Things To Do—Recreation

Good Time Bus Tours offers unique, customized bus tours to places, within a day’s trip, that are fun, entertaining and educational and package them in a "daycation" program in which the public can relax and enjoy excursions with a knowledgeable guide and experienced coach driver.

Frogs and feathers, trees and flowers, can be found at nature\’s best by walking the bluebird trails at the Great Swamp Conservancy. An outdoor enthusiast’s delight is a stroll on the unique 900 foot boardwalk though a flooded forest. Bring your binoculars and visit the Anne Pickard Overlook. This is a 60 acre restored wetland, which is a major resting stop for thousands of migratory birds each spring and fall. 185 species have been identified in the surrounding area. Trails and overlook are open from dawn to dusk. Picnic tables are available. Come enjoy the peace and beauty.

A hiking trail linking natural, cultural, and historic resources in Central New York, provides a connection between the Finger Lakes Trail and the Old Erie Canal Park in Canastota, only a few segments are still under construction. Attractions include Muller Hill State Forest, The Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area, the Nelson Swamp Unique Area, the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. The trail includes connections with the local Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Trail System and a major segment south of Canastota.

Set on the historic site of an Oneida Indian Village and recognized as the site of the 1615 Champlain-Oneida Battleground. There are 45 acres with nature trails for hiking and winter activities, an observation deck overlooking a wetland habitat, interpretive signs, pavilions and a picnic site with grills. The park is a great location to observe the Fenner Wind Power Project.

This county park is set on 125 acres of woodland, streams, and rugged terrain with a beautiful 100 foot waterfall. Located on the northern edge of the Helderberg Escarpment, it offers panoramic views stretching across Oneida Lake to Lake Ontario. Enjoy the ball field, hiking trails and New York State’s only 18 hole disc golf course.

Mini Golf Course serving hard and soft custard ice cream. There is a game room and a 19 hole miniature golf course. Look for the nine foot giraffe and the red caboose. We offer a shaded picnic area and cool family fun.

Caz Limo & Tours, home grown from Erieville NY is now Central New York’s largest motor coach, limousine and corporate car provider. The business provides travel services for the collegiate, business and social markets in a vast array of vehicle types including buses, limo buses, limousines, corporate vehicles. Caz Limo & Tours is Military, US Federal and NYState Dot certified.

This 194-acre park has picnic areas, fishing, and hiking trails. The main feature of the park is a 167 foot waterfall formed 10,000 years ago. A trail winds from the top of the falls down to the bottom.

The Fenner Renewable Energy Education Center, Inc. (FREE Center) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education on renewable energy sources and technologies. Started as a grass-roots organization to share information about the Fenner Wind Farm, the FREE Center draws thousands of people to tour the wind farm each year, and continues to offer educational opportunities for municipalities, school districts, organizations, and individuals on the benefits of using renewable energy technologies including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and others.

A hiking trail linking natural, cultural, and historic resources in Central New York, provides a connection between the Finger Lakes Trail and the Old Erie Canal Park in Canastota, only a few segments are still under construction. Attractions include Muller Hill State Forest, The Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area, the Nelson Swamp Unique Area, the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. The trail includes connections with the local Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Trail System and a major segment south of Canastota.

L. Frank Baum, author of the "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was born in Chittenango May 15, 1856. His family owned a barrel factory in Chittenango. In addition to his many "Oz" books Baum also wrote other children’s stories and he wrote under other names as well as L.Frank Baum. His most famous book the "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was made into the 1939 MGM classic film the "Wizard of Oz". Baums’s books and the "Wizard of Oz" movie are timeless and can be enjoyed by young and old alike.

Chittenango, the birthplace of "Oz", takes great pride in honoring our native son, L.Frank Baum and in celebrating the classic film the "Wizard of Oz", as well as "all things Oz". Join us for our annual festival the first weekend of June.

The Wild Animal Park is open weekends, Memorial Day through the end of October. Visit and enjoy tigers, bears, a red kangaroo, a zebra, and more. The park features live animal shows, a petting zoo, bounce houses and food. Book your birthday or family parties year round. The Wild Animal Park is fun for the entire family.

We offer a relaxing setting for the perfect family vacation or an exciting fishing trip! One & two bedroom cottages with fully equipped kitchens, color cable TV, AC, decks, Picnic tables with umbrellas, and fire boxes. Also available; seasonal and short term camping spaces, a boat launch, docks, bait/tackle shop, gasoline, electric at docks, boat rentals, ice and firewood.

Talons! A Bird of Prey Experience offers visitors to our area the most unforgettable experience they will ever have to fly with trained birds of prey. Talons! is an interactive, educational and absolutely unforgettable journey into the world of raptors, and falconry the sport of kings! Talons! is open to the public by appointment Wednesday through Sunday during the spring, summer and fall. If the weather is nice call us in the winter too.

Toggenburg is family owned and operated, located on Toggenburg Rd. off NY Route 80 one mile east of Fabius and only 15 minutes from Cazenovia. We have 22 trails, including 2 Terrain Parks, serviced by 4 lifts. Our main Lodge has a cafeteria and a full service restaurant offering daily lunch and dinner specials. Our state of the art rental shop has skis and snowboards for all ages.

Year round family fun center. We have a Golf practice range featuring 7 covered tees, Batting and Soccer Cages, and an 18 hole Mini-Golf Course. Winter brings snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding with snow making. Also a new conveyor for beginners at the Tubing Park. Our double chair lifts you to the top of our hill with 6 trails, Beginner thru Advanced. Lessons and rentals available! with snowshoes and cross country skis. Parties available year round.

Family and friends can share a memorable winter experience with a snowmobile excursion in beautiful Madison County. Give the perfect birthday, Christmas or Valentine’s Day gift to any adventurous soul in your life. Ride the scenic trail system on your own or with a tour guide to ensure peace of mind and the greatest experience. On site lodging is available. Enjoy winter Experience beautiful Central New York and treasure the memory. Call today to reserve your snowmobile.

The state-of-the-art 55-seat digital theater has the ability to display the sky showing planets, constellations, and other astronomical objects as well as immerse the audience in a full-dome experience like no other. Students look up at the earth and constellations. Students look up at the earth and constellations. The digital projector allows for 3D animations and shows made for an immersive dome environment. The visualization lab is on the fourth floor of the Ho Science Center (at the top of the main staircase) in Room 401, which is handicapped accessible.

Madison is the site for seven windmills that create clean and green energy. The windmills are 1.65 megawatts which are the largest in the US. Group tours are available by appointment.

This map highlights the current innovative sustainability projects located in Madison County and is meant to be used as a guide to learn more about each of these initiatives. Tour information is also listed in the guide.

Ten tours of Madison County from easy to hard meant to be taken in by bicycle. Try them all or stick to your favorite.

The Morrisville State College IcePlex is a twin-rink facility which serves Morrisville State College and the surrounding community. More than 12,000 people per year visit the IcePlex for public skate, youth and high school hockey games and tournaments, speed and figure skating club activities and learn to skate programs. In addition to ice rinks, the IcePlex features a snack bar, game room party room and pro shop.

Providing hot air balloon flights for up to 5 passengers at a time, morning or evening, weather permitting. Also offering: tethered balloon rides, balloon walks, aerial advertising, school demonstrations and speaking engagements.

Providing majestic flights high above the Stockbridge Valley and surrounding area. A perfect way to celebrate anything. Come fly with the princess.

Mt. Hope features; 65 acres of land for fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and camping. Mt. Hope was home to Oneida’s first swimming hole back in the 1940’s and 1950’s.

For Family Time: Invigorate and delight in the fun of our indoor heated pool and whirlpool, and arcade and game area. Children’s activities on the Track include Kid Zone, an indoor play section, and everyone’s favorite "Bounce Houses."

Kayak rentals and day trips available. Choose from short day trips to longer day trips that are individualized for your group. Kayaks available in single or tandem as well as anglers for the fishing enthusiast. Signed release forms required.