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+ SUCCESSFUL GATHERiNGS +<br />
GeT away<br />
TO GaTheR<br />
A basic fact of life is that people’s needs<br />
vary. Fortunately, that is something<br />
Oneida County underst<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> caters<br />
to. Utica, Rome, Verona <strong>and</strong> Sylvan Beach<br />
are centrally located in New York State<br />
just off NYS Thruway I-90 Exits 31, 32, 33<br />
<strong>and</strong> 34. Our convenient location makes<br />
us an exceptional destination for successful<br />
gatherings. We are a mere 40<br />
minutes from Hancock International Airport<br />
in Syracuse <strong>and</strong> Amtrak provides<br />
service with stations in Rome <strong>and</strong> Utica.<br />
If you’re looking to bring a group tour,<br />
reunion, or social event to the area, there’s<br />
no shortage of attractions <strong>and</strong> things to<br />
do. For entertainment, check out Turning<br />
Stone Resort Casino or Vernon Downs<br />
Casino. Take in a Broadway show at the<br />
historic Stanley Theatre or enjoy dinner<br />
saranac brewery tour<br />
utica<br />
the beeches<br />
rome<br />
family reunion<br />
white lake<br />
hamilton colleGe reunion<br />
clinton<br />
theatre at The Beeches. We also offer<br />
exclusive behind-the-scenes factory<br />
tours at places such as the Saranac/F.X.<br />
Matt Brewery, Harden Furniture <strong>and</strong><br />
Meyda Tiffany Lighting. Experience the<br />
trials <strong>and</strong> tribulations of the Revolutionary<br />
War at Fort Stanwix National Monument.<br />
Planning to host a meeting or conference?<br />
Whether you need space for ten people<br />
or 10,000, there is a meeting facility for you<br />
here. New hotel construction <strong>and</strong> expansion<br />
projects are currently underway.<br />
State-of-the-art facilities, numerous banquet<br />
halls <strong>and</strong> a variety of non-traditional<br />
venues provide options <strong>and</strong> opportunity<br />
for memorable events. We have over<br />
2,700 rooms available at AAA Four Diamond<br />
resort hotels, national chains <strong>and</strong><br />
independently owned properties. Need<br />
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to add a golf outing? Choose from 29 public<br />
courses with another 10 close by!<br />
Food can make or break your event. Our<br />
diverse cultural heritage <strong>and</strong> population<br />
provides a wealth of choice when planning<br />
meal functions. Include lunch or<br />
dinner at a local restaurant <strong>and</strong> be sure<br />
to sample cuisine unique to the area like<br />
Chicken Riggies, Utica Greens, Tomato<br />
Pie, <strong>and</strong> Half Moon cookies. Yum!<br />
Let us help you create your next<br />
successful event. Contact our<br />
Director of Group Sales.<br />
Sarah Foster, Director of Group Sales<br />
800-426-3132<br />
sarah@oneidacountytourism.com
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