Central New York is a great place to live. It's filled with rich history, beautiful scenery that can be viewed in the unnarrated video below, and fall foliage. With a full four-season year there is something exciting to do outdoors all year round. Several local area school districts are consistently ranked among some of the top districts in the county. Safe and affordable residential areas provide a great experience for those raising a family.
Four Seasons of Fun
Rome is nestled in the foothills of the
Adirondack Mountains. We enjoy a wondrous array of nearby outdoor recreation and cultural activities year 'round. And we're only a four hour drive from the excitement of the Northeast's major cities
Affordable Living
With housing costs significantly below the national average, the Rome area is where you can truly afford your dream home. You can choose from stately city homes to country hideaways, without ever having to worry about a long commute.
Family Friendly
Clean air, safe communities and great schools make the Rome area an ideal place to raise a family. Education is of paramount importance to our community. We have a
state-of-the-art high school and several colleges and universities nearby.
Facts for Rome, NY
The city of
Syracuse is approximately 50 miles to the west;
Utica, about 15 miles to the east;
Albany, about 90 miles to the east and
Saratoga Springs, about 100 miles to the east.
Part of the gateway to the
Adirondack Mountains, Oneida County is situated with three exits (31, 32, 33) on the New York State Thruway (I-90). Other major highways serving the region are New York State Routes 5, 8, 12, 20, 26, 46, 49, 69, 365, and 825; Interstate Routes 81 and 87 provide access north and south with connections via Syracuse and Albany respectively, a short distance away.
Four of the most populous U.S. cities within 250 miles: New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington, DC.
Transportation: Rome offers fast, direct and easy access to major U.S. and Canadian markets and tourist destinations by highway, rail and air. Adirondack Trailways, Birnie Bus Service, Central New York Coach Lines, and Greyhound Bus provide service to the area.
Business and Development
Griffiss Business and Technology Park is a vibrant center for private and public enterprise in Rome, New York. Scores of tenants employing thousands of people make Griffiss one of the most successful business and technology parks in the United States. Covering 3,500 acres, Griffiss has development districts with specific focuses in technology, manufacturing, aviation, office, education and recreation.
Rome Area Chamber of Commerce
Rome Area Chamber of Commerce - Supporting the businesses of Rome, NY.
Attractions, Arts and Culture
The City of Rome has wonderful natural, historic and cultural attractions that are sure to please the entire family. Some attractions include:
Delta Lake State Park, the Capitol Theater,
Rome Community Theater,
Rome Sand Plains and the Erie Canal Village.
Click here for a complete list of attractions in Rome. Also, about 15 miles east of Rome in Utica, NY; individuals can catch a show at the Stanley Performing Arts Center.
Rome is part of the historic and scenic New York State Canal System. Docking area at Bellamy Harbor Park is the first phase of a project that will include a performance shell, bike paths, walkways, and a promenade to local shops and restaurants. It is a popular training site for regional collegiate and club rowing teams.
Finger Lakes
The
Finger Lakes are a pattern of lakes in the west-central section of Upstate New York in the United States and are a popular tourist destination. The lakes are linear in shape, each lake oriented on a north-south axis. The two longest, Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, are among the deepest in America; both are close to 40 miles (64 km) from end to end, and never more than 3.5 miles (5.6 km) wide. Cayuga is the longest (38.1 miles, 61 km) and Seneca the largest in total area. Seneca is the deepest (618 feet, 188 m), followed by Cayuga (435 feet, 133 m), with their bottoms well below sea level. These largest lakes resemble the others in shape, which collectively reminded early map-makers of the fingers of a hand. Oneida Lake is generally not considered one of the Finger Lakes, but it is sometimes called the "thumb".
The Finger Lakes area is New York's largest wine producing region. Over 100 wineries and vineyards are centered around Seneca, Cayuga, Canandaigua, Keuka, Conesus and Hemlock lakes. Because of the lakes' great depth, they provide a lake effect to the lush vineyards that flank their shores. Retaining residual summer warmth in the winter, and winter's cold in the spring, the grapes are protected from disastrous spring frost during shoot growth, and early frost before the harvest. The main grape varieties grown are: Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blanc, Seyval Blanc and many vitis labrusca (native American) varieties or cultivars. With the passage of the Farm Winery Act in 1976, numerous wineries have opened their doors to visitors from all over the world. Wineries are a major growth industry of the region, not merely contributing to the economy through production, but increasingly because they attract large numbers of visitors who support other components of tourism.
