Family Adventure

Quick and easy 3-day getaway for the entire family!

Day 1

Become a prospector at the Herkimer Diamond Mines, Middleville. Prospect for quartz crystals on your own or call ahead for a guided tour. Keep what you find! https://herkimerdiamond.com
Dine and Shop at https://gemsalongthemohawk.com/
Home of the famous Waterfront Grill and Rocky’s Quick Grille which offers various flavors of local foods. Dine inside or waterside at the dock while enjoying life on the canal.
The Waterfront Grille is a gem of a local culinary experience. Smoke-free and open year-round, the restaurant has been a tremendous success since opening in November 2002. For more information please call (315) 717-0700 visit www.waterfrontgrille.net for reservations and menus.
Drive back to Utica and get wild at the Utica Zoo! With over 40 acres and 99 species of animals, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss the Red Pandas! (www.uticazoo.org)
Enjoy dinner at one of our kid-friendly local eateries!
- Symeon's (New Hartford) https://www.symeons.com/
- Babe's at Harbor Point (Utica) https://www.babesutica.com/
- Carmella's Cafe (New Hartford) https://www.carmellascafe.com/
- The Lotus Garden (Utica) https://www.facebook.com/lotusutica/
Overnight In Utica

Day 2

Go North! Nature walks, four wheeling and snowmobiling!

Take a family walk to Pixley Falls, near Boonville – an easy walk to a beautiful waterfall, get ice cream at Mercer’s Dairy ( try the wine ice cream!) eat at the Boonville Hotel and enjoy the outdoors with various four wheeling and snowmobiling trails with family friendly skiing and snowboarding nearby.
Explore Munson-Williams-Proctor Museum of Art, Utica. Browse the permanent collection, special exhibits, and make your own masterpiece in the Art Odyssey Interactive Gallery! (www.mwpai.org)
Discover history in Rome at Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome. Relive a day in the life of a Revolutionary War hero. Explore this full scale reconstructed fortification; a National treasure. (www.nps.gov/fost)
Overnight in Rome or Sylvan Beach

Summer sand, Year-Round Fishing

Hit the Beach! Enjoy a fun-filled day at Verona Beach State Park or relax on the public beach in the Village of Sylvan Beach. Two miles of soft sandy beaches along the eastern shore of Oneida Lake. (nysparks.com)
Gone Fishing! Ice fishing for yellow perch is very popular on Oneida Lake and normally takes place around deep-water flats in 30-40 feet of water. Oneida Lake is a fantastic bass fishing location, and numerous bass fishing tournaments are held each year on the lake.

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Adirondack Railbike Adventures

The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), operator of the Adirondack Scenic Railroad and Adirondack Scenic Railbikes, aims to preserve and restore rail service between [...]

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Thendara Station, 2568 State Route 28

City: Thendara

WWW: visit website

Region: North Country

Adirondack Railroad – Union Station

Relive the golden age of railroading in our climate controlled coaches or open car through remote forests into the magnificent beauty of the six [...]

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321 Main Street

City: Utica

WWW: visit website

Phone: (800) 819-2291

Region: Utica

Attractions Family Fun Railroads

Delta Lake State Park

Delta Lake State Park is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir. You’ll find the terrain is wooded and generally flat. Year-round visitors [...]

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8797 State Route 46

City: Rome

WWW: visit website

Phone: (315) 337-4670

Region: Rome

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Erie Canal Cruises

Our website at eriecanalcruises.com tells the story of the Erie Canal and the Lock System. Additionally it includes full details on all the cruises [...]

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800 Mohawk Street

City: Herkimer

WWW: visit website

Phone: (315) 717-0077

Attractions Family Fun Marinas & Boat Tours Tours and Landmarks

Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo

Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo: Prior to June 20, 2019 hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays [...]

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5135 Rome-New London Road

City: Rome

WWW: visit website

Phone: (315) 336-1930

Region: Rome

Attractions Family Fun Zoos

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Established in 1935 and opened in 1976, Fort Stanwix National Monument commemorates the original fort which protected the Oneida Carry as European nations fought [...]

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100 N. James Street

City: Rome

WWW: visit website

Phone: (315) 338-7730

Fax: (315) 334-5051

Region: Rome

Attractions Family Fun Haunted History Trail Historic Sites Museums Tours and Landmarks

Herkimer Diamond Mines

Home to one of the oldest, clearest Quartz Crystals in the world – The Herkimer Diamond! These gemstones were faceted naturally over 500 million [...]

Address:

4601 Route 28N

City: Herkimer

WWW: visit website

Phone: (315) 717-0175

Family Fun Nature and Outdoor Activities Recreation

PINZ

PiNZ brings unique fun for everyone including dedicated corn hole and patio pong lanes along with a chef inspired menu, and catering for corporate [...]

Address:

8555 Seneca Turnpike

City: New Hartford

Phone: (315) 737-4100

Region: Rome

Attractions Family Fun

Sylvan Beach Amusement Park

Visit our website and plan your summer trips!

Address:

Main Street

City: Sylvan Beach

WWW: visit website

Phone: (315) 762-5212

Region: Sylvan Beach / Verona

Amusement Parks Amusement Parks Entertainment Family Fun Summertime Beaches

Dec. 20 2024

2025 Broadway Theatre League of Utica Second Act Series

As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to start planning unforgettable experiences in Oneida County, NY. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the area’s vibrant arts and culture scene in 2025, there’s no better way to do so than by attending a musical! Dressing up for a night out on the town,… Read more

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Nov. 13 2024

Oneida County <span>Holiday</span> Events Guide

Oneida County Holiday Events Guide

It’s the most wonderful time to experience the magic of the holiday season! Whether you’re traveling home for the holidays or visiting for the first time, there is so much to do in Oneida County, NY. We’ve pulled together the ultimate list of holiday celebrations that are crafted to bring merry moments to residents and… Read more

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Family Adventure

Quick and easy 3-day getaway for the entire family!

Day 1

Day 2

Go North! Nature walks, four wheeling and snowmobiling!

Day 3

Summer sand, Year-Round Fishing

Adirondack Railbike Adventures

Adirondack Railroad – Union Station

Delta Lake State Park

Erie Canal Cruises

Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Herkimer Diamond Mines

PINZ

Sylvan Beach Amusement Park

Getaway Guide

2025 Broadway Theatre League of Utica Second Act Series

Oneida County Holiday Events Guide

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