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> Go Fishing on the Great Lake with Ace Charters
13 Basin St Slip 24, Oswego, NY 13126
Capt. Jimmy Samia and Ace Charters provides full-day and half-day charter fishing excursions on Lake Ontario for the whole family.
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> Adams Country Club
10700 US-11, Adams, NY 13605
Built and designed in 1959 by Al Thomas, this 18-hole course is both enjoyable and challenging for all levels of players.
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> Adventure Calls Outfitters
2524 New York 13, Altmar, NY 13302
For more than 30 years, Adventure Calls has been rafting on all three upstate rivers "the Genesee River, Cattaraugus Creek, and the Salmon River in Pulaski ..
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> Association Island
15530 Snowshoe Road, Henderson, NY 13650
This 65-acre island KOA site has 300 sites, a marina with its own boat launch, on-site fishing, kayaks and pedal boats and two-bedroom lakefront cottages.
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> Battle Island State Park Golf Course
2150 NY-48, Fulton, NY 13069
The 18-hole Battle Island State Park Golf Course is a challenging one for the professional as well as amateur player.
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> Bay Breeze Golf Links
11390 Cheever Road, Chaumont, NY 13622
Bay Breeze Golf Links is a fun, 9-hole regulation course with 4 tees / hole with a par-3 layout included on the front nine.
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> Broad Horizons Guide and Charter Service
21 Lake St., Oswego, NY 13126
Capt. Andy Grisenthwaite offers both Lake Ontario fishing charters from April-September and drift boat services on the Salmon and Oswego rivers from September-January.
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> Cayuga Museum/Case Research Lab
203 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021
Explore the birthplace of Talking Movies and the history of Cayuga County at the Cayuga Museum/Case Research Lab.
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> Exceed your Expectations with Chasin' Tail Adventures
22 County Route 1A, Oswego, NY 13126
Capt Andy Bliss and Chasin’ Tail Adventures provides exciting, year-round fishing for steelhead and brown trout as well as King and Coho salmon.
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> Children’s Museum of Oswego
7 W. Bridge St., Oswego, NY 13126
The exhibits in this interactive museum focus on aspects of current and historical local significance, imaginative play, the arts, science, and mathematics
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> Cross Lake Campground & RV Park
2946 Duger Road, Cato, NY 13033
Set on beautiful Cross Lake, this campground offers sites for RVs and tents along with cabins and cottages for rent.
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> DIRT Hall of Fame and Classic Car Museum
1 Speedway Drive, Weedsport, NY 13166
The Dirt Motorsport Hall of Fame and Classic Car Museum Features many classic cars, rare photographs, historic race cars and racing memorabilia.
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> East Charity Shoal Lighthouse
Henderson Harbor, NY 13651
This lighthouse is located in the shipping channel leading to the St. Lawrence River, where shallow depths range from 10 meters to as low as 1 meter.
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> Emerald Crest Golf Course
3989 NY-3, Fulton, NY 13069
The 18-hole "Emerald Crest" course in Fulton features 5,435 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 68.
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> Play by the Water at Southwick Beach State Park
8119 Southwicks Pl, Woodville, NY 13650
Just 8 miles south of Henderson Harbor, Southwick Beach State Park on Great Lake Ontario is known for its inviting, warm sandy beach.
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> Evergreen Hills Golf Course
285 County Route 20, Oswego, NY 13126
Just a few miles from SUNY Oswego campus, this relaxed and affordable 9-hole course has something for every skill level.
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> Historic Fort Ontario Overlooks the Great Lake
1 East Fourth St, Oswego, New York 13126
Visit the only fort in the US that has served in all military conflicts beginning with the French & Indian War of 1754-63.
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> Finger Lakes Scuba
11 Dill St, Auburn, NY 13021
A division of Coral Reef Dive Adventures, Finger Lakes Scuba offers local dive charters ..
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> Fingerlakes Mall
1579 Clark Street, Auburn, NY 13021
Nestled on Owasco Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, Fingerlakes Mall is Cayuga County's only enclosed shopping center.
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> Fish Doctor Charters
Slip 21, Oswego Marina, Oswego, NY 13126
Capt. Ernie Lantiegne invites you to enjoy a day of fish therapy with the fish doctor, trolling Lake Ontario's eastern basin from April through September.
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> Fort Hill Cemetery
19 Fort St., Auburn, NY, 13021
Fort Hill Cemetery is both an historic site and an active cemetery and includes the grave sites of Harriet Tubman, William Seward and suffragette Martha Coffin Wright.
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> Galloo Island Lighthouse
Galoo Island, Henderson Harbor, NY. 13651
Erected in 1820, Galloo Island Lighthouse was the first American lighthouse built on Lake Ontario and today is privately owned.
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> Good Times Sportfishing
Pulaski, NY 13142
Operating out of the world-famous Salmon River in Pulaski, Good Times Sportsfishing boasts a top-of-the-line boat, equipment and veteran captains.
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> Great Bear Recreational Area
Great Bear Road, Fulton, NY 13069
With 444 acres along the east bank of the Oswego River, the Great Bear Springs Recreation Area features a mix of marked trails, forests, fields & wetlands.
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> Plan your Vacation on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail
332 Prospect Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303
From Niagara Falls to the Thousand Islands & more, this Journey along the Seaway Trail is Pure Upstate NY !
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> Harriet Tubman Home, Inc.
180 South St., Auburn, NY 13021
Located on 26 acres of land in Auburn, the Harriet Tubman Home preserves the legacy of one of the most noted abolitionist in U.S. history.
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> Hejamada Campground & RV Park
748 McDonald Road, Port Byron, NY 13140
Near the north end of Cayuga Lake, this family-oriented campground offers accommodations for all types of camping enthusiasts, from RVers to tenters on more than 200 spacious, wooded sites.
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> High Adventure Sportfishing
229 Krebs Road, Pulaski, NY 13142
This full-time professional charter and guide service is based in Pulaski and moored in the Oswego Marina at the mouth of the Oswego River.
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> Highland Park Golf Club
3068 Franklin Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021
Just 20 miles west of Syracuse, Highland Park Golf Course is a par-71, 18-hole course stretching over 6,400 yards.
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> The Historic Seward House Museum in Auburn
33 South St,, Auburn, NY 13021
Built in 1816, The Seward House Historic Museum in Auburn is filled with original artwork and period furnishings.
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> Horse Island Lighthouse
Horse Island, Sacketts Harbor, NY. 13685
Erected in 1831, Horse Island Light, also known as Sackets Harbor Light, is today privately owned.
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> K&G Sport Fishing - Son of a Gun
1917 County Route 1, Oswego, NY 13126
Capt. Chad has grown up fishing on Lake Ontario and has more than 20 years of professional experience, having begun his career mating with his father at the age of 9...
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> K&G Sport Fishing - Top Gun
1917 County Route 1, Oswego, NY 13126
Capt. Greg primarily operates aboard the 40’ Jersey TOP GUN and with more than 30 years of experience fishing, he consistently guides 200 successful trips each year ...
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> Lakeview Golf & Country Club
6642 East Lake Road, Auburn, NY 13021
Situated just 20 minutes west of Syracuse, Lakeview features an 18-hole, par 70 public course, offering a challenging 6,564 yards.
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> Madison Barracks
85 Worth St., Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Madison Barracks remained an active military installation through the end of World War II and is now is now operated as a residential community with apartments as well as boasting an inn, a restaurant and a marina.
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> Midway Drive-In Theater
2475 NY-48, Minetto, NY 13069
This digitally projected, 600-car outdoor theater brings triple features to the screen on weekends with open captions on Sundays.
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> Milky Way Fishing Charters
13213 Harbor View Road, Henderson, NY 13650
Milky Way Fishing Charters offers fishing trips for hire with Capt. Scott Durant, a Coast Guard licensed charter captain fishing out of the Henderson Harbor area of Lake Ontario.
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> Moby Dick Charters
13684 Harbor View Road, Henderson Harbor, NY 13651
Join Capt. Bob Dick in Henderson Harbor to fish the eastern basin of Lake Ontario to bring home your trophy walleye, king salmon, big brown trout, lake trout, bass, northern pike and/or muskie.
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> Old McDonald's Farm
14369 County Rd 145, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
From spring to autumn, Old McDonald's Farm welcomes thousands of families to their 6000-acre farm to take part in an educational and agricultural adventure enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
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> Oswego - Where the Waters never End
46 East Bridge St, Oswego, NY 13126
Known throughout Central NY as "The Port City," Oswego is acclaimed for its History and gorgeous Lake Ontario sunsets ..
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> Best Fishing in Oswego County
46 E Bridge St., Oswego, New York 13126
No matter what type of fishing you like and regardless of your level of expertise, you are sure to find the fishing adventure for you in Oswego County.
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> Oswego Food and History Tours
225 West First St, Oswego, NY 13126
Take a walking tour (1.5 miles over a 3-hour period of time) that combines the incredible nautical sights sights of Lake Ontario, Oswego harbor, its amazing history, and its delicious local cuisines.
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> Rev up your Senses at Oswego Speedway
300 E Albany St, Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego Speedway's racetrack is nicknamed the 'Steel Palace' and features big block, supermodified, along with other classes.
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> Oswego W. Pierhead Lighthouse
1 West First St. Oswego, New York 13126
The West Pierhead Lighthouse is the fourth lighthouse to stand watch over the mouth of the Oswego River since 1822 and is still active today.
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> Pick your Own Apples at Behling Orchards
114 Potter Road, Mexico, NY 13114
Along with apple picking, The Barn at the orchard is open every weekend to enjoy homemade cider and treats, candy apples, fudge and so much more!
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> Richardson-Bates House Museum
135 E. Third St., Oswego, NY 13126
Built circa 1867, this Italian Villa-style home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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> River Forest Park Campground
9439 Riverforest Road, Weedsport, NY 13166
A full-service RV park and marina on the lovely Seneca River, Riverforest Park offers more than 200 RV sites, including pull-through sites and large level parking surfaces.
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> Robert G. Wehle State Park
5182 State Park Road, Henderson, NY 13650
Robert G. Wehle State Park boasts 1,100 acres and more than 17,000 feet of spectacular Lake Ontario shoreline and dramatic limestone cliffs.
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> Sackets Harbor Battlefield
504 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
See the history of this significant site unfold as it interpreted by exhibits, tours and reenactments during the summer months.
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> Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum
22 Barbara Donahue Drive, Oswego, NY 13126
Located next to Fort Ontario Historic Site in Oswego, NY, The Safe Haven Museum is the only official WWII holocaust refugee shelter museum in the World.
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> Sail into the Adventure you've Dreamed About
500 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor, NY 1685
Sail Ontario offers fantastic Sailing Charter opportunities on northeast Lake Ontario from Sackets Harbor in the Thousand Islands.
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> Salmon River Light
5 Lake Road Extension, Pulaski, NY 13142
Whether it is fishing, relaxing or discovering a unique historic landmark, Salmon River Lighthouse Marina offers the chance to enjoy it all.
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> Salmon River Falls Unique Area
Falls Road, Orwell, NY 13426
Salmon River Falls Unique Area encompasses a sparkling 110-foot waterfall in a 3000-foot long gorge lined with steep cliffs.
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> Salmon River Fish Hatchery
2133 County Route 22, Altmar, NY 13302
Built in 1980, this hatchery produces more than 2 million fingerlings and close to 1 million yearlings each year and offers self-guided tours.
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> Salmon River International Sport Fishing Museum
3044 State Route 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
This museum is home to a collection of more than 250,000 historic items from the former Gladding Corporation’s Museum, the first ever museum of its kind in the country.
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> Sandy Island Beach State Park
3387 County Route 15, Pulaski, NY 13142
Sandy Island Beach State Park is a New York State park on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario boasting is a 1,500-foot natural sandy beach.
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> Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
205 Genesee St., Auburn, NY 13021
The Schweinfurth Art Center is a gallery and multi-arts facility that hosts five exhibitions each year featuring regional, national and international artists ..
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> Selkirk Shores State Park
7101 State Route 3, Pulaski, NY 13142
Selkirk Shores State Park is a 990-acre state park located on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Ontario.
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> Stone Creek Golf Club
229 NY-104A, Oswego, NY 13126
Stone Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course open to membership with 5,332 yards from the longest tees for a par of 70.
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> Stony Point Lighthouse
Henderson Harbor, NY 13651
Located on the shore of Lake Ontario near Henderson Bay, the original Stony Point Lighthouse was lit in 1869 and it was automated in 1950.
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> Discover Maritime History at the H. Lee White Museum
1 West First St., Oswego, NY 13126
Tour the H Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego, reach & explore the Harbor Lighthouse by boat, and see the famous LT-5 WW II Tugboat.
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> Tamarak Golf Club
2021 County Route 1, Oswego, NY 13126
The 18-hole "Tamarack" course in Oswego features 5,396 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70.
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> Tap into Spring Maple Weekend in Upstate NY
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See Designated Weekends for Times: Did you know that New York state is known for its maple syrup and home to more than 2,000 maple sugar makers?
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> The Elms Golf Club
2 Country Club Lane, Sandy Creek, NY 13145
The Elms Golf Club opened in 1930 and features 6,200 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70.
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> Thunder Island Water Park
21 Wilcox Road, Fulton, NY 13069
This family-friendly attraction features waterslides, zip lines, go karts and video arcade and New York’s largest jungle-themed mini-golf course.
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> Tour Cayuga County
131 Genesee St Auburn, NY 13021
Escape to Cayuga County in Finger Lakes wine country and enjoy crystal clear lakes, spectacular scenery, charming villages delicious foods, and award-winning wines.
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> Get Ready for the Spring/Fall Salmon Run in Pulaski
Pulaski, NY 13142
“Urban Fishing” in Pulaski gives anglers the opportunity to catch migrating Salmon from downtown riverbanks close to the amenities. (Spring, Summer, Fall)
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> Water to Wine Tours
Aurora, NY 13026
Celebrate the fun of wine tasting! Water To Wine Tours offers a number of scenic boat tours to award-winning wineries along Cayuga lake
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> Weedsport Speedway
1 Speedway Drive, Weedsport, NY 13166
This high-banked 3/8ths mile clay oval Dirt Track features Big Block Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds and Stock Cars.
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> Westcott Beach State Park
Route 3, Henderson, NY 13650
Westcott Beach State Park on Lake Ontario features rolling, wooded hills and open, grassy meadows sheltered by Henderson Bay.
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> Willard Memorial Chapel
17 Nelson St., Auburn, NY 13021
The Willard Memorial Chapel is an extremely rare example of the work of Louis C. Tiffany and Tiffany Glass and Decoration Co. and is the only complete and unaltered Tiffany chapel known to exist.
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> Willows on the Lake R.V. Park & Resort
11609 NY-3 # 1, Henderson Harbor, NY 13651
Willows on the Lake Campground is a 12-acre privately owned campground that offers a combination of RV site rentals and tent sites as well as rental units.
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> Winona State Forest
37 Center Road, Lacona, New York 13083
Winona Forest is a 9,233-acre state forest that offers diverse opportunities for year-round recreational fun.
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> Wreck of the David W. Mills
Oswego, New York 13126
Shallow depths and the absence of penetration areas make this a popular dive for newly certified divers and experienced divers alike ..
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> Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Mexico, NY
601 County Route 16, Mexico, NY 13114
Located just 2 miles from Lake Ontario, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park is situated on the Little Salmon River, providing fun and relaxation for all ages.