Food Scene
This list includes local eateries that Melodie and I frequent and would recommend to one extent or another. We are surrounded by great places to eat in every direction!
The best BBQ in New York State according to the Food Network and its less than 5 minutes away! Yes they have awesome BBQ. but they also have a nice little bar and an outdoor stage for live shows / Horseshoe and comfortable deck acreage. Great local and not so local bands!
35 locals recommend
Ray Brothers BBQ
6474 U.S. 20The best BBQ in New York State according to the Food Network and its less than 5 minutes away! Yes they have awesome BBQ. but they also have a nice little bar and an outdoor stage for live shows / Horseshoe and comfortable deck acreage. Great local and not so local bands!
10 minutes away, Awesome formal and informal dining, Great food and service
30 locals recommend
Colgate Inn
1 Payne St10 minutes away, Awesome formal and informal dining, Great food and service
15 minutes away- Sweets as we call it is the best breakfast around hands down. Closed Sunday and Monday
Sweet Temptations
118 N Main St15 minutes away- Sweets as we call it is the best breakfast around hands down. Closed Sunday and Monday
10 Minutes away- Great food created by Morrisville College culinary students with local brews and distilled beverages
10 locals recommend
Copper Turret
15 W Main St10 Minutes away- Great food created by Morrisville College culinary students with local brews and distilled beverages
Deli On the Green
4571 Peterboro Rd10 minutes away- general store and restaurant.
Lincklaen House
79 Albany St15 minutes away- Fine dining, A+ service
Brae Loch Inn
5 Albany Street15 minutes away- Fine Dining and excellent service
10 minutes away- Fresh, Fabulous and delicious Baked goods, you must try!
24 locals recommend
Flour & Salt Bakery and Cafe
37 Maple Ave10 minutes away- Fresh, Fabulous and delicious Baked goods, you must try!
30 minutes away- If your at the beach, its the place to go for excellent seafood and prime rib
14 locals recommend
Captain John's Restaurant
1424 Main Street30 minutes away- If your at the beach, its the place to go for excellent seafood and prime rib
10 minutes away- For folks that enjoy the natural and other lifestyle food selections
8 locals recommend
Hamilton Whole Foods Ltd
28 Broad St10 minutes away- For folks that enjoy the natural and other lifestyle food selections
10 minutes- My favorite Italian fare in Hamilton, awesome Utica greens, Pizza, try the potato wedges (1/2 order unless your really hungry),
8 locals recommend
Oliveri's Pizzeria
14 Lebanon St10 minutes- My favorite Italian fare in Hamilton, awesome Utica greens, Pizza, try the potato wedges (1/2 order unless your really hungry),
10 minutes away- Excellent lunches, just off the green.
24 locals recommend
Seven Oaks Clubhouse Restaurant
73 Payne St10 minutes away- Excellent lunches, just off the green.
Main Moon
24 Utica St10 minutes away- just down the road.
Subway
34 Utica St10 minutes away
Dunkin'
34 Utica St10 minutes away- Coffee and Donuts
McDonald's
5961 Rt 2010 minutes away-
30 minutes away- Authentic Tex Mex, worth the drive if your looking for spice!
Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill
3913 Oneida St30 minutes away- Authentic Tex Mex, worth the drive if your looking for spice!
10 minutes away- Guests have said this is the best they have ever had and they have delivered here before, about 6 minutes drive, give it a try!
46 locals recommend
New York Pizzeria
111 E Main St10 minutes away- Guests have said this is the best they have ever had and they have delivered here before, about 6 minutes drive, give it a try!
15 minutes- Delicious entrees, great service, an excellent bar in a beautiful setting (suggest you call in a reservation ahead of time)
9 locals recommend
Creekside Inn
3960 Sconondoa Rd15 minutes- Delicious entrees, great service, an excellent bar in a beautiful setting (suggest you call in a reservation ahead of time)
Mad Tacos
3264 US-2015 minutes- Great original Soft Tacos, Local Brews, 15 minutes away, closed Wednesday.
15 minutes away- A family friendly small restaurant tucked in on Ruth Street , Vernon, New York Great food, fair price, good service.
Nothin' Fancy Cafe
10 Ruth St15 minutes away- A family friendly small restaurant tucked in on Ruth Street , Vernon, New York Great food, fair price, good service.
Denny's
7873 Brewerton RdDenny's favorites just 12 minutes away
Coffee to love, Veteran owned, tons of varieties, freshly roasted and ground, 12 minutes to a great Cup and More.
10 locals recommend
FoJo Beans
10 Utica StCoffee to love, Veteran owned, tons of varieties, freshly roasted and ground, 12 minutes to a great Cup and More.
10 minutes from the Inn, Recently re-opened, new owner and all new taste and feel. My 1st impressions are the breakfast was good to very good, as was the service, the price was fair to good and I suspect they will get better as they break in the staff.
The Madison Hop
10 minutes from the Inn, Recently re-opened, new owner and all new taste and feel. My 1st impressions are the breakfast was good to very good, as was the service, the price was fair to good and I suspect they will get better as they break in the staff.
Arts & Culture
Colgate has 2 galleries and 2 museums, sponsors many cultural opportunities and also has great walking trails and athletic events
Colgate University
13 Oak Dr10 minutes away- the most beautiful university in the nation
SUNY Morrisville
80 Eaton St10 minutes away- great Ag and Tech school
Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd ENY History
10 minutes away- Great place to hang out, I have been known to spend days there (when Im preparing for a show!).
Picker Art Gallery
13 Oak Dr10 minutes away- Great place to hang out, I have been known to spend days there (when Im preparing for a show!).
10 minutes away- One of my favorite places to hang out, (especially when I'm preparing for an opening)
Clifford Gallery
13 Oak Dr10 minutes away- One of my favorite places to hang out, (especially when I'm preparing for an opening)
Utica Children's Museum
106 Main St30 minutes away- great fun for the kids
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St30 minutes away- traditional an modern art
30 minutes away- gallery, education and more
32 locals recommend
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
310 Genesee St30 minutes away- gallery, education and more
Earlville Opera House
18 E Main St15 minutes away- one of the oldest in the nation,
Cazenovia College
22 Sullivan StFormer College, 20 minutes away
Syracuse University
900 South Crouse Avenue45 Minutes away-SU is not far away
Utica College
40 minutes away-
Once a bakery and residence of the 19th century, the Museum offers a history of the "Old Erie Canal" and brings to life local folklore and history. Located beside a remnant of the original Canal, the Museum is filled with authentic memorabilia, art, and other exhibits explaining Canastota's contributions to the Canal, business, industry and agriculture.
Canastota Canal Town Museum
122 Canal StOnce a bakery and residence of the 19th century, the Museum offers a history of the "Old Erie Canal" and brings to life local folklore and history. Located beside a remnant of the original Canal, the Museum is filled with authentic memorabilia, art, and other exhibits explaining Canastota's contributions to the Canal, business, industry and agriculture.
45 minutes away- Once a bakery and residence of the 19th century, the Museum offers a history of the "Old Erie Canal" and brings to life local folklore and history. Located beside a remnant of the original Canal, the Museum is filled with authentic memorabilia, art, and other exhibits explaining Canastota's contributions to the Canal, business, industry and agriculture.
7 locals recommend
Salt Museum
106 Lake Dr45 minutes away- Once a bakery and residence of the 19th century, the Museum offers a history of the "Old Erie Canal" and brings to life local folklore and history. Located beside a remnant of the original Canal, the Museum is filled with authentic memorabilia, art, and other exhibits explaining Canastota's contributions to the Canal, business, industry and agriculture.
15 minutes away- The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
honors antislavery abolitionists, their work to end slavery, and the legacy of that struggle, and strives to complete the second and ongoing abolition -the moral conviction to end racism. 5255 Pleasant Valley Rd, Peterboro, NY
National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
5255 Pleasant Valley Rd15 minutes away- The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
honors antislavery abolitionists, their work to end slavery, and the legacy of that struggle, and strives to complete the second and ongoing abolition -the moral conviction to end racism. 5255 Pleasant Valley Rd, Peterboro, NY
20 minutes away- The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame, located in Canastota, New York, United States, honors boxers, trainers and other contributors to the sport worldwide. Inductees are selected by members of the Boxing Writers Association of America
15 locals recommend
International Boxing Hall of Fame
360 N Peterboro St20 minutes away- The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame, located in Canastota, New York, United States, honors boxers, trainers and other contributors to the sport worldwide. Inductees are selected by members of the Boxing Writers Association of America
1 hour away- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an American history museum and hall of fame in Cooperstown, New York,
274 locals recommend
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main St1 hour away- The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is an American history museum and hall of fame in Cooperstown, New York,
1 hour away- The Farmers' Museum is located in Cooperstown, New York, and is one of the best-known attractions in the town. Just north of Cooperstown, it overlooks Otsego Lake and recreates rural life from the 19th century through exhibits and interactive workshops.
159 locals recommend
The Farmers' Museum
5775 NY-801 hour away- The Farmers' Museum is located in Cooperstown, New York, and is one of the best-known attractions in the town. Just north of Cooperstown, it overlooks Otsego Lake and recreates rural life from the 19th century through exhibits and interactive workshops.
We are 5 minutes from the epicenter of Antiques Galore all year round with lots of small antique galleries and three big mega shows each summer,
15 locals recommend
Bouckville
We are 5 minutes from the epicenter of Antiques Galore all year round with lots of small antique galleries and three big mega shows each summer,
Parks & Nature
Fort Stanwix National Monument
100 N James St30 minutes away- Historical and awesome to tour
15 minutes away- Birthplace of Frederick Douglass and the Abolitionist Movement, Civil war re-enactment (June), our region was known to be very active in support of the underground railroad.
Peterboro
15 minutes away- Birthplace of Frederick Douglass and the Abolitionist Movement, Civil war re-enactment (June), our region was known to be very active in support of the underground railroad.
Sylvan Beach
40 minutes away- Great summer escape with a very nice beach.
Green Lakes State Park
7900 Green Lakes Rd45 minutes -Awesome park, swimming, picnics and hiking
Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
7801 NY-6930 minutes away- Famous Battle location
30 minutes away- Chittenango Falls State Park is a 193-acre state park located in Madison County, New York, east of Cazenovia Lake. The park features a 167-foot waterfall that cascades over roughly 400-million-year-old bedrock. At the bottom of the falls the meandering Chittenango Creek flows underneath a wooden bridge
63 locals recommend
Chittenango Falls State Park
5241 Rathbun Rd30 minutes away- Chittenango Falls State Park is a 193-acre state park located in Madison County, New York, east of Cazenovia Lake. The park features a 167-foot waterfall that cascades over roughly 400-million-year-old bedrock. At the bottom of the falls the meandering Chittenango Creek flows underneath a wooden bridge
30 minutes- Well maintained hiking and biking paved trail, the Eerie canalway trail is one of the best spots to go fishing. Bellamy Harbor is beautiful. Fun for those that love exercise and being outdoors.
Canalway Trail- Old Erie Canal State Park
Canalway Trail- Old Erie Canal State Park30 minutes- Well maintained hiking and biking paved trail, the Eerie canalway trail is one of the best spots to go fishing. Bellamy Harbor is beautiful. Fun for those that love exercise and being outdoors.
10 minutes away- Great little trail system. Not very challenging but plenty to see along with one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation
Harry Lang Cross Country and Fitness Trails
13 Oak Dr10 minutes away- Great little trail system. Not very challenging but plenty to see along with one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation
40 minutes away- Small, retro fun park offers family rides, bumper cars/boats, mini-golf, carousel & carnival treats. Minutes from Verona Beach
24 locals recommend
Sylvan Beach Amusement park
112 Bridge St40 minutes away- Small, retro fun park offers family rides, bumper cars/boats, mini-golf, carousel & carnival treats. Minutes from Verona Beach
40 minutes away- Verona Beach State Park, located on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, is a picnicker's and camper's delight. Shaded picnic areas and the campground are adjacent to the beach with an excellent view of the water. The lake, Black Creek, cattail marshes, and bottomland hardwood swamps give Verona Beach one of the most diverse aquatic habitats in the Central Region, and well worth a hike on the "Woods and Wetland" nature trail. The winter season hosts snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and ice fishermen. The eastern portion of the park is open for hunting deer, small game, and waterfowl, in season.
29 locals recommend
Verona Beach State Park
6541 Lakeshore Rd S40 minutes away- Verona Beach State Park, located on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, is a picnicker's and camper's delight. Shaded picnic areas and the campground are adjacent to the beach with an excellent view of the water. The lake, Black Creek, cattail marshes, and bottomland hardwood swamps give Verona Beach one of the most diverse aquatic habitats in the Central Region, and well worth a hike on the "Woods and Wetland" nature trail. The winter season hosts snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and ice fishermen. The eastern portion of the park is open for hunting deer, small game, and waterfowl, in season.
45 minutes away- Sylvan Beach, Sylvan Beach is nestled on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake. Sylvan Beach is a resort community offering a full array of fun activities for every season. The lake is a popular location for walleye & bass fishing, boating, and swimming in the warmer months.
55 locals recommend
Sylvan Beach
45 minutes away- Sylvan Beach, Sylvan Beach is nestled on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake. Sylvan Beach is a resort community offering a full array of fun activities for every season. The lake is a popular location for walleye & bass fishing, boating, and swimming in the warmer months.
At the Herkimer above ground surface mines, you can search for the Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystals that may be hiding right in front of you! Collection methods vary, but most folks like to break open rocks in search of the beautiful crystals that were formed over 500 million years ago! You can keep everything you find! After you find your diamonds, visit our "Build and Wear, Build to Share" activity center and create a lasting piece of jewelry to remember your visit!
23 locals recommend
Herkimer Diamond Mines Resort
4626 NY-28At the Herkimer above ground surface mines, you can search for the Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystals that may be hiding right in front of you! Collection methods vary, but most folks like to break open rocks in search of the beautiful crystals that were formed over 500 million years ago! You can keep everything you find! After you find your diamonds, visit our "Build and Wear, Build to Share" activity center and create a lasting piece of jewelry to remember your visit!
40 minutes away- The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is a zoo in Syracuse, New York. It is owned and operated by Onondaga County Parks with support from Friends of the Zoo. The zoo is home to more than 700 animals on 43 acres (17 ha). Some of the more popular animals include Asian elephants, Humboldt penguins, and Amur tigers. The zoo also houses a conservation education center, banquet/meeting space, Jungle Cafe, and gift shop.
50 locals recommend
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Pl40 minutes away- The Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park is a zoo in Syracuse, New York. It is owned and operated by Onondaga County Parks with support from Friends of the Zoo. The zoo is home to more than 700 animals on 43 acres (17 ha). Some of the more popular animals include Asian elephants, Humboldt penguins, and Amur tigers. The zoo also houses a conservation education center, banquet/meeting space, Jungle Cafe, and gift shop.
Utica Zoo is a regional zoo in Utica, New York, situated in a section of Roscoe Conkling Park.[1] The Zoo has over 200 animals, including several endangered species, African Lions, Zebras, Mexican Gray Wolves, Bactrian Camels, Bald Eagles, Chinese Alligators, White Handed Gibbons, Spider Monkeys, California Sea Lions, Burmese Pythons, a children's petting Zoo, and more.
36 locals recommend
Utica Zoo
1 Utica Zoo WayUtica Zoo is a regional zoo in Utica, New York, situated in a section of Roscoe Conkling Park.[1] The Zoo has over 200 animals, including several endangered species, African Lions, Zebras, Mexican Gray Wolves, Bactrian Camels, Bald Eagles, Chinese Alligators, White Handed Gibbons, Spider Monkeys, California Sea Lions, Burmese Pythons, a children's petting Zoo, and more.
15 minutes away- Longtime 1/2 mile race track hosting a variety of races featuring different classes of cars and motorbikes.
Utica-Rome Speedway
5591 NY-515 minutes away- Longtime 1/2 mile race track hosting a variety of races featuring different classes of cars and motorbikes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local winery, awesome wine, great food, authentic atmosphere
30 minutes away- Local winery, awesome wine, great food, authentic atmosphere,
27 locals recommend
Owera Vineyards
5276 E Lake Rd30 minutes away- Local winery, awesome wine, great food, authentic atmosphere,
30 minutes away- Very creative and crafty copper city brews like "Porch Dick Pale Ale" make it hard to order the first time but the beer is fantastic, the variety of scheduled food trucks bring all types of fare all times of the day, its an authentic and original local brewer.
8 locals recommend
Copper City Brewing Company
1111 Oneida St30 minutes away- Very creative and crafty copper city brews like "Porch Dick Pale Ale" make it hard to order the first time but the beer is fantastic, the variety of scheduled food trucks bring all types of fare all times of the day, its an authentic and original local brewer.
40 minutes- One of the oldest Brewers in the nation, the West End Brewery creates Saranac, Utica Club and many other brews. The tour is classical and the generous tasting at the end in the classic bar is pretty awesome as well, a great day trip!
15 locals recommend
F.X. Matt Brewing Company
811 Edward St40 minutes- One of the oldest Brewers in the nation, the West End Brewery creates Saranac, Utica Club and many other brews. The tour is classical and the generous tasting at the end in the classic bar is pretty awesome as well, a great day trip!
Old Stone Jug
30 Utica St10 minutes- The Jug is one of Hamiltons favorite watering holes,
10 minutes- Our local Breweries downtown hangout, awesome brews fresh from the brewery, great nightlife hangout
9 locals recommend
Good Nature Tap Room
8 Broad St10 minutes- Our local Breweries downtown hangout, awesome brews fresh from the brewery, great nightlife hangout
10 minutes away- our local Brewer, bar, restaurant, first try's on new brews, so close you can taste it from here!
23 locals recommend
Good Nature Farm Brewery
1727 NY-12B10 minutes away- our local Brewer, bar, restaurant, first try's on new brews, so close you can taste it from here!
20 minutes away- Wine, steak and local entertainers on tap!
6 locals recommend
The Bistro at Villa Verona Vineyard
4914 NY-36520 minutes away- Wine, steak and local entertainers on tap!
5 minutes away- Kate and Larry are local folks that make some awesome brews and share our local Hop Heritage with travelers near and far. They are open a few hours a few days a week to taste and drink delicious and authentic ales such as KUNGFU Honey Blonde, less than 3 minutes drive, check their site for posted hours! http://www.foothillhops.com/index.html, tell them John from Bearpath Lodging sent you!
Foothill Hops Farm Brewery
5024 Bear Path Rd5 minutes away- Kate and Larry are local folks that make some awesome brews and share our local Hop Heritage with travelers near and far. They are open a few hours a few days a week to taste and drink delicious and authentic ales such as KUNGFU Honey Blonde, less than 3 minutes drive, check their site for posted hours! http://www.foothillhops.com/index.html, tell them John from Bearpath Lodging sent you!
20 minutes away- This dynamic casino resort lies of the I-90. In addition to the casino, resort amenities include restaurants, nightclubs and live entertainment. The spa has a gym, golf & tennis are available. There's also an RV park.
104 locals recommend
Turning Stone Resort Casino
5218 Patrick Rd20 minutes away- This dynamic casino resort lies of the I-90. In addition to the casino, resort amenities include restaurants, nightclubs and live entertainment. The spa has a gym, golf & tennis are available. There's also an RV park.
20 minutes away- THE ROAD TO WINNING STARTS HERE. Your local destination for fun now gives you more ways to win. More than 400 slots; All your favorite table games: 800 W Genesee St, Chittenango, NY 13037
Yellow Brick Road Casino
800 W Genesee St20 minutes away- THE ROAD TO WINNING STARTS HERE. Your local destination for fun now gives you more ways to win. More than 400 slots; All your favorite table games: 800 W Genesee St, Chittenango, NY 13037
15 minutes away- Harness Racing & entertainment venue provides a huge casino, various restaurants & horse racetrack.
Vernon Downs Racetrack
4229 Stuhlman Rd15 minutes away- Harness Racing & entertainment venue provides a huge casino, various restaurants & horse racetrack.
This place is awesome, The Owner has spared no expenses to create a place you can let your hair down, have a great one of a kind brew, eat excellent food and listen to live music or a great Soundsystem (he also has a fab selection of irreverent and interesting T-Shirts for sale!!!!!
3 Bastards Brewing
This place is awesome, The Owner has spared no expenses to create a place you can let your hair down, have a great one of a kind brew, eat excellent food and listen to live music or a great Soundsystem (he also has a fab selection of irreverent and interesting T-Shirts for sale!!!!!
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
245 Genesee St15 minutes away- Friendly and ready to help if you need them
Rome Train Station
6599 Martin St20 minutes away
30 minutes away- International Travel with shuttles directly to Colgate
20 locals recommend
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
1000 Col Eileen Collins Blvd30 minutes away- International Travel with shuttles directly to Colgate
Greyhound: Bus Station
321 Main St30 minutes away- Bus and train station
Utica Station
321 Main St30 minutes away- Train and Bus connections
Ace Taxi Service
1308 Conkling Ave15 minutes away-
Shopping
10 minutes away- Picturesque Village, boutiques, specialty stores, Grocery, Laundry, great dining choices from quick to very fine dining, varieties of regional, cultural and ethnic venues,
24 locals recommend
Hamilton
10 minutes away- Picturesque Village, boutiques, specialty stores, Grocery, Laundry, great dining choices from quick to very fine dining, varieties of regional, cultural and ethnic venues,
Destiny is one of the largest malls in the nation, endless shopping, entertainment and everything in between
76 locals recommend
Destiny USA station
Destiny is one of the largest malls in the nation, endless shopping, entertainment and everything in between
Oneida
15 minutes away- Walmart, Dollar General, Laundry, Quik food, Fuel, rental car,