Stopped in on our way through the state to grab some quick fireworks. They don't allow the good…read morestuff in VA so it was nice to get some mortars. They seemed a little light on stock. There were some areas that didn't have anything there. Maybe because July 4th had just passed. But there was still plenty to choose from. I picked up an assortment of fireworks that we might like. There were a few cakes that weren't great. But we had a good time lighting what we had. I will stop in again if we drive through. They do not sell M-80's. Guess those are illegal now.

We have been going here for many years and there is always something new to discover. We have been…read moreable to complete so many book series thanks to this store (my Star Trek book collection is ever-expanding, as is our Warhammer collection), and during our last trip ten days ago we netted eleven books for only $41. They even have a nifty manga section now. They accept paperback books for trade as well, and if you are trying to complete/continue a series, want certain books/authors, etc., the owner will take your name and give you a call if it isn't on the shelf. The shelving system is a tad unorthodox, but it offers you the opportunity to see even more book choices, and that is always a good thing. Go! Browse! Get lost in the bookshelves!

I am not a collector of sports memorabilia but I found myself needing two specific baseball cards…read morefor a gift for some friends. So I turned to the internet and found my way to Lj's. When I got there I was instantly greeted by a man who I'll assume was the owner. He was incredibly nice and very helpful. He asked me if I was looking for anything specific or just browsing. I appreciate that he knows he has the kind of shop where people may just come in out of curiosity. Since I was looking for some specific cards I asked for his help. He pointed me to the appropriate boxes and told me to take all the time I needed (at the conveniently provided table and chairs). He also thoroughly explained the way they price their cards and while I don't intend to need to by cards very often I appreciated that he took the time to let me know. I can't really speak to the quality of the merchandise itself in the shop. There were boxes and boxes of cards that were all in sleeves, well organized, and clearly labelled. They have an assortment of non-card memorabilia as well like pennants and mini helmets. In the end I found the two cards I needed and was very happy. I only paid one dollar (book value of $1 each) and was very satisfied. While I was in there I got some more ideas of other people who might appreciate a card of a favorite player so I may head back to a sports card store someday. If that day happens while I'm in Binghamton, then Lj's will certainly be where I go.

If you want to be completely ignored and greeted as you are walking out the door. Yes walking out…read morethe door ,this is the store for you. My husband and I went to LJ's sports cards this afternoon to buy card storage supplies to start up his e-bay business. When we walked in the owner and two other customers were sitting in the back chatting, which is fine, but no acknowledgement from the owner. My husband and I grabbed our supplies and sat at the counter for a solid 5 minutes, while the owner walked by us, fully seeing the merchandise we were going purchase and continued to talk to his friends about how he wanted to financially "screw" (his words) with his ex wife. Well apparently he is doing that to himself because we left the store without a purchase. Too bad considering we would have been long time customers, instead we went to Centerfield Comics and Books in Endicott. The owner was friendly and helpful and even gave us a discount on our supplies. There are many other card shops in this town, don't waste your time with this one!

I've been coming to the Binghamton area my entire 45 years and I love it. Ithaca, Watkins Glen,…read moreTioga Gardens, Greenwood Lake, Endicott Cinema Saver, Chucksters, are all of our go-to fun spots. This summer, however, it was just my son and I. Father and son bonding requires a special outing, so I simply Googled "Fun things to do in Binghamton" Robot City was the first thing that popped up, and quite frankly, I didn't read further. With the help of a GPS, we found RC pretty easily, just a few minutes from 17. I was told the area might be shady but , being from Philly, it didn't stand out as a particularly bad area. There was also ample parking next to the building in case you were wondering. Upon walking in, the child that still lives within me had a heart attack. On display was almost every single game system known to manchild complete with the software. I even saw a godamn Game Glove! I wasn't really in the market for such things but it was entertaining just browsing. In the back of the store lays the arcade. From sight to sound to smell it was reminiscent of the arcades I frequented in my own Stranger Things days of the early 80s. Even the 2 tone neon paint job on the walls nailed it. The place is near perfection. Before actually playing, we just walked the rows, geeking out on each game. You'll find all the greatest hits here, from Pac Man to Donkey Kong. Also pinball aplenty. My PS4 playing 15 yr old son quickly adapted to the 8bit life. We separated and did our own thing and I was both thrilled and jealous to keep seeing the BEN name in number 1 spots. Also cool is that my 2 favorite games from my day that they had at Robot City; Joust and Gyruss, turned out to be my sons favorites without me even influencing it. This shit is genetic! I've been to a few 80s arcades (recently) and Robot City is by far the best. Notable exceptions here (and the others) are 2 of my favorite 80s games ; Kangaroo and Burger Time. They must be difficult to get. I like the pricing system here. I've been to some where you pay a flat fee and play games for free within a time limit, but I prefer Robot City's method of simply buying tokens ($10-44 tokens etc). Most games were 1 token, some 2. It worked for us, mostly because my son is a video game savant. We stretched $10 into an hour and a half visit. We came again and did the $20 for 96 tokens and after 2+ hours, we had to leave with a handful of unused tokens (like Aanold , we will be back) If I lived in the area, I'd be here at least monthly. I hope the people of the southern tier don't take this place for granted, it's a real gem.

I love this place, it has an old school arcade where $20 will last the whole day. Just be prepared…read moreif you buy a game or console that it might not work. Im not sure they actually test this stuff when they buy it. We bought a game and it didn't work, I went through all the trouble shooting and it still didn't work. Quite sad about that and makes me weary about buying the consoles I had planned to buy. They should probably start testing the stuff they buy, it would save them and their customers a lot of time and money.

We want to thank you for the excellent service you have provided in delivering a balloon bouquet to…read moreour daughter at SUNY Binghamton. Besides the surprise of the balloons the SINGING balloon was the BEST!!! Highly recommend your business. Thank you for making this so easy.. Susan and Larry

Went here for a mid week summer getaway with my husband and we had an amazing time. We went in the…read moremiddle of the week so there weren't a lot of people at the resort. The resort is nestled in the Catskills surrounded by lush greenery and the smell of nature. The property is beautiful, very clean, and has that cozy modern woodsy aesthetic. It's perfect for a weekend getaway or if you just want to escape in nature for a couple of days. On the map the property looks huge, but everything is pretty quick to walk to. Our room was so lovely, and there is no TV which really gets you to be disconnected. There is a huge pool, with floaties and a truck side bar which was closed but is open on the weekends. There's also a sauna and gym which is overlooking the views of green hills. There is a nice lounge/communal area next to the cafe/reception where you can hangout and play all sorts of board games and have a nice drink. Outside there is also a covered area with a ping pong table, giant jenga, and connect 4. Each night they have a fire pit, weather permitting with smores. One of the nights it was raining so sadly no fire pits for smores, one of the staff members was so kind to heat up some smores for us and some other guests and it was nice to just have that little treat to make up for the weather. You can explore the beautiful grounds, where on a short walk across the road is their barn where they host weddings, a large pond, and if you walk further down you'll find yourself next to a stream. All the staff were so friendly and accomodating. I imagine it's more busy on the weekends especially when their pool bar and on site restaurant is open. It was a magical place. Can't wait to come back again.

Callicoon Hills is a property that appears to have been designed for Instagram before it was…read moredesigned for guests. And frankly, once you get there, the instagram photos just look like dupes. We booked a stay expecting an elevated Catskills getaway based on the property's marketing, pricing, and branding. Instead, we arrived at what felt like a hotel that was not ready to be operating at the level it advertises. Our room showed visible signs of unfinished renovation, including unpainted wall patches where fixtures had been removed, remnants of painter's tape, damaged paint on the door, and a bathroom barn door that would slide open on its own. The room was aesthetically minimalist to the point of being impractical (but not even that cute), with very little surface space and a surprising lack of outlets. The larger problem was the number of amenities and experiences that were unavailable or poorly executed. We were informed after check-in that dining service would be significantly limited due to a soft opening. The pool was not operating. Weekend yoga was unavailable despite being marketed. Parts of the property contained boxes and visible signs that preparations for the season were still underway. None of this was communicated before arrival. The food experience was equally disappointing. There was no vegetarian dinner option during our stay, which is difficult to understand at a hotel catering to a NYC weekend crowd. Breakfast was slow, and bad to the point of almost inedible. Even small guest-facing details reflected a lack of attention. For example, the s'mores were oddly restrictive, short on supplies, and featured marshmallows that were so hard they were difficult to roast. What made the experience particularly frustrating was that many of these issues seemed entirely avoidable. Weather is outside a hotel's control. Failing to communicate unavailable amenities, opening before operations are fully ready, and charging premium prices for an incomplete experience are not. The entire stay felt like a triumph of branding over hospitality. While the property photographs well from the right angle and with much moved out of the frame, far fewer aspects of it function well.

When I was still in school, my classmate from a digital photography class recommended this place to…read moreme. She gave me the card, which you have to call to set up a appointment. He only opens the store when appointments are made. So we drive into Binghamton and park on a side street. You stroll into a obscure doorway with a rusty colored carpet. The carpet is mostly brown but looked like it was bright red at one time. On your left, there is a door with black paper taped on the inside and above the blackened door is 81, confirming this dingy hole-in-the wall is Boomerang Clothing. You stroll into the store, and the owner greets you himself. He is a tall affable man who tells us how he started this 'store'. We ask him how he got started, he gives us pieces of his inimitable life story. He is a boxer at Saratoga who began selling 1980s Levis and quad roller skates to stores in Japan. He occasionally sells high end items to a LA celebrity and her boyfriend. Really, this is storage space for him to accumulate wares. I'll bet most of his business is not from Binghamton students. Glancing at the wares, it looks like an old uncle's closet: racks upon racks of dusty moth-ball-soaked clothing. The two tiers of clothing goes from floor to ceiling. In one of the corners, there is a pile of 'vintage' shoes. They look worn and the leather looks faded. There is very little room to browse. When I went, the clothes were packed so close together, when you pushed a shirt aside to look at the next one, you had to stick your face into the crevice you made, to see how the next shirt looked like. The aisles between the rack of clothing were extremely narrow: if your gut extends more than two inches from your waist, you might not make it out of the aisle. The store became crowded with more than one or two customers. My boyfriend and I had an earlier appointment and another customer came by half an hour later. We were scuttling sideways like crabs to get out of one another's way. It was hard to evaluate the goods, the smell was a little stronger than other vintage stores and the space was extremely limited. The best part of the store was proprietor himself. I was amused by his elaborate stories.

This is the OG shoe store you remember from your childhood. Great selection of workboots for men,…read morelots of selection of ladies stuff too. I bought some Redwings and had a ton of different boots to try on! Prices are on par with online "hope for a good fit" boots. Their open hours are somewhat limited but completely worth it. Side note: they are cobblers. If you need a shoe/boot repaired or resoled, have anything leather needing repairs (saddle, valise, shoes) repaired, Tony's is the go-to place. Friendly and welcoming folks.