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Norwich
Locals say Chenango Valley
Where the hills meet the river
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Welcome to the Chenango Valley! Whether you're here for the fair, the fishing, or just to enjoy the quiet countryside, you'll find friendly folks and wide-open spaces. Take a deep breath and enjoy the slower pace.
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The room
One room for everyone around Norwich. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Northeast Classic Car Museum Vintage cars in Norwich
- Bowman Lake State Park Camping, swimming, and hiking in Oxford
- Chenango Canal Heritage Trail Historic towpath for walking and biking
- Chenango County Historical Society Museum Local history in Norwich
- Rogers Environmental Education Center Trails and wildlife exhibits in Sherburne
- Chenango River Flows through the county, great for fishing
- Outdoors Fishing in the Chenango River
- Outdoors Hiking the Chenango Canal Heritage Trail
- With kids Visiting the Northeast Classic Car Museum
- With kids Attending the Chenango County Fair
- Evenings Live music at local taverns
- Evenings Bonfire gatherings
- Locals love Dairy farms
- Locals love Covered bridges
Through the year
- Chenango County Fair August The county's biggest summer gathering with livestock, rides, and music.
- Greene Firemen's Field Days July A weekend of games, food, and fireworks in Greene.
- Oxford Strawberry Festival June Strawberry shortcake and local crafts in Oxford.
- Bainbridge Summer Concert Series Summer Free outdoor concerts along the Susquehanna in Bainbridge.
- New Berlin Harvest Festival September Celebrates the fall harvest with a parade and market in New Berlin.
Chenango County has four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The best time to be out is from May through October, when the weather is mild and the countryside is green. Best: Late spring through early fall is ideal for outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “crick”
- A small stream or creek
- “sugar bush”
- A maple grove tapped for syrup
- “mud season”
- The muddy season in early spring
- “the valley”
- The Chenango Valley itself
Getaways
- Oneonta SUNY Oneonta, downtown shops, and the Farmers' Museum.
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies baseball, Ross Park Zoo, and the Discovery Center.
- Syracuse Destiny USA, Syracuse University, and the Erie Canal Museum.
- Ithaca Cayuga Lake, Cornell, and gorges and waterfalls.
Local flavour
Rooting for Syracuse Orange, Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Buffalo Bills, New York Yankees
Eat and drink
- Dairy products Fresh milk, cheese, and ice cream from local farms.
- Apple cider donuts A fall favourite from area orchards.
- Maple syrup Tapped from local sugar maples in late winter.
- Farm-fresh eggs A staple at roadside stands and small markets.
Where people go
- Dairy farms The backbone of the county, with rolling pastures and red barns.
- Covered bridges Historic wooden bridges spanning the Chenango and its tributaries.
- County fairgrounds Home to the annual Chenango County Fair, a celebration of agriculture.
- Small-town diners Gathering spots for coffee, pie, and local gossip.
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Nearby
Every areaOneontaNew YorkWhere the hills meet the Hall of FameCortlandNew YorkCrown of the hills, heart of the harvest.BinghamtonNew YorkA carousel of charmUticaNew YorkA friendly valley with a big heart and a great plate of riggies.SyracuseNew YorkA city of salt and soulIthacaNew YorkWhere gorges meet good vibes.AuburnNew YorkWhere history lives by the lakeSayrePennsylvaniaWhere the river bends and the ridges roll on.
Chenango County, NY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.