Local adventures

Clinton is a small college town in the scenic Mohawk Valley. Because we’re far from major cities, our area is all about coziness, community, and quality of life. You won’t see the best we have to offer plastered on signboards to draw in tourists— our treasures tend to be hidden away in secret corners, known only by the locals.

As your hosts, we’re here to share everything we love about our area with you. Email us before your stay if you want to know what’s going on in the area during your trip, or are looking for the best hiking, skiing, and kayaking spots to enjoy the great outdoors. We believe that the Utica area is one of the very best places in the world— so If you love exploring upstate, we invite you to add Clinton to your itinerary!

Good food

Start your morning right at Utica Coffee across the street on Park Row, or scoot over to Utica Bread for the croissants that a reviewer in Food & Wine Magazine called “the best he’s eaten since Paris.”

For lunch, try comfort greek food at Symeon’s in New Hartford or a quick bite at Karam’s Lebanese Bakery in Yorkville will also hit the spot.

For dinner, try Nola’s, a locally owned farm-to-table restaurant just a quick walk across the village green. Or venture 15 minutes into Utica to try fine dining at Motus or The Tailor and the Cook.

In the mood for something more casual, like good pub grub and craft beer? Head down to Varick Street in Utica where Nail Creek Pub has a fantastic range of craft brews and a solid food menu. And don’t forget to grab desert at The Cremeria, an artisanal, straight-from-Italy gelato shop right here in the village.

Night life

Clinton is a quaint and sleepy little town, but for a glass of wine or a cocktail, there’s no need to go any farther than right across the street— Nola’s has you covered.

In the summer, you can enjoy wine, live music, and a beautiful view at Brimfield Farm Winery, a dairy barn recently converted into an event space. Or you can get down every week at Saranac Thursdays in Utica, with live music and a rockin’ street party. In the winter, try live local music in a lovingly restored former speakeasy at Gerber’s Tavern.

If you’re in town the first Friday of the month, check out First Fridays Happy Hour at Munson Williams. In town the first Wednesday or the third Tuesday of the month? You might catch your host Nora playing in a traditional Irish music session at the Irish Cultural Center, a beautiful Irish pub in Utica, or at Copper City Brewery, a local brew pub in Rome, NY.