamon donuts and watch their vintage press in action.
Little ones might enjoy the Utica Zoo. It’s a small zoo but very family friendly! There's great views of the city from this hilltop zoo.
Runners will be familiar with the Boilermaker Road Race, whose participants include elite runners throughout the world.
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Utica
Little ones might enjoy the Utica Zoo. It’s a small zoo but very family friendly! There's great views of the city from this hilltop zoo.
Runners will be familiar with the Boilermaker Road Race, whose participants include elite runners throughout the world.
Hikers and fisher men or women may want to head north to the Adirondack Park to climb one of the 46 peaks or visit the many lakes and streams in the area!
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Adirondack Mountains
Hikers and fisher men or women may want to head north to the Adirondack Park to climb one of the 46 peaks or visit the many lakes and streams in the area!
Whether you're a gambler or just want to visit the shops or restaurants, TS has something for everyone!
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I-Casino Resort Casino yaseTurning Stone
5218 Patrick RdWhether you're a gambler or just want to visit the shops or restaurants, TS has something for everyone!
Food scene
Nola’s in Clinton is wonderful for fine dining in a stylish and comfortable environment.
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Nola's
9 W Park RowNola’s in Clinton is wonderful for fine dining in a stylish and comfortable environment.
Alteri's Restaurant
7 College StreetCasual tavern - a Clinton classic!
Homemade gelato right here in the village of Clinton. Say no more!
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The Cremeria
17 College StHomemade gelato right here in the village of Clinton. Say no more!
Get in line… great Italian, no reservations taken! In the nearby village of New Hartford.
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Georgio's Village Cafe
62 Genesee StGet in line… great Italian, no reservations taken! In the nearby village of New Hartford.
Go where everybody knows your name... Nothing beats the Hub for knowledgeably selected craft beer, great sandwiches and the friendliest outside deck in town! Just a few miles away in South Utica.
The Beer Hub
2643 Genesee StGo where everybody knows your name... Nothing beats the Hub for knowledgeably selected craft beer, great sandwiches and the friendliest outside deck in town! Just a few miles away in South Utica.
Fabulous fine dining in an upscale setting in downtown Utica.
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The Tailor and the Cook
311 Genesee StFabulous fine dining in an upscale setting in downtown Utica.
mōtus
234 Genesee StUnique menu, wonderful food in downtown Utica.
Great outdoor veranda overlooking the city of Utica!
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Ocean Blue Restaurant and Oyster Bar
118 Columbia StreetGreat outdoor veranda overlooking the city of Utica!
Absolutely the best Middle Eastern food to be had! Don't let the look of the place fool you. The Zeina’s family and their food will win your hearts! In the Varick Street district in Utica.
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Zeina's Cafe and Catering
607 Varick StAbsolutely the best Middle Eastern food to be had! Don't let the look of the place fool you. The Zeina’s family and their food will win your hearts! In the Varick Street district in Utica.
A long time Greek gathering place, in New Hartford. Great food, casual atmosphere!
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Symeon's Greek Restaurant
4941 Commercial DrA long time Greek gathering place, in New Hartford. Great food, casual atmosphere!
The Terrace Café, located in Fountain Elms adjacent to the Munson Williams Proctor Institute, is perfect for lunch! There’s a lovely terrace and easy access to the museum exhibits.
Terrace Cafe
The Terrace Café, located in Fountain Elms adjacent to the Munson Williams Proctor Institute, is perfect for lunch! There’s a lovely terrace and easy access to the museum exhibits.
An authentic Utica Italian deli offering lunch and take out. Their stuffed artichokes or braciole are to die for!
Daniele Imports
1556 Mohawk StreetAn authentic Utica Italian deli offering lunch and take out. Their stuffed artichokes or braciole are to die for!
One of the newer, and more popular spots to eat and drink in Utica!
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Nostro Restobar and Lounge
268 Genesee StOne of the newer, and more popular spots to eat and drink in Utica!
Lunch or dinner- great place to gather in Hamilton, NY!
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Colgate Inn
1 Payne StLunch or dinner- great place to gather in Hamilton, NY!
Good Nature Farm Brewery
1727 NY-12BSmall brewery, great food!
The Brewster Inn located in Cazenovia is spectacular with a
gorgeous dining terrace overlooking the lake and an exceptional wine list.
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The Brewster Inn
6 Ledyard AveThe Brewster Inn located in Cazenovia is spectacular with a
gorgeous dining terrace overlooking the lake and an exceptional wine list.
Wonderful spot for lunch and a lovely drive to scenic Cazenovia!
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Meier's Creek Brewing Company
33 Rippleton RdWonderful spot for lunch and a lovely drive to scenic Cazenovia!