New York State - Central-Leatherstocking Attractions

The Shrine is located on the site of the Mohawk Village of Ossernenon. Father Isaac Jogue and his companions were killed here in the 1640s. They were later canonized Martyrs: St. Rene Goupil (1642), Jesuit brother: St. Isaac Jogues (1646), Jesuit priest: and St. John Lalande (1646), lay missioner. This is also the birthplace of the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks.

Cherry Valley was settled in 1740 and became a stagecoach stop on the Cherry Valley Turnpike. A memorial in the village cemetery commemorates the massacre in 1778 of most of the residents.

Established in 1957, Cherry Valley Museum was originally housed in a converted Hop Barn. The museum is now located at 49 Main Street and features household articles, Civil War and Revolutionary War memorabilia, books, clothing and farm implements on display.

The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum was built on the site of the Merrell Soule Canning Company. The museum highlights the construction of cargo boats in the 19th and 20th century, provides archaeology programs and digs, walking tours, excavated canal boat remains and the workings of a restored dry dock.

The Deposit Historical Museum has antique furniture, clothing, tools, artifacts, pictures, maps, scrapbooks, and biographical reviews on display. The focal point of Deposit Historical Museum is a restored teller's cage from the Farmers National Bank.

This 97-acre outdoor museum of plants is located on a nineteenth century farm. Some of the collections on display include perennial gardens, rhododendrons and azaleas, beeches, oaks, lilacs, clematis, and dwarf conifers.

The shrine is a tribute to Kateri, who was baptized by the Jesuits, but then ostracized by her people. The site includes 1663 Caughnawaga Indian village Mohawk, an excavated and staked out Iroquois village and an exhibit of American Indian artifacts.

The Schoharie Crossing, a 3 mile nature trail is located in Fort Hunter, along the Erie Canal. Original pieces of the locks and arches from the Schoharie Aqueduct are preserved here. The Visitor Center traces the history of the canal and its impact on New York.

Built in 1749 by Sir William Johnson, Fort Johnson was confiscated and sold during the American Revolution. It has been restored to the 1749-1775 period including furniture and historical exhibits.

Fort Plain is the site of a Revolutionary War fort. Some of the items on display include American Indian artifacts, an Erie Canal room, and information about area agriculture.

Established in 1988 and operating under Provisional Charter, the Kurdish Library and Museum collects, preserves and regularly exhibits Kurdish costume, weavings, arts and crafts.

The Fields Sculpture Park encompasses about 300ac of farmland, 90ac of that are dotted with internationally recognized contemporary sculpture. The 70 sculptures are from a mix of established and emerging artists.

Fossil tree stumps, found west of the Schoharie Creek, are the oldest known species of trees on Earth. Historical markers identify these trees which grew on the shores of an ancient Devonian sea.

Founded in 1795 and first known as Payne's Settlement, Hamilton is home to Colgate University.

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This zoo provides a hands-on petting experience. Many exotic and miniature animals call this zoo home.

The Remington Museum is dedicated to the history of Remington firearms, exhibits feature flintock rifles, rare pistols and revolvers. Other Remington products are on display including a 19th century typewriter and a bicycle from the 1900s.

Remington manufactures firearms and a tour of the gun making process is available. The plant in Ilion sits on part of the property where the original firearms plant was built in 1828.

The Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad features 1928 passenger coaches providing narrated trips to Cooperstown. The restored depot houses a railway museum.

Adirondack Park, was created in 1882 and contains over 6 million acres of private and state land in upstate New York. Some of the physical features of the park include mountains, sheer cliffs, beaver meadows, swamps and grassy plain. The area is being preserved for recreational activities that include: bird-watching, fishing, boating, horseback riding, skiing and camping. The visitor centers have indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a surfaced trail system with interpretive signs.

Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich has more than 100 restored cars that date from 1903 to the 1950s on display. The museum has the largest collection of Franklin luxury cars in the world. Other exhibits include WWII aircraft engines and period clothing.

The Shaker Museum features 26 exhibit areas with over 28,000 objects that include painted shaker furniture, poplarware, domestic items and pre-1900 tools.

The Oriskany Museum highlights the Battle of Oriskany and other military memorabilia such as the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany. An anchor and an airplane are featured as well as many documents and photos.

Settled in 1712, it is one of the oldest villages in upstate New York. Many of the original buildings remain.

The Old Stone Fort Museum Complex consists of the William W. Badgley Historical Museum, 1860 schoolhouse, and a 1760 Dutch barn. Originally built as a Dutch Reform Church in 1772, it was fortified during the American Revolution with a log stockade. It has been a regional museum and library since 1889.

The Rogers Center offers 571 acres of nature trails, bird watching opportunities, hiking and cross-country skiing activities. The natural habitat provide homes for the many plants and animals through aquatic, woodland and field environments. The upper gallery at the Rogers Center has a viewing area of the marsh.