What to do in Utica, NY??

[JoePa]

Hi All,

We'll be in Utica for 1 night in May. Have tickets to see Ron White (Blue Collar Comedy). Besides the casino's, what other attractions are in the area?

TIA... Joe Pa

 

[mrsstats]

Having been their several times, nothing to do.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Joe,

Here's a link to Utica Historic Sites

and Utica Museums

Utica Sightseeing

Utica Zoo &Gardens, & Reserves

Utica Attractions

Utica User Suggested Restaurants

Have a good trip

Richard

 

[Bwolf]

The FX Matt Brewery Tour is great. You'll probably meet Ron White there. You could both stagger to the concert together.

HTH

 

[tonyg]

Nice ! :rofl: :hysterical:

 

[JoePa]

Thx for the feedback. I didn't think there was much in the area but, with only 1 night, we won't need much to keep us entertained.

Thanks Again,

Joe

 

[donnaval]

Isn't the legendary Moosewood Cafe in Utica? I'd love to have a meal there (several Moosewood cookbooks are faves in our kitchen).

 

[MULTIZ321]

Donnaval,


I think you're thinking of the Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, NY.

They do have great cookbooks.

http://www.moosewoodrestaurant.com/


Richard

 

[donnaval]

Aha! Thanks Richard. Well, at least I had the "ca" part of the name right lol.

Anyway, this inspired me to dig out a cookbook to make an old favorite for tonight.

 

[Iwant2gonow]

I know it was a long time ago but dinner at Grimaldi's was memorable from 1985. I don't remember our entrees but the garlic bread was still the best I've had to date.
http://www.grimaldisutica.com/index.htm

 

[acesgame]

I was born in the area and moved away when I was twelve. Been back a few times and the best thing to do in Utica is EAT. I am telling you, if you love good italian food, you will not be disappointed. There is a bakery with pasties, almond paste cookies, cannoli, and rum cakes. There are delis with the best bread and pizza. Chesterfield's restaurant is good. You used to be able to take a brewery tour but I dont know if that is still there.

 

[bigrick]

Having been their several times, nothing to do.

Yet you keep going back!

 

[vkhome]

Utica is very close to the Turning Stone Casino and golf courses. There are many activities there.

Joanne

 

[adkferrets]

I'd have to second the 'nothing' opinion. Bring a good book

 

[adkferrets]

Oh, and count your blessings that you won first prize!! Second prize is 2 nights in Utica, third prize is 3 nights!!

 

[bigrick]

Oh, and count your blessings that you won first prize!! Second prize is 2 nights in Utica, third prize is 3 nights!!

:hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical:

 

[beachsands]

You could take a 15 mile jaunt over to the Herkimer Diamond Mine and try your hand at finding some "Herkimer" Diamonds. Lots of fun if you want to try something different.


Joel