Utica Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Oneida County, New York, United States
About Utica
Utica is a city of approximately 60,000 residents in Oneida County,NY, along the Mohawk River and theErie Canal. It is the seat of government for Oneida County and its largest city. Like many Central New York place names, the name "Utica" is classical: it was first the name of an ancient Phoenician settlement in North Africa, nearCarthage. Settlement in Utica dates to the colonial area, as depicted in the novel and movieDrums Along the Mohawk. Utica became an urban industrial center during the industrial revolution, particularly in textile production. Frank Winfield Woolworth launched a "five-cent store" in Utica in 1878 which soon closed; the next year Woolworth's "five and dime" in Lancaster (Pennsylvania) proved successful. Like most American industrial cities, Utica has suffered from p
Top Attractions in Utica
Explore the best things to see and do in Utica:
- ★Adirondack Scenic Railroad
- ★Boilermaker 15K Road Race
- ★Children's Museum of History, Natural History, Science & Technology
- ★Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Museum of Art
- ★National Distance Running Hall of Fame
- ★Oneida County Historical Society
- ★Players of Utica Theater
- ★Sculpture Space
Where to Eat in Utica
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Domenico
- 🍴Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse
- 🍴Florentine Pastry Shop
- 🍴Georgio's
- 🍴Karam's Middle East Bakery
- 🍴Minar Fine Indian Cuisine
Where to Stay in Utica
- 🏨Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica
- 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Utica
- 🏨Hampton Inn
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica
Utica Travel Guide Sections
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