Bars & Restaurants
72 Tavern & Grill, an ORB Food & Beverage restaurant located on the West End of the Adirondack Bank Center, will be your one-stop shop to catch all of the biggest games in sports – in style. The epicenter of the full-service eatery – a 160-inch high definition LED video wall, created by local company Eversan – is a first for the Mohawk Valley, creating a haven for NHL playoffs, Sunday football, March Madness, fight nights and other nationally televised or live streamed events. 72 Tavern & Grill will also broadcast the live fiber optic video board stream of all Comets home games for those unable to get a ticket to the game.
Babe’s at Harbor Point, under new ownership as of January of 2019, has been a staple of the Utica restaurant scene for over 25 years. Babe’s at Harbor Point specializes in quality food, affordable prices, and a renovated and relaxing atmosphere for families and friends. Babe’s boasts 10 televisions, weekly happy hour specials, and a vast menu inclusive of many cuisines. We rotate seasonal menu items in the summer and winter to keep things fresh, but you can always order one of our staple dishes, such as our famous chicken riggies, chicken soup (what’s the name of the one everyone loves?), buffalo chicken sandwiches, and more. No matter what you choose, it’ll be made with the freshest, quality ingredients.
Babe’s at Harbor Point is conveniently located on North Genesee St in North Utica, accessible easily from the thruway or suburbs. Whether you’re a local or out of towner, Babe’s is the best spot in town for quality food and an enjoyable dining experience.
8655 Clinton Street, New Hartford NY
315.732.0116
Esche’s Aqua Vino offers seafood, steak, American, and Italian flare, serving the Mohawk Valley since September 2007. At Aqua Vino Restaurant, we pride ourselves on sourcing the freshest, finest ingredients for our dishes.
16 Liberty Street, Utica, NY 13502
315.534.4835
Keeping to its 1933 roots, there is no deep fryer and no freezer at the Tavern, which means everything that will be served there will be made fresh daily.
Local hotels
102 Lafayette Street, Utica, NY 13502
315.724.7829
Utica, New York’s grandest hotel where lodging and meetings are done in a unique style. Hotel Utica, where traditions of yesterday merge with every comfort of today to make an unforgettable experience for our guests.
200 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
315.797.8010
With a stay at Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica, you’ll be minutes from Adirondack Bank Center, 72 Tavern and many other great local attractions. This eco-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Saranac Brewery and Matt Brewing Company.
172-80 N. Genesee Street, Utica NY 13502
315.733.1200
With a stay at Hampton Inn Utica in Utica, you’ll be convenient to National Distance Running Hall of Fame and Adirondack Bank Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Matt Brewing Company and Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute.
Local Attractions
811 Edward St, Utica, NY 13502
315.624.2400
F.X. Matt Brewing Company is an American family-owned brewery at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in Utica, New York. It is the second oldest family-owned brewery in the United States, as it has been brewing beer since 1853.
259 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
315.724.1113
Originally built to be a movie palace, The Stanley opened on September 10, 1928 with 2,963 seats. Today, The Stanley is host to shows presented by the Broadway Theatre League of Utica, Munson Williams Proctor Great Artists Series, and the Utica Symphony Orchestra as well as several promoters. Recent acts include Tony Bennett, Jerry Seinfeld, Jackson Browne, the Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day’s American Idiot and Shrek: The Musical.
1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13502
315.738.0472
The Utica Zoo has served the region for over 99 years. Located in Roscoe-Conkling Park, the zoo is part of a recreational complex made possible by the donation of land from Thomas R. Proctor in 1909. The Zoo has grown from its small beginnings with three fallow deer in 1914, to its present collection of over 200 animals.
310 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
315.797.0000
Founded in 1919, MWPAI continues to evolve while maintaining traditions of fine art and culture. The Museum of Art features a renowned permanent collection, fascinating exhibitions and education for all ages in an International-style gallery building designed by world famous architect Philip Johnson and also in Fountain Elms, a superb Victorian-era Italianate mansion.
