CENTRAL NEW YORK
Outdoor adventure, historic sites, hands-on museums, SPORTS
attractions, HOMEGROWN cuisine, craft beverages and
FESTIVALS galore. Starting points: Amsterdam, Utica and Rome.
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WHAT’S NEW
Munson Williams Proctor Arts
Institute Pioneering show of Empire State
contributions to art, design and fashion,
1925–35 (June 17 to October 9). Mwpai.org
From UCA Station: 1 mile car; 23 minute walk
Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook
(above) Opened last summer, this pedestrian
bridge and park connects Amsterdam with the
Erie Canal Trail. Amsterdamrecreation.com
From AMS Station: 2.5 miles car; 45 minute walk
KyMar Farm Winery & Distillery
A former book bindery in Charlotteville is
KyMar’s new expanded tasting and production
room. Ky-mar.com
From AMS Station: 43.9 miles car
WHAT’S NEAR THE STATION
Utica Children’s Museum Hands-on, fun
learning experiences with trains, planes, space
and history. Uticacm.org
From UCA Station: 2 minute walk
Griffiss International Sculpture
Garden Rome offers an outdoor display of
20-plus modern sculptures, some interactive.
Sculpturespace.org/sculpturepark
From ROM Station: 3.9 miles car
Old Fort Johnson (above) This 1749
limestone house reveals life during the French
and Indian War. Oldfortjohnson.org
From AMS Station: 1.4 miles car
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WHAT’S NOT TO MISS
National Baseball Hall of Fame
(above) Relive baseball’s greatest moments in
picturesque Cooperstown. Baseballhall.org
From UCA Station: 40 miles car
From ALB Station: 74.4 miles car; Enterprise
on-site car rental available at station
Howe Caverns Tour a wide-ranging
cave system containing a lake and 300-foot
limestone corridor. Howecaverns.com
From SDY Station: 29.1 miles car;
shuttle service available
From ALB Station: 43 miles car; Shuttle service
only available with Howe Caverns motel stay
Herkimer Diamond Mines
Prospect for 500-million-year-old quartz
crystals measuring 7.5 on the hardness scale,
only found here. Herkimerdiamond.com
From UCA Station: 17 miles car
LOCALLY MADE
Cazenovia Artisans cooperative was founded in 2002 by 14 obscure rural artists in an upscale gallery space. Since then, with the historic
village attracting more and more newcomers, the gallery has expanded to include more than 30 artists, and has become one of Central
New York’s leading exhibitors of regional artists’ and artisans’ works. The ever-changing collection of juried handmade works shown and
sold here includes fine art, jewelry, furnishings and home goods, clothing, and soaps. And since the cooperative members own and operate
the gallery, visitors can always be assured of meeting a few makers. Open seven days a week. Cazenoviaartisans.com
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