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1 Central New York Region more to see, more to do in Greater Binghamton visitbinghamton.org For more information, call or go to visitbinghamton.org 1

2 Important Numbers & WEbsites Broome County Parks & Recreation... (607) Floyd l. Maines veterans memorial arena... (607) Box Office Forum theatre... (607) Box Office Greater Binghamton Airport... (607) Greater Binghamton Convention &... (607) Visitors Bureau Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital... (607) UHS Binghamton General Hospital... (607) UHS Wilson Medical Center... (607) Greater Binghamton Transportation & Intermodal Center 91 Chenango Street, BC Transit (local bus service)... (607) Coach USA... (607) Greyhound... (607) Trailways... (607) Taxi Cabs Registered in Broome County

3 contents table of the four faces of greater binghamton your table is waiting / every day is shopping day the show must go on more that inspires / world-class education always a place to call home make the most of the day more opponents, more fans, more legends more paths to discover grass that s greener more parks, more campgrounds / carousels keeping it real For detailed information visit: The Greater Binghamton Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to thank the following for submitting some of the photography used in this guide: Connor Riley, Ed Evans, J. Rappel, Jim Ciotoli, Karin Grant, Kathy Utter, Mike Ricciardi and Scott Anderson. I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark/service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Development, used with permission. For more information, call or go to visitbinghamton.org 1

4 greater binghamton The Four Faces of Each passing season brings a fresh face of Greater Binghamton to experience, so there is always something more to see, something more to do. It may seem like nothing stays the same for long in Greater Binghamton, but know that whenever you decide to visit, you ll find a place that celebrates life, knows how to have fun, and welcomes you to join in. When you visit you might find: Spring What could be more picturesque? Day hikes on endless, sunlit trails and stunning nights camped under the stars. But what is beauty without someone to share it with: plenty of friends to shake paws with at the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park. Binghamton Mets Baseball NYSEG Stadium 211 Henry Street (607) Binghamton Philharmonic Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Binghamton Restaurant Week Downtown Binghamton (607) Binghamton Senators Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart Street (607) Broadway Theatre League The Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Cider Mill Playhouse Theatre 2 South Nanticoke Avenue (607) Greater Binghamton Bridge Run Half- Marathon & 5K Start/Finish at NYSEG Stadium 211 Henry Street (607) Kalurah Shrine Circus Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart Street (607) Memorial Day Parade Main Street (607) Springtime Arts and Craft Show Binghamton University s West Gymnasium 4400 Vestal Parkway (607) Tri-Cities Opera Forum Theatre (Main Stage) 236 Washington Street Opera Center (Second Stage) 315 Clinton Street Binghamton NY (607) Summer A circuit of art museums to get lost within. Stare earthbound from a hot air balloon. Long, warm nights punctuated with great meals, drink and company. Berry Fest Apple Hills 131 Brooks Road (607) Binghamton Mets Baseball NYSEG Stadium 211 Henry Street (607) Broome County Fair Whitney Point Fairgrounds Route 11 Whitney Point, NY (607) Broome County Parks Triathlon Dorchester Park Route 26 North Whitney Point, NY (607) Carousel Day C. Fred Johnson Park 98 Lester Avenue (607) Chris Thater Memorial Races Downtown Binghamton (607) Deposit Lumberjack Festival 55 Dublin Street Deposit, NY (607) Dick s Sporting Goods Open En-Joie Golf Course 722 West Main Street (607) Garlic Festival American Civic Association 131 Front Street (607)

5 Gusto Italian Street Festival Witherill Street in front of George W. Johnson Park (607) Johnson City Field Days Northside Park (607) July 4th Extravaganza Highland Park 801 Hooper Road Endwell, NY (607) July Fest and Jazz Fest Downtown Binghamton Court Street (607) Levene Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger Recreation Park Beethoven Street (607) NYS Public High School State Baseball Championships 5 baseball fields throughout Broome County Phone: (607) Southern Tier Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association Town Park Route 26 North Maine, NY (607) Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally Otsiningo Park 1 Otsiningo Park (607) St. Anthony of Padua Italian Feast Days St. Anthony of Padua Church 300 Odell Avenue (607) St. John s Ukrainian Days St. John s Ukrainian Church 1 St. John s Parkway (607) STOP-DWI Tournament of Champions BAGSAI Softball Complex Cutler Pond Road (607) Summer Savoyards Anderson Center for the Performing Arts Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Parkway East (607) Fall Harvest festivals. Time carved out for pumpkins, for trips to the Cider Mill. A breathtaking backdrop of painted leaves, red, yellow, and orange. Binghamton Brew Fest Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart Street Binghamton Philharmonic Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Binghamton Restaurant Week Downtown Binghamton (607) Binghamton Senators Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart Street (607) Broadway Theatre League The Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Cider Mill Playhouse Theatre 2 South Nanticoke Avenue (607) Columbus Day Tournament of Bands Main Street and Court Street (607) For more information, call or go to visitbinghamton.org 3

6 greater binghamton The Four Faces of Endicott Apple Fest Washington Avenue (607) Haunted Halls of Horror Southern Tier Independence Center 135 East Frederick Street Binghamton, NY (607) Holiday Traditions Arts and Craft Show Binghamton University s West Gymnasium 4400 Vestal Parkway (607) Jewish Ethnic Festival Jewish Community Center 500 Clubhouse Road (607) LUMA Festival Downtown Binghamton RoberCon: Roberson s SciFi Convention Roberson Museum and Science Center 30 Front Street (607) Rod Serling Film Festival WSKG 601 Gates Road (607) Tri-Cities Opera Forum Theatre (Main Stage) 236 Washington Street Opera Center (Second Stage) 315 Clinton Street Binghamton NY (607) Veterans Day Parade & Service Washington Avenue (607) Winter Hide from the cold at a crowded comedy show or a favorite musical performance, or seek out Greater Binghamton s sparkling winter scenery, perfect for winter sports, sledding, and especially, cross-country skiing. Then wash everything down with warm cocoa at a local cafe. Almost Annual New York State Crappie Derby Dorchester Park Route 26 North Whitney Point, NY (607) Binghamton Philharmonic Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Binghamton Senators Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart Street (607) Broadway Theatre League The Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Boscov s Holiday Parade Court Street (607) Caroling to the Carousels (607) Cider Mill Playhouse Theatre 2 South Nanticoke Avenue (607) Endicott Holiday Parade Washington Avenue (607) Hanukkah House Museum Temple Concord 9 Riverside Drive Phone: (607) Home for the Holidays Roberson Museum and Science Center 30 Front Street (607) Johnson City Holiday Parade Main Street (607)

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8 waiting Your Table is Time to trade up your usual hometown menu for our neighborhood cookbook; Greater Binghamton is boiling over with novel flavors, homegrown favorites, and treats for your taste buds. Right away you ll notice the fingerprints left by early Italian immigrants on our region s cuisine. We have a wide selection of pizzeria and Italian eateries, such as Michelangelo s Pizzeria and Ristorante or Little Venice Restaurant. Not to mention that Binghamton s signature sandwich the Spiedie is a fusion of American and Italian eats (get it at Lupo s S&S Char-Pit). If you re looking for delicacies from abroad, you ll sate your cravings for fine tapas at Social on State, and French delights are available at PS Restaurant. You ll find quality diners serving uncomplicated traditions, bar and grills, like the one-man-chef operation of Sach s Tee House, and a mix of coffee, craft brews and entertainment at the Cyber Cafe West. After the sun sets, Binghamton also has a wide-eyed nightlife. There are casual bars offering fun, light atmosphere, like the Water Street Brewing Company, Galaxy Brewing, Zona & Co. Grille, and The Colonial. For more formal affairs visit the Tranquil Bar and Bistro, Remlik s, or Number 5. State Street hosts popular college hangouts, and nearby there is an assortment of Irish pubs and sports bars. For every kind of reveler, there is something to see, and do, in Greater Binghamton. For more local dining information, visit: bingthings.com or For more information on craft beverages, visit: brewcentralny.com. Every Day is a Shopping Day Antiques or luxury brands, smart suits and thrifty fashion. Whatever you need, whenever you need it, you ll be spoiled for choice in any one of these eclectic shopping hotspots. Enjoy several major shopping centers, as well as traditional downtown shopping districts. Antique Row Clinton Street Campus Plaza Vestal Parkway (607) Oakdale Mall Harry L Drive (607) Parkway Plaza 3208 Vestal Parkway East (607) Shoppes at Pierce Hill 1308 Vestal Parkway Shoppes at Vestal Town Square Mall 2317 Vestal Parkway (607) Town Square Mall 2505 Vestal Parkway (607) University Plaza 4700 Vestal Parkway East 6

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10 must go on the show Greater Binghamton is the stage for performing arts that would excite any artistic soul. From the concerted efforts of worldclass orchestras, to soloist divas reaching octaves that could move mountains. Get knocked out by a well delivered joke, catch a play or musical, or peer through covered eyes at circus acts that would give Isaac Newton vertigo. Time to answer the curtain call and ready your encores, the theatre awaits. Anderson Center for the Performing Arts Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Parkway East (607) 777-ARTS The ART Mission & Theater Performances held at: The Art Mission & Theater 61 Prospect Avenue (607) Binghamton Philharmonic Performances held at: The Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Binghamton University Music Department Performances held at: Casadesus Recital Hall, Fine Arts Room 21; Watter s Theater, Anderson Center Chamber Hall or Osterhout Concert Theater BU Campus, 4400 Vestal Parkway East,, OR United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango Street,, OR Trinity Memorial Church, 44 Main Street, (607) Binghamton University Department of Theatre Performances held at: Watters Theatre, Fine Arts Building and in the Anderson Center 4400 Vestal Parkway East (607) Broadway in Binghamton Performances held at: The Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Broome County Forum Theatre 236 Washington Street (607) Cider Mill Playhouse 2 South Nanticoke Avenue (607) Deposit Community Theatre & Performing Arts Center, Inc. 148 Front Street Deposit, NY (607) Endicott Performing Arts Center 102 Washington Avenue (607) Goodwill Theatre s Schorr Family Firehouse Stage Willow Street (607) ext KNOW Theatre Performances held at: Binghamton City Stage 74 Carroll Street (607) Magic City Music Hall 1249 Front Street (607) Theater at SUNY Broome Community College Performances held at: SUNY Broome Community College 901 Front Street (607) Tri-Cities Opera Performances held at: Main stage productions at the Forum Theatre, 236 Washington Street,, OR Second stage performances at the Opera Center, 315 Clinton Street, (607)

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12 inspires more that Our city has inspiration in surplus: a lively art scene, both which preserves tradition and historical style, and encourages the fresh, electric voices of new artists. This is a city which celebrates its art and the individuals who create it. Join in on the celebration downtown during our monthly First Friday art walk, or visit a gallery and spend the day musing about a masterpiece. Africa House 50 Washington Avenue (607) Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts 186 State Street (607) Aremac Gallery 803 Carl Street (607) The ART Mission & Theater 61 Prospect Street (607) Binghamton University Art Museum 4400 Vestal Parkway East Fine Arts Building (607) The Bundy Museum of History & Art s Open Art Gallery 129 Main Street, 3rd floor (607) The City of Binghamton Art Gallery 38 Hawley Street (607) Connelly Gallery 205 State Street (607) Cooperative Gallery State Street (607) E.L. Downey Studio & Gallery 33 Court Street, 2nd Floor (607) FAAST Fine Arts Society of the Southern Tier, Inc. Shows offered at various locations (607) Garland Gallery 116 Washington Street (607) GnG Artisans, Inc 177 Clinton Street (607) JungleScience 33 Court Street, 2nd Floor (607) La Loba Creations 4011 Saddlemire Road Binghamton, NY (607) L.K. Burke Fine Art, L.L.C. (607) New York Art Collection (607) On Point Productions 67 Court Street, 2nd Floor (607) Orazio Salati Studio & Gallery 204 State Street (607) Pastel Perspectives 21 Wilcox Road Binghamton, NY (607) Perri Hart Photography 67 Broad Street, Suite 301 (607)

13 Phelps Mansion Museum 191 Court Street (607) Quarter Yellow 33 Court Street (347) Roberson Museum & Science Center 30 Front Street (607) Shard of Glass Studios, LLC & Karen Stanley Creations (607) Spool MFG 138 Baldwin Street Windsor Whip Works Art Center 98 Main Street Windsor, NY (607) first friday Art Walk Held on the first Friday of each month from 6 9 pm, the First Friday Art Walk features rotating venues ranging from locations downtown and throughout the city s neighborhoods. First Friday patrons enjoy gallery hopping, art openings, music and theater shows, fine dining, cafes, entertainment and merchant s special events. Website: com/firstfridays/firstfridays.html broome County Arts Council The BCAC mission is to promote a thriving arts community, essential to the quality of life in Broome County. We strive to advance the awareness and value of the arts through advocacy, fundraising, grant making, services and programs. (607) world-class Education Home to both Binghamton University and SUNY Broome Community College, Greater Binghamton is a preeminent college town, and its higher education facilities do not only attract home state learners, but also draw students from across the country and around the world. However, this is not the only reason why Greater Binghamton s education is world-class. The fuller picture is of our region s commitment to academic excellence, vibrant community and fellowship, always being one step-ahead with smart investments in the future, and providing affordable opportunities to any student regardless of background; this is what world-class education is all about. To learn more, follow-up online and discover how Greater Binghamton is leading the way in world-class education. Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Parkway (607) Davis College 400 Riverside Drive (877) Elmira Business Institute 4100 Vestal Road (607) Empire State College 44 Hawley Street (607) Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute 116 Front Street (607) SUNY Broome Community College 907 Upper Front Street (607) For more information, call or go to visitbinghamton.org 11

14 call home always a place to Need the perfect place to stay? For whatever qualities you look for in a home away from home price, amenities, personality Greater Binghamton offers sleeping accommodations that will never ask you to compromise your comfort. Best Western Plus of Johnson City 569 Harry L. Drive (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility Binghamton Courtyard by Marriott 3801 Vestal Parkway East (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility Binghamton Fairfield Inn 864 Upper Front Street (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility Candlewood Suites Binghamton/Vestal 3605 Vestal Parkway East (607) Fitness facility Comfort Inn 1000 Upper Front Street (607) Outdoor pool, fitness facility Comfort Suites 3401 Vestal Parkway East (607) /NY384 Indoor pool, fitness facility DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton 225 Water Street (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 690 Old Front Street (607) Outdoor pool, fitness facility Grand Royale Hotel 79 Collier Street (607) Hampton Inn Johnson City 630 Field Street (607) new-york/hampton-inn-binghamton-johnson-city-bgmnyhx/index.html Indoor pool, fitness facility Hampton Inn & Suites/Vestal 3708 Vestal Parkway East (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility Holiday Inn Binghamton 2-8 Hawley Street (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility 12

15 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Binghamton University Vestal 3615 Vestal Parkway East (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility Homewood Suites by Hilton 3603 Vestal Parkway East (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility Howard Johnson Inn & Suites 1156 Upper Front Street (607) Fitness facility Knights Inn 2603 East Main Street Endwell, NY (607) La Quinta Inn Johnson City 581 Harry L. Drive (607) Indoor pool, fitness facility Motel Upper Front Street (607) Parkway Inn 900 Vestal Parkway East (607) Quality Inn & Suites 4105 Vestal Parkway East (607) Outdoor pool, fitness facility Red Carpet Inn 749 West Main Street (607) bookroomsnow.com/locations/rnyen Red Roof Inn Binghamton/Johnson City 590 Fairview Street (607) Red Roof Inn Binghamton North 650 Old Front Street (607) Residence Inn 4610 Vestal Parkway East (607) Outdoor pool, fitness facility Traditions at the Glen Resort and Hotel 4101 Watson Boulevard (607) (except Sunday) Outdoor pool, fitness facility Bed and Breakfasts The Inn at Endwell Greens 3701 Sally Piper Road Endwell, NY (607) Park House Bed & Breakfast 85 Park Street (607) Pumpkin Pine Farm Bed & Breakfast 2380 NY Route 79 Harpursville, NY (607) West Branch Angler & Resort 150 Faulkener Road Hancock, NY (607) For more information, call or go to visitbinghamton.org 13

16 of the day Make the Most Get out your day planner. There is so much to do in Greater Binghamton that it is going to be tough to fit in all your favorites. Here are our recommendations for a few mustsee, must-do activities when planning your perfect day in Greater Binghamton. History buffs can uncover what late 19th century living looked like at the Bundy Museum of History and Art. Short of time travel, a day at the Bundy is the best way to be transported back 100 years. Get interstellar at the Roberson Museum and Science Center. Stargazing at the onsite planetarium is both educational, and a good time for kids and adults. Have fun getting out there. Antique Row, as it s affectionately known, is a strip of the best places to shop antiques in Greater Binghamton. Win or lose, bargain hard for a great deal. Take a walk on the wild side with an exotic safari at Animal Adventure, greet some cuddly creatures at JADA Hill Farm, and learn something new at Nyala Farm Alpacas. You can t say you ve really seen Greater Binghamton until you have seen it sky high. Bottle up those nerves, it s time for a hot air balloon tour. Animal Adventure Park 85 Martin Hill Road Harpursville, NY (607) Antique Row 165 Clinton Street First Ward Action Council (607) Binghamton Visitor Center Roberson Museum 30 Front Street (607) Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park 60 Morgan Road Binghamton, NY (607) The Bundy Museum of History & Art Main Street (607) Candyland 5199 Route 79 Port Crane, NY (607) Chuckster s 1915 Vestal Parkway West (607) Churches Preservation Association of the Southern Tier 89 Court Street (607) The Cider Mill 2 South Nanticoke Avenue (607) Cutler Botanical Garden 840 Upper Front Street (607) The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier 60 Morgan Road Binghamton, NY (607) The Edge Mini Golf 800 Hooper Road Endwell, NY (607) Enchanted Gardens Canoe rentals & more 2975 NY Route 7 Harpursville, NY (607) The Endicott History and Heritage Center 40 Washington Avenue (607) Endicott Visitor Center 300 Lincoln Avenue (607) Finch Hollow Nature Center 1394 Oakdale Road (607) Galaxy Brewing Company 41 Court Street (607)

17 Ice House Sports Complex Fire & Ice Sports Bar 614 River Road (607) Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 689 Underwood Road (607) Legends Year Round Golf Center 130 Dimmock Hill Road (607) Little Italy Endicott Heritage Center 109 Odell Avenue (607) NuWaka Shirts and Shows 732 Vestal Parkway, Suite 2 (607) Old Barn Hollow Local Food and Artisan Market 1217 Vestal Avenue Binghamton, NY (607) Phelps Mansion Museum 191 Court Street (607) Roberson Museum and Science Center 30 Front Street (607) Salt Sanctuary Traditions at the Glen 4101 Watson Blvd (607) Skate Estate 3401 Old Vestal Road (607) Southern Tier Balloon Tours Otsiningo Park 1 Otsiningo Park (607) The Stage at Little Italy George W. Johnson Park 201 Oak Hill Avenue (607) Tech Works! 321 Water Street (607) Water Street Brewing Co. 168 Water Street (607) Windy Hill Candle Factory 5199 Route 79 Port Crane, NY (607) For more information, call or go to visitbinghamton.org 15

18 more legends More Opponents, More Fans, If sports are your game, then Greater Binghamton delivers all the upsets, clutch moments, and thrilling victories you crave. Catch a home game of one of Binghamton s professional sports teams or scout future talent at a Division 1 event at Binghamton University. For those with a competitive edge, personally get in the zone at one of Binghamton s full-featured athletic facilities, and champion your own sports story. Binghamton Mets Baseball 211 Henry Street (607) 723-METS (6387) Binghamton Senators AHL Hockey Team Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart Street (607) 722-SENS (7367) Binghamton University Bearcats 4400 Vestal Parkway East (607) Broome-Tioga Sports Center 50 Shaffer Road Richford, NY (607) Chris Thater Memorial Races Downtown Binghamton (607) Dick s Sporting Goods Open En-Joie Golf Club 722 West Main Street (607) The Edge Sports Complex 2220 Vestal Road (607) Five-Mile Point Speedway 100 Frances Street Kirkwood, NY (607) Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena 1 Stuart Street (607) Foot Golf Traditions at the Glen 4101 Watson Blvd (607) Greater Binghamton Sports Complex 1500 Airport Road (607) Grippen Park BMX 607 South Grippen Avenue (607) Ice House Sports Complex Fire & Ice Sports Bar 614 River Road (607) Legends Year Round Golf Center 130 Dimmock Hill Road (607) Levene Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger Recreation Park Beethoven Street (607) STOP-DWI Tournament of Champions BAGSAI Cutler Pond Road (additional fields used as well check website for a complete list) (607) SUNY Broome Athletics 907 Front Street (607) SUNY Broome Ice Center 907 Front Street (607) Snowmobiling BC Sno-Riders (607) Ridge Riders Skiing Triple Cities Ski Club 16

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20 discover More paths to More than 9,000 acres of public woodlands with ample room for hikers, hunters, fishermen, bird watchers, canoeists, nature enthusiasts, or the just plain lost; Greater Binghamton has geography as diverse as the people who trek it. Not to mention the miles and miles of trails to accommodate all varieties and styles of movement, from mountain biking to horseback riding, skiing to orienteering. Follow our muddy footsteps online for ideas to plan your Outdoor Adventure, or brave it alone and bushwhack your own path. HIKING: Aqua-Terra Park Maxian Road Binghamton, NY Arnold Park Nature/Exercise Trail Andrews Road Barlow Park / Choconut Creek Flood Wall Binghamton River Trail Chenango River Promenade, Wall Street Binghamton University Nature Preserve 4400 Vestal Parkway East Main.html Chenango Valley State Park 153 State Park Road, Route 369 Chenango Forks, NY Chugnut River Walk Riverview Drive at McKinley Avenue NY Route 26 Bridge WMMMVQ_Chugnut_Riverwalk Finch Hollow Nature Center 1394 Oakdale Road Greenwood Park 153 Greenwood Road Lisle, NY greenwood Hawkins Pond Nature Area 224 Scouten Hill Road Windsor, NY IBM Glen Robinson Hill Road Jones Park State Line Road Nathaniel Cole Park 1674 Colesville Road Harpursville, NY Otsiningo Park / Otsiningo North 1 Otsiningo Park Port Dickinson Community Park Chenango Street Tracy Creek State Forest Vestal Rail Trail Whitney Point Community and Lake Walkway/Bikeway Dorchester Park Whitney Point, NY dorchester For more hiking info: BIKING: Binghamton Brick Yard Binghamton, NY Chenango Valley State Park Trails 153 State Park Road, Route miles north of Binghamton Chenango Forks, NY (607) Foley Road in South Vestal State Game Lands No. 70 Windsor, NY For more biking info: 18

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22 greener grass that s Scenic greens, full-service restaurants, and better breaks than your luck deserves, Greater Binghamton offers a golf-minded experience unlike any other in the region. Belden Hill Golf Club 1820 NYS Route 7 Harpursville, NY (607) Chenango Commons Golf Course 1 Kattelville Road (607) Chenango Valley State Park Golf Course 153 State Park Road, Route 369 Chenango Forks, NY (607) Conklin Players Club 1520 Conklin Road Conklin, NY (607) Dimmock Hill Golf Course 638 Dimmock Hill Road (607) Ely Park Golf Course 67 Ridge Street (607) En-Joie Golf Club 722 West Main Street (607) Endwell Greens Golf Club 3675 Sally Piper Road Endwell, NY (607) Ford Hill Country Club 4734 NY Route 26 Whitney Point, NY (607) Golden Oak Golf Course 679 NY Route 79 Windsor, NY (607) The Links at Hiawatha Landing 2350 Marshland Road Apalachin, NY (607) River Run II Golf Links 16 Fairway Drive Kirkwood, NY (607) Traditions at the Glen 4101 Watson Boulevard (607) Vestal Hills Country Club 3115 Webb Road Binghamton, NY (607) The Witch s Golf Course at Fire Fox Resorts 330 Rabbit Path Road Lisle, NY (607) Greater Binghamton also offers fantastic golf packages. Golf package information can be found at or by calling (607) or (800) 30GOLF3 ( ). 20

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24 more parkscampgrounds more When you need to turn the volume down on fast paced city living, look no further than this helpful list of outdoor getaways. Enjoy a stroll in one of Greater Binghamton s nature preserves, have a park-side picnic on a lazy afternoon, or spend the night stretched out under the stars to experience true nightlife. Parks Chenango Valley State Park 153 State Park Road, Route 369 Chenango Forks, NY (607) Dorchester Park 5469 NY Route 26 Whitney Point, NY (607) Finch Hollow Nature Center 1394 Oakdale Road (607) Greenwood Park 153 Greenwood Road Lisle, NY (607) Grippen Park 607 S. Grippen Avenue (607) Hawkins Pond Nature Area 45 Scouten Hill Road Windsor, NY (607) Nathaniel Cole Park 1674 Colesville Road Harpursville, NY (607) Oquaga Creek State Park 5995 County Highway 20 Bainbridge, NY (607) Otsiningo Park 1 Otsiningo Park (607) Roundtop Picnic Area 1 Roundtop Park Street (607) Campgrounds Belden Hill Campground, LLC 1843 NY State Route 7 Harpursville, NY (607) Chenango Valley State Park 153 State Park Road, Route 369 Chenango Forks, NY (607) Forest Lake Campground 574 Ostrander Road Windsor, NY (607) Greenwood Park 153 Greenwood Road Lisle, NY (607) Guestward Ho 62 H. Decker Road Deposit, NY (607) Kellystone Park 51 Hawkins Road Nineveh, NY (607) Lakeside Campground 336 Hargrave Road Windsor, NY (607) Oquaga Creek State Park 5995 County Highway 20 Bainbridge, NY (607)

25 Pine Crest Campground 280 NY Route 79 Windsor, NY (607) Pine Valley Campground 600 Boswell Hill Road (607) Salisbury s Chenango Shores Campground 109 Chenango Shores Lane Chenango Forks, NY (607) Salisbury-Chenango-Shores- Campground/ carousel capital of the World! Greater Binghamton is a region in revolution! There are more traditional wood carved carousels--six in all--in Greater Binghamton than anywhere else in the world. But how does a place become the carousel capital of the world? You do it with kindness. Philanthropist and Binghamton local George F. Johnson lived a childhood of poverty before achieving his fortune. From , he donated six carousels to local Binghamton parks. In addition, Johnson made a promise that these spinning wonders would always remain admission free, to allow anyone, regardless of whether they could afford it, opportunity for entertainment and joy. So please, take a ride on one of Binghamton s carousels, perhaps on a painted steed or other colorful mount, and experience a kindness that truly comes around and around again. CFJ Carousel 98 CFJ Boulevard (607) (carousel) (607) (office) George W. Johnson Park Carousel 201 Oak Hill Avenue (607) (607) Highland Park Carousel Highland Park 801 Hooper Road Endwell, NY (607) Recreation Park Carousel Beethoven Street (607) Ross Park Carousel 60 Morgan Road (607) West Endicott Park Carousel 501 Maple Street at Page Avenue (607) For more information, call or go to visitbinghamton.org 23

26 keepingit real The best things in life are real. For all you veggie heads, horticulture hobbyists, or anyone with a green thumb, Greater Binghamton has an Agri-Tourism industry in full bloom. Sample the off-the-vine flavors at a fresh food market or till through natural beauties at a botanical garden. If you re hungry, you can dine at restaurants such as Lost Dog Cafe or River Bistro, venues committed to serving food that s literally farm to table ingredients sourced directly from local farms to ensure the only thing on your plate is fresh, natural, and delicious. Seasonally, you can fill up baskets with handpicked berries, pack away some pumpkins to carve, or chop down a holiday tree. And for more fresh ideas make sure you visit CNYFresh.com, a helpful resource for finding green events, organic flavors, and more natural fun. It is time to get back to nature, for real. Animals: Animal Adventure Park 85 Martin Hill Road Harpursville, NY (607) Brookstone Morgan Horse Farm 179 Nelson Road (607) Jada Hill Farm 106 Kelsey Rd Deposit, NY (607) Joker s Wild Ranch 648 Pleasant Hill Road Port Crane, NY (607) Myers Performance Morgans 746 Colesville Road Binghamton, NY (607) html NYALA Farm Alpacas 104 Rockwell Road (607) Oakwood Manor Horse Stable 673 East Hill Rd (607) Gardens: Cutler Botanic Garden 840 Upper Front Street Operated by Cornell University Cooperative Extension - Broome County (607) Growing Gardens 9160 NYS Route 79 Lisle, NY (607) Nanticoke Gardens 1543 Union Center - Maine Hwy, Route 26 North (607) Sticks & Stones Gardens 307 Port Rd (607) Stony Hill Farm Greenhouses 3801 Brady Hill Road Binghamton, NY (607) Other: Black Bear Farm Winery 248 County Road 1 Cloverdale Road Chenango Forks, NY (607) Bush s Syrup House 197 Bates Road Harpursville, NY (607) Dutch Hill Creamery 114 Knapp Hill Road Chenango Forks, NY (607) Sugar Creek Maple Farm 2490 Glenwood Rd (607) Whole In The Wall 43 South Washington Street Binghamton, NY (607) Windy Hill Candle Factory 5201 NYS Route 79 Port Crane, NY (607) Produce / Meat Markets: Apple Hills 131 Brooks Road (607)

27 Binghamton Farmers Market Collier Street (between Court and Hawley Street) (607) Broome County Regional Farmers Market 840 Upper Front Street (607) Castle Berries 1006 Castle Creek Road Castle Creek, NY (607) Cider Mill 2 S. Nanticoke Avenue (607) Country Wagon Produce 2859 NYS Route 26 Maine, NY (607) Endicott Visitors Center Farmers Market 300 Lincoln Ave (607) Highland Park Farmers Market 801 Hooper Road, Upper Park Endwell, NY (607) Jackson s Farms 6425 Route 17C (607) Koo Koose Farmers Market 192 Front Street Deposit, NY (607) Lone Maple Farm 2001 Hawleyton Road Binghamton, NY (607) Miller s Farm NYS Route 369 Port Crane, NY (607) North Windsor Berries 1609 NYS Route 79 Windsor, NY (607) Old Barn Hollow Local Food and Artisan Market 1217 Vestal Ave Binghamton, NY (607) Otsiningo Park Farmer s Market 1 Otsiningo Park (Between Front St & Chenango St) (607) Vestal Farmers Market 320 Vestal Parkway East, Route 434 (Vestal Library parking lot) (607) Windsor Farmers Market Village Green Main Street Windsor, NY (607) Tree Farms: Burford Tree Farm 1533 Old State Rd. & 70 Ahern Rd. Binghamton, NY (607) Coles Turnpike Tree Farm 3143 NYS Route 206 Whitney Point, NY (607) Farro s Tree Farm 1302 East Maine Road (607) High Meadow Tree Farm 702 Cafferty Road Harpursville, NY (607) Kodey s Tree Farm 1805 Farm-to-Market Road Endwell, NY (607) Molyneaux s Plantation 217 Sherder Road (607) Oakdale Evergreens Farm 1502 Oakdale Road (607) Sunny HIll Tree Farms 1810 Farm-to-Market Road Endwell, NY (607) Yale s Trees 270 Hardy Road (607) Sources: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and For more Agri-Tourism options in the region, visit For more information, call or go to visitbinghamton.org 25

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