Overview
Cazenovia is a town of 7,000 people (2016) in Madison County, in Central New York. The town has 27 sites and historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is home to Cazenovia College, a small liberal arts college in the greater Syracuse area. It was founded in 1824 as the Genesee Seminary.
4 sights · 3 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Cazenovia
Lorenzo State Historic Site
Chittenango Falls State Park
Gerrit Smith Estate and Land Office
Smith was president of the New York Anti-Slavery Society (1836-1839) and a "station master" on the Underground Railroad in the 1840s and 1850s. The sprawling estate where he lived throughout his life is now a museum comp…
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Ithaca)
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Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse — 18 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ITH Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca — 43 mi away. Directions
Cazenovia is located on U.S. Route 20.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lorenzo State Historic Site, Chittenango Falls State Park
- Lunch Caz Pizza
- Afternoon Gerrit Smith Estate and Land Office, Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
- Dinner Les Pates Et Les Nouilles
- Evening Junior's Caz Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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History
The Town of Cazenovia was established in 1793 by the Towns of Whitestown and Paris (both in Oneida County) before the creation of Madison County. Subsequently, other towns in the county were formed from partitions of its territory. Cazenovia was part of a region called "The Gore," based on a surveying error.
It was founded by John Lincklaen, an agent of the Holland Land Company, and was named after Theophilus Cazenove, Lincklaen's boss.
Get in
By car
Cazenovia is located on U.S. Route 20.
See
The following sites and historic districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Abell Farmhouse and Barn, Ballina Rd.
- Annas Farmhouse, 4812 Ridge Rd.
- Beckwith Farmhouse, 4652 Syracuse Rd.
- Cedar Cove, W side of E. Lake Rd.
- Chappell Farmhouse, Ridge Rd.
- Cobblestone House, Syracuse Rd.
- Zephnia Comstock Farmhouse, 2363 Nelson St.
- Crandall Farm Complex, 2430 Ballina Rd.
- Evergreen Acres,Syracuse Rd.
- Hillcrest, Ridge Rd. S of Hoffman
- Lorenzo, Ledyard St. (U.S. 20)
- The Maples, 2420 Nelson Rd.
- Meadows Farm Complex, Rippleton Rd.
- Middle Farmhouse, 4875 W. Lake Rd.
- Niles Farmhouse, Rippleton Rd.
- Notleymere, 4641 E. Lake Rd.
- Old Trees, W side of Rippleton Rd.
- Ormonde, Between E. Lake Rd. and Ormonde Dr.
- Parker Farmhouse, 3981 East Rd.
- Rippleton Schoolhouse, Rippleton Rd., 15 mi. SE of Syracuse
- Rolling Ridge Farm, 3937 Number Nine Rd.
- Shattuck House, W. Lake Rd.
- Sweetland Farmhouse, Number Nine Rd.
- Tall Pines, Ridge Rd.
- The Hickories, 47 Forman St.
- Upenough, Rippleton St.
- York Lodge, 4448 E. Lake Rd.
Buy
Albany Street contains a high concentration of shops.
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Nearby
Peterboro
Peterboro is 9.1 miles/15.1 km east of Cazenovia via County Routes 28 and 25.
See Gerrit Smith Estate and Land Office
Smith was president of the New York Anti-Slavery Society (1836-1839) and a "station master" on the Underground Railroad in the 1840s and 1850s. The sprawling estate where he lived throughout his life is now a museum complex with interior and exterior exhibits on freedom seekers, Gerrit Smith's wealth, philanthropy and family, and the Underground Railroad.
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