Discover Utica

Expiration: Apr 3rd 2025

The Discover Utica trail is filled with 100+ local businesses to visit during your stay here! Explore coffee shops, restaurants, nightlife, attractions & more. Be sure to check in at each spot to earn points. Then visit the rewards tab to redeem your earned points for a FREE limited edition IIHF poster designed by local artist Retro Sorrento. Thanks for supporting local!


Included Venues

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Adirondack Distilling Company
Adirondack's German stills produce the flagship vodka, gin, white whisky and Central New York's first legal bourbon ever.Tours unavailable at this time but we are open for tastings daily 8:30-3:30 (call first- hours vary with production schedule). 601 Varick Street, Utica, NY.
Adirondack Railroad
The Adirondack Railroad is a heritage railway serving the Adirondack Park that operates over former New York Central Railroad trackage between Utica and Tupper Lake.
Ambasador Restaurant
Large portions of classic Italian dishes served in a lovely atmosphere! Try to save room for dessert!
Artisanal Premium Cheese
Artisanal Premium Cheese has their own aging caves, offering cave-aged artisan cheeses from around the world. Stop in for gift baskets, breads and rolls, and of course, delicious cheeses.
Babe's at Harbor Point
Babe's at Harbor Point specializes in quality food, affordable prices, and a renovated and relaxing atmosphere for families and friends

What's Included

  • $5 Off Lunch From 11am - 2pm
Bagel Grove
Made from scratch, boiled, baked and delivered straight to your front door. Our family owned bagel shop has been perfecting your bagels since 1988.
Bagg's Square Brewing Company
Bagg's Square Brewing Company is located in the Doyle Hardware building, inside the Bagg's Square district of Utica NY. Enjoy craft German style brews, delicious food and spirits!
Bella Regina
Fresh and home made Italian fare located in the heart of Downtown Utica. Open for lunch and dinner.
Broadway Theatre League of Utica
This local gem presents, produces and promotes family-orientated, multi-generational and sophisticated theatrical productions. Most shows take place in the beautiful Stanley Theatre.
Brooklyn Pickle Utica
A casual eatery serving up giant overstuffed sandwiches, huge subs, award-winning homemade soups, convenient catering, and our fun, friendly, fast-paced atmosphere.
Caruso's Pastry Shop
Classic Italian Utica bakery. Find Pusties, Cheesecakes, Sfogliatelli and much mor!
Castlewood Cafe
Castlewood Cafe is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Utica, New York. Our extensive menu includes all homemade items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We offer daily specials! Feel free to read through our menu to find something you'll love before you come in, or ask a server for suggestions next time you visit us.
Character Coffee
Character is a community-driven and quality focused coffee shop providing a multi-roaster experience in downtown Utica, NY.
Chesterfield's Tavolo
Classic and modern Italian fare. Serves happy hour food. Serves vegetarian dishes. Good for watching sports
China Wok
We offer authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Utica, NY. Order online for pickup or delivery now, we deliver up to 5 mile
Court Vue Luncheonette
Small, locally owned business has been serving customers for more than 30 years. The menu is filled with all the breakfast dishes (served all day), lunch staples and comfort foods customers have come to expect, in addition to daily specials, soups, salads and homemade desserts. Smack dab in the center of busy Elizabeth Street, directly across from the Oneida County Court HouseS
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Craylee's
Family owned, bustling eatery offering traditional breakfast & lunch dishes in a small dining room.
Daniele Imports
A Utica gem, known for their tomato pie but also serving up homemade, delicious Italian specialties.
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
Italian chain serving steak, classic entrees & cocktails in a traditional setting.
Desserts Beyond the Ordinary
Italian pastries and other desserts, cakes, cheesecakes.
F T Proctor Park
Located off of Culver Ave. between Rutger and Bleecker Streets, this 62-acre Olmsted-designed park is considered the crown jewel of Utica’s parks.
Gerber's 1933 Tavern
Moonshine cocktails & classic sandwiches served in a prohibition-era setting with vintage music.
Griffin's Pub
Has outdoor seating. Pool tables and Darts. Serves great cocktails. Doesn't accept reservations
Hemstrought's Bakeries
Hemstrought's famous for the ?original Halfmoon Cookie? has not changed the recipe since 1920. Varies baked goods ands breads.
Iconic by Chesterfield
Iconic by Chesterfield is an American restaurant located inside the DoubleTree Hotel Utica at 102 Lafayette St in Utica, NY.
Irish Cultural Center
Enjoy an Authentic Irish Pub Experience at Five Points Public House and Events Center. Authenic pub fare & drinks.
Island Breeze Bar and Grill
Specializes in Caribbean and American dishes.
It's a Utica Thing! Kitchen & Bar
Utica Italian restaurant with favorites like Chicken Riggies, Utica Greens, Tomato Pie, Hand Tossed Pizza, House-made Pasta, Steaks, Seafood, w/ a full bar!
Jimmy John's
We Make Our Sandwiches Exactly How You Want Them, Because You Are The One Who's Eating It.
Joe's Restaurant
Homemade, delicious, authentic Italian food served for almost 90 years now
Knead To Eat Bakery and Cafe
Breakfast and sanwich shop. Gluten free options available.
Kookie's Q & Creamery
Offering mouthwatering barbecue dishes and delectable ice cream treats

What's Included

  • $1 Off Ice Cream Cones
Lukins Brick Oven Pizza
Lukin's is located on Varick St, Utica, NY. Our menu consists of specialty brick oven pizzas, char-grilled wings, chicken riggies, paninis, calzones and more! Enjoy music Friday and Saturday nights inside or out on the patio!
Marr-Logg House
Old school rustic eatery. Fast service and great tasting food. Arguably the best giambrotte in the Mohawk Valley!
Mauro's Old School Bar & Grill
An established bar & grill located in East Utica serving delicious "bar food" and cold drinks.
Mello's Subs
The best bang-for-your-buck! A no-frills sandwich shop with homemade bread, large portions and great value.*Cash Only
Mi Casa Restaurant
Full service Spanish restaurant
mōtus
motus is a modern American restaurant and gastropub located in beautiful Utica, New York. Unique cocktails and food menu.
Mr Buzz Bakery
All the best baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth. Offering fresh bread baked daily. Everything made with a Jamaican twist. Fresh beef and chicken patties on a daily basis!
International grocery and quick serve restuarant!
Munson
Munson is a regional fine arts center founded in 1919 and located in Utica, New York. The institute has three program divisions, museum of art, performing arts and school of art.
Nail Creek Pub & Brewery
Classy but not fancy. Our goal is simple. We want to make you feel good. Our service is friendly and our products are prepared and delivered with care.
Napoli's Italian Bakery & Deli
Homemade pasta, soups, pizza, sauce and more!
Nina's Pizza
Relaxed, booth-filled place with pizza, pasta, subs, wings & more for dine-in, takeout or delivery.
No1 Chinese Restaurant
Traditional Chinese fare.
Nostro Restobar and Lounge
Nostro connects our approach to modern Italian cuisine with the nostalgia of mid-century modern design. The Oneida National Bank lobby delivers a stylish scene starring simple, user-friendly dishes paired with classic cocktails and prosecco. Our spacious yet intimate dining room mingles alongside the lively energy of the lounge; offering cozy seating for a perfect social setting. With an atmosphere constructed of rich leathers, cherry woods, terrazzo, and a scenic backdrop of a museum-worthy bronze mural, Nostro provokes your senses and fuels your desires.
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NY Energy Zone
The NY Energy Zone is an interactive, educational experience that introduces visitors to the dynamic world of electricity and New York State's role in it.
O'Donnell's Pub & Grill
Your favorite local Irish bar with craft beer, burgers and steaks.
O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria
Time-tested, circa-1914 restaurant serving pizza & other Italian specialties in bare-bones digs.
Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Architecturally thoughtful, warm, and intrigue your senses. Enjoy first tier offerings of USDA Prime steaks, seafood, sandwiches, entr‚e salads, and shucked oysters. With sights, sounds, and tastes ranging from art gallery worthy sketches to the familiarity of gracious and attentive service, you will be welcomed into a one of a kind dining experience.
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Oneida County History Center
A 5,000 square foot gallery, research library & bookshop in a grand, classical style building.
Oneida County Tourism Welcome Center
Official tourism marketing organization, a non-profit corporation dedicated to building Oneida County's economy and positive image through tourism and convention development, events, and the marketing of the county on a global basis.
Palermo Pizzeria
Open since 1992. Palermo Pizzeria delivers to residents, businesses, and colleges weekdays until 12am and weekends until 1am!
Pho Mekong House of Noodles
Down-to-earth spot serving a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes & fresh fruit shakes
Pizza Box
We bring back the old East Utica, a place where everyone is family serving pizza, wings, soup, subs and pasta
Pizza Classic
Serving great pizza and wing deals, plus a long list of fresh salads, hot subs, and Italian pasta dishes. Whether you're in the mood for Italian, subs, or pizza, we've got you covered!
Players of Utica
A community theatre location in Utica. This theater opened in 1913 and is the oldest community theatre in NYS. It's also one of the five oldest community theaters in the US. Don't forget to grab a photo by the beautiful mural.
Polish Community Club
Polish Food Night on Thursdays and Fish Dinner on Fridays. 4pm-8pm every week.
Polish Food Night on Thursdays and Fish Dinner on Fridays. Our venue is an amazing place for an event or party!
Portofino Restaurant
Nestled on the the picturesque Erie Canal, Portofino is an exquisite taste of Italy in the heart of our beloved city offering fine-dining, cocktails & outdoor seating.
Ramon’s Bakery
Started out as a food truck and has evolved into a wonderful bakery serving up variety of delicious baked goods
Rintrona's Bistro
If you want real Italian Food, Rintrona's Bistro in Utica delivers that. For a great meal and atmosphere, this is the place to be.
Rooster's
Casual burger spot with good vibes, delicious flavors and some of the best burgers & fries in town.
Rosario's Pizzeria East Utica
Longtime Italian eatery serving specialty pizzas, pasta dishes & other staples in casual quarters.
Roscoe Conkling Park
Roscoe Conkling Park was the first park developed by T.R. Proctor in 1909. Throughout the years the park has added several Utica attractions within its 385 acres, including the Parkway Recreation Center, Val Bialis Ski and Sled Center, the New York Energy Zone, the Eagle Monument and Picnic Area, Utica Zoo, Valley View Golf Course (designed by Robert Trent Jones), and the South Woods Switch Backs.
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Roso's Cafe Catering
Is a hidden gem on the 2nd floor in the Adirondack Bldg. Serving fresh made breakfast and lunch
Ruznic Market
Authentic Bosnian Resturant/ Market serving authentic food dishes and variety of imported foods
Sammy and Annie's - The Store & Cafe
Houses specialty foods based on family and original recipes
Saranac - F.X. Matt Brewery
Tour center & shop for the adjacent brewery, founded in 1888 & making a wide range of Saranac beers.
Shade Bar & Grill
Shade Bar and Grill, a fun, lively and interactive atmosphere offering exceptional American cuisine and a full range of beer, including local craft, wine and signature drinks.
Slice
Colorful pizza parlor known for its hand-tossed specialty pies, our signature purple cow wings & so much more
So Sweet Candy Shoppe
If you've been searching for exceptional homemade candies and other baked goods in Utica, NY, look no further than So Sweet Candy Shoppe.

Locally owned and operated, we're the sweets shop you don't want to miss.
Soul One12 Restaurant
A must-visit eatery in Utica, specializing in delicious soul food cuisine.
Sunny Restaurant Asian Cuisine
An array of traditional Southeast Asian dishes are on the menu as well as Vegan at this no-frills eatery.
Swifty's Restaurant & Pub
Bar & grill offering American pub fare ranging from burgers to steaks, plus several TVs for sports.
Terrace Cafe by O'Connor's
Serving gourmet sandwiches, delectable salads, and homemade desserts in an elegant atmoshere at Fountain Elms, the former home of the Munson-Wiliams-Proctors founding family
The Beer Hub
CNY's beer destination?The best in beer and sandwiches ...for here or to-go!
The Celtic Harp Restaurant and Pub
Homey, relaxed pub for beer, from local to iconic, plus whiskey, Irish eats, trivia nights & DJs.
The Green Onion Pub
Casual, laid back bar with a unique mural on the side of the building. Great place for delicious beers and drinks. No TVs, so a fun spot to connect with friends.
THE HUB EATERY
Great Food at Affordable Prices. Using only the best ingredients we offer a selection of burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and more.

What's Included

  • 10% Off
The Stanley Theatre
The Stanley Theatre is a historic Baroque movie palace in Utica, New York. Over the years, it has gone through several changes of ownership, but has always been affiliated with Warner Brothers Pictures.
The Tailor and The Cook
A farm to table eatery located in Historic Bagg's Square, in the heart of Downtown Utica, NY. Our mission is to offer inspired and thoughtful cuisine and a path to the farmers we call our friends.
Top of the Morning Cafe
Daytime diner dishing up omelets, frittatas, sandwiches & salads in a laid-back atmosphere.
TR Proctor Park
Located at 1254-1260 Culver Ave., Utica, NY, this 112-acre park was originally designed as a sanctuary for citizens of the city, where they might engage in organized and spontaneous recreational activities.
Trackside Restaurant
Have an elegant dining experience at one of the most beautiful train stations in the country. Serving tempting dishes like seafood fruit de mar and cinnamon-coated lamb, our menu items are guaranteed to leave alasting impression.
Tramontane Cafe
Funky neighborhood cafe with kitschy decor providing locals with live music & sandwiches.
Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts
Theatre showing films since 1927 and features live music performances, comedy acts, and offers classes like improv and more.
Utica Bread
Award winning artisan bread and pastry serving up great breatfast and lunch
Utica Bread
Award winning artisan bread and pastry serving up great breatfast and lunch
Utica Coffee Roasting Company
Locally owned coffee shop and roaster supplying the finest coffee from around the world.
Utica Public Library
Utica Public Library is a historic library building located in Utica in Oneida County, New York. It is a rectangular five story Neoclassical style structure, constructed of New Haven brick on a limestone foundation. It features a central pedimented pavilion with Corinthian order columns
Utica Zoo
Utica Zoo is a regional zoo in Utica, New York, situated in a section of Roscoe Conkling Park. It consists of a mixture of outdoor and indoor animal enclosures, a petting zoo, nature trails, and other amenities. #FunThatMatters

What's Included

  • Buy One Admission, Get One Free
Willows of Utica
Offering Entrees, Appetizers, Soups and more in a simple dining experience
Woodland Farm Brewery
Locally owned and operated brewery with a wide range of our craft beers. A host of NYS hard ciders, wines, and spirits, plus a full kitchen!
Yummilicious Cafe & Bakery
Family owned caf‚ & bakery serving homemade food, cakes & desserts made daily from scratch and with love.
Zeina's Cafe and Catering
Old-school, family-owned, neighborhood nook with sizable portions of traditional Lebanese standards.