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The Oneida Lake Area
Oneida Lake is the largest inland lake completely within the State of New York, located northeast of Syracuse. It is 22 miles long, and the State Barge Canal links the east end of the lake with the Mohawk River and also follows part of the Oneida River, which flows from the west end of the lake into the Oswego River. Oneida Lake is well known for its Walleyed Pike, Perch and Bass fisheries. As part of the Barge Canal System, boaters can navigate from here to Buffalo, Syracuse, Canada and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
There's something for everyone. Take a walk across the bridge over the Barge Canal, and you'll find the Village of Sylvan Beach. The Sylvan Beach Amusement Park is one-of-a-kind amusement park with a great mixture of nostalgia (skee-ball anyone?) and new amusements. It's much more homey (and reasonably priced) than those huge impersonal theme parks! There are also plenty of restaurants and shops in the village to explore. There's a nice park area with a bandstand, and they often have live music, as well as craft fairs and other special events.
We're also a short drive (or a longer walk) from Verona Beach State Park, where there's a public swimming area with lifeguards, picnic areas and camping. The nearby Finger Lakes region, with its wineries, museums and state parks is just a short drive away, as is the city of Syracuse. The Turning Stone Casino, owned by the Oneida Nation, is also nearby. Check the links below for more information on the area and its attractions:
