Utica Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Hot Wheels Collection

Hot Wheels Collection, Utica

 rdywenur Says:  Visit Mike Zarnock's Hot Wheels display at the Childrens Museum. He has one of the best and most extensive "hot wheels" collections going and an official expert. (What a rewarding hobby has turned into over the years). 

matts brewery

matts brewery, Utica

 karynm Says:  we went to the brewery every time we were lucky enough to stay with our grandparents! i have brought my eldest and his cousins there and this year will be bringing the rest of the kids ! Cant wait! So much fun!!! 

Fun Things/Relaxation

Fun Things/Relaxation, Utica

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Historic Church Again

Historic Church Again, Utica

 nikola316 Says:  Some "historic" church. 

Hotels  

Hampton Inn Utica

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Red Roof Inn

 2 Reviews and 111 Opinions  It is your standard hotel room; bed(s), TV, little desk to work at, chair to sit in, etc. The place... 

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Restaurants  

Chesterfields: Unhappy

Chesterfields: Unhappy, Utica

 Davendee2000 Says:  My wife and I ordered almost $300 of food from the acting menu for a party we were having. After a considerable wait to pick up the food (which was ordered a week prior) I got it home as friends and family were arriving, set up the food which we had to use our own trays and... 

Patio Drive In: The Dog's Don't Bite Here

Patio Drive In: The Dog's Don't Bite Here, Utica

 rdywenur Says:  There aren't too many old fashioned diners left. The service is very hospitable and just to hear Tony's unique laugh is worth stopping in for. Always a warm and friendly experience.You won't be disappointed. They make the best "chili dogs" in the world. These are the "dogs"... 

Nightlife  

Target: Then and Now

Target: Then and Now, Utica

 rdywenur Says:  One of my fondest memories was of the local most popular band "Target". Now you have to travel to SC to see them. Once they came to Rochester where I caught their act and a most terrific display of drum playing by Maurice. What a show. My last time to see them was when they... 

Target: And Now

Target: And Now, Utica

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Transportation  

Bleeker Street

Bleeker Street, Utica

 nikola316 Says:  One of the main streets in Utica. 

The best way to get to Utica...

The best way to get to Utica..., Utica

 babi017 Says:  The best way to get to Utica is by car or train. I suggest car, because once in Utica you really should venture out and visit the northern region of NYCar 

Local Customs  

Meeting Hillary Clinton

Meeting Hillary Clinton, Utica

 rdywenur Says:  How many people get to study for their citizenship, get to have a news photo taken to boot and then years later get an autographed signature of the first lady. My mom was very proud to recieve it and I remembered she studied hard to earn it. While I was learning to read so... 

Utica was once known as a...

Utica was once known as a..., Utica

 babi017 Says:  Utica was once known as a Little NY (as in a smaller version of New York City). It is very much an Italian city. So do expect alot of Italian pastry shops and Italian Restaurants. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Cornhill -- Another View

Cornhill -- Another View, Utica

 EileenK2 Says:  Corn Hill looks a lot worse than it is. The main problem is that it is abandoned and lonely at night. Eagle and Rutger Streets are the ones to stay off of at night. There are just too many empty lots.I used to use James Street if I wanted to walk through Cornhill at night to... 

Corn Hill Apartment Building

Corn Hill Apartment Building, Utica

 nikola316 Says:  Same old, Same old.This is an apartment building on corn hill. 

Guess what??? CORN HILL AGAIN!!!!!

Guess what???  CORN HILL AGAIN!!!!!, Utica

 nikola316 Says:  To be frank, I don't think there is much to worry about in Utica except this area.I have heard rumors (from old timers in Utica) of there being a Bosnian Mafia presence now, but I have my doubts.I guess noone worried about us Italians until it became a stark reality though.... 

What to Pack  

Seedy

Seedy, Utica

 nikola316 Says:  Bring a tazer Whatever you like. A tazer and... ??? Nothing!!! if you prefer to remain untarnished. . Bring your sense of humor. It will be most appreciated. Enjoy everyone!!! 

Off The Beaten Path  

OTBP

OTBP, Utica

 John195123 Says:  This IS off the beaten path, so if you come here, you've succeeded! 

Near my Friend's Old Fraternity House

Near my Friend's Old Fraternity House, Utica

 nikola316 Says:  I must be honest, I don't recall what street this is, but it is near the old TKE house. 

Favorites  

Italian pastries

Italian pastries, Utica

 rdywenur Says:  Florentine Pastry Shop For some of the best Italian pastries to die for. I have yet to find a canoli that surpases the Florentine's. This is definetly a must see and do event . Another favorite is a "pustie" filled with either vanilla or chocolate creme and an expresso. 

Utica Brewery makers of...

Utica Brewery makers of..., Utica

 dmdjesq Says:  Utica Brewery makers of Saranac Beer 

The Place

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The People

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 Utica, NY - Utica is one of the "big" cities of New York state, along with NYC (called "the city" by everyone who doesn't live there), Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and Binghamton. While it is larger than... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi there I would like to visit Utica in April but I have no idea what is the best way to go there. I will probably leave from... 

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A: Are you asking about Utica, NY in the States? 

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Utica, New York

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 Home of the infamous "tomatoe pie" (no it's not pizza) and "chicken riggies" thats short for rigatone pasta to all the "Americans" Located between Syracuse and Albany the capital of NY State. 

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rssle's new Utica Page

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 Utica is about 50 miles east of Syracuse and 90 miles west of Albany on the NY State Thruway and the Erie Canal. Although economically Utica has seen better times, many local residents would not trade... 

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Another Upstate City

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 There is a large marathon in Utica called "The Utica Boilermaker" I guess it is pretty well known. This is where the race ends (finish line) 

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Drazzig's Utica page

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 I spent 2 months near utica working in a summer camp called Camp Northwood about 30 minutes drive from Utica. I didn't really go into utica much, but I went to lots of places around there, like a... 

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babi017's Utica Page

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 There isn't alot to say about Utica,NY, except if you head this far into Central NY I would drive a little further North to Old Forge and Inlet. It is my favorite place to visit in the fall to watch... 

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