Overview
Rome is a city of 32,000 people (2020) in Central New York State, not far from Utica.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Rome
Fort Stanwix National Monument
This reconstructed colonial fortress was the site of the Siege of Fort Stanwix during the Revolutionary War. Guided tours available. See web page for tour times and special events.
Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
Turning Stone Resort Casino
Delta Lake State Park
Capitol Theatre
Restored 1920s theater. Films, live theater, musical performances.
Plan your trip
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)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport, Syracuse — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ART Watertown International Airport, Watertown — 60 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Fort Stanwix National Monument, Capitol Theatre, Delta Lake State Park
- Lunch Copperccino's Coffee House
- Afternoon Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, Turning Stone Resort Casino
- Dinner Delta Lake Inn
- Evening Copper City Brewing
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By train
- Routes stopping in Rome:
- Empire Service operating twice daily between Niagara Falls (New York) and New York City including stops in Buffalo, Buffalo (Depew), Rochester, Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Schenectady, Albany (Rensselaer), Hudson, Rhinecliff, Poughkeepsie, Croton-on-Hudson, and Yonkers.
- Maple Leaf train operating daily between Toronto and New York City, in partnership with VIA Rail Canada. Stops between Toronto and Niagara Falls (New York) include in Oakville, Burlington, Grimsby, St. Catharines, and Niagara Falls (Ontario). Stops between Niagara Falls (New York) and New York City are the same as those made by the Empire Service. Border crossing processing takes place in Niagara Falls, where passengers must detrain with their baggage. Train crew members are staffed by VIA Rail within Canada, and by Amtrak within the United States.
By plane
Get around
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Teddy's
Four-time winner of Riggiesfest.
Eat Copperccino's Coffee House
Coffee, breakfast options, sandwiches, salads, desserts.
Drink
Sleep
Stay Adirondack 13 Pines Motel
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