AREAS NEARBY
Norwich | Sydney | Morris | Gilbertsville | Oneonta | Cooperstown | Franklin | Unadilla
EAT
The Gatehouse Coffee Shop, Morris – coffee, tea, music, art, & handmade local goods.
Five Kids Gatehouse, Gilbertsville – Bakery and cafe specializing in artisan breads and pastries.
The Empire House, Gilbertsville – Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern restaurant, cafe, and bar in a historic building.
La Maison Bakery & Café, Norwich – Same owner. Phenomenal pastries and baked goods at La Maison and incredible dinners at The Bohemian Moon.
Scotty’s Pizzeria, Morris – The best chicken wings around.
Judy’s Corner Country Kitchen – The diner you expect in a small town- with double the portions.
Things To Do
Shopping at Farmhouse Finds, South New Berlin
Shopping at Masonville General Store, Masonville – Old time lovely general store
Colonia Movie Theatre, Norwich
Rogers Environmental Education Center – Rogers Center is New York State’s oldest environmental education center. 600 Acres and 7 Miles of Trails: Open daily from dawn to dusk. Explore their full offering of upstate New York ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and cultural heritage. Free to the public and accessible all year round!
Events
Canoe Regatta – The world’s longest single day flat water canoe race! Includes entertainment, craft fair, and a carnival.
The Unadilla MX racetrack – One of the best tracks in the United States, hosting rounds of the US Motocross Nationals, and JDay Off-Road Series , as well as the MX Rewind vintage racing weekend, and amateur events.
Chenango County Blues Music Festival – The Chenango Blues Festival is a family-friendly event held each August in beautiful central New York. In addition to award-winning blues acts the festival also features: Arts & Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Beer and Wine Booth
Chenango County Colorscape Arts Festival – Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival is a free outdoor festival that draws 10-12,000 people to East and West Parks of downtown Norwich, NY, each year on the weekend after Labor Day, with its juried art and fine crafts for sale in an interactive atmosphere, acoustic music by professional singer-songwriters, literary arts, creative culinary arts, and hands-on art experiences for all ages. Admission and all activities are entirely FREE of charge. Rain or shine.
Gus Macker Tournamnet – Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament. The event currently travels around the country partnering with local community groups to host this 3on3 basketball tournament. The Gus Macker is a halfcourt pickup game which attracts all ages and talent levels. In 2024, the Macker hoop festival will visit around 30 cities across the country.
Rolling Antiquers Old Car Club Annual Antique Auto Show & Flea Market – Hundreds of show cars, antique engines & military vehicles on display. Flea market features antiques, collectibles, car parts, food, entertainment and more. NY Route 12, Sherburne
Sherburne Pageant of Bands
NY Route 12, Sherburne
The annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands has been a tradition for 70 years. The highlight is the parade that features 30 marching bands from around NY State and beyond.
Otselic Valley Fishing Heritage Day – Fishing & Heritage Day includes many popular activities at the State Fish Hatchery, the Otselic Town Park, and other locations within the hamlet. Trout fishing demonstrations, fly casting lessons, kids activities and more.
Cooperstown Dream Park 12U Baseball Tournaments – Voted America’s #1 best baseball camp. Cooperstown, NY the home of Cooperstown Dreams Park and the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
In the summer check out the NBT Concert Series at the Norwich Park.
For a list of local farms with fresh meat, produce and products visit here: https://www.empirehousefinedining.com/local-farming