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the beach<br />
sylvan beach<br />
delta lake state park<br />
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Warmest Greetings,<br />
Oneida County is Central New York’s<br />
Getaway Region. Cities bustling with<br />
international flair as well as quaint towns<br />
<strong>and</strong> villages offer a wide variety of year<br />
round attractions, signature events <strong>and</strong><br />
adventures. Nestled in the foothills of the<br />
Adirondack Mountains, our convenient<br />
location provides a quick <strong>and</strong> easy getaway<br />
via the NYS Thruway (I-90), Amtrak<br />
Train <strong>and</strong> air service to Hancock International<br />
Airport in nearby Syracuse.<br />
Reconnect with family fun! Our lakes <strong>and</strong><br />
beaches offer endless summer recreation<br />
at Verona Beach State Park, Delta Lake<br />
State Park, <strong>and</strong> Sylvan Beach…an authentic<br />
beachfront community, situated where<br />
the historic Erie Canal enters Oneida<br />
Lake, New York’s largest inl<strong>and</strong> lake. Visit<br />
two National Parks, ride the Adirondack<br />
Scenic Railroad, <strong>and</strong> let the kids be creative<br />
at the Children’s Museum.<br />
Rekindle the romance! Enjoy world-class<br />
entertainment, gaming, spas, <strong>and</strong> restaurants<br />
at Turning Stone Resort Casino.<br />
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel offers seasonal<br />
harness racing, year round gaming,<br />
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Oneida COUnTy<br />
Official 2012 Oneida County Travel Guide<br />
simulcast racing, concerts <strong>and</strong> more. Take<br />
in a Broadway show at The Stanley in Utica<br />
<strong>and</strong> savor our unique culinary diversity<br />
that will please everyone’s palette.<br />
Reenergize your game! Tee up for destination<br />
golf <strong>and</strong> play a different course<br />
every day for a month. Lush fairways <strong>and</strong><br />
velvet greens dot the l<strong>and</strong>scape. Choose<br />
from 29 courses with another ten nearby.<br />
Perfect your swing or play a perfect round<br />
with a partner or a group of friends.<br />
Use this guide for more ideas of things to<br />
see <strong>and</strong> do, where to eat, <strong>and</strong> places to<br />
stay. Whether you are on vacation, a business<br />
trip, or visiting family <strong>and</strong> friends,<br />
we wish you warm greetings <strong>and</strong> invite<br />
you to return again soon. Get away to it<br />
all in Oneida County, New York.<br />
Safe travels,<br />
Kelly Blazosky<br />
President,<br />
Oneida County Tourism<br />
TheGetawayRegion.com | 1<br />
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TaBle Of COnTenTS<br />
Oneida County Map 2<br />
Website & Oneida County App 3<br />
Utica Area 4<br />
Rome Area 5<br />
Sylvan Beach Area 6<br />
North Country Area 7<br />
Southern Hills Area 8<br />
Signature Seasonal Events 9<br />
Arts & Entertainment 10<br />
Family Fun 14<br />
Historic Sites 16<br />
Destination Golf 18<br />
Outdoor Recreation 20<br />
Winter Adventure 24<br />
Shopping & Factory Tours 26<br />
College Life 28<br />
Spas 29<br />
AgriTourism 30<br />
Culinary Delights 31<br />
Where to Dine 32<br />
Where to Stay 41<br />
Special Events & Gatherings 47<br />
Transportation & Community 48
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