Jeanne's Day Trip Recommendations

Are you thinking of extending your stay to our beautiful area?  Our friend and colleague, Jeanne Kellogg from Colgate University was kind enough to compile a very extensive list of day trip possibilities. 

Arts Opportunities
The Adirondacks
Bouckville:  Antiquers' Heaven
Cooperstown (Home of the Baseball Hall of Fame)
Finger Lakes Wineries and Trails
Local History
Letchworth State Park:  Grand Canyon of the East
June Events in Neighboring Madison County
Nearby New York State Parks
June Events in the Rochester Area
Turning Stone Resort/Casino

Emerson Gallery (Here on the Hamilton campus)

Christian Johnson Hall

June 1-September 10, 2006
Story of Ourselves: Poverty and the Promise of Higher Education
A nationally touring exhibit of 50 framed, museum quality, color photographs coupled with narratives created by students who are welfare eligible, single parents changing their lives through the pathway of higher education.

Sculpture Space Inside Outside
The two-part exhibition showcases artwork by Sculpture Space, a founding member of the New York State Artist Workspace Consortium alumni artists. The exhibition and programs are cooperatively sponsored by the Emerson Gallery and Sculpture Space, with additional support from the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.

Picker Gallery, Colgate University
Special alert:
Occasionally visitors are confused by "location logic" in the fact that Hamilton College is located in Clinton, NY; while Colgate University is located in Hamilton, NY. Don't fall victim!

Directions from Hamilton College to Colgate [about 20 miles]: Go down the hill from the College. Turn right at the blinking light (route 233) and follow it to the end. Turn right on route 12B and follow route 12B all the way to Hamilton, NY, and Colgate.

At Colgate, construction restrictions require avoiding the main college entrance (Oak Drive), instead using the College Street entrance. Find College Street at the next traffic light (left turn) after you pass by the Oak Drive entrance.

The June calendar includes:
Plaster Doors of Pisa
Professor Judith Oliver and her students
Art Nouvau Glass and Pottery
from the Syracuse University Art Collection
James McNeill Whistler and the Evolution of Etching
Curated by Megan Boyer, Class of 2006

Munson Williams Proctor Institute
 
Located in nearby Utica, MWPI is a regional fine arts center, featuring a school of art, a performing arts division, and a museum. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Telephone 315-797-0000; directions and maps can be found on the website. The current exhibition is African Personal Art and Adornment, drawn from the African collections of the Longyear Museum of Anthropology at Colgate University.

Directions [about 10 miles]: Go down the hill from the College, and go through the blinking light at the bottom of the hill. Take Route 12B north through the village. Turn right on NY5E; exit at Noyes Street. Turn left on Genesee Street. (MWPI is at 310 Genesee.)

Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
Along with the sculpture, this park features walking trails, gardens, and a breathtaking view.
Directions [about 32 miles]: Go down the hill from the college, and turn right at the blinking light (route 233). Follow it to the end, and turn right on Route 12B. Follow Route 12B to Route 20, and turn right (heading west).  Follow Route 20 West until you pass through Nelson [several miles west of the town of Morrisville], go up a long steep hill, and begin to see the business parks on the outskirts of Cazenovia.

Pull into the left lane and watch on your right for a blue tourism/highway sign announcing "Stone Quarry Art Park." Turn left across the highway onto Stone Quarry Road. You'll pass the tiny Old Quarry Pond on the right, and the Art Park will be your first right-hand drive [.7 mile total]. Look for the Park's small brown-and-gold signage at the entrance. Drive to the top of the hill first: there you'll find the Park's offices, the Winner Gallery, the Studio Shop, and a guest registration kiosk with free maps, trail guides, and other helpful materials.

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The Adirondacks

http://www.adirondacks.com/
http://www.adirondack-park.net/
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/statepark/ny_adiro.htm
http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/2583/travel.html

The Old Forge entrance to the Adirondack Park -- six million acres of it -- is within a 60-mile drive from Hamilton College.

Some of Old Forge's June special events include a bike race, a classic car show, and a Father's Day special on the Adirondack Railroad. Enchanted Forest/Water Safari is a visitors' favorite, as are lake cruises and shopping at the Old Forge Hardware Store.

Hikers and bikers, be sure to check out some area maps. Please note that Old Forge is located east of the Adirondack Trail, on route 28.

http://adirondackwood.com/bikeadirondacks/books.html

The Adirondack Railroad Adventure offers a selection of trips, including a round trip train ride between Utica (just north of Hamilton College) and the railroad station in Thendara, an Old Forge "suburb." Passengers have a layover at Thendara, to shop and dine, before returning to Utica.

Directions to Old Forge [about 60 miles]: Go down the hill from the College. Pass through the blinking light and proceed to the route 12B intersection. Take route 12B north to NY 5E/NY 12N/NY8N and follow route 12N to Route 28N. Turn right on 28N and follow it to Old Forge.

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Bouckville: Antiquers’ Heaven

If shopping for antiques is your passion, you will find dozens of shops in this area to satisfy your urges. An annual show in August, with more than 1000 dealers in one location, is this area’s largest claim to fame.

Bouckville is a small town, about 15 miles southwest of Hamilton College. Directions: Go down the hill from the college, and turn right at the blinking light (route 233). Follow it to the end, and turn right (heading south) on Route 12B. Follow Route 12B to Route 20, and turn right (heading west). You will go through the small village of Madison, and you’ll find Bouckville a short distance away.

Other nearby attractions:

Ye Old Landmark Tavern (listed on the National Register of Historic Places)
Colgate University
Morrisville State College

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Visiting Cooperstown

http://www.cooperstownchamber.org/
http://www.cooperstown.net/
http://oneonta.ny.us/tourism/otsego.asp

Cooperstown is a busy place, especially in the summer. Visitors love Otsego Lake (also known as Glimmerglass), the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Farmers’ Museum, James Fenimore House, shops, galleries and more.

Cooperstown is located southeast of Hamilton College, about a 45 mile drive. Directions: Go down the hill from the college, and turn right at the blinking light (route 233). Follow it to the end, and turn right on Route 12B. Follow Route 12B to Route 20, and turn left (heading east). Stay on Route 20 until you reach the village of Richfield Springs, and turn right (heading south) on Route 28. This will take you into the village of Cooperstown.

Other nearby attractions:
Fly Creek Cider Mill
National Soccer Hall of Fame (Oneonta, NY)
Brewery Ommegang
Howe Caverns

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Finger Lakes Wineries and Trails

There are designated wine trails around three of the scenic Finger Lakes – Cayuga, Seneca, and Keuka. Many more wineries are located in the Geneva Lake and Canandaigua Lake areas.

From Hamilton College, the closest lake is Cayuga – approximately 80 miles southwest. Directions: Go down the hill from the college, and turn right at the blinking light (route 233). Follow it to the end, and turn right on Route 12B. Follow Route 12B to Route 20, and turn right (heading west). The north end of Cayuga Lake is near the city of Auburn.

Alternatively, you can take the New York State Thruway (route 90) – quicker but much less scenic. To get to the Thruway, head north on 12B to route 12 North to route 90. Take 90 West toward the Finger Lakes.

Geneva, Seneca, Keuka, and Canandaigua Lakes are all further west, and can be reached by following Route 20 West.

Other Finger Lakes attractions include the Corning Museum of Glass, and Watkins Glen International.

Websites with more information:

http://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/
http://www.fingerlakes.org/index.htm
http://www.fingerlakeswinetours.com/
http://www.cmog.org/
http://www.theglen.com/

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Local History

Hamilton College History

Historical Clinton, NY

The Oneida Community
Founded in the mid-19th century, the Oneida Community was a religious society living together as one family. Tour the mansion and visit an early American commune.

Directions [about 15 miles]: Go down the hill from the College. Turn left at blinking light (route 233) and follow it north to route 5. Turn left and follow route 5 to the village of Sherrill. The Mansion House is located 1.3 miles south of the intersection of route 5 and Sherrill Road.

14th Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend
June 10 and 11
Town of Smithfield, Peterboro, NY
315-684-9022
mail@sca-peterboro.org

Step back in time. Encampments, skirmishes, period music and demonstrations, children's games, an authentic General Store, Blue and Gray ball. All re-enactors must pre-register in order to participate.

Directions [about 20 miles] : Go down the hill from the College. Turn right at blinking light (route 233) and follow it to its end. Turn right (heading south on Route 12B). In the village of Deansboro, turn right onto West Hill Road (County route 11). Turn right onto Knoxboro Road, continuing to follow county route 11. County Route 11 becomes East Hill Road/Country route 40, then County route 35.  Stay straight to go on Peterboro St./Williams Road/County route 30. Follow route 30 to County route 32, turning left on Peterboro Road.

Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad
The Gerrit Smith estate in Peterboro, New York, home to the well-known abolitionist Gerrit Smith (1797-1874), was a major resting-place for refugees from slavery throughout the antebellum.

Directions [see above directions to Peterboro, NY].

Erie Canal Village
An outdoor living history museum, this village offers fun for all ages. Packet boat rides and train excursions are just two of its many entertainment options.
5789 New London Road (Routes 46 & 49) | Rome, New York 13440
888-374-3226 | 315-337-3999
info@eriecanalvillage.net
Directions [about 16 miles]: Go down the hill from the College. Turn left at the blinking light (route 233N). Follow 233N to Route 49N. Stay on Route 49N to the Erie Canal Village.

Fort Stanwix Park
Fort Stanwix National Monument 112 E. Park Street - Rome, NY, 13440
(315) 336-2090
The park has a reconstructed earth-and-log fort on location of the 1758 fort; here the Iroquois signed a treaty opening territory east of Ohio River to colonial expansion. In 1777, the fort was besieged by British; General Benedict Arnold forced their retreat. Costumed guides; film; museum.

Special event at Fort Stanwix: The abandonment of Fort Schuyler, June 10, 2006.

Directions [about 14 miles): Go down the hill from the College. Turn left at the blinking light (route 233N). Follow 233N to Route 49N. Stay on Route 49N to route 26N. Take route 26N, then turn left into the Ft. Stanwix Park.

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Letchworth State Park: Grand Canyon of the East

Letchworth is also known as the crown jewel of the New York State Park system.

We have incredibly beautiful state parks, and Letchworth is definitely worth a visit. A quote from www.westernny.com: "Letchworth State Park, [is] a 17-mile stretch of grey-green canyon. Vivid green in springtime, radiant red in autumn, this "vale of the three falls" is aptly called The Grand Canyon of the East. A million people visit Letchworth annually. Most come to view the scenic splendor, or to picnic, hike or camp." There are biking and horseback trails as well as two pools, white water rafting, kayaking, and hot air ballooning.

It's in western New York, about 155 miles from Hamilton College. It's probably easiest to take the NYS Thruway for this trip.

Directions: Follow the road down the hill from the college, and you will find yourself at the intersection of route 12B. Stay north on 12B and at its end, follow route 12 North, to route 90. Take 90 West to exit 46 (I390S) toward Corning. Take exit 7 (Route 408) toward Mt. Morris. Turn left on NY408, then left on NY36.

Websites with more information:
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=12
http://www.balloonsoverletchworth.com/
http://www.perrychamber.com/letchworth-park.php

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June Events in neighboring Madison County

International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
June 8—11
Canastota
315-697-7095
www.ibhof.com
Boxing’s greatest names are on hand for a weekend of tributes to the sport & its champions. Museum tours by celebrities, ringside lectures, celebrity boxing, golf tournament Banquet, parade, induction ceremony. Hall of Fame Weekend fight at the Turning Stone Casino and Resort.

Jackie Tice Band
June 9
Earlville
315-691-3550
patti@earlvilleoperahouse.com
www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Native American and Old European roots inform this eloquent storyteller & Kerrville New Folk Award-winner. Showtime is 8pm.

Dreams of Madison County
June 10
Earlville
The play "Dreams of Madison County" written by judge Hugh C. Humphrey will be presented at the Earlville Opera House.

This is Magic!
June 10
Cazenovia
315-655-STAR
cprossner@cazenovia.edu
You won’t believe your eyes! Magicians take the stage in a fun family show! Featuring the Bubble Man, Clowns, roaming magicians, disappearing acts and more! $7 adults; $5 children Three & under free. Showtime is 7pm.

14th Annual Peterboro Civil War Weekend
June 10 and 11
Peterboro
315-684-9022
mail@sca-peterboro.org
www.sca-peterboro.org
Step back in time. Encampments, skirmishes, period music and demonstrations, children's games, an authentic General Store, Blue and Gray ball. This is a fundraiser for the preservation of Peterboro's historic buildings.

Lorenzo State Historic Site Opening Day
June 15
Cazenovia
315-655-3200
www.lorenzony.org
The mansion opens for the season. Guided tours are offered and the museum shop will be open.

Tenth Annual Chenango Summer Music Festival
June 15-18
Hamilton
315-228-7645
jmfry@mail.colgate.edu
A four-day music festival centered around chamber music played by world-class musicians. Other events include local musicians, children's events, world music, ethnic foods, regional restaurant dessert competitions, regional wine-tasting, dancing & more! Relax, renew & refresh in beautiful Hamilton, NY [www.hamiltonny.com].

Canal Connections!
June 16
Bouckville
Canal Connections Weekend!!! The Chittenango Landing Boat Museum, Canastota Canal Town Museum for the Erie Canal and the Chenango Canal Cottage Museum will offer a weekend of fun highlighting the history of the canals in Madison County.

Friday night, June 16, 5 pm – 9 pm The Chenango Canal Association invites you to dine at the Landmark Tavern in Bouckville at 5 pm. Then, embark on a historical walking/driving tour down the original towpath of the Chenango Canal. A costumed guide will entertain you with historical events that happened there. Lights on the canal will light your way. Donation for the dinner & tour is $35. An additional historic walking tour (no dinner) will be conducted at 7:30 pm at the Canal Cottage Museum and can be reserved for $5. Reservations are recommended by calling 315-893-7910.

Bass Season Opens
June 17
800-684-7320
info@madisontourism.com
madisontourism.com/huntingfishing.pdf
Purchase a fishing license and fish for this game fish in our many lakes in Madison County. Click on the link to download our hunting and fishing brochure.

Canal Connections!
June 17
Canastota
The Canastota Canal Town Museum on Canal Street, Canastota is offering a special living history tour of Chief Engineer Nathan Robert’s original house. Nathan Roberts engineered the impossible 5-step locks on the Erie Canal in Lockport. Tours start at 10 am for $7 (donation includes admission to the museum). Also featured is an exhibition “bout”, a bare-knuckled fistfight on a floating barge on the Erie Canal, between legendary Billy Backus and Dickie DiVeronica. This is a “spoof” on the match that never happened! The Canastota Community Band will play in a 2-hour concert and the barbershop on Canal Street will depict old-time costumes complete with an 1890’s shoeshine stand. Have a traditional Italian meal in Ma & Pa’s Restaurant while Madison County’s roving troubadour, Robin Shade, entertains throughout.

Curves for Campers Motorcycle Ride
June 17
315-655-9735
HECG@aol.com
www.HECG.org
The ride will begin and end at the campgrounds of High Esteem's Camp Goodwill located on route 13 between Chittenango and Cazenovia. There will be food before and after the ride as well at T-shirts, games, music, giveaways and much more. The cost is $25 per motorcycle.

Asylum Street Spankers
June 17
Earlville
315-691-3550
patti@earlvilleoperahouse.com
www.earlvilleoperahouse.com
Get ready for a night of rocking melodies, brilliant lyrics, and unparalleled showmanship with the Asylum Street Spankers who present a “whimsical collision between ragtime, Texas two-step, jazz, vaudeville, off-color blues, hip-hop swagger, country and western…” Showtime is 8pm. For ticket information visit the opera house website.

Eurocar 2006
June 18
315-342-3234
Larkin@oswegocounty.com
The MG Car Club of Central NY will sponsor Eurocar 2006 on the lawns at Lorenzo State Historic Park, Cazenovia, NY, 9am-3pm, open to all cars and motorcycles of European make. Judging, food, trophies, vendors and door prizes. Pre-reg: $7, Day of Show-$14, Vendors/parts sales-$14, spectators free.

Canal Connections!
June 18
The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum has a historic Canal Day! See the dry docks with an authentic canal boat being built before your eyes and ride on a horse-drawn wagon! Demonstrations are presented on basket weaving, spinning, chair caning, broom making, blacksmithing and tinsmithing. An art exhibit of Madison County scenes are displayed for sale. A collection of the famous Chittenango pottery is featured. Children will be entertained on the pony rides, at the petting zoo and at the puppet and magic shows. Fritz’ Polka Band will play while you reserve your ticket for the sell-out chicken BBQ and the strolling fiddler and concert pianist make any wait worth while. Shuttle bus transportation to and from the Canal Boat Museum will be available from nearby parking lots.

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Nearby New York State Parks

Verona Beach, campers' delight
Nature trail
Picnic/camping areas
Nature trail
Directions: Go down the hill from Hamilton College; turn left at the blinking light (Route 233). Follow 233 North to Route 5. Turn left, heading west, and into the village of Vernon. Turn right at the route 31 intersection; follow it to route 13. Turn right (heading north) on route 13 to the park. [about 23 miles]

Delta Lake, located on a peninsula into the Delta reservoir
Beach
Hiking trails
Camping
Fishing
Directions: Go down the hill from Hamilton College; turn left at the blinking light (Route 233). Follow 233 North to Rome and route 46. Take route 46N 6 miles to the park. [about 20 miles]

Pixley Falls, featuring a 50 foot waterfall
Nature trails
Camping
Access to trout streams
Directions: Go down the hill from Hamilton College; turn left at the blinking light (Route 233). Follow 233 North to Rome and route 46. Take route 46N (past Delta Lake park) to the Pixley Falls park. [about 32 miles]

Glimmerglass, 8 miles from Cooperstown
Otsego Lake beach
Nature trails
Camping
Picnicking
Directions: Go down the hill from Hamilton College; turn right at the blinking light (Route 233). Follow 233 south to route 12B and turn right. Stay on route 12B to Route 20; turn left (heading east) to East Springfield. Take county route 31 south to the park. [about 46 miles]

Chittenango Falls, a 167 foot waterfall
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Picnicking
Directions: Go down the hill from Hamilton College; turn left at the blinking light (Route 233). Turn right at route 5 (heading west) to route 13 in Canastota. Take route 13 south to the falls. [about 31 miles]

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Additional June 2006 events in the Rochester area:

Rochester International Jazz Festival
June 9, 2006 - June 17, 2006
One of the nation's largest and fastest growing music festivals, drawing fans from all across the United States and around the world. There will be 500 artists, 100 concerts both indoors and outside. Located at various locations throughout Rochester, New York. For more information, please call 585-234-2002.

19th-Century Whirl!
June 10, 2006 - 5:30pm
Join us for a delicious gourmet picnic-basket dinner, live and silent auctions, music, horse-drawn wagon rides and tours of selected houses. Proceeds benefit the museum's education programs. Located at Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, New York. For more information, please call 585-538-6822. Reservations Required.

High Trek Adventure
June 10, 2006 - 12:00 p.m. check-in-6:00 p.m.
Think Fast. Run Smart.
The most exciting urban adventure game ever created! Teams of 2 solve clues to find checkpoints using only public transportation and foot!!! Grand prize is 2 roundtrip airline tickets good for anywhere in the country provided by Orbitz.com.

Whit Smith's Hot Jazz Caravan
June 12, 2006 - 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Though Hot Jazz Caravan's roots are deep and trace back long ago, the moment of their performance is timeless. Performing at Horizons Lounge at The Lodge at Woodcliff on June 12, 2006, one night only. No Cover
For dinner reservations call (585) 248-4825

Rochester Red Wings Baseball June 13, 2006 - June 16, 2006
7:05pm
Rochester Red Wings Baseball vs. Indianapolis. Located at Frontier Field, Rochester, New York. For more information, please call 585-454-1001.

Clarkson Rodeo Days June 16, 2006 - June 18, 2006
Come to the first annual Clarkson Rodeo Days. Events include bull riding, bronco riding, steer wrestling, steer roping, specialty acts and much more.

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Turning Stone Resort/Casino

This Oneida Indian enterprise features multiple hotels, restaurants, golf courses, spa/salon, gaming, and entertainment and events. On Saturday, June 17, Wayne Newton entertains in the showroom.

Directions: Go down the hill from Hamilton College; turn left at the blinking light (Route 233). Follow 233 North to Route 5. Turn left, heading west, and into the village of Vernon. Turn right at the route 31 intersection; follow it the intersection of route 365. Turn left, heading west to the Casino entrance. [about 15 miles]
 
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