Why Utica? WHY NOT UTICA!

Lately in the papers and on the news there has been so much negative press about Utica. We seem to hear about all the people leaving the area , the crime rate , the poor economy, yada yada yada. Well we at Mohawk Valley Hub think that it is time for us all to remember all the great things Utica has to offer, and why Utica really is a GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!

Have you ever drove down Genesee St and looked at some of those buildings. The size, the architecture, and the design. How they must of looked in their former glory. Utica really must of been a great place to live... and it still is! Little by little we seem to be taking back some of the Utica " WE LOST".

So take a look around the page at some of Utica's best features, and maybe you will remember why ....

Utica Really Is A Great Place To Live!

Click here to see some historical pics of Utica

Monuments
I bet you never realized all the beautiful monuments we have all over the city.
Click here to see some pics of the Monuments.

Area Parks

Pics & Directions to Area Parks.

 

Official Utica City Website

Area Colleges

 

 

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Entertainment

  • Movie Theaters: Check movie times & listings for all the local movie theaters.

 

Local News
Check our News Page For Local Utica News Updated throughout the day.

Local Events
Check our Events Page For Local Events happening around Utica.

 

 

 

 

 

Stanley Theatre - Built 1928

The Stanley Theatre opened September 10, 1928, with the silent movie Ramona starring Delores del Rio and has been the premier showplace for Central New York ever since. Legend has it that the grand entry staircase was designed to resemble the main staircase on the Titanic ocean liner. Check the website for upcoming events...... More info

Munson Williams

Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute is made up of 3 divisions.The Preforming Art offers outdoor concerts, events, recitals.etc The School of ARt offers a national accredited college program associated with Pratt Institute.The Museum of Art offers 20 galleries featuring selections from the permanent collection and exhibitions of works from major collections worldwide.... More info

The Utica Auditorium

The Utica Memorial Auditorium was built in 1959 on the site of the old Erie Canal.  Dedicated to the memory of area veterans and the wars in which they served, it was, at the time, one of only three arenas worldwide that had a completely unobstructed view - no support pillars to see around.    Madison Square Garden in New York City is actually modeled after the Auditorium. The Auditorium is now home to sporting events, concerts, & family events.... .More info

 

Val Bialas Rec. Center

Val Bialas Recreation Center is one of only 2 municipally owned ski centers inside city limits in the lower 48 states. It offers a chairlift, tow rope, night skiing, new ski chalet complete with snack bar and double sided fireplace.  It has 5 trails at different degrees of difficulty and a separate sledding hill.  The winter sports complex offers over 7 miles of groomed cross country trails.  There are varying degrees of difficulty to accommodate all levels of skiing ability.  The Recreational building contains 2 modified basketball courts, weight training station, exercise equipment, walking track, tennis courts, computer room, conference area, and also contains the Utica Sport Hall of Fame. For more info please call: 315-223-4320

 

Utica Train Station - Built 1928

Let us show you the beauty of the Adirondacks . Our adventures offer many different scenic excursions departing from Utica’s beautifully restored Union Station. This is our longest adventure, offering a full day trip, passing such flag stops as Holland Patent Station. The journey is two hours each way with a 4-1/2 hour layover in Thendara (Old Forge) in the summer & fall.... More info

 

 

 

Utica ZooThe Utica Zoo has served the region for over 88 years. Located in Roscoe-Conkling Park, the zoo is part of a recreational complex made possible by the donation of land from Thomas R. Proctor in 1909. The zoo has grown from its small beginnings with three fallow deer to its present collection of over 200 animals. Of the 80 acres of land set aside for the zoo's use, 35 are presently developed..... More info
Running Hall of Fame

On July 11, 1998, a hall of fame was established to honor the athletes who have lent their names and achievements to defining the sport of distance running.  The Hall is dedicated to honoring the sport of distance running and the athletes who have made contributions to the sport, from top runners and the most decorated athletes, to those who pushed the sport's barriers and eventually broke them. More info

 

The Utica Marsh The Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area has 213 total acres, 2 observation towers, one handicapped accessible viewing platform, several trails complete with boardwalks over the wet areas, water control dikes, parking areas, a pavilion and car top boat launch site on the Mohawk River. A large parking lot and boat ramp are located on the Barge Canal just off the north west corner of the WMA and a bike trail passes along the marsh and barge canal on the north. .... More info

 

The Canalway TrailThe Canalway is a collection of trail segments following the barge canal through upstate NY. The Canalway section that runs between Utica and Rome is about 15 miles long but there are several entrances in between for shorter jaunts. Along the canal the trail passes through the Utica marsh, fields in the Mohawk Valley flood plain, and many peaceful stretches of wooded riverbank. The path is mostly flat and wide with a few small hills making it a good choice for long bike rides and joggers avoiding traffic.
The Utica section of the trail begins on North Genesee St heading east from the canal overpass. Other access points include Mohawk St crossing the canal in Marcy, RT 291 crossing the canal in Marcy, River St crossing in Oriskany, and Ft Stanwix in Rome.