Windridge is too truly the best wedding venue in upstate New York from the views to the beautiful…read morefacilities. We enjoyed it! It's like a weekend getaway!

The best place in CNY to hold an event. Beautiful grounds, immaculately kept. Large airy dining…read moreroom. Friendly efficient staff. Well worth coming for receptions etc. Make it No1 on your list.

Such a beautiful venue! My best friend had her wedding and reception here and it truly was such a…read morebeautiful experience! Any staff we interacted with was extremely friendly. The bridal suite was my favorite part. We had a larger wedding party. We were all able to hang out there all day for hair and make up and there was plenty of space for all of us. The food was set up in a buffet style and there was not a single dish I did not like! Incredible experience, Absolutely no complaints.

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH DAVE STIRPE OR PREMIER WEDDING VENUES IN VERNON, NY! They owe us $13,600.00…read morefor a wedding deposit for a 5/30/20 wedding that could not take place because NYS was shut down due to COVID-19. Dave and his attorney say they will file bankruptcy before they give us our money back. This is abhorrent. They are still having weddings, have a half dozen venues, and are remodeling a new building with their bakery. He just wants to steal the money with no services provided. This is not the person or the the business that you want to entrust one of the most important days of your life with nor your hard earned money. Tell your friends, tell your family, and tell them to tell theirs. His Facebook name is David Stirpe. Their venues include: The Cannery #thecanneryatoneward Dibbles Inn #dibblesinn The Gatsby #thegatsbyvenue The Silver Theater #thesilvertheatre The Apple Orchard Lodge #appleorchardlodge The Mason Jar #vernonmasonjar The Empire Room #theempireroomvenue The Bakehouse- they are currently remodeling this in a new space so obviously they are not bankrupt, just thieves. #thebakehouseatdibblesinn

Beautiful setting, delicious food, absolutely fabulous! Such a special setting, for special…read morememories!!

First the service was terrible. There were nery few diners…read moreand it took almost 3 hrs for tge entire meal. The lazagna was so over cooked the pasta was hard. I only ate a few bites. The waitress never asked about our meals. She did ask if she could box up our left overs none of us took anything home. Desert was pineapple upside-down cake , the cherry was the best part of it. We all felt the best part of the meal was the wine. Also not accessible for anyone over 50. And tge stairwell smelt terrible. Pat O'Connor s meals have always been excellent he should view how they r being presented

Admission is cheaper than the county fairs and there is so much to see and do! Vendors are…read moreplentiful and crowds are light if you go when it first opens(wait until later and yes, it'll be busy, naturally). Highly recommend the taking the ski lift(Skyline) across the fair!

I've been to several State Fairs. This one is just mediocre . The cost is very reasonable as State…read moreFairs go...$8.00 per ticket, and children under 12 or adults over 65 get in for free, and that is better than most. Everything is cash or card or both so ask which one they take. The exhibit buildings are spacious and easy to walk around in. Depending on what day you go the music entertainment can be good. Food is ok nothing special to get excited about. They should hand out maps as you enter so you can get a feel for where things are to see it to find that favorite food or entertainment; their online maps are not very informative.

Just opened last week, The Mizpah offers a self serve wine tasting/pouring experience. Located in…read morethe heart of downtown, it is within walking distance of many restaurants, coffee shops, hotels and entertainment venues! Some of the decor has been restored and remains a part of the sultry scenery. You will find original stained glass windows, ceiling fixtures, and even some pews. A kiosk food ordering system is available and offers a variety of salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. The venue offers itself for events and seems very suitable for parties of varying sizes. Great way to grab a glass at your leisure or taste something new for a low as even 99 cents! I see myself being a regular here!

Self serve wine bar in a 1914 Gothic Church. You can purchase wine card at reception desk as you…read moreenter. $1 for card and self pour 1-3- or 6 ounce pours. Service was very informative and friendly. They feature a full bar and also offer cocktails, sparkling wine, mimosas, and beer selection. Food available from ordering at kiosk via touch screen offering charcuterie boards, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. This is also an event center that will host venues 250-300 guests! My friend and I agree this would be an amazing venue for weddings and celebrations! I would love to be able to tour the facility and really dive into the architecture! Moody, Gothic, previously abandoned church with purple/pink led lighting. This was my friend's second visit and she couldn't wait to share this new hot spot! Whispering of apartments being built in the upper levels of the building. Mizpah is the new Lookout watching over and hosting events in the heart of Syracuse!

We stumbled upon this place when we decided to road trip to Oneida Lake and it was a gem! I called…read moreto see if any cottages were open and Michael was able to get us booked for same day check-in. He was amazing and was able to accommodate our late check-in. He booked us in cottage 32 with an amazing view of the lake and a front and back patio. The back patio faces Harpoon Eddie's and both nights we sat on the balcony and listened to the bands play. The cottage was extremely clean and provided clean linens and towels. This two bedroom, one bath, full kitchen, and living room area were perfect! We were about 20 feet from the beach and enjoyed all of the picnic tables and lounge chairs provided by the cottage. There are also grills available if you would like to pickup groceries from the store down the road and enjoy a cookout. We will definitely be back again! I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and want a beautiful beachfront view!

Quaint place & great location, have been renting with them for almost twenty years and still do…read more It's right next door to one of the best bars in the area and everything else is only a block away.

Utica Children's Museum is small and open with plenty of great activities for kids and adults. What…read moreI liked about this one is the activities aren't the same as every other children's museum we've been to. There were a few standards, but a lot of imaginative play areas and some great science stations. We built a tricycle out of large wooden puzzle pieces, played with light refraction and made a stop motion video. I learned about different tree seeds local to the area. My daughter loved driving the rickshaw. There was a story time and a fun rainbow craft with marshmallows. The museum is clean and bright and pleasant. I was a little sad I am too big for the climbing structure. It looked pretty fun!

The new Utica Children's Museum is a great place for kids from tots to young teens to explore,…read morecreate, and play. The museum is two levels, although there is just a multi-story climbing structure on the first level. We brought our two toddlers, who liked the imaginative play area with the world market, stage for performances, musical instruments, car-building and race tracks, builders area, book nook, and weather exploration. I loved that there was such varied hands-on education on STEM, music, colors, world languages and culture, and sensory exploration, appealing to a broad range of youth. We saw much older kids who seemed to still be engaged in the science and engineering activities, like building their own vehicles and testing and racing them. The one area the museum is a little bit lighter on compared to other children's museums we've been to is arts and crafts. There is a classroom for special activities and classes, as well as seasonal programming like gardening. Prices were $15 each for adults and kids, which seemed fair given the overall quality and diversity of the activities. There was at least one staff helping to put away the market toys and building materials to keep the area clean and organized. My kids had a fabulous time, as did even the adults. I could see this attraction being especially popular during very hot and cold weather days. There is a small area on the first floor with tables and seating to eat; vending machines with snacks and beverages are available.

We went to the Haven for the first time to see some friends and of course the venue with the…read moreanimals. We were delighted to hear Jess Novak and she was great. The 10 dollar cover was unexpected, but we went with it. When we ordered a wine it was a 2 oz pour and a beer for 15 bucks. So we were already 20 to get in and another 15 for drinks. No thank you. We might not be ready to jump back in a hurry. I do recommend the zoo part as the animals are awesome.

One in life time experience in New York. where you are able to stay in room where your able to…read moresee the lifestyle of a tiger and lions up close and be able to enjoy the view how they interact with one another and even get some close interaction with them from your room. This experience is available year round we got the best view of all the tigers and we introduced with who our guest(tiger) that would be out to view and gave us a good description of how they act and what they like and there names for us we did the tiger experience which included 3 tigers very relaxed and playful personalities I love it all. The rooms vary depending on what day you book it cause some rooms sell faster than others and each one is number and depending on that number the view point might be skipped different. For instance we got recommended to do 3 and our room choice I would say it was the best section to able to see them all in all angles and the room that comes with a kitchenette prepared to bring snacks or food that can be microwave . Our room canes with also a futon couch and bed with curtains around it bringing the elevated to the room on top of that the decor and the layout of the room was amazing. Check in is at 2pm and it is a self check in process no reception check-in. We checked in online before 2 PM and got our code around that time to get into our area and that was smooth and I love how exclusive it is and peaceful its not to loud like the city vibes it's your away from home kind of vacations vibes. They do have a a quiet time starts at 10pm. And the tiger do not come out earlier than the scheduled time and there more information on there site with more details on that timing and when it's a good time to visit. Overall this was a fun experience to be able to enjoy during spring break and getaway to have some quality time and unforgettable experience with my husband we will definitely be back for the lion experience or even a round two of the tiger