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HOWES CAVE
(M-22)
NORWICH
(N-17)
Howe Caverns | 255 Discovery Drive, 12092 | Tours of 10-million-year-old cave. Boat ride on underground lake. Ropes Course and Zip Line, April-Oct. New for 2012: Gem & Mining building, picnic pavilion. Limited wheelchair access; please call ahead. | | 888/696-2283, 518/296-8900; howecaverns.com Iroquois Indian Museum | 324 Caverns Rd, 12092 | Art, history and culture exhibits and events. Anthropological institution informed by archeology and research. | | 518/296-8949; iroquoismuseum.org Secret Caverns | Caverns Rd, 12092 | Natural entrance into cave, ancient fossils, 100-ft underground waterfall, stalactites & stalagmites, flowstones. Picnic area. 518/296-8558; secretcaverns.com
Northeast Classic Car Museum | 24 Rexford St, 13815 | Preserves, interprets and exhibits vehicles related to the evolution of transportation. Franklin car collection. Over 125 classics and antiques with frequently changing exhibits. | | 607/334-2886; classiccarmuseum.org
ONEIDA
(K-17)
Shako:wi Cultural Center | 5 Territory Rd, 13421 | Highlights the culture and history of the Oneida People. Lectures, workshops and performances. | | 800/685-6115, 315/829-8801; oneidaindiannation.com/culture/shako
PETERBORO
(L-17)
LITTLE FALLS
(K-20)
Herkimer Home State Historic Site | 200 Rte 169, 13365 Restored 18th-C home of Revolutionary War general Nicholas Herkimer, leader of the Battle of Oriskany. | | 315/823-0398; nysparks.com
National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum | 5255 Pleasant Valley Rd., 13134 | Honors the people who helped achieve the ending of slavery. Also honors those who worked toward ending discrimination. | 315/684-3262; abolitionhof.org
ROME
(J-18)
MIDDLEVILLE
(V-26)
Ace of Diamonds Mine & Campground | 84 Herkimer St, 13406 | Mining for Herkimer Diamonds (quartz crystals). Camping and gift shop. | | 315/891-3855; herkimerdiamonds.com
Delta Lake State Park | 8797 Rte 46, 13440 | Located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir. Sandy beach, picnicking, nature trails, boat launch, fishing and camping. Winter-snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing, XC skiing. Located within 5 mi. of Erie Canal. | | 800/456-CAMP, 315/337-4670; nysparks.com Erie Canal Village | 5789 New London Rd, 13440 | Recreated 19th-C village, replica freight wagon ride through the village. Lunch available in 1850s tavern. | 888/374-3226, 315/339-7755; eriecanalvillage.net Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo | Rte 49, 13440 Exotic and native animals. Petting areas, pony rides, animal shows, softplay area, picnic area and shops. | | 315/336-1930; fortrickey.com Fort Stanwix National Monument | 112 E Park St, 13440 Explore 18th-C life along the Oneida Carrying Place, the ‘superhighway’ of the era. | | 315/336-2090; nps.gov/fost
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Utica, Rome, Verona, Sylvan Beach… Central New York’s Getaway Region
Year-round adventure! Sandy beaches, 30 golf courses, Turning Stone Casino Resort, Vernon Downs Casino, Saranac Brewery, Erie Canal, Adirondack Railroad, Broadway theatre, national monuments, winter sports. Dine around the world, camp, fish, hike, bike and more! Get away to it all in Oneida County, NY!
MILFORD
(N-20)
Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad | Rte 166, 13807 | Ride through history and beautiful scenery; 1869 transportation. Special train rides throughout the year; Easter Bunny Express, Dinner Trains, Blues Express, Train Robberies, Halloween Special, Christmas Trains. Group train rides available. | | 607/432-2429; lrhs.com
NORTH BLENHEIM
(N-21)
Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project Visitors Center | 1378 Rte 30, 12131 | Hands-on electricity exhibits with an emphasis on the pumped storage method of generating | 800/724-0309, 518/827-6121; electricity. | nypa.gov/vc/blengil.htm
800-426-3132 www.theGetawayRegion.com
Pique your imagination at a museum bubbling with the fascinating secrets of our historical Revolutionary War, or at an ancient cavern creeping with stalactites. Delve into the very core of nature to immerse yourself in the vibrant golds of fall, the emerging harvests of summer, and the mystifying beauty of hills rolling for miles. Plan your one-of-a-kind adventure and visit www.upstatevacations.com or call 1-800-41-VISIT.
Revolutionary War Museum. Breathtaking Caverns. Land of Leaf Peeping. Fresh Farm Stands.
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http://www.classiccarmuseum.org
http://www.howecaverns.com
http://www.iroquoismuseum.org
http://www.oneidaindiannation.com/culture/shako
http://www.secretcaverns.com
http://www.abolitionhof.org
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.herkimerdiamonds.com
http://www.eriecanalvillage.net
http://www.lrhs.com
http://www.fortrickey.com
http://www.nps.gov/fost
http://www.theGetawayRegion.com
http://www.nypa.gov/vc/blengil.htm
http://www.upstatevacations.com
http://www.iloveny.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Unlock a Canal Adventure
New York State Parks
Art+Culture
History
War of 1812
Food+Drink
Shopping
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Index
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar
ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
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