15 Places You Absolutely Have To Visit In °®¶¹´«Ã½
Have you ever heard your friends complain that there’s nothing to do in °®¶¹´«Ã½? Don’t worry! Just show them this list and start exploring these awesome off-campus attractions!
1. Robot City Games
Grab a few friends, load up on quarters and blast through some arcade classics like Donkey Kong, Crazy Taxi and more at the .
2. °®¶¹´«Ã½ Zoo at Ross Park
Otter pups, snow leopards and penguins, oh my! Visiting will be an experience you won’t forget.
3. Carousels
Did you know that °®¶¹´«Ã½ is the Carousel Capital of the World? If you’re still not convinced, just take a ride back to the 1920s on the Ross Park Zoo Carousel, Rec Park Carousel, Highland Park Carousel and !
4. Spiedie joints
Brought over by Italian immigrants in the 1920s and consisting of freshly marinated meat cubes on a soft roll, spiedies have evolved into °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s most famous sandwich. Be sure to eat them at or .
5. Pumpkin farms
Whether you’re pumpkin picking at , attending 45th Spooktacular Fest or getting lost in the MAiZe at , you’ll be sure to fall right into autumn!
6. Phelps Mansion Museum
Take yourself back to the Victorian Period while touring , built in 1870 and adorned with rare crystal chandeliers and beautiful woods.
7. Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
Because catching a °®¶¹´«Ã½ Senators Ice Hockey game is too exciting to miss out on. Plus, there’s delicious hot pretzels, churros and more at this .
8. Recreation Park
Not only will you find a peaceful oasis at , but you can also take a ride on the fully restored Allan Herschell carousel from 1925, which is said to have inspired the Twilight Zone episode “Walking Distance.â€
9. Local restaurants
Do you appreciate quality food at a reasonable price? Luckily, °®¶¹´«Ã½ has so many amazing restaurants with delicious food at an affordable rate. Check out places like , , and ; and you will not be disappointed.
10. NYSEG Stadium
Some people call it . Others call it the home of the newly dubbed Rumble Ponies (formerly the Mets). Either way, you’re guaranteed to have a good time here!
11. Kopernik Observatory & Science Center
In the mood for some stargazing? Stop by , one on the best-sited and best equipped public observatories in the Northeast United States, and get your space on.
12. The Cider Mill
A landmark since 1926, the has homemade apple cider, baked goods and fruit wine. Does it get any better? We think not.
13. Wegmans
Honestly, what’s better than a sub? Really…we want to know.
14. Roberson Museum and Science Center
Art exhibitions, sci-fi conventions, food fests and more make this a must-stop location year-round.
15. Tri-Cities Opera
Visit the —because your adventures in °®¶¹´«Ã½ truly aren’t over until you’ve heard a once-in-a-lifetime opera performance.
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