The Cozy Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
The Lifted Cup Cafe
8151 New York 12Great for breakfast and lunch. Check FB page of hours and specials.
Excellent lunch and dinner menu. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays. Great gift shop as well. Close at 4pm on Wednesday and Saturdays. Open til 6pm on Thursday & Friday
Main Street Ristorante and Primitive Gift Shop
7431 Main StreetExcellent lunch and dinner menu. Open Wednesdays-Saturdays. Great gift shop as well. Close at 4pm on Wednesday and Saturdays. Open til 6pm on Thursday & Friday
Excellent lunch and dinner menu. Open Wednesday -Sunday. Check FB for specials.
16 locals recommend
Ohio Tavern & Restaurant
2755 NY-8Excellent lunch and dinner menu. Open Wednesday -Sunday. Check FB for specials.
Creekside Inn
3960 Sconondoa RdIf you want fine dining for that special occasion
Cugini's Pizzeria
8182 NY-12Pizza parlor
Utica Coffee Roasting Company
92 Genesee StGreat local coffee shop
Saranac Matt Brewing Co
830 Varick StHosts tours of brewery
Woodland Farm Brewery
6002 Trenton RdGreat local bands and pub
Rocky's on The Lake - Restaurant • Bar • Pizzeria
438 Mac Arthur RoadBeautiful scenery as you dine
Great local ice cream and food. Open in May thru Labor Day. Summer car shows on Thursday nights.
Wards
10845 NY-365Great local ice cream and food. Open in May thru Labor Day. Summer car shows on Thursday nights.
Alamo Bar & Grill
8773 S Main StClosed on Mondays- 10 minutes away
Grande's Pizzeria-Restaurant
9557 Main StreetOpen 7 days a week
Patty Jean Country Restaurant
Delta Lake Inn
8524 Fish Hatchery RdGreat Sunday brunch
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Sightseeing
Fort Stanwix National Monument
100 N James StGreat place for family.
Lots of gift shops, skiing, water park, scenic railroad, and lots of restaurants
65 locals recommend
Old Forge
Lots of gift shops, skiing, water park, scenic railroad, and lots of restaurants
Herkimer Diamond KOA Resort
4626 NY-28Great family activity to look for gems.
Utica Zoo
1 Utica Zoo WayFun family activity
Erie Canal Lock 17
See how the lock system works on the Erie Canal
Nearby ski resort- Visit website: https://www.royalmountain.com/
20 locals recommend
Royal Mountain Ski Area
3072 NY-10Nearby ski resort- Visit website: https://www.royalmountain.com/
Mc Cauley Mountain Ski Center
300 Mc Cauley RdNearby Ski resort
Erie Canal Cruises Inc.
800 Mohawk StTake a sightseeing tour on the Erie Canal
Hinckley Reservoir and Dam
Kayak launch for kayak lovers. Rt. 365 in Remsen, NY.
Open in the summer- Swimming and picnic area
Visit website for updates https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/113214.html
6 locals recommend
Hinckley State Park
151-499 Stormy Hill RdOpen in the summer- Swimming and picnic area
Visit website for updates https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/113214.html
About 50 minute ride to this family ski resort. Visit their website: https://snowridge.com/
30 locals recommend
Snow Ridge Ski Resort
4173 W RdAbout 50 minute ride to this family ski resort. Visit their website: https://snowridge.com/
Crystal Grove Diamond Mine
161 Co Rd 114Woods Valley Ski Area
9100 NY-46Boldt Castle and Yacht House
1 Heart IslandTwo hours away but so worth the trip
City/town information
Old Forge
Lots to do in this town- summer, fall, winter or spring.
Little Falls
Visit downtown to shop antique shops and visit the park near the Erie Canal.
For shopping, major store chains and restaurants. Hosts a downtown brewery sections of local pubs, visit Utica Zoo, Utica Coffee Shop, and Utica Bread company for some local favorites.
14 locals recommend
Utica
For shopping, major store chains and restaurants. Hosts a downtown brewery sections of local pubs, visit Utica Zoo, Utica Coffee Shop, and Utica Bread company for some local favorites.