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The Nearest Drive-In Theaters To Utica and Rome – Our Closest Five

Eric Meier — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:58:29 +0000

With the possible closure of the West Rome Drive-In at the end of the summer, we have compiled a list of the next 5 nearest Drive-In Movie Theaters to experience the movies in that special way that can only come watching on a summer's night under the open sky.

Our list was compiled by Drive-Ins.com

You Know You're From Utica When…

Eric Meier — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:03:41 +0000

We love these lists! There are so many quirks that can define you as a Utican and resident of Central New York. Here’s our list. What would you add? You know you’re from Utica when… You’ve never said the word “avenue” when referring to a thoroughfare like Sunset Ave or Floyd Ave. You know that a halfmoon [...]

Best Places For A Kid's Birthday Party In Utica – Mark's Top Five

Mark Richards — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:27:32 +0000

As a father of a toddler, I have attended many birthday parties and planned a couple myself. Over the last couple of weeks, I have researched the birthday party scene here in Utica and the following are my picks for the best places to have your kids birthday party. #5 Local park pavilion or a fire hall [...]

Famous Landmarks in Utica-Eric Meier's Top 5

Eric Meier — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:39:32 +0000

The Central New York area has been touched by so much history and our city fathers have commemorated that history with magnificent monuments that dot our cityscape and serve as landmarks for our community. The City of Utica has a great list of all Utica's monuments on their website. I wanted to spotlight a few of them for you.

Best Coffee In Central New York — Our Top Five

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:08:10 +0000

There is nothing worse than sitting at your desk during your work day with no coffee. Coffee is the blood, sweat, and tears of the central New York Workforce. The real question is where can you grab the best cup of joe in Central New York? There is a couple great places through out central New [...]

Best Cheap Eats in Central New York – Top 5

Eric Meier — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:56:02 +0000

Just because you’re eating on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t find some of the best dining experiences that Central New York has to offer. I’ve compiled my list of the best cheap eats in and around Utica. 1-Best Downtown Cheap Eats: Pizza Classic I know you’ve heard the saying, you can’t throw a stone [...]

Top 5 Best Places for a First Date in Central New York

Eric Meier — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:18:54 +0000

Want to impress that new flame? We’ve selected the top 5 first date locations in our area. Check out our choices then comment below with your top choice! 1-Best Date Spot For Nature Lovers: Trenton Falls Should your first date happen to fall on one of the weekends that Trenton Falls is open to the [...]