Utica, Oneida County, NY
Places to go in Utica
49 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Food & Drink
Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Elevated seafood destination set in spacious surrounds serving oysters, craft cocktails & more.
Landmark Building, 118 Columbia St, Utica, NY 13502, USA

Outdoors
Pixley Falls State Park
11430 NY-46, Boonville, NY 13309, USA

Food & Drink
Portofino Restaurant & Events
16 Harbor Lock Rd, Utica, NY 13502, USA

Shopping
Puff Theory Cannabis | Utica, NY
221 Oriskany St E, Utica, NY 13502, USA

Wellness
Rejuvn8 Aesthetics - Utica
4848 Commercial Dr Ste 800, New Hartford, NY 13413, USA

Food & Drink
Rick's Famous Juicy Burgers
421 Broad St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

Outdoors
Roscoe Conkling Park
Historic recreation area featuring the Utica Zoo, Valley View Golf Course & a woodsy trail system.
Utica, NY 13501, USA

Outdoors
Sherrill Brook Park
Open area featuring a dog park, playground & picnic pavilions, plus green space & nature trails.
Sherrillbrook Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413, USA

Shopping
T.J. Maxx
Retail chain featuring stylish brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories, plus housewares.
4739 Commercial Dr, New Hartford, NY 13413, USA

Food & Drink
Tailor & the Cook
Farm-to-table American cooking, a flower-lined patio & a deep wine list in a circa-1800s building.
311 Main St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

Wellness
The Lodge at Turning Stone
Sleek rooms & suites in a casino resort featuring several bars, restaurants & sports activities.
5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478, USA

Arts & Culture
The Stanley Theatre
Baroque-style theater with gold-leaf interior, a grand staircase & marquee offers concerts & plays.
259 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

Family
The Wild Animal Park
Animal park home to tigers, bears & giraffes, with bouncing castles & regular events for kids.
7621 Lakeport Rd, Chittenango, NY 13037, USA

Food & Drink
Top of the Morning Cafe
Daytime diner dishing up omelets, frittatas, sandwiches & salads in a laid-back atmosphere.
414 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY 13502, USA

Food & Drink
Tramontane Cafe
Funky neighborhood cafe with kitschy decor providing locals with live music & sandwiches.
1105 Lincoln Ave, Utica, NY 13502, USA

Nightlife
Turning Stone Resort Casino
Modern rooms & suites in multiple casino resort hotels, plus restaurants/bars, slots, games & a spa.
5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY 13478, USA

Sports & Recreation
Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club
169 Main St, New York Mills, NY 13417, USA

Arts & Culture
Ultimate Dropzone
7915 Seneca Tpke, Clinton, NY 13323, USA

Food & Drink
Utica Coffee of Clinton
1 W Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323, USA

Food & Drink
Utica Coffee Roasting Company
92 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, USA

Family
Utica Zoo
Small year-round zoo featuring over 200 animals plus guided tours & kids' programs.
1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501, USA

Food & Drink
uticabbq
244 Roosevelt Dr, Utica, NY 13502, USA

Food & Drink
Ventura's
Classy, long-running sit-down spot offering Italian cooking featuring a house brand of sauce.
787 Lansing St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

Outdoors
Verona Beach State Park
Scenic picnic & camping areas on Oneida Lake, plus trails through secluded wetlands & woodlands.
6541 Lakeshore Rd S, Verona Beach, NY 13162, USA