Rome

Central Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 28, in Oneida County

Rome is a great place for the recreational, historical, or casual visitor wanting to experience a modern city with roots in the early expansion and development of New York State.

Located on the historic Erie Canal in the Mohawk River Valley, Rome is the western gateway to the Central Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway. The community has played an important role since the Revolutionary War as an industrial center. Today's visitors can take in local attractions including the historic Capitol Theatre with its original installation Moeller organ, beautiful Delta Lake State Park, historic Erie Canal Village, Ft. Stanwix National Monument, the Jervis Library, Oriskany Monument, Rome Sports Hall of Fame and many more. Whether you enjoy biking, hiking, history, or swimming, you'll find something for everyone to enjoy.

The 153-mile Central Adirondack Trail begins in the east in Glens Falls and ends at the western gateway in Rome on the historic Erie Canal. This crescent shaped route brings you through the foothills and mountains of the south-central Adirondack Park. From the east you pass near scenic Lake George, alongside wild, whitewater sections of the Hudson River, and the shores of Long Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Raquette Lake, and the Fulton Chain. The entire route features other numerous lakes and mountain streams that are a paddler’s and boater’s paradise. Plan to spend time at the many attractions on the byway including The Hyde Museum in Glens Falls, the world famous Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, and the Arts Center in Old Forge. Meet local artisans and crafts makers all along the byway, and plan to visit historic Fort Stanwix and The Erie Canal Village in Rome.

• Oneida County Tourism Information

• Mohawk Valley Chamber Of Commerce